Hisense 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner, Easy Installation,Ultra Quiet, Easy-to-install Window Kit Included, 2 Years Warranty

New York City has been experiencing extremely hot weather recently. To cope with the heat, it's natural to keep the air conditioner running at home. However, the AC in my parents' room is very old. Although it still functions, it produces a loud, tractor-like noise. The noise is so intense that it becomes uncomfortable, even though the unit cools the room. I eventually chose this Hisense model. Traditional window units often have more dependable technology than some newer designs. This unit includes a user-friendly control panel and a remote control. With the remote, my parents can easily adjust the temperature, fan speed, and mode. The installation was simple, but the 10,000 BTU unit is heavy. I asked my parents to help me lift it into the window. After we turned it on, the room cooled quickly. The strong cooling power made the room feel better quickly. When the room got cool, we turned on Eco mode. We turned on Eco mode. This helps save energy costs. The AC also has a timer that works for 24 hours. After setting it, they don’t need to wake up to turn it off. This helps them sleep through the night. Overall, this Hisense unit is a strong performer. It is quiet, efficient, and easy to use. It has been an excellent replacement for the summer.

While my central AC's being repaired, 2 of these units are filling in (1 on each floor of a townhouse). They've held up well, including over a 90F degree weekend. They've not only kept their immediate rooms cool, they've kept other rooms on their respective floors tolerable. The dual hoses and inverter have vented most of the heat in the correct direction. Haven't had to insulate the hoses at all. They were trivial to install into the window panels, and the panels were pretty easy to install into the window. Sound levels have been tolerable. There's a bit of humming and slight vibrating at the lowest temp (61F), but they're easily the quietest portable units I've ever heard. The self-evaporating feature has worked perfectly so far. It's so nice not needing to drain it every 10-12 hours (or having to hook up a hose). Unpacking was a model for other similar devices. While there's plenty of padding at the bottom, it's just a matter of cutting the nylon straps and lifting the box up; no need for tipping or for having to cut open the long side of the box. The manual and accessories are nestled in one of the insulation bits, so keep an eye out for them. As for issues, the weight and size are greater than expected. Lifting them up 1-2 flights wasn't easy, even for a reasonably fit person. Fully recommend a handcart with straps, especially a cart that'll handle stairs easily. The units wheel alright over hard surfaces. Carpet or rugs are a bit trickier. Other than that is the power draw. These 2 units have consumed 50% more electricity than my central AC does during comparable weather. Not exactly a surprise, but something to keep in mind. Lastly is one minor UX piece. It'd be nice for the temperature buttons to have a hold feature. As is, the buttons need to be pressed for each degree you wish to adjust. In other words, if it's currently set to 70F and I want to change it to 75F, I have to push the button 5 times (instead of pressing once and holding). Can't speak to the bluetooth or remote control features as I haven't used them yet. Overall, I'm pleased with these units. They're the best portable ACs I've used. They'll fill in well for my purposes, and it's good to have backup units again.

This was the perfect AC unit for a small shed workshop of mine. Small and lightweight (easy to lift for installation) but with adequate cooling capability for my 10 x 18 foot workspace. Oh, and the remote control is quite handy.

SHOULD READ BEFORE BUY!! - Absolutely in love with this AC and how cool it can make an attic converted bedroom! Bought the 10,000 btu unit and glad I did because this room gets hot quick due to poor insulation and this AC cools it down to a nice consistent 70 degrees. Decided to give it 4 stars, however, due to one little issue. I’ve had many different window AC units for this same room and I never had a problem with excess water because they all had drains holes. However, I was surprised to see there was no drain holes whatsoever on this unit. I worried for a bit until I did some research and found out that it’s ok for some units to not have any drain holes because they’re designed to rid of any built up water by flinging it into the coils in the back, evaporating it. There is also what is called weeping holes located on the back bottom of the unit to allow the water to slowly trickle if the water should rise too high. So I was relieved to know that there were two measures of excess water build up prevention. I decided to leave it on overnight and I was glad to feel cool during the night, during this ridiculous heat wave. When I woke up in the morning, I was shocked to see a little puddle on water on my window sill. I got a little upset because I had just returned a previous ac that wasn’t doing anything for me and I was worried that I would have to return this one too and look for one with a drain hole. After looking at it for a while, I came to the conclusion that the water built up because of the pitch of the AC. It’s common knowledge that any window AC unit has to be pitched downwards at an angle to allow excess water to drain. I knew this already and never had any issue with any of my previous AC’s. However, this unit was different. My windows only allow for one positioning of any AC. There’s no way I can slope any AC further down because of the bottom tracks/ridges my window frame has. So no matter what, any AC I own is only allowed to sit in one position. However, I never had a problem with the slope or angle. Because of the weight on the back of any unit I owned, the unit would always be sloped properly. This unit though was designed differently. The only angle my window frame allows was not enough for this unit or brand. It wasn’t steep enough of an angle so any excess water that was built up ended up getting flung, not just into the back coils, but also into the front of the unit which caused it to drip down and create a puddle. I’m sure the unit would work flawlessly if I somehow was able slope it down some more, allowing for the water to reach the weeping holes better, but I can’t. Like I said, my window frame only allows for one position. So I worried and I was getting upset. Before I decided if I should even return it, I did some more research and found out that it’s normal for people to drill a small hole in their units if there is no drain hole already there. A lot of people said it helped with any water problems they had. I was a little scared to alter anything on my unit because I knew that once I did, I would likely void any warranty and a chance of return. I was debating for a while if I should. I really wanted the AC to work out for me because I was tired of returning bad ones and I was tired of waiting for new ones to arrive, especially in this heat! However, I decided to take the leap and drill the hole. I mainly decided to do it because I knew the AC worked and cooled my room perfectly which is what I really cared about. I knew I was taking a risk and likely voiding warranty’s and returns but i just cared if it worked in terms of cooling. So I drilled a hole in a spot where the water was most pooling up in the unit. Then I put the unit back in the window and left it running on cool while I stepped out for a few hours. When I came back home, I was so happy to see that there was no more puddles and I looked out another window and saw that the unit was draining excess water with no hesitation. I was also glad that my room was still nice and cold. I’m glad I made the decision to drill the hole but that’s why I had to give it 4 stars. I wish the unit was better designed to accommodate for that excess water, especially for the price I paid for it. I will continue to keep an eye on it and there may be a possibility that I may have to drill another hole in another spot but only if I see that water is dripping towards the front of the unit. So far there is nothing so that’s a good sign. Just be aware to anyone looking to buy this AC unit. You may have to drill a hole into it but it all depends on the slope/angle your window allows. Just note though that if you do decide to drill a hole, you also may be voiding any warranty or chance of returns. And if you do decide to drill the hole, I took a picture of where I drilled mines and so far it’s a good spot if you wish to replicate. Still a fantastic AC! Works flawlessly and the noise isn’t all the bad. Just be prepared to modify! I’ll update if I end up drilling another hole into it or modifying it in some other way.