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The BLACK+DECKER Smart Portable Air Conditioner with Heat delivers robust 14,000 BTU cooling and 10,000 BTU heating for rooms up to 700 sq. ft. This 4-in-1 unit combines air conditioning, heating, dehumidifying, and fan functions in a sleek, portable design. Featuring Wi-Fi connectivity and voice control via Alexa and Google Assistant, it offers modern convenience alongside a Follow Me remote thermostat for precise temperature control. Easy to install with included window kit and quiet operation at 54 dB, it’s engineered for year-round comfort and effortless use.





| ASIN | B01DLPUWJ4 |
| Additional Features | 4-in-1: Air Conditioner, Dehumidifier, Fan, Remote Controlled |
| Air Conditioner Application | Indoor Residential (Bedroom, Living Room) |
| BEE Star Rating | Not Energy Star Rated |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,174 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #1 in Portable Air Conditioners |
| Brand | BLACK+DECKER |
| Brand Name | BLACK+DECKER |
| Capacity | 44.2 pints |
| Color | White - 14,000 BTU + HEAT |
| Compressor Type | Rotary Scroll |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Controller Type | Remote Control |
| Cooling Power | 14000 british thermal units |
| Core Material | Environmentally Friendly R410a Refrigerant |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 6,036 Reviews |
| Filter Type | Washable filter |
| Floor Area | 375 square_feet |
| Form Factor | Portable |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00819813013196 |
| Included Components | Installation Kit: Air exhaust hose, hose inlet/outlet adapters, window casement, water drain hose and owner’s manual Full function remote control |
| Installation Type | Portable |
| Inverter Type | No Inverter |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 14.06"D x 16.5"W x 27.09"H |
| Item Type Name | Portable Air Conditioner |
| Item Weight | 35 pounds |
| Manufacturer | BLACK+DECKER |
| Model Name | Portable Air Conditioner with Remote Control |
| Model Number | BPACT14HWT |
| Noise | 54 db |
| Number Of Circuits | 1 |
| Number of Heating Elements | 1 |
| Number of Power Levels | 5 |
| Operating Mode | Air Circulation |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 14.06"D x 16.5"W x 27.09"H |
| Refrigerant | R-32 |
| Room Type | Bedroom, Living Room |
| Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) | 7.2 |
| Special Feature | 4-in-1: Air Conditioner, Dehumidifier, Fan, Remote Controlled |
| Start Year | 2021 |
| Start year | 2021 |
| UPC | 819813013196 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Voltage | 115 volts |
| Warranty Description | 1 year. |
| Warranty Type | 1 year limited |
| Wattage | 1365 watts |
| Window Opening Maximum Height | 28.1 inches |
| Window Opening Maximum Width | 59 inches |
| Window Opening Minimum Height | 5 feet |
| Window Opening Minimum Width | 17 inches |
A**H
best portable ac
Best AC in this budget! I’ve been using it for the last month. Before this, I had another portable AC, but it barely cooled my room. This unit cools my room from 90°F to 70°F in about 20 minutes. My room is an extended part of the house, about 14 ft × 12 ft, and it gets direct sunlight all day, so it’s usually very hot. Even so, this machine works great.It also came with all the window sealing accessories, which were easy to install and do a great job blocking hot air from coming in. I’m very happy with this purchase.
A**R
Easy setup, great cooling and heating. 10/10
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Life Saver in Oklahoma Weather I’ve owned this unit since June 2025, and it has been an absolute lifesaver. Living in Oklahoma means dealing with scorching summers and plenty of humidity, and this portable AC has handled it all with ease. The cooling performance is excellent, and the heating function works just as well during colder months, making it a true year-round solution. Setup and installation were surprisingly simple. I had it up and running quickly without any issues. One thing I noticed is that the unit sits a little low to the ground, so I had a small 2-inch platform made for it. This allows the drain hose to flow directly into a 5-gallon bucket from Lowe’s, which I empty once or twice a day depending on humidity levels. The unit is also impressively quiet for the amount of work it does. Of course, you’ll hear it running, but the noise level is very reasonable and never disruptive. As with any appliance, regular maintenance is important. I make sure to clean the filters and keep the unit clean, which helps it run efficiently and should extend its lifespan. Overall, I absolutely love this product. It’s reliable, effective, easy to use, and has kept my home comfortable through Oklahoma’s extreme weather. I would gladly purchase it again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a portable heating and cooling solution!!
A**R
Misrepresented BTU's, broke during heat wave, poor customer service
Update June 2021: AC broke during a heat wave and now just short cycles with only the fan on. It also turns out that Black & Decker intentionally misrepresented the BTU's. It was just listed as 14,000 when I bought it. Turns out that B&D was using the ASHRAE number, which is known to be highly inaccurate to portable AC's for years and as a result completely irrelevant. Now it's updated to 7,500 BTU's. Called to get service and they're referring me to a 3rd party, B&D doesn't handle it themselves. This is a poorly designed, poor quality, fraudulently misrepresented item. Cooling ability: I moved into my house last year during a heatwave and due to local backorders had to find an AC unit online. It was nice to be able to purchase this and have it just a few days later. Maybe i'm unrealistic, but from its size and price I expected it to work a little bit better. The loft my bedroom is in took days to get cooled down despite being on the "max" setting, and that was after letting the unit "sit" for 24 hours which the directions said was required to prevent it from damaging itself (Other online sources say that 24 hours is significantly overkill - B&D should figure out what the actual time is). The air coming out of it just never really felt that cold and even on non-heatwave days I need to make sure to keep it running all day to be able to sleep that night. I used a window unit in college that you could stand in front of and the air felt very crisply cold coming out. This air does not but will eventually cool over time. Sound: It's pretty loud. If it's continuously running it's not a huge deal and blends in like white noise. However if it stops running and kicks on again, it sounds like freight train starting up in the middle of the night and will wake you up repeatedly. It also makes the lights in my room slightly dim when it kicks on making me think that this thing is drawing an awful lot of power. LED Lights: I took off a star for this alone. This is going into people's bedrooms at night. Who was the genius that put BLINDING BRIGHT BLUE lights on the display that can't be dimmed or turned off? I had to put electrical tape over the display to sleep, which also means I can't read the temperature on it. It does the job and made it so I could sleep more comfortably. Maybe the first two complaints just aren't possible for the price point, but it just feels like this could be better.
A**Y
Ice cold air, but does not work well for a 600 sqft room
We have an add-on to our house with no HVAC. I eventually would like to install a mini-split into this room, but I'm considering on buying a large enough unit to potentially cover other rooms of the house and I haven't decided what route I want to go yet. So I bought this unit as a temporary, cheaper solution. It's a portable AC, so it's loud (we have to crank the TV when it kicks on) and the hose that connects to the window is hot, leeching hot air back into the room. But, it does pump out ice cold air which is what we were after. I think my biggest complaint about this particular product (and this is my fault for not being better educated), but the 14,000 BTU ASHRAE rating does _not_ work for a 600 sqft room. The 7,700 BTU DOE rating is more accurate which means this unit is severly underpowered (I need like 12,000 BTU). As the 95+ degree days of summer hit, this unit was running all day long and wasn't cycling; it wasn't keeping up with the demand and the room was noticeably warmer than the rest of the house that is connected to HVAC. It does do fine for 80 to 90 degree days, however.
T**D
Works like a charm with the exhaust through the dryer vent
I've seen lots of other people posting around online asking how this can be done, so this review is also meant to help anyone trying to set a portable A/C up like this. I knew when I bought this unit that I wouldn't want the exhaust feeding out the window. Not only would it look weird there due to the layout of my apartment, but I didn't want even more noise from the street to make its way into my room while I was sleeping. So, since I'm next to my laundry room, I figured the dryer vent would be the perfect solution to get the A/C exhaust out of the building. Since my (and most) dryer vents are 4" and the A/C exhaust is 5", I went to Lowe's and bought a 5"-4" reducer and mounted that on a wall mountable back-draft damper. When the A/C isn't being used, it looks natural on the wall and helps to prevent any dryer dust from coming through. From there, the 4" ducting goes through the drywall into my laundry room and behind the dryer. I attached it to a 4" wye connecter with one end attached to the dryer vent and the other end to a 4" 200 CFM duct fan (see below for a link). Not only is this required since portable A/C units don't push exhaust out with enough power, but clothes dry way faster now too. To turn the duct fan on and off, I used a temperature controller (link below) with a probe inside the wye that is set to turn on when the temperature reaches 90 degrees. When just the A/C is running, the temperature gets up to 130, and when just the dryer is running it hovers around 100. The only downside of this system is that I can't use the dryer and the A/C at the same time, but that isn't a big deal to me at all. All in all, I'm really satisfied with the way this is setup. Not only does it look natural, but I can keep using my window on nice days without having to move the A/C unit. As for this unit itself, I couldn't be happier. I have a feeling a lot of these bad reviews are either units that were damaged during shipping or installed improperly, but I've always liked Black and Decker so I thought I'd give it a shot. Pros: - Cools an entire room in no time. I keep my room at about 70-73 during the day, but I can't sleep unless it's a lot colder, like 65-68. As soon as I'm ready for bed, I turn this puppy on and the room gets down to that temperature easily. I'll honestly never be able to sleep without one again. Plus, the white noise is a really positive side effect of having it on. - Easy to use remote and control panel. There's really nothing to it, just turn it on and set the temperature and it's off to the races. - The fan mode is great for circulating air. I hate stale air, and it keeps everything feeling fresh, even with the A/C off. - I've tried the heating mode once, and it really works. It sounds like it just flips an internal valve or something, but instead of removing heat from the room and exhausting that heat, it does the exact opposite. So I'd assume the air coming out is around 130 (mentioned above), but it definitely isn't dangerous and doesn't feel hot to the touch. - I've been using this for a few months now and haven't had to drain any moisture once. Cons: - Since I use this when I sleep, I always have to cover the LEDs with a drink coaster and my wallet before I get in bed. Even when the unit is in sleep mode, those LEDs are pretty bright. - Speaking of "sleep mode," I understand the idea behind it, but I like the temperature to stay constant all night so I don't use it (sleep mode will raise the temperature by two degrees over the course of 6 hours, then it'll turn off). - This is just me being picky wishing for pretty crazy features, but I really wish this was "smart" enough to be controlled by an Echo/Google Home. It'd be great to be able to turn it on and off with my nightly and morning routines. "Alexa, good night" already turns the lights off, but I'd love to hear this A/C kick into high gear at the same time. - Duct fan: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CTM0H6I/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - Temperature controller: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HXM5UAC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
K**I
So far so good
In the past year, we added a 4 season sunroom to our house, but didn’t add HVAC. We generally leave open the original sliding glass door so the room is getting heating/cooling from the rest of the house, but found it’s not quite enough to keep the room comfortable when it’s particularly warm or cold out. So we opted to try this unit to help out. The room is approximately 12’ x 16’. We picked the 14k btu unit, which kind of sounded like overkill for the size of room, but with the large windows that are south facing, we thought the extra power may come in handy. Sure enough, it seems perfect for the job. Right now it’s hot out so we’re running the AC. It does a great job of cooling the air and does a decent job of dehumidifying it. You can feel the humidity difference walking from the main house into the sunroom, but it’s not terrible. Sound wise, it’s definitely not silent, but it’s plenty tolerable. When the AC is running just in fan mode, it’s plenty quiet, but even when the compressor kicks on and it’s running on high fan, it’s not that bad. You can still carry on a conversation, and we’re currently watching a movie with it running and it’s not interfering with our enjoyment of the movie. It’s not too loud that I wouldn’t be able to sleep in this room either. The included window kit wasn’t long enough to fit the big sunroom windows, but we were able to find a longer kit on Amazon that fit with the included vent hose. We haven’t tried the heat function yet since it’s summer, hopefully it works well also. Winter update - it is now winter and below freezing outside. So far the unit is doing a good job of keeping the room comfortable. One thing to note- if you try to run this unit and also run one of those portable electric fireplaces at the same time, it will likely trip your breaker. Update- we’ve gone through two summers and are now in our second winter with this unit in our sunroom. This past summer I felt like it just wasn’t doing a good enough job cooling the room. I was working on something near the ceiling and discovered it was incredible hot up there. I adjusted the vent on the unit so it pointed up towards the center ceiling and that made a big difference on cooling the room more evenly. My only real complaint at this point is that it’s pretty noisy for both AC and heat. You can generally have a conversation with someone else in the room, but talking to someone in the next room over is pretty much impossible.
E**N
Single hose model means inefficient cooling. It's OKAY.
I let the unit sit for 24 hours before turning it on to let the coolant settle. It is pushing out cold air. But, its still the same temperature inside as it is outside. After researching, I think there are two design flaws in this unit that prevents this unit from cooling our living area. #1. The exhaust from the AC unit is extremely warm. My instant read thermometer read 102 degrees when placed against the exhaust hose. The exhaust hose puts out so much heat, that its warming up the room. I've got the hose as short as I can while maintaining the advised 12 inches distance from the wall, but it looks like I may need to insulate the tubing because its warming up the house. #2. The single vent hose rather than a dual vent hose is a huge problem. After researching the cause of the same temperature inside the house and outside the house despite the massive amount of cold air coming from the unit, I realized that creating an air deficit inside the house by sucking air in from our living area, and pushing warm air outside via the vent hose, is creating a air vacuum that is causing warm air to be pulled in from the warmer areas of the house. This causes the unit to be far less efficient than a window unit. My window unit is far more efficient than this unit and at many less BTU's. EDIT - UPDATE TO MY REVIEW: After my initial 2 start review and deciding to return the unit, I let it run all day to see what it could do if I left it running for many hours. I also turned on my window AC unit in another part of the house. After running for several hours, this AC unit managed to keep at least a 10 degree cooler temperature inside than it was outside with the help of an additional AC unit in the bedroom. I changed my review to 3 stars. It's OKAY. I feel comfortable and cool, although I wish it could get cooler. Overall, the unit is functioning well enough that I decided not to return it. I am disappointed with its performance, but decided to keep it because its working for now and I prefer the portability over the window units. It's got wheels and a pretty easy setup in the window for the vent that I can take up and down as I wish. Hopefully the decision won't come back to haunt me at a later date. Buyers need to be aware that it won't perform as well as a window unit, and the unit is loud and never shuts down because it will never reach the coolest temps you are reaching for. I estimate its 89 outside, and probably 75-79 inside.
A**.
This is a great A/C , Heat unit
This unit works fine and was fairly easy to install. It took me about 20 minutes to get it hooked up. It seems to be a nice product. However there were a few glitches with the window sections. 1). There is supposed to be a small metal stop to hold the two window sections in position. Upon opening your supposed to remove the plastic shipping stop and insert the metal one. My box didnt have a metal one so i had to use the shipping plastic piece. 2). The screws provided to secure it to the sill have no points. I had to start the holes with a drill bit. 3). There were 3 sections enclosed and one was cracked and broken. Lastly the installation instructions are a bit hard to follow. I had to read them a couple times to understand everything. But with that said, the remote works fine and the unit runs quietly and cools nicely. To use heat mode there is a clear rubber hose that is required to be hooked up for water drainage. It is HEAVY and will require 2 people to lift and move it while in the box. Also do not cut the plastic strappings away until you are ready to unbox it. The box lifts off the base to reveal the unit. Follow the directions on the top box flap to open it up. 9/14/23 Update! Still loving this unit. This will be my first winter using heat mode. So far so good. (See my video). I live in MI so we use some heat in September. The unit is a little loud in both A/C and heat modes but works perfectly. My issue was draining the water tank in winter. The drain port is way at the bottom. Having to port the exhaust at a window created a challenge. So i am buying a set of heavy duty furniture risers and cut a small section of the drain hose and the water is going into a pan on the floor. I empty about 3 to 4 inches of water every 2 or 3 days. Right now its on a small stool until the risers come. I def would buy a second one. 01/05/2024 - update. This unit has become my primary heat source and works fine. It has a compressor so does cost a bit to use but is more cost effective than my outdated system. I still have it on a stool and its working fine. As the humidity went down the drain pan is dry as well. This unit is a little loud as I said before, but im used to it now. It is heating about 3/4 of my 900 sq ft home. 07/2026 update: I lost my first unit in a local flood event. I am living in my camper while I fix my home. My camper has no AC. So I purchased a new identical unit with the current upgrades of wifi and easier assembly of the hose. I have added one more photo of it hooked up to my camper window. It is working a charm as expected!
M**E
Buen producto Amazon cumple
Hola amigos mi producto llegó dañado por UPS. Ellos no si cierro responsable me trai vuelta y vuelta. Amazon si me apoyo estuvo con migo en todos y me siento más seguro que si algo llega dañado tendré el mejor servicio por Amazon. 5 estrellas a Amazon 2 a UPS. Le producto enfría muy bien. Modo silencio tiene sus trucos pero me encanta el aire condicioando
K**K
Saves you from the heat 🥵
Solid AC. Cools the room very well and very efficient. A bit noisy but it’s expected from a portable unit. I would highly recommend for the summer months.
A**R
Great AC!
Was really happy to get for $485 during Black Friday. Patiently waited for months. No manual came with it but I printed it out from website. Super quiet and efficient. My old one is an aged window ac that vibrated the house, so compared to that it’s whisper quiet. I like fan sounds at night so perfect! It’s winter here in BC but from what I tested, it’ll be great for heat waves. Window kit is fine and decent quality. Unsure if I need to get the insulation for the hose as I’ve read from reviews it gets hot, I’ll figure it out. The heat function is good but I’ll be using for AC only. Moves around easily with rollers. Let sit for 24 hours before testing out. It never said in the manual, but an fyi for others wondering. Drain hose is pinched/flattened but I’ll be draining with a pan when needed. I’ll post an update summer/26.
M**O
Buen funcionamiento
Cumple con las expectativas de funcionamiento para 1 recamara aunque un tanto ruidoso
J**.
Mantiene fresca una habitación de 21m cuadrados
Lo uso en una habitación de 21m cuadrados y no la enfría por completo pero la mantiene fresca alrededor de 6°C por debajo que el resto de la casa. Donde vivo la temperatura ambiente es de entre 35°C y 38°C, el manual dice que este aire funciona con una temperatura ambiente máxima de 35°C, dentro de mi casa la temperatura ambiente es de 33°C entonces si alcanza a refrescar, si lo usas en un cuarto de 10m cuadrados, si lo enfría. Uno de los problemas del AC es el ruido, tenlo en cuenta, yo lo uso en la habitación principal en la planta alta y cuando está en funcionamiento, no escucho si alguien me habla desde la pata baja ni el timbre porque el ruido si es algo elevado, si vives en departamento estoy casi seguro que te van a reclamar por el ruido tus vecinos. El otro detalle que tiene es la longitud de la manguera para expulsar el aire caliente qué es de 1.50m pero considerando conexiones y curvas qué hay que hacer solo te da 1.30m entonces si necesitas llevar la manguera más lejos que eso tienes que comprar las que venden por separado, la mas larga que venden es de 2.20m pero ya instalada te da 2m. Otro tema importante es el consumo de energía, lo he estado monitoreando y usándolo 8hrs a nivel alto para que enfríe a 20°C anda consumiendo como 12 kWh por esas 8hrs osea que se anda aventando un gasto en México en la zona del Bajiio de unos $80.00 pesos por esas 8hrs, entonces hay que tener cuidado con el uso porque te puede elevar bastante tu recibo de la CFE. Los tiempos de entrega también son muy largos, entre importaciones y aduanas a mi me lo entregaron casi 1 mes después de hacer la compra, recomiendo comprar la garantía extendida porque no hay soporte de la marca en México, pero con la garantía extendida ya te cubre la empresa que contrata Amazon. Comparando varias opciones de AC portátil esta es la mejor porque tiene buen enfriamiento, tiene deshumificador y calefacción para el inverno, entonces considero que es la mejor opción de las alternativas que hay.
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