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When i looked at the prices of the portable air conditioners, I could not believe the prices. I ended up spending the extra $100 on this versus the off brand a/c units because every time I go with the off brand with any appliance I have been unhappy. This unit shipped fairly fast , 3 days faster than the estimated date which target is very good at getting the shipping out fast. The unit is much bigger than I anticipated and fairly heavy. I have the roll out windows so we needed this kind of unit versus the window unit. YES you need to exhaust this unit!!!!! It is the only way to exchange air from the outside to get it to function properly. I searched for months to figure out how to do this with a roll out window. We used our smallest roll out window and duct taped the hose unit to the outside and put cardboard above it , you can also cut plywood to fit it ..even better. You have to do what you have to do to get a/c when you live in a house with all roll out windows! The first part of june this year we were SO HOT in this house i felt like bringing a kiddy pool inside but ever since we got this unit we are totally cool even on the hottest of days. It cools down our entire house which is a small 2 br one floor with 3 other rooms. If you put fans around it helps circulate the cool air so you will not suffer. if your using this to cool down one room you are really all set because it will be soooo cold in that one room if you use it for just a room. It also has a dehumidifier built in which also is helpful and a remote control that goes right into the side compartment so you dont lose it.It has wheels so you can push it around because like i said its REALLY HEAVY. And the drainage thing is not a problem. Some people say they have to drain it every like 6 hrs..well we really only have to drain it more like once a week and we use it EVERYDAY! I would rate this a 4 star because its great besides the price I wish these things were cheaper but hey thats just how it is.
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