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SpecPortacool APEX 500 Portable Evaporative Cooler (PACA05001A1)Honeywell CL201AEW Indoor Portable Evaporative Cooler
PhotoPortacool APEX 500 Portable Evaporative Cooler (PACA05001A1)Honeywell CL201AEW Indoor Portable Evaporative Cooler
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Our takeThe 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.A 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.
TypeEvaporative coolerEvaporative cooler
Heat modeNoneNone
Weight70 lb23.4 lbbest
Warranty3 yrbest1 yr
Watch out forThe 3-year term covers components; the housing has a lifetime warranty.Honeywell's listing says it performs best where humidity is under 60%.
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