BLACK+DECKER8,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner for Rooms up to 350 Sq. with Remote Control, White

This BLACK+DECKER 8,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner has been an excellent addition to my home. I already own a larger BLACK+DECKER unit that includes both cooling and heating, which I use year-round, and I’ve been so happy with its performance and reliability that I didn’t hesitate to buy this smaller model when I needed extra cooling.⸻❄️ Cooling Performance – Just Right for Smaller RoomsThis unit is cooling a very important space in my home—my daughter’s bedroom. She’s just about a year and a half old, and keeping her room at a consistent, comfortable, and safe temperature is absolutely essential. The 8,000 BTU unit has been perfect for the job. It cools her room quickly and keeps it comfortable without running too loud or creating any cold drafts.Whether it’s during nap time or overnight, the temperature stays even and gentle. As a parent, that peace of mind is huge.⸻🔈 Noise Level – Quiet and ConsistentThis air conditioner runs with a low, steady hum that never feels disruptive. It’s quiet enough for daytime naps and overnight sleep, and it’s much quieter than some window units I’ve used in the past. I was especially impressed that it doesn’t “kick on” with a jarring sound like some cheaper models do.⸻🧰 Setup – Straightforward and QuickThe unit came with a full window kit that was easy to install in a standard-sized window. It took just a few minutes to get it up and running. The built-in wheels make it easy to move if needed, and the digital display and remote control make daily operation simple—even in the dark.⸻🌬️ Reliable Brand – Based on Long-Term ExperienceI’ve been using a larger BLACK+DECKER portable unit (with both cooling and heating) in another part of the house for a few years, and it has been rock-solid. These units are durable, efficient, and easy to maintain. That long-term trust in the brand made this smaller unit an easy choice for my daughter’s room—and it’s lived up to every expectation.⸻✅ Pros:• Great cooling power for small to mid-sized rooms• Very quiet – ideal for babies or light sleepers• Simple setup and easy to use• Portable with remote control and timer• Backed by my long-term experience with BLACK+DECKER❌ Cons:• No heating function in this model (but not needed in our case)• May require drainage in very humid environments (standard for portable A/Cs)⸻🏁 Final Thoughts:This is a dependable, quiet, and effective unit that I trust enough to use in my toddler’s bedroom. It cools her space evenly and keeps it comfortable for sleep, play, and everything in between. If you’re looking for a portable air conditioner that delivers real peace of mind—especially for a child’s room—this is the one to get. Highly recommended!

Cool air FAST. This thing works great. I live in a top floor apartment in San Francisco with no A/C. While I don’t need A/C that often, there are always a dozen or so days a year where I do. The wheels make it easy to roll around, and the window unit kit was included which is great. Easy to set up. Only negatives were how heavy it was to lug up the stairs (I live in a walk up/no elevator) and it’s little bulky to store when not in use. Also my windows are tall and they didn’t include enough foam for the side of the window kit, but I had extra of the other type of adhesive foam included so I used that when I ran out of the other. But overall, I can’t imagine life without this now. A must have for apartments with no A/C!

The media could not be loaded. I really want to give this 4.5 stars but there is no option for half stars.I live in South Florida where temperatures in the summer can get to 96+ and often stay in the high 80's at night. My home is about 2,700 sq ft and my master bedroom is the furthest room from the A/C unit and thermostat. Even with the A/C set to 72 at night our master bedroom stays at a warm 78-79 degrees. This. year I decided to remedy that with a portable A/C. My master bedroom is approx 250 sq ft not counting the bathroom and small vanity area.I have been using this portable A/C for 3 weeks. I wanted to give it some time before I wrote my review. I also wanted to note that I have never had a portable A/C unit before so I do not have anything to compare this to. Overall I am very pleased with my purchase. The price point was very good for the benefit I am receiving as these can get pretty pricey.Installation:It was pretty easy to install. I did have to cut the window piece to fit the window. My window is 24 inches wide. The reason it has to be cut is due to it being longer than 20 inches but not longer than 30 inches. There is one piece with the hole for the vent, and then a second and third piece you can slide back and forth to make it longer to fit your window. However, I only needed an additional 4 inches so the sliding piece covered half of the hole. Therefore, I had to cut some length off of the second piece so that it wouldn't cover the hole. It was very easy to cut with just a box cutter to create the line and then I was able to snap it in two.I did use the foam pieces provided with the unit for insulation but based on other reviews I plan to replace it with a more heavy-duty weathering strip. I didn't want to spend the money until I knew I was going to keep the A/C unit.Cooling:I won't go into the different features I use the "auto" feature only which is to have the A/C unit speed up or down, turn on or off to keep the room at the desired temperature. It took only a couple of hours for this portable A/C unit to cool my room from 79 to 75, I was very impressed. I keep the unit on 24/7. I keep it at a temp of 76 during the day and I turn it to 73 when I come home in the evening so it is nice and cool when we go to bed. There is no doubt when it comes to cooling it cools the room, there is definitely a noticeable difference in our room now.Noise:As I stated I have nothing to compare this to but I will admit it is not silent. That said no A/C unit is silent. It did take us some time to get used to the noise as it does kick on and off or speed up and down in the middle of the night to keep the temperature at 73. I tried the sleep mode which seemed to be a more consistent noise but woke up that morning and my room was bordering on 77 degrees. If there is a portable A/C unit that is whisper quiet I would love to know, I can only assume it would cost a fortune.Cleaning:It says to clean the filters every week. I did not realize this but on week three I took out the filters and they were not dirty at all. I also checked to see if there was any water to drain and there was nothing. Maintenance so far has been super easy.It's a Keeper:Based on the fact that over time we have been able to get used to the noise the benefits of a cool room at night are well worth it!Pros:**Works quick and fast to cool room**Can say it easily cools a 250 sq ft room**Easy to use**Remote included to use from afar if needed**Easy to clean filter and drain optionsCons:**It is a little noisy but not more than any other A/C I assume**No real scheduler to turn the unit on and off at specific timesThere is a "timer" on the remote control but I am looking for something I can set to say at 7:00 am turn the temp to xx and at 6:00 pm turn it to xx. I would LOVE to see an app of some sort incorporated with this so if you were away on vacation and forgot to turn it off you could do so.UPDATE: 03/28/25 I wanted to come back and update my review after using it for 8 months. I am still happy with the A/C for now but here in South Florida we are in the cooler months so I have not had to run it much. I am still amazed at how fast it can cool down my room. Usually, around 6-7 p,m I will turn it on to a temp of 70 (as it is 78 in the room). When we are ready to go to bed at 10:30 it is 71 degrees in the room. Due to the "not hot nights" right no,w I turn it off when we go to bed, usually by morning it is about 74 in the room. This is much better than 78 all night.However, as the nights get hotter we will have to turn the A/C back on during the evening, I am actually not looking forward to it as it is louder than we would like. I don't know if other A/C's are quieter but I do wish we could find something that is quieter.

Sofar so good. The unit was easy o install by a window. The bedroom that has lived at 80 pluss degrees F is now at 73 degrees F in just under an hour. Excellent machine. Great purchase. We will see how it goes over the coming HOT months of Florida summer.