I recently had to replace my 8-year-old portable AC and decided to go with the Impecca brand because I have had a positive experience with their toaster oven in the past. So far, it has been a good choice. It arrived and started cooling my 800 sq ft space immediately. I'm hoping it will last for at least 5 years. I also appreciate the option to remove the plastic window blocker when it's not in use.

Our bedroom only has a sliding glass door, so we couldn't get a window air conditioner. This unit is supposed to cool 700 sq ft and I think it would do that well. However, I'm trying to stretch it to 1000 sq ft using fans to move cool air and I don't think it's doing that great. Living in a generally cool climate, I bought this unit to take off the edge during our few hot summer nights instead of installing central air. It definitely makes the house more comfortable, so that's a win. It does make a loud *clunk* noise when it kicks on and also dims the lights in my house, so it may not be very energy efficient. However, it has not needed to be drained so far, so not having to deal with that has been great. This unit is good for a bedroom or other type of room you can close off. For 1,000 sq ft it's not enough, but it kind of works and is better than nothing!