Soleus Air PH3-12R-03 12000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner Review

Soleus Air PH3-12R-03 12000 BTU portable air conditioner boosts a 4 in 1 technology along with the capacity of 12,000 BTU to cool a room size of more than 300 square feet. This air conditioner provides cooling, dehumidifying, heating and air conditioning experience in one go. There are horizontal and vertical air louvers to discharge and circulate cool air within the room. Also, the 3 speed fan control and dual hose technology ensure quick cooling within the experience. Moreover, to provide you with fresh, clean and dry air, there is an air filter that absorbs all the bacteria and odor present inside the room.

Looks and Design
The air conditioner boosts 27.5 x 15.3 x 29.6 inches dimensions and weighs around 82.7 pounds. The horizontal and vertical air louvers are placed within the air outlet on the front portion of the air conditioner. The control panel is placed just above it. There are 4 heavy duty casters provided at the bottom of the appliance. These casters ensure easy mobility of the appliance from one room to the other.

Air Filter
To keep the air, within the room, clean and dry, there is an air filter provided with the air conditioner. This air filter absorbs all the bacteria and room odors from the room and brings freshness within the room. The filter provided with the air conditioner is washable and reusable, thus increasing the life span of the filter.

Dehumidifier
The dehumidifier absorbs moisture present inside the room to keep the room clean and dry. In this air conditioner, the dehumidifier has the capacity to absorb around 63 pints of moisture every day.

Evaporative Technology
The evaporative technology absorbs the moisture present and supplies it to the cooling coils. This moisture is mostly used by the coils to cool the room.

Temperature Control
The mode and temperature settings can be adjusted using the control panel or the remote control. The control panel is placed on the top of the air outlet. You can adjust the fan speed, swing and mode by pressing the appropriate buttons from the control panel. Temperature can be adjusted using the Λ and V buttons placed on the left and right bottom sides of the display panel. There is a multi color display, placed in the middle of the control panel that helps you to monitor the adjusted temperature and mode settings. You can also adjust the 24 hour timer by pressing either the timer on button to activate it or the timer off button to switch it off. The timer on feature keeps the AC or any other mode in action, as per the set time, while the timer off feature automatically deactivates the AC or any other mode, according to the set timing. With the power button, you can switch on and off the appliance whenever required.

Performance
This 12000 BTU portable air conditioner boosts a 63 pint capacity dehumidifier that has the ability to absorb 63 pints of moisture every day. Also, the 4 in 1 technology provides the exact heating and cooling experience in a single appliance, thus making itself as an all season appliance. Though the air conditioner is not UL listed, it saves electricity as well as energy through its evaporative technology that absorbs moisture, to provide the cool air you require.

Warranty
User gets a privilege to enjoy a full 1 year warranty on different parts of the appliance. This warranty can be availed at the time of purchase.

Verdict
With the price tag of $345.65, this Soleus Air PH3-12R-03 12000 BTUs portable air conditioner is really cost effective, as it provides you with a 4 in 1 technology that offers heating, cooling, dehumidifying and fan cooling experience you wish to have during chilled winters, humid monsoons and hot summers.

Reviewer’s Rating: 4 / 5