Haier CPN12XH9 12K Portable Air Conditioner

I purchased this unit less than 3 weeks ago, and of course it breaks on one of the hottest days so far. It worked well till the AC part stopped working and it started pumping out HOT air, but come on! I JUST got the unit it seems like. Nothing better than cheap crap from China. Boo!I took extra precautions to be careful with the machine, but that wasn't enough.Update: I figured out that about 8 of the fan blades for the rear exhaust broke off inside the machine and got the fan stuck. No hot air exhaust equals no working AC. I wish it was built better for how much I paid for it.It worked well for the short time it actually worked, but I wouldn't recommend anyone buys this unit.

Purchased portable A/C to replace window unit (eyesore). Easy to move romm to room and put away when not in use. We use it to assist our central A/C in the summer, when wife cooks (a lot) and as backup incase power goes out, we can hook it to portable generator. So far works great. Cools room quickly and is quiet. We have it in the room with TV and we do not have to turn volume up real loud. Does have the normal hum of any A/C. I will write back in a few months to update on performance and quality. We live in the south, so we run our A/C's in December. almost year later. Still working great. use it constantly. we live in N.O. so we do not have long winters looking at possible purchasing a second one.

This really puts off the A/C and Heat but my problem is that it also uses the air in the building for reheating and A/C...the problem is I have a small exterior office and since it's heavily insulated it sucks air in from the recessed light fixture which brings in heat/cold from outside.However, I must say it works GREAT. If my ceiling didn't have recessed lighting it would be perfect. If I were buying again I'd buy one that sucked in the air from outside.....I ended up buying a window unit and will use this one in the main house.

I have owned two similar units for 9 years with no issues. I wanted to get new models to replace the old ones. The first night, I tried to use the heating option, and the unit just blew frigid air from the back opening. I called Haier the next morning, and was told that, unlike the older models, the new units must be vented to the outside throughout the winter months in order for the heating option to work efficiently. The provided plastic window covering does not close off my entire opening. This would mean having to have an open window throughout winter months just to attempt to efficiently heat the room. This was never explained in the online product specs or in the user manual. SInce I returned the item because it was not what I needed (or "no longer wanted" - I did not note any clearer reason option), and it was determined to not be the fault of Amazon, I must pay the $63.00+ (and the $6.00 pick-up fee) for having the unit in my home for just one night. I have learned that it is not advisable to purchase appliances online. If the item is not clearly described (so that you don't realize that you cannot use the item until after it arrives), you are penalized. April 10, 2013 FOLLOW-UP: Amazon agreed that the item was not accurately described by the manufacturer, and that the online and user manual specifications were misleading. Amazon has kindly refunded the total cost - including shipping charges - to me.

Needed to cool down the master bedroom of our house ( 18 X 18 )room this summer. The setup was simple, just make sure to plug in to wall socket with 3 prongs. The exhaust was easy to install, fit our extra large window frame with no problem. Make sure to read instructions that come with product, helps to know how to set the timer, degree settings, cooling/heating etc. Our room cools within the first 15 minutes when turned on. At night, can be a bit loud, but after first night, had no problem falling asleep. *** Keep plugged in wall seperate from any other appliance, and do not use an extension cord with unit *** Would definitely by this product, if had to do all over again.

It came damaged. I have already said.Very disappointed.

We use this unit in our garage and it heats and cools to perfection. The versatility of a single unit providing both heat and air conditioning, is awesome and well worth the money. This unit is a bargain for how well it performs.

This A/C is rugged, I've stored outside under a tarp and it has seen rain and heat.today it still works, but I'll admit it is quite loud compared to the newer tech.The only gripe I have with it is that one of the nipples that hold the remote mounted in the center broke. So now i have to tape the remote on for whenever I'm not using it.Good product tho.

Absolutely love it, looks really nice and is incredibly easy to set up and use. Not to mention it cools so well I sometimes forget that it's summer!