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Portable Air Conditioners Buying Guide
Our buying guide will explain which type of portable air conditioner would suit you most, how much you can expect to pay for one, and which features are worth looking out for.
Mandy B.
- 3 reviews
Perfect to meet my needs
Had trouble connecting to wireless but I wasn’t too concerned just needed to get closer. Did have to tape up the hosing to the aircon outlet and of course you have to empty water, but I use a watering can and put it on my plants.
Purchased in April 2021 at Kogan.com for A$479.00.
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WazzaGJAU
- 3 reviews
- 1 like
Great for a quick cool down during heatwaves.
I've been using this unit to supplement my evaporative ducted system due to water restrictions. It's been great for cooling down rooms quickly. It's both quite & compact in comparison to many others offering 16,000 btu's.
It does as advertised & great value for money.
Purchased in October 2021 at Kogan for A$399.00.
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agilisPerth, WA
- 6 reviews
- KAPORAIR16MA (4.7kW)
- Verified purchase
Does the job very well
Purchased this portable unit last summer and we have used it in our large master bedroom and out in our closed in patio. It does the job very well & helps us to sleep better at nights. Pretty good considering we are in Perth and it gets pretty hot! Didn't want to review it until we had used it enough to give an honest appraisal. Happy so far.
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ShanellJSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 9 reviews
- KAPORAIR16MA (4.7kW)
- Verified purchase
Lovely
I didnt expect this air con to be as good as it is but it is amazing! It doesn’t take long to cool down our whole loungeroom and once everything is closed up the room gets quite cool and it’s just bliss on those super hot muggy days here in Brisbane, if you live here you know those days I’m talking about! It was easy to set up and we also duct taped the window kit to the window frame so it’s nice and secure. Other portable air cons we’ve had in the past don’t even compare to this one! It blasts cold air throughout the room instead of just one direction so everyone in different areas can feel cool instead of just the person sitting directly in front of it. Probably our best purchase this year by far. Very happy family here.
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invpzgSydney, NSW
- 13 reviews
- 11 likes
- KAPORAIR16MA (4.7kW)
- Verified purchase
I can now sleep during the summer!!
My bedroom catches the afternoon and evening sun, and being a brick house it heats up like an oven during the summer months. Getting to sleep was near impossible. The best relief I got was a spray bottle and a pedestal fan on full blast, but this isn't very practical when trying to sleep.
I put off buying a portable aircon as I read they were next to useless and was unsure how to install the exhaust in the window. However out of sheer desperation I decided to take the plunge and i'm so happy I did.
I put this on about an hour before bed and i...Read more
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HamptonrosesBlue Mountains NSW
- 12 reviews
- 1 like
- KAPORAIR16MA (4.7kW)
- Verified purchase
Good value for money, high quality
This is our first purchase of an air conditioner. It was a very good price ($379 + free postage) and was delivered within three days. The unit is quite heavy, but easily maneuverable as it is on sturdy castors. It has a modern, sleek design, and is manufactured to a high quality. The user manual was not helpful (poor English, with many confusing sentences), but with some fiddling it was pretty straightforward to figure out. The window kit and slider is not long enough and is only suitable for sliding or sash windows, and does not fit casement w...Read more
indows (as we have), but we managed to improvise (it would have been helpful to know this beforehand, but was not mentioned in the product description or specifications online). It emits slightly more noise than the average pedestal fan. It runs efficiently and blows lovely, cold air, with three fan speeds and a swing vent. I’m not so keen on the vent facing toward the ceiling, and the swing function only allows it to blow slightly lower, but not straight ahead (it takes longer to cool high ceiling homes, as ours is). It would also be helpful to have longer exhaust tubing, and I think the mechanism for attaching the tubing to the round plastic connectors could be improved. The window kit slider needs to be longer to fit taller windows. Overall, we are very happy with the unit, especially for the price, and could recommend it.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Loud as a truck
Are you satisfied with the unit's cooling performance?
if only judging by cooling performance i would give it a solid 4/5.
How portable is the unit? How easy is its installation?
Unit heavy, but with wheels it's got some bare minimum portability 3/5 (but it doesn't bother me as i don't move it).
Installation is quite simple and instruction was nice and clear 5/5.
How quiet or loud is the unit?
VERY **** LOUD, i don't understand how can people write comment such as :"nice for kids bedroom", or "very quite". It's advertised to ...Read more
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Rob_Biggs*
- 11 reviews
- 7 likes
Excellent for the Price. Good Quality
Very happy with this unit. Cools the bedroom and an average size living room down well, though please note separately not together. Great in the bedroom as it doesn't dry the air out like other types and you don't wake up with a dry throat. Struggles a little in rooms without roof insulation though that is to be expected. Worked well on a 40+ day in rooms with an insulated ceiling. Make sure you have weather seals or seal your outside doors as notice it pulls the air in and it has to work harder to cool if not sealed. Great qualities at a very...Read more
reasonable price. Only gripe is the window connection kit slider is not long enough, though the connector which is round is absolutely wonderful as it locks in and doesn't fall out like others on the market. Would definitely recommend. Have never bought a Kogan product before though decided to give it a go as they have received a consumer rated award for best portable air conditioners.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
ChrisSt Ives
- 4 reviews
- 1 like
sturdy machine, still not enough to cool down a room when its 40C
Bought this machine and was hope that it can cool down a room when the heatwave come during summer, unfortunately, even this 16000btu portable unit still can't do it, the exhaust hose is getting so hot so we use emergency blanket to wrap around it, so think again if you really want to get a really cool room, may be split system is the only way.
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I like toastbrisbane
- 14 reviews
When you can't afford a split system
The unit is heavy but on castors. It was easy to install in my sliding windows and the duct exhaust kit is extendable to fit a variety of windows. The cooling unit is powerful, hence the weight, and cools my small living area beautifully. This is my first air conditioning unit and I wish I had invested sooner. Kogan received an endorsement for the best value air conditioners from a major industry ratings organisation and I totally agree. Great value for money, well built and a tad stylish! Good product Logan!
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Allan VousdenSydney, NSW
- 8 reviews
- 3 likes
How Can Kogan sell items that have not been tested
The sound is good for me,It is Not The Problem of it,it Leaked Water all over my Carpet in my Bedroom,i really think that Kogan should test their products before sending them to Customers,especially when the product is Advertised as not needing emptying out the water as it is built with 'Misting Technology' that gets rid of the water,it's difficult for an Aged Pensioner who has disabilities to live in a bedroom that has water soaked carpet from a Shonky Air Conditioner. I contacted them about it,they sent me another one at no cost to me which ended up being Perfect,I'm Completly Satisfied about the second Air Con. but it Sticks in my mind why they didn't test the first one before they delivered it to me.
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novicat3000Sydney, NSW
- 6 reviews
- KAPORAIR16MA (4.7kW)
- Verified purchase
Great value for money
The cold air is fantastic! The external drainage feature is also a plus. The only negative I have is that the cold air shoots upwards. It was hard to tell from the product images how the air venting / swing would operate. Delivery was super swift (3 days). I have no regrets buying from Kogan.
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GTR186S
- 2 reviews
- 2 likes
- KAPORAIR16MA (4.7kW)
- Verified purchase
dosn't wok as stated. liked to a 3/4 HP not a 3 HP
Not satisfied.
Do's not do the job.
The Lounge Room size is 27 Square metre, In Darwin Northern Territory. the broken down A/c is a Kelvinator 2.5 Hp Split System and it kept the room cool. this unit will not lower the temp below 26 Degree C. even running all night.
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wendy.tan.90857Queensland, Australia
- 2 reviews
Happy with it.
Bought this to replace a 5.5 kw moretti from bunnings. Chose it over a Polo because it won a canstar award and it was on sale for $397. (Before shipping etc) The delivery was super slow. If AOL can do it in 24hrs I think the 2 week delivery is a bit over the top. The first thing I noticed is that it as extremely quiet compared to my old one. That was impressive. Can sit beside it and watch tv no problem. The second thing I notice is the manual is rubbish and mostly left us scratching our head. The window connections are good but took me a...Read more
while to work out. Love the wall connector with cap. We set it up in the lounge room which is the hottest room in the house and around 16 - 20 m sq. It has doors and block out curtains and this unit only just manages to keep it cool. Definately feels air conditioned but comfortable not freezing. The fan is not as powerful as our old one so if the kids leave the door open the room will heat back up almost immediately. Overall it is better than the Moretti. We are in QLD with high humidity and are running it on AUTO which also dehumidifies as required. it needs the drainage hose to connect out the window as it is releasing about 40L of water a day. Definately happy with it until we get something more permanent.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Kelvin WuAU
- 2 reviews
- KAPORAIR16MA (4.7kW)
- Verified purchase
User manual is so confusing and window kit is not 130cm as said
Just received the unit today, I was so confused with the user manual about the water drainage, there is 3 drain hole, and I'm experiencing the same issue with Naresh.
User manual didn't tell you clearly how to connect, I don't know which drain hole I need to attach. It says this mode you attach upper drain hole, another mode you attach the lower drain hole?! but I don't even have lower drain plug?!
Then for the bottom drain hole need to drain the water separately? Why is that? I'm expecting all the water will be drained from one hole.
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Finally they send me the new window kit, it's able to extend to 130cm which fit into my window now. whoever need a longer window kit, will need to contact kogan customer service. they have stock for 1... Read more
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NareshBrisbane
- KAPORAIR16MA (4.7kW)
- Verified purchase
Service of Kogan is worst
The unit is good as it does its job with bit noise. But the service of Kogan sucks. The unit was discharged after 10days of confirmation and the team took five days to track the consignment. Also the exhaust hose pipe adapters supplied with the unit are different from the unit and they doesn't fit. I have bought the unit keeping hot summer in view and looks like I will get the unit ready after the hot weather.
The instruction manual supplied needs to be more clear to help customers understand the process. The manual shows adapter A & B but i...Read more
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Edward
- 6 reviews
- 6 likes
Pretty good.
This was a good buy for me as summer is around the corner. Cools down the room perfect, however, this unit can be a little noisy. It is fine since I'm used to sleeping with ear plugs. The amount of water discharged is about 1 bucket over 7 hours. (Ikea white trash bin size) I accidently forgot to pour the water and woke up to my carpet getting wet as water was spilling over the bucket.
Overall, I am quite satisfied as my room can get pretty heated and the portable aircon does a good job in cooling it.
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Ross x.Kogan
Hi Edward,
Thank you for your review.... Read more
Are you able to utilise the included drainage hose for continuous drainage? This will remove the need to empty the water tank.Oh! Haha. I meant like, I am using the drainage hose to drain into a bucket. (Since my aircon is placed far from any drain or toilet) of course, having a super long tube would be even better. Hahah
Ross x.Kogan
Hi Edward,
Thank you for clarifying.... Read more
This model is compatible with a standard 3/4" hose (from a local hardware store), so that may be a worthwhile investment in your case.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Questions & Answers
Frank H.asked
I need to replace damaged adaptor b (round mouth) but have no idea where to buy one around the Ipswich Queensland area. Any help? Frank Hurley. email : [email removed]
No answers
Alfred Ian M.asked
Convert it to hp?
No answers
Masroorasked
I have bought Kogan 4.7kW Portable Air Conditioner (16,000 BTU),
For COOLING mode is this necessary to remove upper drainage plug and attach hose for water drainage? OR can I just it use it without draining water?
1 answer
I have been using ours without draining water as it has not been necessary. I was worried about that too, but so far it hasn’t required any drainage at all, which is good. Hope this helps :)
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Kelvin Wu
It's been 10 days already, still no reply from kogan customer service department. No idea if they are going to fix my window kit issue?