SPT WA-1140DE Dual-Hose 11,000-BTU Portable Air Conditioner with Remote Control

by Sunpentown

Product Features

• Portable 3-in-1 air conditioner for rooms up to 250 square feet
• 9,000-BTU air conditioner; 47-pint dehumidifier; 3-speed fan
• Self-evaporating system; dual-hose system; re-start technology
• Digital thermostat and remote control; 24-hour timer; air filter
• Measures 18-1/2 by 18 by 33-1/2 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 23 x 35 x 20.5 inches ; 96 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 109.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000OZUI30
• Item model number: WA-1140DE
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #206,078 in Home & Garden (See Top 100 in Home & Garden)
  • #76 in Home & Garden > Heating, Cooling & Air Quality > Air Conditioners & Accessories > Portable

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Providing cooler, fresher air for rooms up to 350 square feet, this portable three-in-one unit functions as an 11,000-BTU air conditioner, a 51-pint-per-day dehumidifier, and a three-speed fan with auto, high, and low settings. During the cooling process, its self-evaporating system extracts water from the air into the unit. Most of this water then gets recycled and used to cool the cooling coils for more efficient operation. Excess moisture gets pushed out with the exhaust air, resulting in a virtually no-drain unit. In extreme humid conditions, if condensation collects faster than it can evaporate, the excess water will collect in the built-in tank. When the tank becomes full, the compressor automatically shuts off and the "drainage needed" indicator illuminates.

The air conditioner also comes equipped with a dual-hose system that provides fast cooling. With one hose for air intake and the other for air exhaust, there's no negative pressure created inside the room. The unit's thermostat can be adjusted from 64 to 90 degrees F, while its digital thermostat control, LCD display, and remote control ensure simple operation. Choose between continuous "on" or the programmable timer, which can be preset up to 24 hours. The unit also supplies a washable air filter, a built-in water tank or extended water tube for continuous drainage, and an easy-grip handle and casters for convenient mobility. Other highlights include fire-resistant PVC plastic housing, a rotary compressor, auto-swing louvers, an extendable exhaust hose (up to 5-1/2 feet), and Re-start IC Technology (unit restarts when power resumes after a power failure). The unit requires exhaust hose installation, and all standard accessories come included. With an energy-efficiency rating of 8.78, the 82-pound air conditioner measures 18-1/2 by 18 by 33-1/2 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

Product Description

Newest addition to SPT's Portable AC family Dual Hose System with Self-Evaporating Technology. This 11,000btu, 3 in 1 system provides multi season comfort. Designed to efficiently cool and dehumidify any space without permanent installation. Effectively improves air circulation in poorly ventilated spaces. Dual hose systems provide fast cooling. With one hose for air intake and the other for air exhaust, there is no negative pressure created inside the room.Self Evaporating Technology during the cooling process, water is extracted from the air into the unit. Most of this water is recycled and used to cool the cooling coils. This creates improved cooling efficiently without adding energy cost. The moisture is then pushed out with the exhaust air, leaving you a virtually no drain unit. In extreme humid conditions, if condensation collects faster than the unit can evaporate, the excess water will collect in the built-in tank. When the tank becomes full, compressor will automatically shut-off and unit will indicate that drainage is needed. Exhaust hose installation required and all standard accessories included. Included plastic slider kit forms up to 6.75 ft.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

67 of 71 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Review the right item!, October 18, 2009

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S. Sparrow (Seattle) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SPT WA-1140DE Dual-Hose 11,000-BTU Portable Air Conditioner with Remote Control (Kitchen)

Its two years since I purchased this and happened upon this link today. I remember doing a great amount of research when I bought this unit. It is NOT like the one being reviewed with 2 stars.

One key point - it has two hoses - input and output (not one like many units out there). It's very good at evaporating the water it takes out of the room (the two hoses are supposedly responsible for this efficiency). I have yet to empty the tank. The unit comes with a window package that holds the tubes in place (its made of heavy duty plastic).

As to moving it around, no big problems - it is a beast to move on the stairs, but ..... its an air conditioner, not a fan.

I normally use it to cool down a 20x20 room (9 foot ceilings). It does take longer than I'd like, but if it's a humid night, it gets the room in a "sleepable" condition in about 1 hour.

The reason for not giving it 5 stars is that the remote control gives you options that you can't get from the panel. If you lose the remote, you lose the functionality (there may be a secret set of buttons you push to get the function, I haven't figure them out yet). The manufacturer's site is lacking in docs.

29 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great A/C, September 7, 2008

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catchthestoke - See all my reviews

This review is from: SPT WA-1140DE Dual-Hose 11,000-BTU Portable Air Conditioner with Remote Control (Kitchen)

I bought this AC after reading the 2 star review and I am very glad I did. I live in the college dorms and this AC does an excellent job cooling my room and I have not experienced any of the concerns posted by the other reviewer. I've got a few other friends with Portable A/C units and none work as well as this one.

The wheels roll fine on the dorm room carpet, I've had this A/C for over a month and have yet to empty the water tank, and this A/C gets my room as cold as I could ever want it, and could get it even colder if I so desired.

I got this unit on sale for ~$230 and this has been a great investment.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Buyer beware, September 20, 2010

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Bballmom (Londonderry, NH USA) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: SPT WA-1140DE Dual-Hose 11,000-BTU Portable Air Conditioner with Remote Control (Kitchen)

This may be a good product but for the price I was frustrated. The plate you attach the hoses to is too small for my windows (they never mentioned window dimensions in the description). It also leaked. I would have returned it but it's too heavy and costly. I have to try to make it work next summer. Overall, not happy to have this much trouble with such a costly item.