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It seems that Sunpentown portable ACs have been priced just right for consumers looking for an economic way to keep themselves cool…however as I go along looking for reviews on Sunpentown brands I find a common demoninator, you either love it or hate it.

Take the reviews on Target’s online store, for example. One reviewer raves about how a Sunpentown AC had lasted him 2 years and another is simply “not impressed“. Overall the Sunpentowns have several outstanding reviews and one with three stars or less. It must be either great or unsatisfactory, and one way to uncover the true quality of the brand is to simply research the company.

Sunpentown is an international company that specializes in home products, from portable ACs to infamous bidets. While Googling Sunpentown company information I stumbled across a website that gave more information about the company than its own webpage did! However, I was still left with several questions:

• Where is Sunpentown from?
• Do they have great quality in any product in particular? (Like how Mitsubishi makes electronics versus cars)
• Why is it cheaper than other brands?
• What makes them bad or great?

With a little more research I used the chat function on the above website and was pleasantly pleased that they wrote perfect English.

After that brief chat, as you can see, their products are from China. Not to down the Chinese, but the bidet and body massage mechanisms should’ve been enough to convince me! Most Sunpentowns are not advertised as “Made in China” due to the bad reputation Chinese-made appliances have accumulated over the years. However, this could definitely explain the love/hate reviews its products have been receiving. Most Chinese products are inconsistent in quality. On one hand, you’d get a great product that could last you years, but on the other hand some factories that manufacture its products may not abide with the strict regulations it needs to follow.

So there you have it, Sunpentown is made in China and imported to our shores. Consider how much you will use your portable AC and how much you are willing to invest in one!

When one thinks of Sharp, we often think of televisions, semi-conductors, and other electronics that implement the latest technologies. Recently I looked into the specs of their most current air purifiers, and found them listed on their website. The first thought that crossed my mind upon reading the descriptors was “What is this Plasmacluster business?”

The site offers video testimonials and plenty of information on their products. If you search up Sharp purifiers you may come across this comprehensive informational site. Unfortunately, my audio was not working and all I could look at were its informational pages. I learned a lot reading on Sharp air purifiers, and I part my knowledge here for the average consumer:

* Sharp air purifiers use a Library Quiet technology that is as low as 41 dB. In comparison, 41 dB is about the same noise level as a whisper quiet library, and normal conversations at 3’-5’ away are 60-70 dB.

* Sharp air purifiers monitor, cleans, and treats your air.

* Plasmacluster is actually a fancy name for an ionizer. I know, you might be thinking, “Oh but it’s really awful for the ozone!” But Sharp air purifiers also produce positive ions, not just negative!

* Uses true HEPA filtration, so all those nasty pet dander fluff is gone.

* “When the lights are green the air is clean” simple motto that helps you determine when your air’s clean. Let the system work for you!

All in all, it seems like Sharp has done extensive research and development in their air purifiers. I am thoroughly impressed with its presentation, but I’d like to throw out a question the consumers out there to the e-world, “Have you guys tried a Sharp air purifier?” and “Is it really as good as they present it?”

Costco is one of the most popular places to buy appliances, home goods, and food. Portable ACs is popular with young couples and students, as well as older folks in homes that may not have the latest state-of-the-art air conditioning installed. Some apartment homes have old AC units or none at all, which creates a need for alternative, cheap cooling.

Costco offers an array of different units. Haier is a brand of portable ACs that is familiar to AC reviewers and those in the AC business. Their units are typically solid but the quality of build has been an issue to some customers. Costco offers the Haier CPN10XC9 at under $300. Many reviewers, including myself, share the view that this unit may not be user friendly. My friend purchased this Haier a few days ago, and this is what he essentially wrote to me:

“Really noisy, and installation can be bothersome. Had to call Haier customer service and they weren’t as helpful as I hoped. Couldn’t sleep with the unit on so we suffered a few nights before we just got used to the heat. Good price for the unit though, but I really think I could’ve saved more elsewhere. It didn’t seem to cool the room much, though.”

After researching their problems I realized that they did not properly exhaust the unit outside the window. In truth, for some reason they totally forgot about it! If you are not sure of how to properly vent their portable AC, you can watch a video on YouTube here.

Once my friend properly ventilated his unit, he was much more pleased at its performance. It was still noisy according to his tastes, but he was now able to sleep a but more soundly. I would recommend the CPN10XC9 as a “quick buy”, but there are many more resources other than customer reviews that can help you decide which AC to purchase. Buying a $300 appliance takes a lot of research and contemplation, as your comfort is often the most important thing during hot days!

I went to an old friend’s baby shower for a few minutes to drop off my girlfriend. As I looked about their newly settled nursery I saw a peculiar figurine, which I thought was a toy of some sort, sitting by the baby’s changing station. I asked my friend what it was, and consequently she answered, “Oh, it’s an air purifier!”

The purifier was in the whimsical form of a penguin. Their baby boy’s room was decorated with the theme of an arctic scene. My girlfriend bought a stuffed polar bear to match the decor. She told me she had gotten it from Walmart and that so far, it seems to have been doing okay.

I wouldn’t know if the purifier was working efficiently because it was not mine. How would you know the purity of air by simply breathing it in? It certainly didn’t smell like a baby…he was about a month away. I read the box and several of the features popped out to me. It was not only a true HEPA filter, but also had UV light and an active carbon filter to eliminate odors.

I asked her several questions and she responded pretty enthusiastically that she had checked on the filter…which showed signs of debris after two weeks of consistent, constant use. So, according to my friend, perhaps the penguin air purifier, the Crane Penguin Air Cleaner, is worth a try at its economic price.

Energy costs are rising, especially in my native CA where it can get quite dry and sunny. When I was in college, I had to come up with rather creative ideas to stay cool while spending as little money as possible. Many homes are investing in portable ACs for the simple fact that they do not cool the whole home, but cool where you need it most. Here are several factors why portable ACs are useful:

1. Spot cooling: If you spend most of your day in the living room, then chances are that you don’t need other areas (let’s say…like the kitchen) cooled off at your expense.

2. Minimal installation: Portable ACs are not permanently installed, so if you need to move the unit to another room at the end of the day, you can.

3. Energy-saving: Again…why cool the whole house when you only need your bedroom cooled at night? Also, many portable AC units come with thermostats or timers to cool when you need it, when you want it. You can save plenty of money with this summer strategy.

4. Price: Installing a permanent AC system can run hundreds. A good portable AC is often under $400, and some are even less than $200. Plus, if you live in an apartment lifestyle (as many young adults do), portable ACs can come with you.

So consider these facts when purchasing your own portable AC. Of course, it’s not for everyone but it can be a great choice for those looking to save a little cash, stay cool this summer, and keep their lifestyle a bit more eco-friendly.

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