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SpecHoneywell CL201AEW Indoor Portable Evaporative CoolerPortacool APEX 500 Portable Evaporative Cooler (PACA05001A1)
PhotoHoneywell CL201AEW Indoor Portable Evaporative CoolerPortacool APEX 500 Portable Evaporative Cooler (PACA05001A1)
Our scoreNot reviewed yetNot reviewed yet
Our takeA small indoor cooler for one dry bedroom or office. The spec sheet rates 470 CFM and 280 sq ft, well below the Amazon title's 745 CFM.The commercial-grade portable: 800 CFM for 500 sq ft by Portacool's rating, a 13-gallon reservoir and Wi-Fi controls. Same dry-air limits as any swamp cooler.
TypeEvaporative coolerEvaporative cooler
Heat modeNoneNone
Weight23.4 lbbest70 lb
Warranty1 yr3 yrbest
Watch out forHoneywell's listing says it performs best where humidity is under 60%.The 3-year term covers components; the housing has a lifetime warranty.
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