- What room size does the SPT 10,000 BTU unit cool?
- Plan on roughly 250 to 300 sq ft. The 10,000 BTU figure is the older ASHRAE rating; the SACC rating of 7,000 BTU is closer to real-world cooling.
- Does it heat as well as cool?
- No. This is the cooling-only model. SPT sells separate heat-pump versions if you need winter heating.
- How is it vented?
- It uses a hose kit through a window or sliding door. The unit needs to sit near that opening, and the hose should be kept short and straight for best airflow.
- Do I have to empty a water tank?
- In dehumidify mode or very humid weather, condensate collects and needs draining. Some setups allow continuous drain by hose.
- What comes in the box?
- The unit, remote control, window vent kit and washable filter. Check the listing for hose length and window panel size.
- Is it a good value?
- It is a basic cooling-only portable with a remote, timer and dehumidify mode. Compare it with window units, which cool better for the same rating, and with dual-hose portables, which vent more efficiently.
- Where is the SPT 10,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner, Cooling Only (SACC: 7,000BTU) cheapest?
- At Best Buy, for $259.99, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the SPT 10,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner, Cooling Only (SACC: 7,000BTU)?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, Newegg.