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Unlike a fan that blows hot air, the HAC-100S air cooler cools personal air space significantly more than a regular fan, using about the same amount of power as a light bulb. An air cooler is a cost effective alternative to more expensive portable air conditioners. Great for the home or office because they do not use utilize freon and CFC refrigerants. This Whynter air cooler also incorporates a sophisticated humidifier system that provides a controlled cool mist of healthy, natural humidification. The internal air purifying system activates the carbon filter to capture particulates and then use water to filter dust, pollen and pollutants, trap them in the honeycomb filter and then wash them away.
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54 of 62 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this based on the other 2 user reviews, and now I'm convinced these were created by the manufacturer.
There's nothing positive I can say about this product, but as for the negatives...
- It has barely any effect on the room temperature when set to air-cooling mode.
- It's extremely loud and obnoxious. Seriously, it sounds just like an idling lawn mower.
- Emits a nasty, exhaust-like smell.
Save yourself the time and money, you really don't want this product at any price.
EDIT (6/10/11): My suspicions about the other 2 reviewers (Ken Manning, Dave Martin) at the time of my purchase can be confirmed by their reviewing and tagging history. Look for yourself- Both have only reviewed this product (with a raving positive review of course), and have tagged every Whynter product with an assortment of positive/descriptive adjectives. Ken Manning even went so far as to tag several competing products as "defective" and "not cold". Well, I know what brand NOT to trust now.
There's nothing positive I can say about this product, but as for the negatives...
- It has barely any effect on the room temperature when set to air-cooling mode.
- It's extremely loud and obnoxious. Seriously, it sounds just like an idling lawn mower.
- Emits a nasty, exhaust-like smell.
Save yourself the time and money, you really don't want this product at any price.
EDIT (6/10/11): My suspicions about the other 2 reviewers (Ken Manning, Dave Martin) at the time of my purchase can be confirmed by their reviewing and tagging history. Look for yourself- Both have only reviewed this product (with a raving positive review of course), and have tagged every Whynter product with an assortment of positive/descriptive adjectives. Ken Manning even went so far as to tag several competing products as "defective" and "not cold". Well, I know what brand NOT to trust now.
53 of 70 people found the following review helpful
Whynter Air Cooler/Heater/Humidifier
Timeframe: 2 months
My usage conditions: 51F to 78F, Humidity 60% to 80%
Functions used: Heater, evaporative air cooler, humidifier.
Design:
I selected this primarily for the design and color scheme. I did not want another white/beige appliance or some psychedelic blue or pink candy painted device. Conventionally shaped and subtle in overall appearance. Top marks.
Functionality: The Whynter air cooler is a misnomer, while it does a solid job cooling a 150square foot space, it does a whole lot more than cool. The heat was nice to have when the temperature dipped and the humidity control is very useful when dealing with dry air resulting from heater use. Intuitive and easy to control. The water tank at the base take a bit of jiggering to slide in and out but otherwise I do not have any issues with it. The filters built into the unit do provide some degree of purification. My room air purifier lasted about 30% longer before the indicator light came on. It is light weight and portable, but be careful when you move it with the water tank filled.
Quality:
Well built with softtouch controls. The remote control was responsive and fit nicely into the attached holster on the unit. Material is were primarily plastic. Easy to clean and maintain. Pre-filter is easily removed and cleaned. No fuss device.
Price:
Quite reasonable for all that it does. I would take this over 3 or 4 separate devices any day.
Overall:
One of my better purchases this year. top scores across the board.
Timeframe: 2 months
My usage conditions: 51F to 78F, Humidity 60% to 80%
Functions used: Heater, evaporative air cooler, humidifier.
Design:
I selected this primarily for the design and color scheme. I did not want another white/beige appliance or some psychedelic blue or pink candy painted device. Conventionally shaped and subtle in overall appearance. Top marks.
Functionality: The Whynter air cooler is a misnomer, while it does a solid job cooling a 150square foot space, it does a whole lot more than cool. The heat was nice to have when the temperature dipped and the humidity control is very useful when dealing with dry air resulting from heater use. Intuitive and easy to control. The water tank at the base take a bit of jiggering to slide in and out but otherwise I do not have any issues with it. The filters built into the unit do provide some degree of purification. My room air purifier lasted about 30% longer before the indicator light came on. It is light weight and portable, but be careful when you move it with the water tank filled.
Quality:
Well built with softtouch controls. The remote control was responsive and fit nicely into the attached holster on the unit. Material is were primarily plastic. Easy to clean and maintain. Pre-filter is easily removed and cleaned. No fuss device.
Price:
Quite reasonable for all that it does. I would take this over 3 or 4 separate devices any day.
Overall:
One of my better purchases this year. top scores across the board.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
After reading the other reviews, my story is hardly unique here. The product worked (marginally, I might add) for about 3 weeks before beginning one night to emit a deafening, grinding noise. I disassembled the whole thing to see if I could figure out the problem. Didn't help. I emailed Whynter customer service and after several back and forth exchanges with basically useless ideas to fix it, I got a return authorization to send it back. I heard absolutely NOTHING from them for over six weeks until I basically hounded them about the whereabouts of my unit. After TWO MONTHS of waiting, it finally arrived again. I plugged it in and was greeted by...THE SAME HORRIBLE NOISE! After over two months, they fixed absolutely nothing. It sucks. They suck. Do yourself a favor and DON'T BUY THIS GARBAGE!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Lucky?
Whynter 5 in 1 Evaporative Air Cooler (HAC-100S)
I guess I could say I am lucky, I got almost a year of operation. Read more
I guess I could say I am lucky, I got almost a year of operation. Read more
Published 21 days ago by peter
PAID dor itself the first month
Living through long Texas summers was eating us alive when it came to the electric bill. The very first month we had this, our bill was cut by more than half!!! Read more
Published 1 month ago by jag
Worst buy ever
This is not a good buy. Anyone who tells got very lucky on their product. I bought this unit to use it for the ac back in the summer. I had it for a week before it stopped working. Read more
Published 1 month ago by amandazgirl89
Not even a half truth
Hey, people, an evaporative air cooler depends on there being evaporation. In high humidity areas evaporation is minimal. Cooling will never be even a little good. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Inventor
Cheap Form, OK Function
It does what I want it to with two relatively minor complaints. For the price I expected something with a sturdier construction, not the flimsy plastic that it is. Read more
Published 3 months ago by eklingen
No
Does not cool but the heater works fine. Waste of money. If it was not so bulky I would of returned it. Sits in my garage. Anyone can have it!
Published 4 months ago by Paul C. Snyder
Perplexed
I ordered this unit and have been happy with it for 3 months now. After reading some of these reviews I am a bit suspicious. Read more
Published 6 months ago by N. Orth
IT BROKE AFTER 4 MONTHS DO NOT BUY!!!!!!!!
I bought this,and it really does suck, it broke after 4 months and did not work that well in the first place, and it was really loud. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY
Published 7 months ago by suzy Q
DO NOT BUY. PERIOD.
I just wasted $160 on this piece of junk. It's loud, poorly made, emits noxious fumes, and is undoubtedly the worst purchase I have ever made. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Wokka Wokka Wokka
Would Give Zero Stars for Crapping Out in 25 Days
So, after about 25 days this machine roars and rumbles while in use at 3am in the morning, alarming me! I jumped out of bed with the best adrenaline rush I've had all summer. Read more
Published 8 months ago by G. Montesdeoca
