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DeLonghi Pinguino 700 Sq. Ft. Portable Air Conditioner
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  2. 4 stars15% (97)
  3. 3 stars6% (42)
  4. 2 stars4% (28)
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Jun 30, 2022
Reviewer name: Joe
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

DONT BOTHER IF U NEED WINDOW KIT HELP

I purchased this from Sam's and I need a second window kit, with hardware for a side by side window. Over a week of emails, chatting, phone calls Delonghi and Encompass and NO ONE UNDERSTANDS that the window kit has a wing nut and bolt that's needed to secure the window planks. The wing nut I can substitute but the bolt is totally unique. Not sold at any hardware store around. So, unless some company reviewer reads this and responds I'm going to package up the whole thing and return it.

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reply from DeLonghi Customer Care

Hello Joe,Thank you for leaving your comment. We try very hard to make every customer’s experience enjoyable, and we regret not being able to meet your expectations this time. We take every concern into consideration when designing our units or creating our policies, and we will be sure to note your observations for future reference.Thank you.

May 8, 2019
Reviewer name: Jason1972
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Cools better than expected

Central ac system died in my rented 2400 sq.ft house in San Antonio TX. Picked up this unit, hooked up exhaust vent to nearby window and it's keeping my entire downstairs floor at 73-75 with 90 degree heat outside. This unit is a welcome relief while I save up to get my outside compressor replaced

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Aug 2, 2021
Reviewer name: CJ
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

pretty good

Not a model that comes with a cover or bag to store accessories. The bad thing is that the plastics extenders are not nearly long enough for a window that opens up side to side versus up and down. No way you can use it in a sliding glass door. Had to improvise. Company also doesn't sell online additional panels that you could buy. Seems well built and hope for good longevity. Came well packed.

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reply from Supplier Response

Hi CJ, your satisfaction will always be our top priority, so if you require any assistance with your unit, please feel free to contact us Mon.-Fri. between the hours of 9:00 am - 8:00 pm est by calling 1-800-322-3848 or reach us via our web chat feature found on our website. www.delonghi.com Thank you.

May 4, 2023
Reviewer name: NOT HAPPY
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

DO NOT BUY DeLonghi Portable Air Conditioners!!!

Purchased a DeLonghi Portable Air Conditioner in 2017 & 2018. Alternated using each unit for just the summer and only at night in our Master bedroom. The unit we purchased in 2018 was ONLY used in 2019 & 2021 and now does not blow cold air. When the unit was not in use, it was stored in a dry closet. Called DeLonghi and they said because I did not use the unit consistently it wore out--ARE YOU KIDDING ME--THAT'S INSANE!!! DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!

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reply from DeLonghi Customer Care

Hello,Thank you for your message. All comments from our customers are important to us, and we are sorry to hear that you had such a frustrating experience with your Portable Air Conditioner. We would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you and possibly come to a satisfactory resolution. If you decide, please contact us Monday-Friday, from 9am to 8pm at (800)322-3848.Thank you

Jun 29, 2021
Reviewer name: AJF
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

what a joke

I paid almost $600 for this thing. It's not worked properly period! It's colder using the dehumidifier setting than the AC setting. If I could post a picture I could, but it's now 85 where I have this at and the setting was at 64! I now have the dehumidifier on for it's actually cooling it off. I do not recommend this! So disappointed! If I could return it, believe me, it would of already been returned!

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reply from Supplier Response

Hello, we are very sorry to learn about your experience with your Portable Air Conditioner, and to hear your unit was not functioning properly is disappointing. Your satisfaction will always be our top priority, so we would appreciate the opportunity to connect you with one of our specialists who will be happy to troubleshoot this with you. Please feel free to contact us Mon.-Fri. between the hours of 9:00 am - 8:00 pm est by calling 1-800-322-3848 or reach us via our web chat feature found on our website. www.delonghi.com Thank you.

Aug 6, 2021
Reviewer name: Justsomeguy
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Be ready to have to make a few changes

This works great up to around 90 degrees outside. However, once it gets HOT out, it runs very inefficiently. The exhaust tube gets hot enough to burn you. I had to spend the money and time to wrap the tubing with duct insulation after coming home to 103 degrees INSIDE. I've had to TAPE the connections to keep them from simply falling off and venting the heat directly back into the room. The exhaust tube is only 5 feel long and a non-standard size to extend it - 5.9" not 5" and not 6". If you're windows are not vertical sliding closure, you WILL have to figure out how to mount the exhaust in your window yourself...hope to don't have older windows like manual swing in or hand crank windows. I do recommend this unit, but be prepared to do some home engineering, or even Jerry rigging.

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reply from Supplier Response

Hello, we are sorry to hear you had difficulty with installing your exhaust hose and had this overall experience with your Portable Air Conditioner. Your satisfaction will always be our top priority, so we would appreciate the opportunity to connect you with one of our friendly associates who will be happy to assist you with your unit. Please feel free to contact us Mon.-Fri. between the hours of 9:00 am - 8:00 pm est by calling 1-800-322-3848 or reach us via our web chat feature found on our website. www.delonghi.com Thank you.

Jul 26, 2019
Reviewer name: Finance
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Misleading

This may be a good air conditioner but it is billed as portable which it really is not. It has to be vented out a window so moving it from room to room is not an option unless you re-vent it in each room. We purchased this to use in an office inside room that does not have windows so basically it is useless for the room that we purchased it for since we can't vent it.

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reply from DeLonghi Customer Care

Hello,Thank you for leaving your comment. We try very hard to make every customer’s experience enjoyable, and we regret not being able to meet your expectations this time. We take every concern into consideration when designing our units or creating our policies, and we will be sure to note your observations for future reference.Thank you.

Jul 21, 2022
Reviewer name: Kimberly
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Love it!!

You really can't beat the deal. I bought one to cool the master bedroom in this crazy Texas heat wave. My husband struggles to sleep in any temperature above 70°… he is loving this Pinguino AC. It's actually cold in here. He has told me he's had the best sleep since I installed this unit. The only comment I have is I wish I could dim the control panel lights, but my husband told me if I just close my eyes and go to sleep I wouldn't have to worry about that. lol He would give the unit 10 stars if he could. For the price, I don't think you can get a better unit.

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Jun 30, 2019
Reviewer name: Brad
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

So far it's powerful and quiet!

This is the first portable air conditioner I've purchased. I've always been a window unit guy but we needed something for a pretty large space where the only windows were largely covered by a sofa - we needed something more flexible. I was torn between DeLonghi and Whilpool, but the sleek look of DeLonghi just caught my eye more. Setup was pretty easy. Only complaints were that screwing the hose fittings onto the flexible hose was a bit annoying (reverse threaded) and when locking the window vent into place, the little plastic locking mechanism didn't want to stay in place very well. All-in-all, it probably took me about 25 minutes to unpackage, sort parts, hook things up and have it turned on. I was expecting it to be louder than it is....it's pretty quiet and seems to be plenty powerful. We'll see if it can keep up with keeping things cool for us!

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Aug 8, 2020
Reviewer name: Michelle
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Not good for 98-100 degree temperatures in 700 sf

Didn't work for Us

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reply from DeLonghi Customer Care

Hello, Thank you for leaving your comment. We try very hard to make every customer’s experience enjoyable, and we regret not being able to meet your expectations this time. We take every concern into consideration when designing our units or creating our policies, and we will be sure to note your observations for future reference. Thank you.