BLACK+DECKER Portable Air Conditioner, 8,500 BTU for Rooms Up To 350 Sq. Ft., Portable AC with Full Function Remote Control & Window Kit, BPACT05SM, White

I bought this for my apartment living room and this unit cools down the room in no time! Easy to install, it's quiet and works amazing!

I bought this for my son's room. It definitely makes the room COLD! Pretty easy to install. My son's room size is 12x12. I don't feel it's great for being portable since it does need to be installed through a window.

Bought two of these units after our top floor air conditioner went out as a supplement until we can have the main unit repaired. Worked marvelously for both upstairs bedrooms where we sleep so it worked perfectly as advertised. Very easy to move around and set up as the wheels work nicely. Only reason for 4 and not 5 stars was that the sliding panel that goes in the window was just short for both of our windows but we found a workaround. A few reviews complain that the unit is loud and I believe that is because they simply turned the unit on as soon as they received it and did not follow the instruction to leave it vertical for a few hours to allow the lubricating oil to return to the compressor. The overall noise level I could compare it to would be a kind of quiet hotel window air conditioner which was to be expected. Overall very happy with this unit

I picked up the Square BLACK+DECKER Portable Air Conditioner, 5,100 BTU SACC/CEC (8,500 BTU ASHRAE 128) to replace another unit I bought a couple of years ago. The older unit is from an obscure Chinese company that no longer exists. This no-frills B+D square unit looks almost exactly the same but is a little smaller and I'm hoping to will perform better. The on/off temp control range seems to be the same, you have to go 6 degrees above room temp to get the AC to shut off. The new B+D unit puts out a lot of cold air but is noisy making a rattling sound from inside when the ac compressor is on. The 2-speed fan & remote works fine. I'm hoping the water internal evap cooler will be enough to keep the inside water tank from filling up. I will post another review update after summer

I bought this to use only on the hot humid nights in my coastal home. We installed this in less than five minutes and had it up and running. I like how it is small enough that it can fit in a small space in a small bedroom. It cools the room quickly and keeps it cool. I also appreciate the timer, so we can cool the bedroom and then shut it off automatically. Would definitely buy again!

Unit is compact and easy to set up. However, it is struggling to cool my space (246 square feet). Additionally, after about 1 month of use, the unit began leaking rust-colored water. When I drained the unit, rust flakes came out with the water. I have contacted Black & Decker and will update this review when B&D gets back with me.

Why did you pick this product vs others?: It was a good price and works amazing, this portable ac definitely keeps me cool at night on these hot days, this is my first time purchasing one of this portable ac, the only thing u have to do is empty the water that builds up other than that this product is amazing, plus was a fun experience hooking one up definitely watch a video on how to put a window kit on

Edit: Well, after writing the review below, I ran into a problem. The A/C just suddenly turns off while it's running in cool mode. (It's not like when it cycles between the compressor and the fan; it just stops running entirely, even though the desired temp is still lit up on the display.) If I hit the on/off button, it makes the two beeps sound that indicates "off" (even though it's not running). I can turn it right back on, and it seems to work, but I can't keep waking up every 20 min to turn it on! Have done all the required trouble-shooting (check the electricity, filters, drain pan, exhaust hose is not kinked, etc) - all fine, and it does it even when it's not particularly hot out. Also does it within 15 minutes of turning it on. I contacted Black & Decker and they are happy to send a replacement -- but that means I have to uninstall this one, pack it up and ship it, and wait up to "7 to 10 days" for a replacement, and then re-install that one. Needless to say, not ideal when it's in the 90s. I asked for a refund instead and they wouldn't give it to me. Really disappointed - and dreading the next few weeks without an a/c! Please fix this, Black & Decker! I'm happy with this purchase. I've never had a portable A/C, but had to buy this because my windows in the place I live now won't open wide enough for a window unit. The A/C was easy to set up and install. I'm pleased that it's a compact size. It cools my room efficiently and quickly. The noise level is absolutely fine and what I would expect - certainly not louder than a window A/C. I really like the fact that when it switches from cooling to fan mode as the room cools, there's not a big "clunk" or other noise (which I have had happen with other A/Cs). Everything feels solid and well-made. Love the fact that I can control it with the remote.