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I Have paid $399 last summer for one of those. So Its a good price to buy one for the coming summer.
Presale. Leaves warehouse on 1 December
Kogan Air Conditioners Sale starting at $199
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I do not know mate… I am not a store rep… but all air con do a bit of noise…:)
I think he's referring to "I Have paid $399 last summer for one of those" - Hence the question
Guys by saying One of those I meant to say bought a portable air con.. but it was not Kogan Brand some other brand.
We bought the 12k BTU model for $299 last summer during a sale with free shipping for the guest room, it's been a bloody champion…reverse cycle meant it was great as a heater during winter as well. Not too noisy, similar to a a box unit, but obviously not as quiet as a split.
Bear in mind though, shipping is ~$60, so they're essentially the same price as they were yesterday with the free shipping…but decent nonetheless. Also worth noting:
Presale. Leaves warehouse on 1 December
shipping for me is $34, different based on location but im guessing sydney always cheaper..
Looking at the specs it mentions a 15m hose length. Does that mean the hose is to blow the hot air out, and you need to blow it out the door? I have something similar at home which is great, but it doesn't have a hose.
Also, does anyone know how to work out the running cost? Input Power Cooling: 950W; EER 2.65W/W - I presume this one stands for Energy Efficiency Rating.
I found this chart for air conditionsers post 2010 which suggests that this EER is very poor. www.energyrating.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/appliance…
Hose Length: 1.5m
Yes, this is a duct for hot/cold air exhaust, you can't have it too far from a window etc.
Thanks, I didn't see the point. as in the "."
Yep, in your defence it really was tiny, even I had to copy/paste to be sure it was actually there! :)
The EER of these portable air cons is always very poor when compared to a properly installed split system. But if you can't drill holes in your wall, these are a great option for keeping cool.
They are of great benefit to those renting where they are unable to install aircons
@heal you'd be correct. These units are terribly inefficient. This unit would cost approx 25c per hour to run… These aren't very efficient so you'd need to have it running constantly to cool a room, exp in the full heat of summer.
I'd def recommend getting a split-system installed. They're an investment that adds to the value of the property. Once you go Daikin you'll never go back!
Unfortunately if your renting you have to go portable unless your a long term renter and can negotiate something with your landlord to split costs for a split system.
it's good for 5 days in a year. a bit noisy (same as conventional)
it will definitely cost you more than 25cents. 1.7kW per hour some is 2.2kw (15000BTU)
Is it possible to buy and install a split system for under $1000?
General comment: This seems a good price for the type of unit and no worse than others like it. If you can't drill holes e.g renting these can be the difference between a terrible night's sleep and not so peaceful but definitely restful slumber. I've set this sort of thing up before for a friend who is renting and regardless of the noise and cost to run they're so thankful to have it.
Spot on!
When I was a tenant, my old Portable Dimplex DAC6400 got me through many a summer of shiftwork.
This really is a great unit even when compared to other portable air cons costing much more, and for this price unbeatable. We got ours last summer for $239 delivered and its great in the guest room, or simply roll it into the main living room to assist the main A/C on those 40 plus days when it struggles. It would probably be a little too loud for me to sleep with though. Sorry, just checked the link.. the model i'm referring to is the 3.5KW unit
Just how loud are these? Are they like the old window air conditioners?
yes (at least for mine - i bought 5-6 years ago)
technology improves alot in 6 years.. we need to know if current systems make alot of noise, OP perhaps you can tell us since you said you bought one of these last summer..
@striker5950:
In terms of noise it's similar to a window box type aircon. Yes, a lot louder than a split system (and less efficient) but what do you expect for $199 vs $1199 for an equivalent split system. You have to be realistic comparing stuff at this price range.
Also, a nice advantage on this unit is the misting system that effectively means you don't have to continually empty the condensation water container. In fact you can probably go with never emptying it out. Most other systems just stop when the container fills up after a few hours.This is Kogan we're talking about. They're ready to provide you with yesteryears' tech on Dec 1st 2014! :)
can we get a few more opinions on this, I really need one for my room, the ceiling fan just does not cut it for me during the night. we have a split system for the living room and kitchen, just not the bedrooms and its a constant struggle to sleep during those hot summer nights so these portable machines seem to be a good solution.
I bought 1 of those (Dalongh,i I think) portable high end one. It has a container for filling up cold water, then the water become warm and
You change the water again every few hours. It still has a host at the back to get hot air out, so somehow you still need a way to let the host through window/door. It does work and can make it below 20 degree for 200 metre square.If you're having to add cold water to the unit then it's actually an evaporative cooler you have, not a refrigerated air conditioner like this. This unit will be way more effective than any evaporative cooler, which actually do bugger all if you live in any sort of humidity.
These are called water to air portable air conditioner :)
http://www.delonghi.com/en-au/products/comfort/air-condition…Technology always changs.
That's what I have, both a portable and ducted evaporative cooler. I use them both on really hot days. In summer it can get close to 50 degrees here. Humidity is generally low so which type you get would depend on where you live.
In terms of reducing noise, would it make sense to buy the more powerful unit (14000 btu) and run it on a lower setting as opposed to running the smaller unit (9000 btu) on full? Do you think you'd get the same cooling effect or do the settings only affect the fan speed?
My buddy was able to install a split system (not renting) and similar advice was given when he purchased (i.e. buy the more powerful unit and it will run more quietly and efficiently).
how does that work though since the more powerful system is rated at 3.5kw and 4.1kw so how would it use less power?, the price difference isnt much so which would be the better buy? this is for a 12sqm bedroom btw
I'm not really asking about power consumption but more about noise and smooth operation. I know they're both going to suck power :)
I guess it depends whether the different settings control just the fan speed or the operation of the condenser (if that's the correct term?).
As you say, the price difference isn't much so I'm interested if it's better to spend a little more on the more powerful unit and get a better operation.
For those that have this unit, what kind of exhaust tip does it have at the end of the hose? Would it work with a "hopper" type window?
Such as: http://www.oknawindows.com/resources/inventory/open-hopper-d…
some hose has round to square adapter. then u use other material to close up the surrounding.
But the hose should not go higher more than half of the unit.
the picture shown seems to be high up, so answer is no
So then would I have to buy the adapter separately or does this unit come with one?
I don't think the 1.5m hose would allow it to go too far beyond the height of higher than half the unit itself anyways, even then, I could just elevate the unit on a bench/table or phone books if it comes down to it, shouldn't be an issue in that regard.
I'm just more worried about the actual exhaust tip itself not fitting or having to buy a compatible adapter to fit.
This is essentially what you get with these units: http://www.bestportableairconditioners.org/wp-content/upload…
It could be a bit fiddly adapting that to your style of window, but I'm sure you can work something out, maybe stuff the edges with foam or some other padding.
On a side note, my little pro tip for using portable ACs is to keep the distance from window to AC unit as short as humanly possible, and to get some flexible foil AC ducting from your local hardware to slip over the plastic exhaust tube for insulation…these two things will minimise the waste heat transfer back into the room, therefore improving the overall efficacy of the unit! :)
Ah I see, gona have to work something out with how to position it then, thanks
im thinking of buying one, why such late dispatch though? pre-sale? they haven't been made yet?
They are just wanting you to sweat it out whilst waiting for delivery.
nice one
kogan is always dodgy with their free shipping, hiking up the price to include the delivery fee when they offer free shipping lmao oldest trick in the book.
Refat911 - is the unit any good? is it noisy?