Highly Portable
One of the main advantages of portable air conditioners is their…well, portability.
That is the case with the LG 8,000BTU AC. It weighs around 58 pounds.
This is much lighter than many portable air conditioners, and you can easily move it from one room to other thanks to the attached wheels.
Unless you are going up or down the stairs, you can move it easily on your own. This gives it more versatility - you can use it in your home office during the day and then move it back to the bedroom at night.
The unit is compact, too - it measures 17 inches wide and 27 inches high, so it will easily fit through any doorway. Since it takes up the very little room, you can set it up almost anywhere with the only requirement being that it be near a window for venting.
Easy to Use – Includes Remote Control
This portable AC unit is easier to use and maintain compared to central ACs. You don’t have to deal with miles of ductwork, wiring and installation work. Just plug it in and go.
Once you have set it up (which takes around 2 hours or 1 hour if you have used a portable AC before), the LG portable air conditioner is ready to go. Note that it comes with its window installation kit.
On the front you will find a control panel with an LED display panel and three buttons on either side of it. With the buttons, you can switch the unit ON/OFF, set a timer, increase or decrease temperature, change the mode and control the fan.
The timer allows you to leave the unit on for any amount of time up to a maximum of 24 hours. It will shut off automatically after the timer has elapsed. This comes in handy when you are going to bed and don’t want the AC to run all night long. You can also set the unit to auto-restart at a set time.
If you don’t want to press all these buttons, LG includes a handy LCD remote control together with the unit.
Another feature to note: the unit uses an auto evaporation system to deal with all the moisture it collects from the room. So you don’t have to worry about having to keep emptying a water bucket.
Auto Swing Louvers
On the side of the section where the cool air blows from, you’ll notice a series of louvers. They can swing back and forth automatically, or you can use the remote control to move them.
As they move, they provide better air circulation in the room, preventing uncomfortable hotspots.
Limitations
A Bit of a Hastle to Set UP
Some customers have difficulty setting up the unit, especially installing the window kit. Use the manual and LG’s website to help you install it properly. Just assume it to take longer than expected.
Noise
Considering that this portable air conditioner is made for small rooms, the noise is noticeable, kind of like a loud white noise or a ceiling fan set on high.
But you’ll get used to it. Some people even enjoy the noise, finding it soothing.
