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  • Build Quality
    2.3 (6)
  • Value for Money
    2.5 (6)
  • Ease of Use
    3.0 (6)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    2.5 (6)
  • Noise Level
    2.2 (5)
  • Heating / Cooling Speed
    3.2 (5)
  • Portability
    2.4 (5)
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Lotus
LotusMelbourne
  • 13 reviews
  • 3 likes

Poor perfomer constantly needing water

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The unit is bulky and heavy, it does not move well as the casters are too small. It struggled to cool a 7m x 5m room. It needs to be refilled quite often with water.
Had it used during summer just on hot days, bought it about 4 years ago. Suddenly it has given up and won’t turn on, there’s no reset switch. Replacement parts and service technician will set me back about $500. I’ve looked inside at the parts and there’s nothing burnt out or faulty looking.

Purchased in October 2018 for $800.

Build Quality
5/5
Value for Money
3/5
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N.W.
N.W.Perth, WA
  • 4 reviews

Unit broken and customer service are unresponsive

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Don't waste your money.
My one of these has broken twice while under warranty, and the heat exchangers have corroded out and delonghi customer service won't even respond to me.
Do yourself a favour and buy an air conditioner from a different manufacturer.

Build Quality
1/5
Value for Money
1/5
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Doug
DougSydney, NSW
  • 4 reviews
  • 6 likes

Rubbish Product

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Noisy to the extent of needing a rolled-up beach towel strapped to the front panel behind an ocky strap to dampen the noise.
The water pump failed or blocked up and I can't find a manual to know which part is the pump nor how to service/change it.
The cooling grill rotted away within 2 years thus canceling out the claimed boost it would give to the system performance. Seems the Filter system failed to protect that grill even though the filter canister was changed as and when required (Model/PN 1793215).



Build Quality
1/5
Value for Money
2/5
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Simon Houghton
Simon HoughtonQueensland

Condenser corroded out in 18 months, stay away !!!

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My condenser has corroded out in no time at all, this is made of garbage metals and has no way performed as described. This machine is total junk and will never buy a Delonghi again.

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Purchased in November 2017 at Goodguys for $1,100.

Build Quality
1/5
Value for Money
1/5
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Garth
GarthGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC

Very expensive for a unit that you're lucky to get 12 months from

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anonamouse
anonamouseSydney Surrounds, NSW
  • 6 reviews
  • 7 likes
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Noisy, needed to replace filter, uses a lot of water, doesn't cool the room enough on hot days

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Purchased in November 2017 at The Good Guys Online store for $1,099.

Build Quality
3/5
Value for Money
3/5
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Keen Techie
Keen TechieSydney, NSW
  • 6 reviews
  • 2 likes

Much poorer quality than the older model around 2009

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I bought this unit on Feb 2017. It broke down after around 14 months. The power now does not turn on. The performance of this unit is actually poorer than the old model with lower power rating. It's very noisy. It's very slow to kick in (compressor kicks in and start cooling). The air direction is strangely veered to one side due to the new fan design.

Date PurchasedFeb 2017
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Oscar
Oscar
  • 2 reviews

Never ever buy again

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Really bad, bought 2 years ago summer. In last year summer, it died. This product has lots problems, super noisy, Vibration is insane when it reaches max though-put and always stop by overheated in half an hour after start. Really terrible, should really read the review before buying it.

Date PurchasedDec 2016
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pau13z
pau13zSydney, NSW
  • 2 reviews
  • 3 likes

Excellent cooling and very energy efficient - Corroded coils

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Purchased in December 2017 at 2nds World Physical store for $1,099.

Build Quality
3/5
Value for Money
5/5
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Coils have been obliterated after 12 months

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Extremely poorly made. Cooling coils obliterated leading to alloy shards being flung around the unit creating a horrible grinding noise. Customer support claim there doing their best but does replying once a day with no real info only sorry to hear count as support? Will not recommend product. Cooling doesnt work when its hotter than 30C.

Date PurchasedDec 2016
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Gee
GeeSydney, NSW
  • 9 reviews
  • 2 likes
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Best purchase of 2017!

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Date PurchasedDec 2017
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blw
blwGold Coast
  • 2 reviews

Not good for Queensland summer

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Not easy to set up, compartment for water does not open and close easily and very bulky. Extremely noisy, need ear plugs to sleep. Purchased for bedroom in rented apartment but needs to be set at 18 degrees to slightly cool fairly small room, not looking forward to first electricity account. Not worth the high price.

Date PurchasedNov 2017
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Martishar
Martishar
  • 14 reviews
  • 11 likes

Great for renters

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The unit is easy to install simply vented out of a window or sliding door all required attachments come with the unit. Good for cooling a single room but works just as well in a smallish open plan lounge/dining/kitchen such as a unit especially if you couple with a fan at the opposite end of the space. The unit is louder than a split system or even the old fashioned type of air conditioner that was fitted into a wall or window, this is because the motor is inside so this should be expected.

Date PurchasedDec 2016
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Dan
DanSouth East Queensland, QLD
  • 25 reviews
  • 21 likes

Great for a room type air conditioner

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For a bedroom is excellent but will struggle with larger open areas, easy enough to use, can be a pain filling it with water but works better if you do, is on the noise side if your trying to sleep but you could get use to it, for this type of air conditioning though it's the best you can get

Date PurchasedNov 2015
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Ada
Ada
  • 5 reviews
  • 1 like

it was okay

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I bought it from the good guys on the hottest day of the year. No discount at all so it was a bit expensive. It does its job and cooled down the room. The aircon itself is quite noisy. it's hard to get to sleep with this machine on.. so only gave it 2 stars

Date PurchasedJan 2017
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Questions & Answers

Caleb G.
Caleb G.asked

F2 error runs for a bit then just dies

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Kim
Kim

Yep same here and they’re not answering phone at Australian 1800 number

Kim
Kim

Still same as above

Rebecca
Rebeccaasked

I'm not sure if this is normal I know its very loud in general but this is loud to a whole norther level, I think I can hear like... water or something in the ac and it sounds like a hose. I'm not sure if this is normal but if it is or isn't please reply and tell me.

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Doug
Doug
Gordon B.
Gordon B.asked

I have owned my 5000 watt Delonghi for 5 years. It worked perfectly till now. There is no power to the machine. Does it have a reset switch?

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Keen Techie
Keen Techie

I had one that suddenly died like that too all of a sudden. I had to get it serviced by contacting Delonghi service. The man who came pulled a small board out and replaced it. I think one little component on the board just died.

Rebecca
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Details

CategoryPortable Air Conditioners
Price (RRP) $1349
Cooling Capacity5kW
Height910mm
Width505mm
Depth400mm
InverterYes
Reverse CycleNo
Release dateOct 2011
ManualDownload manual
  • MPN: 36018466
  • GTIN13: 8004399511903

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