The Avallon APAC140C portable air conditioner is an elegantly designed, good quality, dual hose AC unit that would make a perfect pick for anyone that would need air conditioning in an area that’s no larger than 450 square feet. The portable AC comes from Avallon, a manufacturer that’s based in Texas US, and is, therefore, a well-known American brand. Whether or not it’s the best dual hose portable air conditioner around may still be up for debate, but with a cooling capacity of 12000 BTU, it’s pretty much perfect for anyone that doesn’t want to spend too much money on the best air conditioner, and would still want to end up with a good quality AC unit.
Why We Like It – Avallon Dual Hose Portable Air Conditioner
The Avallon Dual Hose Portable Air Conditioner boasts a dual hose design, a cooling power of 12000 BTU, as well as self evaporating technology to avoid the need to drain excess moisture. The unit weighs only 68 pounds and is very easy to navigate.
- No need to drain due to self evaporation technology
- Low noise level
- Intelligent mode for automatic calibration
- No WiFi support for app control
Performance
Performance-wise, the Avallon portable air conditioner is well equipped to sufficiently cater to a floor area that’s no larger than 450 square feet. This is why it’s a great portable air conditioner. Moreover, this could be a home office, bedroom, or even kitchen, and the fact that it’s portable means you’ll be able to move it around without much stress. Like the Whynter ARC-14S 14,000 BTU Dual Hose Portable Air Conditioner, the dual hose portable air conditioner is also capable of up to 3 different functions, where you’ll be able to air condition, dehumidify or switch on the fan. That’s also slightly similar to the Arctic King 10k Portable Air Conditioner, which has a cooling power of 12,000 BTUs, and is also easy to move around with. Aside from all that, the Avallon dual hose portable AC also boasts self-evaporation technology, so you won’t need to drain excess water. You’ll find this same drainage feature in our EdgeStar 14000 BTU dual-hose portable air conditioner heater review.
Energy Efficiency
The Avallon 12000 BTU dual hose portable air conditioner has a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio of 13, which is exactly what the minimum standard is set at. It’s not as energy efficient as the LG LP0817WSR (which has a SEER of 19), so you might want to make use of some of its features to keep this consumption low. One such feature would be its 24-hour timer. You can use this timer to set exactly when you’d like it to function, instead of it functioning throughout the day. Another important feature is sleep mode, but unfortunately, it can only be found in the Black & Decker BPACT14WT 14,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner.
Filtration
Unlike most quiet portable air conditioners, the Avallon dual hose AC might not have a filter inside, so you’re going to have to make sure that you place it in a room where there’s plenty of fresh air, by preferably keeping the window open. We do wish that it came with a carbon filter like the Whynter ARC-12SD does, but even without it, you should be guaranteed cool, fresh air.
Durability
The Avallon dual hose portable air conditioner is backed by a 1-year warranty that covers both parts and labor, as well as a 5-year warranty that covers its compressor. The 12000 BTU portable air conditioner comes in a platinum color, giving it an exceptional design, and formidable build quality.
Value
One particular feature that you’ll find in the Avallon dual hose portable air conditioner that you won’t find in other air conditioners is its intelligent mode, which automatically adjusts the fan speed to keep the area cool to the set temperature. It’s also got a remote control for easy operation and features a dual hose instead of a single hose operation (separate intake & exhaust hose)
Avallon Dual Hose Portable Air Conditioner Wrap Up
To make sure that you have no problems installing the Avallon AC, it comes with a full window kit so that you don’t have to buy anything from outside, and while being ranked as a great option for areas under 450 sq ft, it’ll still work well for areas up to 500 square feet.
