Whynter ARC14SH 16 inch Dual Hose Cooling Portable Air Conditioner with 14,000 BTU Capacity, Heater, Dehumidifier, and Fan with Activated Carbon Filter plus Storage bag, up to 500 sq ft, in Black

Designed to provide quiet and efficient cooling to any room with no permanent installation, our ARC-14SH offers a variety of convenient features in a versatile and eco-friendly design. This includes the activated carbon air filter, 3 fan speeds, easy digital and remote control, and the fast dual hose operation on the portable air conditioner with heater and humidifier. This CFC-free, lead-free portable AC unit with 14,000 BTU has high energy efficiency.

The ARC-14SH is an eco-friendly portable air conditioner, but it’s also a versatile one. Enjoy casters for easy mobility with an extendable exhaust hose and an upgraded plastic window kit included.
 
Features:

• 14,000 BTU Cooling (ASHRAE-128 Standard)/ 9,200 BTU Cooling (DOE 2017 Standard)
• 13,000 BTU Heating (ASHRAE-128 Standard)
• Dual hose operation
• ECO-FRIENDLY CFC free GREEN R-32 refrigerant
• Lead free RoHS compliant components
• Patented auto drain function fully exhausts all condensate automatically in most environments in cooling and dehumidifying modes
• Four operational modes: Air conditioner, fan, dehumidifier or heat
• Digital and remote control
• LCDI (Leakage-Current Detection and Interruption) plug
• Dehumidifying Capacity: 71 Pts / day
• Designed to provide quiet and efficient cooling to any room, with no permanent installation
• 3 fan speeds
• Activated carbon air filter and washable pre-filter
• Cooling thermostatic control (61°F – 89°F)
• Heating thermostatic control in ambient conditions above 45° F (61°F – 77°F)
• Casters for easy mobility
• 24 hour programmable timer
• Noise level (dBA): <51 low/ <56 high
• Auto restart after power outage
• Storage cover bag with pocket
• Extendable exhaust hose (up to 60″)
• Upgraded Plastic window kit included

✅ Pros

• Exceptional cooling performance
  Dropped room temp by ~8 °F in 60 minutes during tests — one of the strongest performers in its class.
• Dual-hose design enhances efficiency
  Uses outdoor air for compressor cooling — avoids negative pressure and outclasses single-hose models.
• Quiet operation
  Measured at ~59.5 dB under load — relatively quiet for a 14k BTU unit, with low-mode around <51 dB .
• All‑season versatility
  Functions as AC, heater (13,000 BTU), dehumidifier (~71 pints/day), and fan — for year-round comfort.
• Auto‑condensate and convenient extras
  Patented auto-drain works in most climates, plus includes remote, timer, carbon filter, casters, and storage bag

⚠️ Cons

• High energy consumption
  Uses ~1.25–1.28 kWh; projected seasonal cost ~$220–230 for 12 h daily over 90 days.
• Heavy & complex to install
  Weighs ~74 lb with narrow handles and dual-hose setup — not ideal for moving between floors.
• Window kit fiddliness
  Setup takes 10–20 minutes and may require modifying the kit for non-standard windows.
• Thermostat quirks in heating mode
  Reports of heat mode overshooting due to sensor placement near cold hose intake.
• No built-in condensate pump
  Uses auto-drain and gravity only; no internal pump for vertical pumping