BLACK+DECKER Portable Air Conditioner, 8,000 BTU (3,950 BTU SACC) for Rooms up to 400 Sq. Ft., Portable AC with Follow Me Remote Control and Window Kit, BPACT08WT, White

I purchased this machine in April (3 months ago) and it's such a lovely addition to my life. I wanted it to cool a room that's about 15x15 in HUMID Florida. I run several computers, lights, and other heat generating objects for podcasting in this room. It's working like a dream and the sound doesn't intrude with my recordings (using a dynamic microphone of course). I read other reviews here that the dehumidifier doesn't work well in Florida. I've actually never tried to use just the dehumidifier option yet (instructions say to attach the hose included and run the water off when running that option). I haven't had a reason too since its so d*mn hot already and the AC dehumidifies. I'll update again in the fall when the temperature drops. Also, the guide says that you'll only need to empty the water at the end of the season. At first, I didn't believe that and kept checking the water level. It still hasn't gotten to the point where I need to empty it. I'll update at the end of the Summer or when the Full Tank indicator lights up. I'm also making a point to clean the filter at the start of each month-easy. The best advice I can give is to purchase this AC (or any window/portable AC) during the winter. I've been tracking several of them over the course of 3 years and during the coldest months the price is $200. I sadly missed the price by a week when it increased in early April to $255. Now it's July and the price is apparently around $350. If you're on a budget and need something today, research building a "swamp cooler" and hold off until winter and get an amazing deal on a great product. This is probably the best product I've purchased on Amazon. Be careful when you remove it from the box after it arrives. I did make sure to let it sit upright for 24 hours but when I removed the box I did end up breaking the bottom water drain plug. I was able to reattach using gorilla glue. luckily I knew to do that. I'd suggest to un-box slowly. Cut away the the box piece by piece. I think I was afraid I'd need to keep the packaging intact as much as possible in case I had to ship it back. UPDATE: 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS LATER (8/2022): Still working strong. I've never had to empty it but I also never use the dehumidifier. I've never had a reason to empty. I've run it constantly for months on end too, even during Summer months in Florida. It cools a room 15'x15 very well and even beyond down a hallway. Also, as I wrote before, the back knob that you attach the dehumidifier hose broke when I attempted to lift it out of the box and foam. I replaced it with Gorilla Glue but I've never attempted to use that feature because it worried me that I would break something else if I didn't reattach it correctly. Someone asked me about keeping it from stopping and starting in order to sleep better. That can be disruptive if you're not using another source of white noise to keep you asleep. I can't sleep anywhere unless I run some rainstorm sounds. I have found that turning the temp as low as I can, and turning up the speed to high and turning on the (room) "max" button will tend to keep the sound up at least some high hum constant and that helps. I do need to keep a small notebook on top of it to drown out the blue lights, but recently, I've also started using an eye mask to sleep with (you should totally try one if you have trouble sleeping). It's also easy to clean, maybe too easy. I clean the filter about every 3-5 months but I'm sure I should do it monthly. If this machine broke tomorrow (probably because I'm bad at remembering to clean the filter), I'd go back here and try to replace with the exact model. Also, the beeping noise when you adjust it isn't too loud but I wish it wasn't there at all. To avoid each beep, I aim the remote in another direction and change the temperature, speed, then aim it back at the unit and press one more degree (so I only have to hear one of those beeps). Problem solved. At some point, I'll come back and update this again with an update on the difference in my electric bill. I haven't noticed a huge difference yet. **7 Year Update*** Still going strong! I also rarely clean it or the filter. I just realized that it’s now November 2025 and while I used it every day, I’ve forgotten to clean the filter since April! Yikes.

Works perfectly, fairly easy to install even in irregular windows, cools off the room very fast. I would knock off a star for the noise, but it's an affordable machine that does exactly what I want and has a remote so I can be cool *and* lazy. Can't get too picky about these things.

I really want to give this 4.5 stars but there is no option for half stars. I live in South Florida where temperatures in the summer can get to 96+ and often stay in the high 80's at night. My home is about 2,700 sq ft and my master bedroom is the furthest room from the A/C unit and thermostat. Even with the A/C set to 72 at night our master bedroom stays at a warm 78-79 degrees. This. year I decided to remedy that with a portable A/C. My master bedroom is approx 250 sq ft not counting the bathroom and small vanity area. I have been using this portable A/C for 3 weeks. I wanted to give it some time before I wrote my review. I also wanted to note that I have never had a portable A/C unit before so I do not have anything to compare this to. Overall I am very pleased with my purchase. The price point was very good for the benefit I am receiving as these can get pretty pricey. Installation: It was pretty easy to install. I did have to cut the window piece to fit the window. My window is 24 inches wide. The reason it has to be cut is due to it being longer than 20 inches but not longer than 30 inches. There is one piece with the hole for the vent, and then a second and third piece you can slide back and forth to make it longer to fit your window. However, I only needed an additional 4 inches so the sliding piece covered half of the hole. Therefore, I had to cut some length off of the second piece so that it wouldn't cover the hole. It was very easy to cut with just a box cutter to create the line and then I was able to snap it in two. I did use the foam pieces provided with the unit for insulation but based on other reviews I plan to replace it with a more heavy-duty weathering strip. I didn't want to spend the money until I knew I was going to keep the A/C unit. Cooling: I won't go into the different features I use the "auto" feature only which is to have the A/C unit speed up or down, turn on or off to keep the room at the desired temperature. It took only a couple of hours for this portable A/C unit to cool my room from 79 to 75, I was very impressed. I keep the unit on 24/7. I keep it at a temp of 76 during the day and I turn it to 73 when I come home in the evening so it is nice and cool when we go to bed. There is no doubt when it comes to cooling it cools the room, there is definitely a noticeable difference in our room now. Noise: As I stated I have nothing to compare this to but I will admit it is not silent. That said no A/C unit is silent. It did take us some time to get used to the noise as it does kick on and off or speed up and down in the middle of the night to keep the temperature at 73. I tried the sleep mode which seemed to be a more consistent noise but woke up that morning and my room was bordering on 77 degrees. If there is a portable A/C unit that is whisper quiet I would love to know, I can only assume it would cost a fortune. Cleaning: It says to clean the filters every week. I did not realize this but on week three I took out the filters and they were not dirty at all. I also checked to see if there was any water to drain and there was nothing. Maintenance so far has been super easy. It's a Keeper: Based on the fact that over time we have been able to get used to the noise the benefits of a cool room at night are well worth it! Pros: **Works quick and fast to cool room **Can say it easily cools a 250 sq ft room **Easy to use **Remote included to use from afar if needed **Easy to clean filter and drain options Cons: **It is a little noisy but not more than any other A/C I assume **No real scheduler to turn the unit on and off at specific times There is a "timer" on the remote control but I am looking for something I can set to say at 7:00 am turn the temp to xx and at 6:00 pm turn it to xx. I would LOVE to see an app of some sort incorporated with this so if you were away on vacation and forgot to turn it off you could do so. UPDATE: 03/28/25 I wanted to come back and update my review after using it for 8 months. I am still happy with the A/C for now but here in South Florida we are in the cooler months so I have not had to run it much. I am still amazed at how fast it can cool down my room. Usually, around 6-7 p,m I will turn it on to a temp of 70 (as it is 78 in the room). When we are ready to go to bed at 10:30 it is 71 degrees in the room. Due to the "not hot nights" right no,w I turn it off when we go to bed, usually by morning it is about 74 in the room. This is much better than 78 all night. However, as the nights get hotter we will have to turn the A/C back on during the evening, I am actually not looking forward to it as it is louder than we would like. I don't know if other A/C's are quieter but I do wish we could find something that is quieter. Update: 11/17/25: I wanted to update my review again to say that the A/C unit is still going strong, and this was an excellent purchase for us. We used it over the summer months, and it made sleeping a lot more comfortable. Are room is usually around 80 degrees. I would turn it on at 6 pm, and by the time we would go to bed, it would be around 73-74. It stayed at the correct temperature all night. I then turn it off during the day when we are at work and repeat this process every day. It has been a lifesaver.

I've had about 4 other portable air conditioners before this one. They were all made by Haier. This one acts a little different than they all did. Examples , the fan is under the grill and it throws more air to the right side than what comes directly out the front. This air conditioner shuts off from time to time for about 10 seconds to about 2 minutes then comes back on again. I don't know why it does this but the book says it will shut off when ice accumulates and turn back on when it melts , so I guess it's that. The compressor noise reminds me of an air raid siren in a WW2 movie but it's not really annoying. When you shut the air conditioner off , if the compressor is running it counts down from 20 seconds and then shuts off. This is probably a good thing as it would allow the refrigerant to collect back in the compressor , I suppose. It doesn't come on immediately when you push the on button either. None if these things are bad they are just different than the norm. What's really important though is that it does cool the room and it does it well. It's just a bit quirky in how it does it. Bottom line , the positive reviews are correct , it does well. At least so far anyway. UPDATE ! IT STOPPED WORKING LAST NIGHT !! WON'T EVEN LIGHT UP !! ONLY LASTED 2 YEARS !!!

I got this make & model AC unit since it seemed to offer the best value for the price point. They are pretty easy to set up and for the first few weeks I was really happy with the product despite the fact that it makes way too much noise at night. I figured I could live with that. But just two weeks into having this AC unit, it just started not working as well. I would set the temp for 70 at night and my thermometer by my bed would read 73-74 degrees when I would get up in the morning. Meaning that with this machine 4-5 feet away from me going full blast for 8-9 hours, it still couldn't reach the target temperature. That's really disappointing. As others have said here, the customer support that Black & Decker offers for their products leaves a lot to be desired. I've gone through their main site and waiting for a long time to talk to someone only to be told that I have to call another number. You call that number and they don't even try and help you. They take your information so you can go through the hassle of boxing the old one up, sending it out and exchanging it for a new one. The hoops they make you jump through to spend it back is ridiculous and that doesn't count all the time in the summer months during fire season in California that I will be without a much needed AC unit. All this with your fingers crossed that the new one will work. So my advise for anyone who's thinking about buying this model is don't really. I thought $400 would ensure that I would have gotten a quality brand & model AC unit, but that hasn't been the case at all. At this point I would have gladly spent more money in order to buy something that didn't break down in a few weeks and buy from a company that sincerely cares about how their customers are treated and the experience they have with their products. Update: I finally reach someone at Black & Decker and was able to get the malfunctioning AC unit back to them. That was roughly 4 months ago. I know they got the broken AC unit 3 months ago since I kept my UPS tracking number and checked on it. But every time I call, I just get another excuse as to why a new unit hasn't been sent back to me. I have literally called 3 or 4 times to try to follow up and each time I talk to the same person, explain the same story, and get a new excuse as to why I haven't gotten a replacement unit. And at this point I am just giving up since I don't have the time to keep calling and arguing with people about it. And even if they did send it out, it's about to be October and so how would I reliably test this unit out? So do yourself a favor and stay away from this item, I am not the only one here that has had this experience.

Just got this a few hours ago. We bought this as a temporary solution while waiting a week in hot weather for our central A/C to be replaced. Outside temperature was in the 90's. There was a fair amount of sun shining on our west wall in the afternoons, heating up the bedroom upstairs to more than 90 F. I set up this unit in the kitchen window downstairs due to compromises on how to mount it to a window and because I was concerned about dealing with condensate water. I'd read reviews saying people needed to empty the water tank every couple of hours, but I think that was on the dehumidification mode, which we are not using. So far, I've not seen any water come out of the condensate drain. I have the tube attached an it goes straight into the kitchen sink. Maybe tomorrow I'll try it upstairs. The air coming right out of the vent is at 64°F as advertised. That's the lowest temperature setting. In the kitchen, the air temperature is about 78°F. In the living room, which is open to the kitchen, it's about 87°F. This is more comfortable than it's been the past couple of days. We had been going to the local library to escape the heat. Today has been tolerable at home. We are running the central AC fan, which still works, to help mix the somewhat cooler downstairs air with the hotter air upstairs. It's about 90°F up there. Currently about 6:30 PM and the sun will be down beyond the neighbors soon, so it will get better. Overall, this unit has made it more tolerable for us. Don't misunderstand. We never expected it to cool the entire two-story house. But it has helped the entire house be a little cooler and it has kept the downstairs tolerably cool so we are not suffering so much. This is a nice little unit. I found it easy to install and get operating.

This BLACK+DECKER 8,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner has been an excellent addition to my home. I already own a larger BLACK+DECKER unit that includes both cooling and heating, which I use year-round, and I’ve been so happy with its performance and reliability that I didn’t hesitate to buy this smaller model when I needed extra cooling. ⸻ ❄️ Cooling Performance – Just Right for Smaller Rooms This unit is cooling a very important space in my home—my daughter’s bedroom. She’s just about a year and a half old, and keeping her room at a consistent, comfortable, and safe temperature is absolutely essential. The 8,000 BTU unit has been perfect for the job. It cools her room quickly and keeps it comfortable without running too loud or creating any cold drafts. Whether it’s during nap time or overnight, the temperature stays even and gentle. As a parent, that peace of mind is huge. ⸻ 🔈 Noise Level – Quiet and Consistent This air conditioner runs with a low, steady hum that never feels disruptive. It’s quiet enough for daytime naps and overnight sleep, and it’s much quieter than some window units I’ve used in the past. I was especially impressed that it doesn’t “kick on” with a jarring sound like some cheaper models do. ⸻ 🧰 Setup – Straightforward and Quick The unit came with a full window kit that was easy to install in a standard-sized window. It took just a few minutes to get it up and running. The built-in wheels make it easy to move if needed, and the digital display and remote control make daily operation simple—even in the dark. ⸻ 🌬️ Reliable Brand – Based on Long-Term Experience I’ve been using a larger BLACK+DECKER portable unit (with both cooling and heating) in another part of the house for a few years, and it has been rock-solid. These units are durable, efficient, and easy to maintain. That long-term trust in the brand made this smaller unit an easy choice for my daughter’s room—and it’s lived up to every expectation. ⸻ ✅ Pros: • Great cooling power for small to mid-sized rooms • Very quiet – ideal for babies or light sleepers • Simple setup and easy to use • Portable with remote control and timer • Backed by my long-term experience with BLACK+DECKER ❌ Cons: • No heating function in this model (but not needed in our case) • May require drainage in very humid environments (standard for portable A/Cs) ⸻ 🏁 Final Thoughts: This is a dependable, quiet, and effective unit that I trust enough to use in my toddler’s bedroom. It cools her space evenly and keeps it comfortable for sleep, play, and everything in between. If you’re looking for a portable air conditioner that delivers real peace of mind—especially for a child’s room—this is the one to get. Highly recommended!

This ac cools very well. I love everything about it, except for the noise. It’s almost unbearable. I bought another ac unit before this Black and Decker model that was defective (another brand). The first ac unit shut off after it cooled and never turned back on. So I bought this Black and Decker model since a friend recommended it. I’ll start by saying it cools my room VERY quickly. Like within 2 minutes my room can go from 78 to 75. It’s insane how quickly it works. That exceeded my expectations. I bought this unit because I overheat when I sleep and the person I live with doesn’t want me setting the house ac too low. I prefer 72-74 degrees, so that I don’t wake up drenched in sweat. I like that it comes with the remote. My grievance with this unit is the noise. The unit’s fan noise is good. It’s a moderate whooshing sound comparable to a typical standup fan. That’s great white noise. However, when the compressor kicks on and the ac is actively cooling, the noise is unbelievably loud. It makes an incredibly loud, disruptive buzzing and vibrational sound. Imagine your neighbor standing outside your window with their lawn mower. That’s what it’s like. Another annoying noise is the beeping. Every button you press on the remote or the machine makes a loud beep. There’s no way to disable that. There’s no “silent mode”. That’s stupid product design if you ask me. It wouldn’t have been that hard to make a silence beep button on it. The instructions manual said it’s it makes noise, it’s on uneven ground. This is not true in my case. It’s on hard flooring and it’s level. The weird part is, if I prop the unit on an angle like the Leaning Tower of Piza, it runs slightly quieter. Another weird thing about this unit is that the lower I set the temperature, the quieter the buzzing noise is. I don’t understand why! So I have to run the unit colder than I would like (69-71 degrees). If I set it any warmer than that, the buzzing sounds like a lawnmower. I speculate it’s running at 60-70 decibels when it’s SUPPOSED to run at less than 55DB. I am no stranger to portable ac units. Yes, they all make some kind of noise. Of course they do. They are ac units after all. But this is the loudest one I’ve ever been around. It’s so noisy, it’s hard to fall asleep with it on. I have to shove my earplugs deeeeeep into my ears and sleep with a pillow over my head. Even then, I still sometimes have trouble. I don’t know how y’all other reviewers are saying this is a quiet unit. I think maybe the one I have is defective. Maybe there’s a loose or broken component inside it. I don’t know. On the plus side, the loudness of it prevents any other noises from waking me up. My family’s noises NEVER wake me, and that used to be a problem before. Neighbors don’t wake me up, knocking, or doorbells. So I guess being loud has some benefit. To wrap up, I don’t think I would recommend this unit unless noise doesn’t bother you and you sleep with earplugs. The buzzing is enough to drive me crazy. Then again, maybe my product is faulty. Even if that’s the case, not a good look for Black and Decker. I thought they had quality products, but I won’t be buying from this brand again.

Writing after about a year of using it, I think this is one of my most favourite things. I'm disabled and work from home, so heatwaves were kind of killing me in a building without proper AC. This was easy to set up, and it's kept the entire top floor of my home cool during some of the worst heat waves since we got it. Filters are easy to clean, whole thing can be disconnected and moved easily, and it's also come to the rescue with the dehumidifier after a flooding issue last year.

great machine cools room in no time TY robert white

We use this unit for air conditioning mostly. It's a bit noisy but not too loud to sleep. It's easy to set up and use.

does a nice job in smaller rooms

The unit does an ok job as cooling but I keep getting the FT warning and the unit shuts down every hour saying the water compartment is full. How can it be full in one hour? Horrible!