Haier HPE07XC6

The Haier HPE07XC6 is a small portable air conditioner that reviewers say effectively cools rooms of 150 square feet or less. It is one of the least expensive portable air conditioners available, though it's still more expensive than a comparable window unit. There are three cooling/fan speeds, a timer, temperature display and air filter, and it can be used as a dehumidifier. Most of the condensate is removed through the main exhaust hose, and users don't have to empty the water collection pan as often. The main owner complaint about this Haier air conditioner is that it is noisy.

We find the most helpful reviews for the Haier HPE07XC6 at Amazon.com, where there are about a dozen balanced user reviews. There are also a handful of reviews for the Haier air conditioner at Epinions.com and PortableACGuide.com. There are no expert reviews or testing of this unit -- we find few professional reviews for portable air conditioning units -- but the owner comments are detailed enough to give a good overall impression of how the Haier works and how to use its features.