I haven't actually used the product yet, as it's for a room under construction, but basically it's like a window unit standing on end - in other words an integrated system with fan, compressor, etc in the same case (unlike a mini-split). To use it, one must provide a through-wall channel for warm air to be exhausted (or fresh cold air to enter in winter), but it comes with a set of panels that fit into a window, with the channel opening included. Otherwise a 5-6" hole must be made through a wall, like you would do with a clothes dryer. The model we have has reverse-cycle capability, so it can be used to cool or heat a room, which is much more energy efficient than using an electric coil for heating. The unit is quite heavy, but has wheels, making it fairly easy to move from room to room, or to another position near the air channel. "Pinguino" (Penguin) is a good name for the fancy-looking gadget that embodies Italian design originality (although my wife thinks it looks more like a suitcase). I give it 4 stars simply because I haven't had a chance yet to see how well it maintains the room temperature and humidity. Will write again if there are any problems. DeLonghi is a well-respected appliance manufacturer, however, so we suppose all will go well.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Unit seems to work okay, I was worried about it to begin with, The Casing was taped on , It was NOT Snapped together properly, It does cool, But my 8000 btu Toshiba is much better than this 12,500 btu unit, Don't know if heat works or now,
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Refurbished
I am very pleased with the purchase. I got it to go on a porch that is enclosed with Porch Protection and it is cooling the porch off very well. I also am going to use the heat for the winter.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Refurbished
Seems like a nice unit, have not used it much yet. I am satisfied
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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