Newair Acp-1000h Portable Ac: Does More Than Just Cool!

Temperatures are beginning to climb and many of us are seeking ways to escape the summer heat. Unfortunately, for apartment dwellers or those who cannot utilize central air conditioning systems or window units due to size restrictions or cost, staying cool may just involve the use of an open window and an electric fan.

The good news is that there is a cooling option for those who live in areas that cannot accommodate traditional air conditioning systems. Portable air conditioners are a relatively new invention and have the ability to significantly lower temperatures without permanent installation of an outside or central unit. Instead, portable air conditioners are very much like simpler versions of window ACs, as they utilize the refrigeration process to cool the air. However, instead of breaking into a wall or reconfiguring a window, portable ACs simply require venting out a window, drop ceiling, or wall through the position of a flexible hose that is led out of one of these openings. From that point on, a box-like frame holds the cold and hot side of the air conditioner, and during the cooling process, moisture is removed out of the air and used to cool the AC itself. Therefore, not only do portable air conditioners cool the air, they dehumidify it as well, making them great for humid climates.

In our quest to find the best portable air conditioner, our product team has come across several models with different features and in different price ranges. Generally speaking, one of the most popular features we’ve seen is auto-evaporative technology. Older portable air conditioners often came with drain buckets which collected the condensate from the air. In turn, these receptacles would have to be emptied periodically. However, evaporative cooling technology means that most of the condensate is evaporated, but in especially humid climates, keep in mind that some moisture will still need to be collected and removed anyway.

That being said, one of the most recent portable air conditioners we’ve reviewed is the NewAir ACP-1000H. This unit was tested in the 200 square foot bedroom of a 1,000 square foot studio apartment on a 90° F Southern California afternoon and here were our findings:

Upon First Glance:

The NewAir ACP-1000H was more compact in size when compared to several other units we tested. Rolling casters allowed us to move it from the bedroom to living room with ease, and the white housing was not obtrusive in the least bit. We also found the electronic display panel to be easy to read, and the remote control was a nice touch. In fact, we were to be control the unit from about 10 feet away without any problems.

Cooling Capacity:

We found that a lot of manufactures tend to overstate their BTU ratings, but this wasn’t the case with the NewAir ACP-1000H. NewAir claims this unit boasts 10,000 BTUs of cooling power with a thermostat range of 61° F to 88° F, and this was more than enough to cool a small area such as the one we tested. In fact, in terms of cost to cooling capacity ratios, this unit offered us 10,000 BTUs of cooling power for what it would have cost us to purchase a smaller, less efficient 8,000 BTU portable air conditioner.

Noise Levels:

This portable AC had a decibel rating of under 51 dB, and we found that this didn’t interfere with our indoor environment in the least. We had it running with a television at the same time at the highest setting, and while we could hear it operating, it wasn’t disturbing.

Condensate Removal:

As mentioned above, auto evaporative technology is one of the newest features offered by many advanced portable air conditioners, and the NewAir ACP-1000H was no exception. Because our environment wasn’t too humid (69% humidity), we didn’t have to worry about the condensate.

Multi-Functionality:

Because portable ACs remove moisture from the air, they also act as dehumidifiers. However, in addition to cooling and dehumidifying the air, the NewAir ACP-1000H also came with the addition of three other built-in appliances: a fan, heater, and air purifier. When not in cooling mode, this portable air conditioner acted as a fan with oscillating louvers. The inclusion of a 10,000 BTU space heater meant that for the price of an affordable portable air conditioner, you would also get a heater, making this unit suitable for year-round use. Moreover, to address indoor air quality issues, NewAir also designed a built-in air purifier with the unit. A washable pre-filter caught large particles such as dust and dander, while the ionizer attracted smaller particulates onto electrically-charged plates (wonderful for pet owners).

Overall, the NewAir ACP-1000H proved to be a great portable air conditioner for spot cooling our apartment. Also, costing just a little over $300, it came with many features we only found in pricier models.

About the Author

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Jeanie Wong is a marketing writer and product editor with Air & Water (http://www.air-n-water.com).

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