TD 8K Portable Air Conditioners

Portable Air Conditioners - TD 8K are ideal for someone who...

• Has a small apartment or home and would like portable air conditioning unit to cool a 270 sq. ft. room one at a time (sq. ft. can vary based upon ceiling height, number of people in room, etc.)
• Has a home with several floors, but the central air conditioning doesn't effectively cool the upper floors
• Would rather save money on energy consumption than turn down the central air conditioning thermostat very low
• Works in an office environment with central air conditioning that is ineffective
• Has awkward sized windows - whether they are double-hung or sliding, these air conditioners include a window kit with exhaust hose that will do the job
• Wants to avoid the expense of buying several permanent-mounting window air conditioners
• Does not want to destroy the paintwork or woodwork around a window with an air conditioning unit that must be secured with nails
• Is tired of the inconvenience of back breaking installation each season with window air conditioners
  

Features of TD 8K Portable Air Conditioners

• Provides quiet, efficient air conditioning to any room, without permanent installation
• "Set it and forget it" - the cooling system inside air conditioners will switch off and on to maintain the desired temperature; the ventilation keeps running on the set level regardless of temperature
• Easy to operate electronic control pad
• Choice of continuous operation or automatic timer function in which the timer will shut off the unit after the designated period of time (½, 1, 2, 4, or 6 hrs); once desired functions have been set, they remain in memory until air conditioner has been disconnected from the wall outlet or during a power failure
• 2 fan speeds for high or low cooling, or use the "fan" settings for air circulation without the cooling system
• 2 air flow direction choices: vertical louvers oscillate automatically 45" from right to left to distribute air evenly, or louvers can be locked in a fixed position to direct the output in a constant direction
• 2 choices of condensation removal: removable drain tank located in front of air conditioners - which, when full, automatically turns the unit off - or attach a garden hose (with a standard 3/8" [10 mm] connection) for continuous drainage
• UL and CUL approved and operate on standard household current
• Built-in dehumidifier for comfort while protecting valuables from water damage
  
• Energy efficient thanks to high efficiency rotary compressor which enables air conditioners to consume less energy
  
• Easy to clean ac unit and filter - simply wipe the body with a clean, soft damp cloth; remove filter once every 2 weeks and remove dust with a vacuum cleaner, then rinse filter in warm water and dry thoroughly
  
• Easy maintenance instructions - included for end of season or long-term storage of air conditioners
• Includes reusable, washable air filters to keep air clean and free of dust; a quick vacuum, then rinse in warm, soapy water keeps filters clean and fresh

Technical Specifications of TD 8K Portable Air Conditioners:

Other spec details:

Air flow (max)

171 cfm

* At room temperature 86F
** At room temperature 81F, humidity 60%
Actual cooling capacity & cooling area vary depending on room temperature, humidity, insulation, window size, etc.

Make no mistake about it, portable air conditioners are no substitute for central air conditioning, but like conventional window air conditioners, they are good for spot cooling and they dehumidify the air. In addition, they offer some interesting advantages. We tried out one recently in the toughest of conditions; A 90 degree plus week in Boston with the humidity level off the charts. The air conditioner was used in a 350 sq ft bedroom with 8-foot ceilings. It was used in a room which was "centrally air conditioned" but where the temperature was initially 81 degrees and humidity 51%.

Pluses

• Easy to install: Compared to the annual "get down on ones knees and beg one's partner" to install the heavy window air conditioner, we installed the window duct kit with lightening speed, simplicity and convenience. The accordion style plastic window piece installs into double hung and sliding windows in just minutes. What's more, the usual desecration of the window with endless duct tape, screws and holes just magically disappeared. If for nothing else, in order to avoid our usual annual air conditioning hassles, this unit was worth it.
• Effective cooling: We estimated that the cooling ability of this machine was no worse or better than most window air conditioners. It seemed to pull the humidity down in the room about 5-7% and the temperature 3 to 5%. The overall effect was certainly a distinct improvement in comfort level.
• Mobile air conditioning unit rolls easily: This air conditioner is on casters so can be stored quite neatly in a closet and wheeled out when needed. What a relief!
• Dehumidifies the air with full bucket auto shut-off and easy to empty container: We were amazed at how much water this air conditioner pulled out of the air - about one gallon every 6 hours, which made a huge difference to the comfort level in the room. The plastic container for the water had a convenient handle and was easy to empty. Water will not run over when bucket in inserted properly thanks to auto shut-off.
• Acceptable noise level: The unit was no louder than a regular air conditioner, which is to say, not quiet, but the average sound level to be expected.
• Choice of directional or oscillating air flow: Putting the fan onto oscillating mode was one of the best features of this machine. We could pull the unit out away from the wall and receive a nice icy cold blast where desired.
• Flexible hot air exhaust, allow for easy movement of ac unit: The connecting venting hose for the duct kit was expandable and contractible, which added to its neatness.
• Garden hose drainage option: Unlike other units, these air conditioners offer a standard garden hose connection for water removal on continuous drainage
• Useful accessories included with air conditioners: an adjustable window kit for venting to the outdoors - useful for double hung and sliding windows; a duct set with 3 ½ ft. exhaust hose

Minuses

• The air conditioner cooled for 6 hours until the water bucket was full, however we wished it had lasted for 8 hours. The air conditioner switches itself off when the bucket is full of water.
• It was not obvious at first use that the air conditioner had to be put on "cool mode" to actually blow out cool air. We skipped the manual and then wondered why the air blowing out of the air conditioner did not seem cool enough. Read the manual carefully and be sure to put the air conditioner on "cool mode".
• Be careful when reinserting the water bucket to catch the dehumidified water extracted from the air. The arrow is scarcely visible and for about 3 hours we dehumidified water all over the floor. Our fault for being careless, but it was a mess.
• We did test this air conditioner out in the most adverse of conditions, but one tester confessed to being a bit disappointed that the temperature could not be brought down further. It needs to be understood that this is all a matter of personal comfort. One tester said the unit was making them too chilly, the other said it was still too warm. Both agreed that the decrease in humidity was even more important than temperature.
• Window kit is hard molded plastic - not as flexible to window sizes as the foam window kit included with RA 9K air conditioners

Summary

After diligently critiquing this air conditioner all week, the testers sheepishly looked at each other and decided this one was a keeper. We were now spoiled. There was no way we wanted to lug that heavy window air conditioner out of the closet. It will just languish there for another year!

Availability: Air conditioners usually ship from the warehouse within 2 days.

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