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Whynter ARC-12SD 12,000 BTU (6,936 BTU SACC) Dual Hose Cooling Portable Air Conditioner, Dehumidifier, and Fan with Storage bag, up to 400 sq ft in White

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  • AWARD-WINNING: Good Housekeeping's 2022 "BEST PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER FOR HIGH HUMIDITY" ; POWERFUL & QUIET: 12,000 BTU (ASHRAE) / 6,936 BTU (SACC) cooling capacity; Noise level (dBA): <56
  • ADVANCED SELF-EVAPORATION: Cools up to a 400 square foot space (ambient temperature and humidity may influence optimum performance); Patented auto drain function fully exhausts all condensate automatically in most environments with optional upper gravity drain port; Dehumidifying capacity: 96 pints per day; Air Flow (at high speed): 320 m3/h / 188 CFM; 3 fan speeds
  • MULTI-FUNCTIONAL & ENERGY SAVING: Three operational modes: Cool, Dehumidify, and Fan; Full thermostatic control (61°F – 89°F); Maximum power consumption: 1100 W / 10.5 A; Power supply: 115 V / 60Hz / 1 Phase; Eco-friendly CFC free Green R-410A refrigerant
  • EASY TO SETUP & PORTABLE: Extendable exhaust hose (up to 60″) 5.9" diameter; Window kit dimension: 6.5″ W x 20″ L (minimum), 46″ (maximum); Unit dimensions: 20″ W x 16.5″ D x 34″ H
  • CLEANER AIR: Activated Carbon Air Filter and Washable Pre-filter
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Patented auto drain function fully exhausts all condensate automatically in most environments, with upper gravity and lower drain ports for continuous operation
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Whynter - Comfort Redefined
ARC-12SD

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Highlights:
  • CFC free GREEN R-410A refrigerant
  • Cool up to 400 sq. ft. space
  • Digital and remote control

Whynter ARC-12SD

The Whynter ARC-12SD portable air conditioner is specifically designed to be mobile and powerful. This dual hose portable air conditioner is the ideal solution to keep any small space such as bedroom, office, server room cool. This unit features advance auto drain technology, which uses and recycles moisture collected during the cooling process to produce cool air. The dual hose operation provides fast cooling.

Three operational modes

Improve air quality

Design & Performance

 Hassle-Free Operation

Three operational modes

Air conditioner, fan or dehumidifier

Full thermostatic control

Full thermostatic control (61°F – 89°F)

Design & Performance

24 hour programmable timer, full thermostatic control, remote, auto drain function that fully exhausts all condensation automatically, CFC free GREEN R-410A refrigerant and lead free RoHS compliant components.

Hassle-Free Operation

Easy installation; auto restart after power outage

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ARC-12SDH ARC-122DS ARC-131GD ARC-14S ARC-126MD
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4.2 out of 5 stars
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4.3 out of 5 stars
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4.3 out of 5 stars
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Hose Configuration Dual hose Dual hose Dual hose Dual hose Dual hose
Operational modes Cool, Dehumidify, Heat, and Fan Cool, Dehumidify, and Fan Air conditioner, Fan, Dehumidifier, Automatic mode Cool, Dehumidify, and Fan Auto, Cool, Dehumidify, and Fan
Dehumidifying Capacity 96 pints/ day 76 pints/ day 91 pints/ day 71 Pts / day 61 pints/ day
Temperature Range 61° - 89°F 61° - 89°F 61° - 89°F 61° - 89°F 62°F - 88°F
Drain Options Continuous and Manual Continuous and Manual Continuous and Manual Manual Continuous and Manual
Noise level < 56 dBA < 52 dBA < 56 dBA < 56 dBA < 55 dBA
Air Flow (at high speed) 320 m3/h / 188 CFM 330m3/h / 155CFM 320 m3/h / 188 CFM 430 m3/h / 253 CFM 497 m3/h / 292 CFM
Power consumption 1100 Watts / 10.5 A 1200W / 10.5A 1180W / 10.8A 1300 W / 11.6 A 1355W / 11.8A
Unit dimensions 20" W x 16.5" D x 34" H 17" W x 16" D x 29.5" H 17.3” W x 15.4" D x 30.5” H 19" W x 16" D x 35.5" H 18.5" W x 18.75" D x 30.25" H

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Whynter is going GREEN! With this new CFC free, lead free and high energy efficiency portable air conditioner, you can stay cool while keeping with better environmental standards and reducing energy consumption.

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1100 watts

Bulb Voltage

115 volts

Customer reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars
3.8 out of 5
386 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, temperature display and ease of installation of the air conditioner. For example, they mention it works well, cools down the room pretty well and is effective for hot nights. That said, some complain about the size, saying it's large and takes up space. Opinions are mixed on noise, appearance, draining, and weight.

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189 customers mention143 positive46 negative

Customers like the quality of the air conditioner. Some say that it works well, is still holding up, and works beautifully in a controlled area. They are happy with the performance and quality of this portable unit. Some mention that it's a good solution for their needs and is very handy.

"...Very happy with the performance and quality thus far!" Read more

"...Overall I give 4.5 stars, rounded to 5. This thing works incredibly well, much better than my old single hose unit...." Read more

"...This unit performs quite well, keeping a room with a lot of heat producing electronics generally in the 80s F range down to the 60s F range...." Read more

"...Power: It works and works well. I put it in a very hot 450sqf room and it cooled it quick...." Read more

162 customers mention121 positive41 negative

Customers like the temperature display on the air conditioner. They say it works well, cools down the room pretty well, and is effective for hot nights. Customers also mention that the unit has 3 blower speeds, a regular fan, and a dehumidifier.

"...in there... I went and checked it out for myself and was very satisfied with the cooling!..." Read more

"...Overall I give three stars. The unit works well and cools outstanding for my environment...." Read more

"...While this does cool really well, you'll have to shell out the extra I don't know $100 or $150 for the upper drain port hose run it into a 2 or 3..." Read more

"...Second - and most importantly - this thing blows REALLY cold air. Within a few minutes of turning it on I could feel the blast of air was very cold...." Read more

80 customers mention67 positive13 negative

Customers find the installation process of the air conditioner to be easy. They mention that the controls are straight forward and the instructions are clear. They also say that it takes 20 minutes to set up and that the hoses can be attached to the window. Customers also say the packing instructions on the cover are helpful.

"...With the Whynter though, it's easy enough to deal with, and well worth the better performance...." Read more

"...As for ease of use of the controls, they are straight forward. The remote is great if you want to be lazy...." Read more

"...AT LEAST YOUR COOL.It is pretty easy to install...." Read more

"...It was also relatively easy to assemble (I had a few minutes of trouble figuring out the hoses, but I'm also a novice) and put in place...." Read more

139 customers mention60 positive79 negative

Customers are mixed about the noise of the air conditioner. Some mention that the noise level is decent, while others say that it is noisy and makes the sound issue worse.

"...It does make a bit more noise than we'd like for this space, but for the comfort of air conditioning, we're willing to make a sacrifice...." Read more

"...It's not extremely loud or quiet. You'll want to turn the TV volume up a few notches if your room is otherwise usually silent...." Read more

"...that the case vibrates when the condenser kicks on which makes the sound issue worse. I put a piece of tape on it and made the sound stop...." Read more

"...The noise level is minimal....look at the video in one of these posts, I would say it is quieter then that...." Read more

53 customers mention27 positive26 negative

Customers are mixed about the appearance of the air conditioner. Some mention that it looks good, has good workmanship, and is very cool. However, others say that it doesn't have a great design, is not terribly neat, and has ugly vent hoses.

"...The exterior design (beauty) of the unit looks very clean.- Evaporation...." Read more

"...Looks a bit goofy, but this is on an unused, unseen side of the building...." Read more

"...2nd - it is HUGE, and fairly HEAVY, but it looks nice, like a droid from star wars and luckily it's on wheels, but when the ups guy came it looked..." Read more

"...Everyone complains about the drain being on the bottom. Yes, design flaw. To empty just grab a zip lock freezer bag and empty into that...." Read more

47 customers mention20 positive27 negative

Customers are mixed about the weight of the air conditioner. Some mention that it's a pretty good portable AC unit, while others say that it is large and somewhat heavy.

"...The plastic body and frame make it much lighter than a metal design, and it's smaller overall than the 7,500 BTU Penguino...." Read more

"...Second impression: The unit is large and somewhat heavy. It does have wheels which makes form easy movement...." Read more

"Overall, this is a pretty good portable AC unit...." Read more

"...2nd - it is HUGE, and fairly HEAVY, but it looks nice, like a droid from star wars and luckily it's on wheels, but when the ups guy came it looked..." Read more

42 customers mention14 positive28 negative

Customers are mixed about the draining of the air conditioner. Some mention that it does not need draining, while others say that it is difficult to drain.

"...The drawback of having to drain the water is no big deal for me, but I take 0.5 star since it might be a big deal for others...." Read more

"...I had a few drops of water in the reservoir and it was easy to empty. Everyone complains about the drain being on the bottom. Yes, design flaw...." Read more

"...is very low to the ground, making it difficult to drain...." Read more

"...-The Dehumidifier does need to be frequently emptied when it is being used...." Read more

61 customers mention17 positive44 negative

Customers are not satisfied with the size of the air conditioner. They mention that it takes up space, isn't tall enough to fit their 4' window, and is not a very compact unit. Additionally, the hoses are very large, bulky, and unsightly. Customers also mention that the unit is not meant for large rooms and that the duct work is oddly shaped.

"...These units are typically shipped ON THEIR SIDE since it is fairly tall inside the box and prone to falling over during shipping...." Read more

"...Second impression: The unit is large and somewhat heavy. It does have wheels which makes form easy movement...." Read more

"...The space was very comfortable, even on a sunny, hot, muggy (70º dew point) day...." Read more

"...First off - this is NOT a 12,000 btu uit it is 14,000 btu. 2nd - it is HUGE, and fairly HEAVY, but it looks nice, like a droid from star wars and..." Read more

Good unit, cools well. Quiet compressor, loud exhaust fan. Easy water drain solution!
4 Stars
Good unit, cools well. Quiet compressor, loud exhaust fan. Easy water drain solution!
I purchased this to replace a Penguino 7,500 BTU single hose portable unit that I bought used from a friend. While the Penguino worked okay, it could barely cool a small 10x12 bedroom. It would blow cold air and pump out very hot air through the exhaust hose, but the compressor ran constantly and it just never seemed to be able to cool the room with me and a few computers in it.I recently moved to a house that is older, has less insulation, and where my office has two 4' x 5' windows. I knew the Penguino wouldn't cut it. While the recommended BTU guidelines say that 12,000 BTU is overkill for my new 11x17 office, I didn't want something under powered, and I wanted to be able to move the unit to the living room, garage, or sun room and have it handle those rooms as well.After learning about dual hose portable AC units, I ordered this Whynter from Amazon based on the generally positive reviews. When I received it, I let it sit in the box upright for a full 24 hours just to make sure that the compressor was happy.I then got it setup, got the hoses connected, plugged it in, and....nothing. No lights, no sounds, no power, nothing. The buttons on the front didn't do anything, and while the remote LCD display worked, the remote didn't turn the unit on either. I triple checked the plug and reset it to make sure that it wasn't tripped. I double checked my outlets, checked the voltage on the outlets, and even verified that there was electricity going up the cord using a non-contact voltage detector. All seemed fine with my electricity.I called customer support, but they were closed since it was Sunday, so I left a VM and then emailed support. They called me on Monday and explained that it was likely the cable to the display panel on the front of the unit. They said that they have found that during shipping, the cable apparently gets disconnected. They emailed me some instructions on how to open up the unit, remove the back and front cover, and check the cable. I opened it up, and sure enough, the cable had fallen out. I would hope that since they know about this issue that they will use a piece of tape or glue on future production runs to fix this issue.While plugging the cable back into the front display panel, I noticed that it had been pinched under the front cover, and this had ripped the insulation and exposed the wires. I emailed a photo of the damaged cable to support, and the next day they shipped out a replacement cable and new display circuit board. Two days later those parts arrived, I installed them, and got everything reassembled. I then plugged it in and immediately heard a beep. I turned it on and the front panel lit up. The compressor kicked in, and cool air quickly started flowing. All fixed.While that process took about a week to get through, I thought the customer service was very good. They knew my problem as soon as I described it, sent me instructions so that I could fix it myself, and then sent me new parts. It generally took a day to receive each reply, but they were responsive and helpful. Some customers might not be comfortable taking apart the unit, but I didn't mind doing the fixes at all, as it was a lot easier than having to re-pack and return the unit.Now that I have it working, I like it, but it does have some fundamental drawbacks. The drawbacks aren't necessarily the fault of this particular product, but rather the inherent challenges with portable AC units.While the compressor on this Whynter unit is quieter than the noisy clanky compressor on the Penguino, the Whynter generates quite a bit of noise when running. The noise seems to be coming mostly from the fan and air flow of the exhaust hose. Once the unit cools the room and temporarily drops into fan only mode, there is a huge drop in noise.Using two iPhone apps, I'm measuring about 70dB about 5 feet away from the unit in my office. While 70 dB isn't necessarily &#34;loud&#34;, the constant white noise and frequency of the sound feels very loud and is actually fatiguing in my office, which is currently sparsely decorated, so there is probably lots of sound reflection making it sound even louder. It feels similar to being on a passenger airplane, but not quite as loud. Fortunately I have some Bose QuietComfort noise cancelling headphones that I can wear--otherwise I would want ear plugs. If you have a larger carpeted room with less noise reflection and can position the unit farther away from you, it would help.The Whynter is able to easily cool my 11x17 office from 84 degrees to 76 degrees and have the compressor shut off for several minutes before it turns on again. That's pretty good compared to my old AC unit, especially considering the poor insulation and large windows in my new house.As for the dual hose design, while it may be more efficient than a single hose unit, the down side is that the hoses are very large, bulky, unsightly, and tedious to setup and position. You basically can't put the unit closer than 2 feet from the window since the hoses are so large and stiff. The larger hoses are obviously more efficient, but the downside is the appearance and bulk. There is no hiding this thing.As for draining the water, I haven't yet dealt with that, but I'm okay with having to rig something up if necessary. I'm going to call Whynter to ask about the &#34;upper drain port&#34; in the middle of the back of the unit to see if that can have a hose attached instead of having to fight with the bottom drain.The unit is relatively compact and light compared to my old air conditioner. The plastic body and frame make it much lighter than a metal design, and it's smaller overall than the 7,500 BTU Penguino.Overall I'm happy with the unit so far. I will probably only use it 3 months of the year for summer here in the Los Angeles area, so I'm hoping to be able to tuck it away in a closet during the rest of the year.UPDATE 1 - NOISE REDUCTION: After three days of running, the noise was frustratingly loud, so I tried to see if I could reduce the noise. My impression is that there is a significant amount of noise just from the air flow out of the exhaust hose. So I grabbed a large shower towel, folded it in quarters, laid it over the first foot of hoses, and immediately I noticed an improvement. I then just covered the exhaust hose, and that was what reduced the sound. It doesn't dramatically reduce the overall volume, but it significantly reduces the highest frequency of the noise which is what was bothering me the most.I'm now going to look into some kind of hack to neatly wrap the exhaust hose with a towel or insulation to see if that works. The one possible downside might be that by insulating the exhaust hose, it increases the temperature of the plastic hose and causes it to degrade faster. But given my office layout, I need to try and quiet it down, so I'm okay with that consequence.UPDATE 2 - UPPER DRAIN PORT: On the back of the unit, near the middle, there is an additional plastic cap that holds a rubber stopper, which goes into a plastic port on the unit. The instruction manual calls this the &#34;Upper Drain Port&#34;, and later mentions in &#34;Dehumidifying Mode&#34; that it can be used for &#34;continuous drainage&#34;. I called Whynter customer service (866-949-6837) and the woman who answered confirmed that it can be used for continuous draining of the unit rather than the lower drain plug.I don't know if this is a new feature, but for all the people complaining about having to lift or tilt the unit to drain it, locate the ** Upper Drain Port ** on the back and give it a try.Unfortunately, despite the manual saying that &#34;a garden hose&#34; can be used for this port, the male threads on the port do not match my standard garden hose threads. The diameter is correct, but the threads are slightly different, so I can only get a few turns before the threads tighten up. But it looks like it should be possible to rig up a piece of tubing and gasket that will work to allow draining outside or into a bucket.UPDATE 3 - WATER DRAIN SOLUTION: I went to Home Depot and found some parts to make a simple and effective water draining solution for the Upper Drain Port that uses gravity, no pump required.Here are the parts and the Home Depot SKU numbers, which cost about $13.3/4 Sch 40 PVC threaded female-female coupling (SKU 610798)Watts 5/8&#34; ID x 3/4&#34; MIP Nylon Hose Barb with 90 degree elbow (SKU 558915)Watts 3/4&#34; OD, 5/8&#34; ID x 10 ft. Clear Vinyl Tubing (SKU 702554)Optional: HDX 2 1/2 quart plastic All Purpose Mixing Container and lid (by the orange buckets at HD)The threads on the PVC coupling aren't exactly the same as either the Whynter drain port, or the Watts Hose Barb, but since there is no pressure involved, it works well enough. Just be gentle and don't over tighten it.First, remove the plastic cap and rubber cork from the Upper Drain Port on the back of the unit (be ready for water to pour out), then gently thread the PVC coupling on to the drain port. Then thread the plastic hose barb into the PVC coupling, pointing it downwards. Then cut a piece of the clear vinyl tubing and attach it to the hose barb (I used about 15&#34;). Point the hose into a container or bucket, and you are all set.This morning I had collected about 20 ounces of water after running for a few hours.UPDATE: August 2015: This AC unit has been working great this summer. Over the winter, I had new windows installed and insulation blown into the exterior walls, so that has greatly improved the home office where I use this unit. Although it does make a fair amount of noise, It is definitely quieter than the larger ARC-14 and does a good job for my office. Today it is 98 degrees and it is working very hard to keep the room temp at 78. It has been running continuously, but is holding the temp steady. When I first used it this summer, after it had sat in the garage all winter, it did act a little funny, with the compressor not turning on for several minutes, but after that first day of use, it has been working fine.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Custom installation- through wall
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2017
We read many reviews before deciding on this unit to cool my wife's studio, a 16x24 barn style building on our property (with 18' rounded barn style ceilings). It's a larger area, so we were looking for a unit with at least 12,000btu power. I toyed with the idea of getting a 240v unit, since I did run 240v power out there when we built it (we use a 240v garage heater for heat in the winter). We decided on this one because of the price-to-performance-to-ratings ratio (which isn't an actual mathematic ratio, but you get the gist).

We were happy that ours arrived undamaged and complete. I had a very specialized installation, since this building has no windows that open (more on that later). After install, we powered the unit up and it began cooling the place down. The real test was a couple days later when my wife had a photo shoot with clients in there... I went and checked it out for myself and was very satisfied with the cooling! The space was very comfortable, even on a sunny, hot, muggy (70º dew point) day. It does make a bit more noise than we'd like for this space, but for the comfort of air conditioning, we're willing to make a sacrifice. It hasn't been in service for but a week now, but thus far it is everything we were hoping for.

Now for my installation... If you have windows that open (double or single hung style), this install is super easy. For any other type of window, or, in our case, an installation without operable windows, the installation gets a bit trickier. I had planned this out in my mind beforehand and knew exactly what I was going to do: cut 2 holes (for the intake and exhaust) through the side of the building and install the hose mounting plate directly onto the wall.
- I started by tracing the 2 holes to be cut by placing the hose plate on the wall. Quick cuts with the Dremel and I had 2 holes through the shiplap wall covering and drywall.
- I then cut out the insulation to match the holes made on the interior.
- I then marked center on the holes and drilled a small hole through the back of the exterior siding from inside the building. Moving to the outside of the building, and using the mounting plate as a guide again, I traced 2 circles on the exterior siding and cut out those holes, so I now had 2 holes all the way through the exterior wall.
- To install the mounting plate on the interior, I actually *reversed* it, so it sits flush against the wall, and the mounting adapters for the hoses are attached with screws from the back side of the plate. To attach to the wall, I simply drilled and countersunk 6 new holes and used flat head screws. (For winter I will remove the plate, remove the hose adapters, replace the insulation, reinstall the bare plate without the hose fixtures, and then use the included hole cover piece to hide the holes and make it look a lot cleaner.)
- For the exterior, I bought two 4" dryer vent kits, which come with sheet metal sleeves to install through the wall. Since the holes for this unit are larger than 4", I simply left the sleeves un-hooked and set them in the holes. They'll just help keep the insulation tucked where it's supposed to be, but aren't absolutely necessary. I decided on a flat louvered vent for the exhaust and an open-style angled vent (with critter guard) for the intake. I lined them up with the holes on the exterior and screwed them in to place.
- *** Many have expressed concern with how close the exhaust and intake ports are to each other. I agree with their assessment (that they should be separated more, so you don't pull in hot exhaust air constantly), so I angled my intake away from the exhaust port. Looks a bit goofy, but this is on an unused, unseen side of the building. Even if people were to see it all the time, I'd rather have a slight visual quirk than be constantly overworking the AC.
- Caulked around the newly installed vents to prevent water intrusion into the wall, and DONE!

We now have a comfortable studio at a fraction of the cost of a mini combo unit. Very happy with the performance and quality thus far!
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This IS ONLY A 12'000btu a/c !!
It is not "Whisper" quiet NOR is it loud like a " Jet engine"!!. More like an 8'000btu window a/c.
But since "noise" is up to each person's own take on his/ her own level of tolerance.....

2 common issue's have been A) noise AND B) the bottom end of season drain. Since this has been the " baine" of some people's existence , ( Don't know why since there is an upper drain with garden hose fitting!!) For the main usage throughout the season. Hmmm...

I have placed my unit on piece of carpet - door mat size, to which I have 2 short pieces of 2×4 with packing foam stapled to them. See photos.... The unit is raised, stable, quieter (??) and 2.5 inches higher. So the end of season drain is easily accessible.

I find the unit well made, it was shipped promptly& securely in (2) large boxes. Both boxes being the size of a small apartment fridge, both do slide up and off leaving it sitting in a very snug form fitting tray. CAUTION..2 people should be used to unpack this 80lbs beastie!!

Set up & testing proved the a/c works, the window kit- needed little futzing, but you will need a roll of peel' n stick a/C foam to seal the window bit's edges. The unit on LOW FAN/A/C uses about
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I will review/ edit once I'm able to use this Whynter 12'000btu A/C most during this year's Toronto Ontario summer...Hoping that summer 2016 won't be too much of a cooker!!

Edit June 20/16
Hot, sticky, stinky T.O and this little gem is whirring away!!
It's using 200 watts more than my Danby 8000btu window jobby , but this is because it doesn't have an "energy saver" mode, the fan constantly runs(45watts) but is on.Still I would say it's a good buy, not great but good because of not having the energy saving mode. From my research on A/C's: #1window,#2dual hose, and lastly single hose for energy savings for people who have to pay for cool comfort.....hope this helps.
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