Whynter Arc 10wb 10 000 Btu Portable Air Conditioner - My Personal Recommendation

Whynter ARC-10WB 10,000 Btu Portable Air Conditioner - Review

The Whynter ARC-10WB portable air conditioner is compact, portable, and easy to set up, even in small spaces. The unit removes warm, humid air from any compact room and replaces it with the cool, clean air you need for a comfortable environment. The compact and mobile unit features a self-evaporative system for controlling condensation, an easy-to-install single hose venting system, and three operational modes; cooling, fan only, and dehumidifying.

Compact ARC-10WB portable air conditioner can be easily set up in any small space. View larger.

Includes easy-install kit. View larger.

The control panel features an easy-to-use LED display and simple controls. View larger.

Eco-Friendly Solution to Everyday Air Conditioning

The environmentally friendly ARC-10WB is CFC free and designed for minimal energy consumption. This efficient air conditioner uses ozone-safe R-410A refrigerant and lead-free, RoHS-compliant components.

Cools Small Rooms with Clean, Fresh Air

With 10,000 Btus, this compact-yet-robust unit cools spaces up to 300 square feet with average ambient room conditions. Use it in smaller indoor spaces, such as bedrooms, classrooms, and garages or workshops.

Easy to Transport from Room to Room

Outfitted with four multidirectional casters, the unit can be easily wheeled between rooms without being lifted or carried. The portable, compact unit is 28 by 17 by 13.6 inches (H x W x D).

Self-Evaporative System Controls Condensation

The self-evaporating system produces cool, clean air by minimizing condensation and recycling moisture drawn during the cooling process. The system prevents excess condensation from accumulating under average ambient conditions, making the unit suitable for continuous, everyday use. This unit also comes with a direct-drain option for continuous operation without excess accumulation of condensation.

Three Operational Modes Include Fan and Dehumidifier

The unit offers three modes: cooling, dehumidifying, and fan. Cooling mode cools and dehumidifies the room. To dehumidify without cooling, choose the dehumidifying option. Fan mode circulates air in the room and includes four fan speeds to choose from.

The unit has a dehumidifying capacity of 55 pints per day and an adjustable digital thermostat range of 62 degrees F to 88 degrees F.

Non-Permanent, Easy-to-Install Venting Kit

The easy-install kit includes a window slide bar that fits in standard windows up to 38 inches wide. The slide bar adjusts vertically or horizontally. The kit also includes an extendable exhaust hose up to 48 inches and two adapters for securing the hose to the unit and the window slide bar.

The ARC-10WB is designed for non-permanent venting through a window, though it can be custom modified to fit into wall openings or dropped ceilings.

An advanced anti-bacterial silver ion filter keeps the cooled air cleaner and fresher. View larger.

Simple Control Panel and Convenient Remote

The control panel features an LED display and simple selections, including a mode selection button, up/down temperature adjustments, and fan speed selection. Program the unit to activate or shut off at preset times with the 24-hour timer. An included remote control puts the full set of controls at your fingertips.

Washable Antibacterial Silver Ion Filter

The included antibacterial silver ion filter helps keep cooled air fresh and clean. The washable air filter removes large particles such as dust, pet hair, and dander. The silver ion on the filter kills bacteria in the air and controls the growth of microbes, such as virus, fungi and spores. To clean the filter, simply slide it out of the unit and rinse it under warm water.

Outfitted with Auto-Restart and Safety Features

During power outages, the auto-restart function will automatically restart the unit at its previous setting. This unit is also supplied with a Leakage Current Detection and Interruption (LCDI) plug, which reduces the risk of fire due to arcing faults in the power supply cord.

What's in the Box

Whynter ARC-10WB 10,000 Btu Portable Air Conditioner, exhaust hose, window venting kit, remote control, two-in-one pre-filter and silver ion filter, drain hose, and user manual.

ARC-10WB Portable Air Conditioner

At a Glance:

• 10,000 Btus of cooling capacity
• Eco-friendly air conditioner, fan, and dehumidifier in one
• Mobile unit with casters for easy transport
• R-410A refrigerant is safer for ozone
• Self-evaporative system exhausts most or all condensation
• Direct-drain option for continuous operation

Whynter Portable Air Conditioners

Model	ARC-10WB	ARC-110WD	ARC-12S	ARC-12SD	ARC-12SDH	ARC-131GD	ARC-14S	ARC-14SH	ARC-143MX
BTU's	10,000 BTU	11,000 BTU	12,000 BTU	12,000 BTU	Cooling: 12,000 BTU Heating: 11,000 BTU	13,000 BTU	14,000 BTU	Cooling: 14,000 BTU Heating: 13,000 BTU	14,000
Approx. Sq. Ft.	500 sq. ft.	350 sq. ft.	400 sq. ft.	400 sq. ft.	400 sq. ft.	420 sq. ft.	500 sq. ft.	500 sq. ft.	500 sq. ft.
Single hose /Dual hose	Single hose	Dual hose	Single hose	Dual hose	Dual hose	Dual hose	Dual hose	Dual hose	Dual hose
Color	White	White	Platinum	Frost White	Frost White	Gray	Platinum and Black	Platinum and Black	Platinum and Black
Adjustable Temperature	62 to 88 degrees F	61 to 89 degrees F	61 to 89 degrees F	61 to 89 degrees F	61 to 89 degrees F	61 to 89 degrees F	61 to 89 degrees F	61 to 89 degrees F	61 to 89 degrees F
Refrigerant	R-410A	R-410A	R-410A	R-410A	R-410A	R-410A	R-410A	R-410A	R-410A
Remote control	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Dehumidifying Capacity	55 pints / day	81 pints / day	91 pints / day	96 pints / day	96 pints / day	91 pints / day	101 pints / day	101 pints / day	91 pints / day
Condensation Removal	Self-evaporative	Self-evaporative	Auto drain	Auto drain	Auto drain	Self-evaporative	Auto drain	Auto drain	Auto drain
Heater mode	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	No	Yes	No
Fan speeds	4 speed	4 speed	3 speed	3 speed	3 speed	4 speed	3 speed	3 speed	3 speed
Timer	24 hour	24 hour	24 hour	24 hour	24 hour	24 hour	24 hour	24 hour	24 hour
Max Power Consumption	1170W / 10.1A	1040W / 9.5A	1080W / 9.5A	1100W / 10.5A	Cooling: 1100W / 10.5A Heating: 1020W / 9.5A	1180W / 10.8A	1250W / 10.8A	1250W / 10.8A	1250W / 10.8A
Unit Dimensions (H x W x D)	28 x 17 x 13.6 inches	35 x 18.7 x 19.5 inches	31 x 17 x 15.5 inches	34 x 20 x 16 inches	34 x 20 x 16 inches	35 x 18.7 x 19.5 inches	35.5 x 19 x 16 inches	35.5 x 19 x 16 inches	35.5 x 19 x 16 inches

Reviews of Whynter Arc 10wb 10 000 Btu Portable Air Conditioner

Relief -- At Last
Rating by : Ellen,

This has been a truly terrible summer in New York City. Most of July was boiling hot and near-tropical humid. My ancient window air conditioner had been confiscated by my landlord, at the request of the NYC fire department, during the winter, because the bedroom window where it was located was on a fire escape. I didn't think much about it at the time because, after all, it was WINTER. But then, the blazing heat rolled around, and I was a little leery about purchasing a portable air conditioner -- the only kind that wouldn't violate the nothing-in-windows-on-a-fire-escape rule -- for several reasons. First, I had heard that they were less efficient than window models. Because of this, I had no realistic idea of how many BTU's I would need to cool my 10 X 12 foot bedroom. Additionally, I was nervous about how a standing air conditioner would look in my room, and how much space it would take up. Finally, after broiling in the city for several weeks, checking out the big box stores' offerings, and doing a ton of research, I settled on the Whynter ARC 10WB portable. It has been an absolute blessing. It has tamed the disgustingness of a New York City summer, and allowed me to sleep normally again. It has a variety of modes in which it can be used, including standard AC operation, fan mode, and dehumidifier mode. The AC mode is still going fairly regularly, because the wet heat has continued pretty steadily, even into the end of August. But on the rare days when it lets up for a while, the fan is more than sufficient to keep me cool. The unit is neatly designed, mostly white, and blends in nicely with my white walls. Oddly enough, it takes up substantially less space than the two standing fans I had been using to beat the heat before the Whynter arrived. The unit moves easily on its wheels; and I anticipate that there will be no problem switching it to another room if that should ever be desirable. (There was, however, an insufficient amount of foam padding included in the package for anything more than one average-size window. When I inquired about this at Whynter, they suggested that I could probably find more at a local hardware store. This does seem a tad like copping out on an item of negligible cost.)

Two other small problems: The unit is loud in its operation. But I was prepared for that, since I had learned from my prior research that portable models tend to be loud. I've gotten used to the sound, but it did take a bit of getting used to.

Also, the operating manual is absolutely terribly written, filled with contradictions, and difficult to follow if, like me, you're not born with a gift for assembling things. It took a number of calls and e-mails to Whynter to get everything straightened out. Whynter, however, was consistently helpful.

COLD
Rating by : Matt,

Gotta say, this item is awesome. Freezes any room in a matter of minutes. It is heavy though, which is because of the BTU rating, but worth it. The evaporator took care of all condensation, so no tank to drain which is also a plus.

Works as Advertised!
Rating by : M. Ward,

We needed a small air condition unit for a small space that the central house a/c didn't sufficiently cool. We comparison shopped and decided on the Whynter ARC-10WB and it works beyond expectations. We like the fact that it doesn't have a drip pan that needs monitoring/emptying. Overall, we are extremely pleased with this unit.

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4 stars. "Relief -- At Last" This has been a truly terrible summer in New York City. Most of July was boiling hot and near-tropical humid. My ancient window air ...

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