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Our central heating-air unit failed, days before the scheduled maintenance, on a Friday night (no surprise) and no companies in my area work on weekends. We made it to the next week (when our maintenance was due to occur; we changed it to a repair call) only to be told "yes, it's broken, and no, we don't have the part". I was told to wait for a call (this was Tuesday) to schedule the fix. On Friday (7 days since the fail with 100+ degree days) I called them and asked for a callback. I received one and a bid for the $500 fix that could occur IF the part arrived 15 days after the fail. I scheduled the fix and promptly drove to Costco 25 miles away to load up two of the Hisense Upright AC units, feeling uncertain of whether spending another $540 was the right call. One of the units I purchased was brand new, and the other had obviously been used and returned, something I only discovered at home when I was unwrapping it. While I was irked to see a used and returned unit, I just prayed they would both work - and thankfully, they did. Both the same model number, but one with an older design: different connections on the back of the unit, and different window connectors (newer is more easily put together and sturdier). Both come with remotes, and both can be set-up on Wifi with the app to make adjustments. They are heavy (about 60 pounds) with rollers on the bottom. NOTE: You have to let them sit upright for at least 2 hours prior to use so as not to damage the compressor. Our windows open horizontally, and I had measured before going to pick up the units to make sure the included window kits would fit (using the adaptors) - they did. I had read the manual (link to the PDF on [Costco.com](http://Costco.com) ) and watched two YouTube videos with buyers talking about their experiences with installation. This was very helpful when I was planning where to put the AC units and what to expect from the experience. Installation time for me (a 50-something woman) and my daughter (26), was about 1 hour for two units after unboxing them and letting them sit upright for 2 hours. We prepped the windows and used tape to seal around (something not mentioned in the directions) to cover any separation where air could escape. Something to note, the power cord needs to go directly into the wall plug - no power strips or extension cords, and it's only 4'9" long. There also needs to be at least 20" around the unit on all sides and no funky twisting of the tubes. It was a challenge in our bedroom to make it work due to the height of the windows from the floor, placement of the AC wall socket, and a king-size bed. We got it done, but it's far from ideal. In the other room where we could easily get to the wall outlet and not stretch out the hoses - it was both easier to install and aesthetically better. These AC units immediately went to work cooling our 1100sq' house. One at one end, and one at the other, with two tall, oscilating fans in between. Overnight the indoor temp in our house went from 90 degrees to 82 degrees, with both AC units set at 73 degrees. There is a "super" setting you can use to jumpstart your cooling when you first set it up. I didn't use that as I missed it in the manual the first time. The first full day with the AC units going all day at 72 degrees made the house a comfortable 78 degrees overall. After a second night with the AC's down to 70 degrees, we awoke to a 72 degree house with the only warm spots in the hallway connecting the two parts of the house (the midway between the units). When the units hit their programmed temp, the fans drop to a lower speed. You can also set them to run on timers. In these 100-degree days they seem to run all the time, but the fan noise is minimal and their energy usage is about half of what the HVAC system uses. The hoses are 5.9" size and they get hot to the touch when the hot air is being exchanged. Amazon has some wraps you can buy to reduce the amount of heat coming off the tubes into your cool room, or you can wrap them with other insulating material. I've not done that, but if these were to be long-term installations, it's worth considering. I like that I can see what the temp is on the remote, they have removable filters that are easy to clean, and that these units can be used as dehumidifiers - something that in the Northwest is handy in the winter for garages and outbuildings. I got these on sale and even at full price - they are worth it. Even after the main unit is repaired, we may continue to use these for the rest of summer to save on electricity cost. There is one of the [Hisense models sold online-only that has a heat pump too](https://www.costco.com/hisense-tower-8000-btu-twin-hose-portable-ac-with-heat-pump.product.4000383733.html). Something to consider if you have a small house, she-shed, or similar and want a heating and cooling solution in one unit for less. While this does come with a 2-year Hisense warranty, you have to keep all of your packaging materials. [Here's the link to register](https://www.hisense-usa.com/support/register) your product with Hisense. The warranty seems complicated, and your saving grace is Costco's return policy. Still, for us, these are a good on-sale buy that's keeping us much cooler and happier.

Good to hear. It does seem like a relatively inexpensive and effective solution.

Do you have a budget? I use this one from Amazon: [Hisense Portable AC](https://www.amazon.com/Hisense-Portable-Conditioner-ConnectLife-operating/dp/B0D94WL44L?crid=10GXI35XF1ZVH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2o_IlhZvKolrvZj_Y0tXFykuhUQGeoGiUANkwKIqxzJ_LwgLQUhsZYxe63dgfATDQ5CMDzkOcXAY9XjQrpn6tauXaHFlekymsAWWLBzzS7vMhGXETq28kgNbnhzh-vu-kmWn6B7VzwTJPRWyZcsDylLKxwlcn8QGl1V_h8N9aMCCSRNh-w9iTNYesJPv21may2NmhefHjshI1Yf2SAPl4eiLQl6jBGCl_SgeCqsaDdc.CSA8Mtdn3Sp0P6tkn6hp_6Ng1i0WfzXZx-ftbn6LH6I&dib_tag=se&keywords=portable+ac+2+hose&qid=1744156701&sprefix=portable+ac+2+h%2Caps%2C175&sr=8-6) and it ran me for about $300. (It's renewed, but mine came looking like it was new.) I think it's pretty energy efficient for an A/C and it really cools down the room. And it gets chilly (and pretty quiet). When looking for portable A/C's, look for the ones with dual exhuast hoses. Those are much better at cooling down rooms and being efficient compared to the ones with only one. The one I linked has two hoses and it has been great.

Not an HVAC tech. If you rent and can’t install a window unit due to being in a tall apartment complex or just lease restrictions, consider a dual hose portable AC unit (don’t bother with a single hose portable AC). Here’s one I got from Amazon: [Hisense 8,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner with Dual Hose & Inverter](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D94WL44L?ref=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_JH13RR1ZBK9E44FSYMVB&ref_=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_JH13RR1ZBK9E44FSYMVB&social_share=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_JH13RR1ZBK9E44FSYMVB&csmig=1) https://preview.redd.it/t8zcf33xuoif1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e3b5bd4369e7c2d3124e0c552b60191ae90de613 I bought a refurbished one (like this one pictured) for $250 and it’s awesome. It’s quiet. It kept our living room, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom cool when our main Hvac went out in our 1400’sq ft house and we couldn’t get it repaired for a week because of a heat wave (HVAC workers were working overtime). I drain it every 2 weeks and—even when it’s averaged 95 - 100 degrees every day—it only produced 1/2 cup of water in 2 weeks (so i really didn’t have to drain it). The single hose portable a/c units have to be emptied daily usually. It has two hoses that connect to a panel that goes in your window—so be sure that it will fit your window. Also, it comes with insulation for the window but I bought some thicker foam strips for a few bucks and some HVAC tape and even bought some insulation for the hoses. However that’s not necessary. Anyway… mine is amazing and we kept it in the bedroom because I hate being hot at night.

Also, I recommend this video before buying because it helped me know the basics of installing and what to expect. FWIW I’m a 48 year old overweight woman and I did it all myself in about 30-40 minutes. [“Installing a Hisense Dual Hose 8000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner”](https://youtu.be/rdpvHuNwAks?si=Uy9ufNiqBXy4721A)

That's good to know. I have been eye [this](https://a.co/d/3aYhyGU) 8000btu unit for my van. The only problem is the windows down open wide enough to let the hose through and I don't wanna cut holes in my van if I can avoid it.

Ours came in to save the day when PG&E did their rolling blackouts due to everyone running their AC during a heatwave. Just make sure you have a battery backup capable of running a unit!

I bought this one last year. It's a beast. [https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/hisense-smart-3-in-1-portable-air-conditioner-w-casement-window-kit-w-wi-fi-12400btu-sacc-10000btu-only-at-best-buy/17459076](https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/hisense-smart-3-in-1-portable-air-conditioner-w-casement-window-kit-w-wi-fi-12400btu-sacc-10000btu-only-at-best-buy/17459076)

I've had the one you recommended for 9 years, and it works great in my house. It DOES take a lot of energy/power, especially when the compressor starts up. Mine only has 1 hose though, and is self-evaporative, so there is no tube for water. It may be overkill for a van.

I have it to cool about a 350 sq ft space, in high humidity environment-using it about 2 months on 77 degrees farenheight at lowest (outside temps 90-100 degrees). It is a room I do not really use now, but want to keep cool; because room radiates alot of heat through large glass doors. I never use it on dehumidify, because I do not want to hassel with draining it (not had to on a/c mode-also read heat pump mode could require more draining - so I got a/c only model ) I also cut out insulation board to reinforce plastic window hose mount, matching size of needed plastic window hose mount; taped together with aluminum tape. It is only 8k btu so probably won't cool very large space, depending on insulation, and ambient temps. Also, must insulate hot side exhaust hose for better efficiency (get flexible cover on Amazon ; not the stiff ones); or wrap with some type of insulation. This is inverter model, so I do not know how much it will vibrate, when compressor revs down to save energy-may need to place on mat to subdue vibration-especially on bare floors. One thing about the in window placed single inverter units (talkin about different models that actually place inside open window) that I did not know about was the vibration caused by the compressor reving down, and causing low frequency vibration-travels through widow and even walls. In this respect, this portable A/C is probably better, because much easier to stop vibration, by simply placing portable unit on a thick mat.

Costco has a Hisense 8k dual hose unit with inverter. I just bought one so I don't have a long term review of it yet but it's worked well in the minimal testing I've done.

Have both of these... The 8k Hisense has a quiet mode that slows down the fan. If your room is borderline too big for 8k it may not be able to keep temp in this mode but it is genuinely quiet. The 12k Midea does not have this mode. In addition, when the inverter kicks on it really is quite the kick. It's also a bit bassy while it's spooling up. If you are a light sleeper it will wake you up.