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2.93 out of 5stars
(15 reviews)

Most helpful positive review

5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
07/01/2019
So nice!
After reading lots of reviews I unsure how this would work out, but it's wonderful! I'm in a desert area with low humidity, the ideal place to use evaporative cooling. This little unit is light weight, compact, easy to operate and move around, and is making my spaces much more comfortable. From the complaints I see in reviews, people need to know to treat the unit with care. It's made of plastic and has a drawer that slides out with small catches, and the filter slides up and out too. I'm a repair person, and I am impressed with how well designed and made this unit is. I don't see anything but quality. Internally things are put together with screws instead being pressed/glued together, so it looks easy to take apart if needed for deep cleaning. Mine has not leaked at all, but once when I bumped the outer louver closed it did drip a bit in front, not the fault of the device. It's not noisy. The handy nightlight can be turned off. Just remember, this isn't designed for large spaces. It's just what they say, a "personal" space cooler for use on a desktop or nightstand beside the bed. I like it enough I'm going to get at least one more so I don't need to move them around. I've added a photo showing the filter.
Carol

Most helpful negative review

1.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
06/24/2022
Exactly how it came out of the box.
Package didnt have any tape on it, when i pulled the product out of the box, the front plastic grill had a piece broken out of it and someone placed it in the water tank, mdse, may have been a returned product to begin with.
Mari
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  • 2.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/16/2022
    it is a size needed for where i place it. i had to call, didnt take instructions out of plastic, unit so small couldn't see how it would cool. I put ice in top of unit and froze tray, but wasn't very strong and had to replace ice frequently. better than nothing. but still not sure.
    Joy
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/12/2022
    Save your money$$$$$$$!
    This is a glorified and oversized small fan. Nothing more nothing less. Blows cool air, yes. However, it is not fit for a simple 10x10 room, unless pointed directly at the individual. Save your money and buy a regular fan, swamp cooler, or smallest AC unit! As seen on Tv is not always as advertised on Tv!
    Frank
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/24/2022
    Exactly how it came out of the box.
    Package didnt have any tape on it, when i pulled the product out of the box, the front plastic grill had a piece broken out of it and someone placed it in the water tank, mdse, may have been a returned product to begin with.
    Mari
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/02/2022
    Best way to cool off
    Love it I put ice in it and the air is so cool I have since got the neck one and pocket one greatest thing ever
    Hwilli79997
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/22/2022
    2 thumbs down
    These things are terrible they don't cool like like the attic! They feel just like a small fan very disappointed
    Glo
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/17/2021
    Cheaply made
    Cheaply made for the price.
    Brenda
  • 2.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/14/2021
    It is not what I expected, Thinking of returning it.
    Jeanette
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/08/2021
    Doesn't blow cold air. Not worth the money
    Lisa
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/07/2021
    disappointed
    not at all what it claims. it doesn't cool off any space by any means. you have to have it directly in your face in order to even feel it blowing. not happy
    Shannon
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/03/2021
    Arctic Air Rocks!
    I love this little AC. I discovered adding approximately half water and half crushed ice makes a quicker colder cool. The unit is a little loud on high and using my method, rather quickly, you can turn it to a lower speed.
    Margaret
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/01/2019
    Great for a small space.
    Great for a small space. I kept mine in the kitchen to help cool it down in the summer. I ran it about 12 hours a day, during the really hot days in addition to my central AC. We live in the desert, so with low humidity
    SpriteDM
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/01/2019
    So nice!
    After reading lots of reviews I unsure how this would work out, but it's wonderful! I'm in a desert area with low humidity, the ideal place to use evaporative cooling. This little unit is light weight, compact, easy to operate and move around, and is making my spaces much more comfortable. From the complaints I see in reviews, people need to know to treat the unit with care. It's made of plastic and has a drawer that slides out with small catches, and the filter slides up and out too. I'm a repair person, and I am impressed with how well designed and made this unit is. I don't see anything but quality. Internally things are put together with screws instead being pressed/glued together, so it looks easy to take apart if needed for deep cleaning. Mine has not leaked at all, but once when I bumped the outer louver closed it did drip a bit in front, not the fault of the device. It's not noisy. The handy nightlight can be turned off. Just remember, this isn't designed for large spaces. It's just what they say, a "personal" space cooler for use on a desktop or nightstand beside the bed. I like it enough I'm going to get at least one more so I don't need to move them around. I've added a photo showing the filter.
    Carol
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/09/2019
    Exactly what i expected
    Perfect and exactly what i expected. I read a bunch of reviews before i purchased, you can tell as soon as you open the box who didnt read the directions. I saw reviews of people saying things like the filter had gotten moldy. In the directions it says in bold letters, if not using take the filter out to dry! It takes one button to take it out. I had also read someone say it works 100x better with cold water, i put ice cold water from the fridge in it and it was freezing, if you put room tempeture water in it then it is only a fan and humidifier. In conclusion this thing is worth the money. I just have it on my bedside table and its pefect for me especially in a small room in Georgia, it wont cool down a whole room, but it is a perfect personal AC. Which is what its supposed to be! Perfect little night light too!
    Ally
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/03/2018
    Worth it
    I manage an old small town hardware store so there is no A/C. I bought this for when I'm sitting at my desk and it works great! It does run out of water really fast though. A bottle of water lasts about 3 hours. Definitely worth the money. And a life/sanity saver for me.
    lvwalmrt
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/27/2018
    Works as advertised!
    This is not meant to be a space cooler. It is not an AC. This is for the rooms in your house that don't get AC air even with the door open. If you follow the directions carefully, you'll have a 4ft stream of cool air in no time! The facts that it is so easy to set up and is so low power add to this little box's value. Best blink box I've ever spent money on! No longer sweltering in my room! To make it better, the filters are only $10 with $5 shipping! Tl;dr: know what you're buying, follow instructions, and take care of it and you should stay cool through the summer!
    RKazumi