LG 12,000 BTU Portable Conditioner / Dehumidifier combo w/ Remote (Refurbished)

The 2 important functions for me are cooling capability and noise. This unit is fair in the cooling capability and very noisy. There is an oscillating vibration coming from the compressor cavity which has contact with the floor in the normal operating position. I raised the front with a wedge and the noise level is now almost bearable...but the unit looks like a car on the jack! See another review about noisemichellevh from NJ, Jun 12, 2011. Also, this is not a self evaporating system. You have to drain the two tanks via the drain spouts in rear, one of which is 2 inches from the floor and a drain hose is not provided. Other than the self opening vent, this unit does not represent exceptional features and performance to justify it's shortcomings.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? OK
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. COOLING: FAIR NOISE: HIGH
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? THE NOISE LEVEL MENTIONED IN THE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS IS INCORRECT.

The first thing you notice is the size. It is every bit as big as R2D2 from the Star Wars movies. It comes up to my waist, and I am 6'5" tall. But once you get over the size of the unit, everything else is great. It cools off my apartment in a matter of minutes, and it's no louder than your standard window A/C unit. I sleep comfortably with it running. So far, it has worked better than I expected based on some of the other reviews. And, being from Overstock, it arrived in 2 days.

• Did the color match the color displayed onsite? Yes
• How is the quality of the product? So far, it has worked like a charm.
• Did the description onsite accurately describe the product? Yes

I purchased this A/C last year. The system was LOUD - much louder than the window A/C that it replaced. While it had 12,000 BTU rating, it had no where near the cooling capacity of my previous 8000 BTU window A/C unit. Just today, after less than 1 year of usage, the A/C conked out. It appears to be an electrical issue as the unit will start.. reset.. start over and over again. Stay away!

• Did the color match the color displayed onsite? Yes
• How is the quality of the product? Poor
• Did the description onsite accurately describe the product? No

I'm not thrilled with this unit. When I put it on "dry", it only works if I put the temperature way down and then I'm not even sure if it works because there is never any water to be drained out of it. Also, it makes a vibrating noise when it reaches the desired temperature and that makes it hard to sleep. Shoving a fat book under one end seems to help with the vibrations a little bit.

• Did the color match the color displayed onsite? yes
• How is the quality of the product? ok
• Did the description onsite accurately describe the product? somewhat