Features: - Portable air conditioner features sleek Italian styling
- 24-hour programmable timer allows air to be cooled when needed
- Adjustable thermostat won't let room get too chilly or too warm
- Cool-Jet button gives a blast of cold air in a quick amount of time
Editorial Review:
The Pinguino portable air conditioner by DeLonghi adds quiet, cool comfort to any space--an office, bedroom, living room, garage, small apartment, or particular zone in a large room--and saves energy by cooling only when needed. Simply attach the exhaust hose to vent warm, moist air out a window, plug in, and the unit is ready to go. Water added to the plastic bucket improves efficiency and provides a blast of super-cool air when the Cool-Jet button is pushed. A clear plastic lid covers the control panel, which features a three-speed fan, two air conditioning settings, a 24-hour programmable timer, and an adjustable thermostat. Meaning 'penguin' in Italian, the Pinguino has the sleek, engaging look of its namesake and fits any decor, rolling easily on castors. The Pinguino can be used year-round as a fan and dehumidifier, and can reduce mold and bacteria in the air with its unique 3M Filtrete electrostatic anti-bacterial filtration system. --Ann Bieri
Customer Reviews: Avg. Customer Rating: 2.5 / 5.0  keeping cool: 
i have used a delonghi portable a/c for about 15 years (that's how long it lasted, so a very good investment). my model had a bucket to fill with water, which i was looking for again as it significantly increases the cooling. happy to find the pac600t. the first one i ordered, unfortunately, was damaged/defective: when i added water, it flooded my bedroom floor (amazon was excellent with the return). undeterred, i ordered another one, no problems, and am now very comfortable in this heat. it cools... more info
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After comparing multiple products from several different sellers, this seemed like the ideal choice. When the item arrived (via UPS), the box was pretty beaten up. When unpacked, it seemed fine and worked on the regular setting. However when I added the gallons of water it requires for high-effificiency cooling, the water leaked all over my floor within a few minutes. After closer examination, I found a cracked part in the base. Amazon promptly sent a replacement (via FedEx). The box was in much better... more info Avoid This Product:
My experience with this product is totally unsatisfactory since purchase in early summer. Out of the box it was defective, as it leaked water. Following instructions I returned it to an authorized service rep. rather than return it to Amazon.com as I was informed that it was an easy fix. Weeks later and after many calls, I was informed that DeLonghi changed its parts agent, and they could not find the parts! Of course 30 days had past so Amazon would not accept a return. The service agent instructed me to... more info It does what it advertises:
It's quiet, it cools a room very quickly. You do need a lot of room for this unit, approx 30" high, 25" wide and 15" deep. It is heavy and bulky. The wheels help but it would be too hard to move it up any steps. It makes a slight gurgling sound which is not bothersome, almost like a water fountain.
You want to make sure blue goes with your decor because there's no hiding this unit.
It would be perfect if it was at least one third smaller and came in other colors.
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