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Honeywell HL14CESWB Air Conditioner 14 000 BTU Blue White
Last Updated: May 2, 2020 (Refresh Now)
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Detailed Mode
Cooling
202cools, cooling, cool, cold, air
+83%
-17%
" ... This unit arrived quick but could not keep a 140 square foot bedroom cool. ... "
" ... I installed this in my 364 square foot garage and it cools it off better than the 5000 btu window unit I had in there before. ... "
" ... Works well to cool my living room off on these hot humid days. ... "
" ... We're suffering from extreme heat in southern California this summer with temps over 100 in the daytime but cooling to the 80's by 8:30-9:00 p.m. or bedtime. ... "
" ... With the 400 square foot room it does take some time, and I feel like the room is much cooler around the unit rather than the entire space. ... "
" ... Great room air conditioners. ... "
" ... This air conditioner was easy to install, all parts were there, and it cooled my space down. ... "
" ... I've only had this for a short time, but so far it is cooling my living room down nicely. ... "
Capacity
179bedroom, cool, living room, cools, unit
+87%
-13%
" ... Being used in a nursing home room. ... "
" ... I’m not having any luck with them keeping my rooms cool and I bought 2 of them. ... "
" ... It's 550 Sq ft and insulated. ... "
" ... The house is usually at 78-83 degrees at night and boy it is HOT! ... "
" ... This has been great to have this year in my open 1-bedroom apartment. ... "
" ... After reviewing all the customer reviews I was confident this product would work for my 400 sq foot room. ... "
" ... I have 15-16' ceiling in my living room. ... "
" ... Fairly easy to set up and it does a fine job on cooling a large living room. ... "
Ease of Use
68easy to install, easy to set, install, set, simple
+97%
-3%
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Simple to set up and install. ... "
" ... Was easy to install - I did it myself and I’m a woman in my 60’s. ... "
" ... Easy to set it up and break it down for storage. ... "
" ... Casters make locating it easy ... "
" ... Easy to set up and run. ... "
" ... Easy to install, sleek design and noise level is perfect for sleeping. ... "
" ... Sleek design, super easy to set up, took about twenty minutes. ... "
Setup
67install, easy to install, set, window, setup
+99%
-1%
" ... I came home and set her up in about 20 minutes bam! ... "
" ... not as easy to install as Honeywell . ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Received unit within 3 days of ordering and had it installed. ... "
" ... Very easy to install as well and mobile. ... "
" ... Very easy to install (10 Min) works better than expected. ... "
" ... So easy to install, if the dimensions are spot on. ... Like unpack, untape, snap insert to size, click the hose, install. ... "
" ... The AC arrived early. ... "
Sound Quality
60loud, compressor, fan, quiet, unit
+50%
-50%
" ... Otherwise, I would want to get rid of it as I couldn’t stand the loud noise. ... "
" ... The only down side is it does make a bit of a whirring noise from the cooling compressor thing. ... "
" ... Noisy since day one. ... "
" ... annoyingly loud sharp buzzing sound. ... "
" ... While it does cool down our room, the noise level is way too high. ... "
" ... I have to say it is quite noisy when the compressor turns on and does have a hum while running but find it's bearable for the relief we're getting. ... I assume all units will have some noise ... even our basic fan makes some noise. ... "
" ... I love everything about this unit except how loud it is. ... If you don’t mind the loud thump of a compressor turning off and on this is a great unit ... "
" ... Unfortunately, this unit is anything but quiet. ... the noise appears to be coming from a vibration in the machine when the compressor is running. ... "
Fit
55vent, bracket, fit, cut, exhaust
+58%
-42%
" ... Except for the small defect of the vent cover not opening on it's own, this unit has keep me cool, happy and the quiet operation has lulled me to sleep every night since getting it. ... The window piece had to be cut down a little to fit the width of the window, but that too was very easy, a razor knife and bend. ... "
" ... While we could have easily get a piece of wood or similar material cut at a hardware store to fit your space for way cheaper, we wanted a quick and simple solution in this area so went ahead and purchased the kit. ... Naturally, if you slide a door shut onto this assembled kit, there’s going to be a gap because the pieces do not fit flush with one another. ... "
" ... I got some of the 1" wide stripping and it easily filled in the spaces. ... "
" ... The hardest part of the set up for me was to cut the plastic insert for the window exhaust. ... "
" ... It's easy to set up, and what I like best is that it is easy to put the vent slider into the window and to remove it when I'm done. ... "
" ... It installed very quickly in my sliding window, though, if you want a good seal, you will probably need to get some simple foam weatherstripping, as the hose connection keeps it from seating all the way into the window frame on the side of my window. ... "
" ... On to that note, the bracket included is sturdy and they include enough sealing materials to get everything snug and air tight. ... "
" ... Window end "rotates" making "alignment" perfect without struggling to manipulate the hose for perfect alignment. ... "
Speed
53room, cools the room, quiet, quickly, minutes
+98%
-2%
" ... It cools well ... "
" ... The AC cools the room down very quickly, and man is it cold! ... "
" ... But so far, it cools efficiently. ... "
" ... Cools very quickly and dehumidifier is a plus. ... "
" ... It cooled my attic within minutes ... "
" ... It cools my entire living room and kitchen area which has to be about 400 square ft. ... "
" ... It's a powerful AC unit that makes my 700ft room cold within few minutes. ... "
" ... It cools the room pretty fast and it is fairly quite ... "
Volume
40room, noise, fan, compressor, units
+25%
-75%
" ... Otherwise, I would want to get rid of it as I couldn’t stand the loud noise. ... "
" ... can't say that it's louder or less loud than a regular in-window unit. ... "
" ... After I installed it we had a party and everybody who was in the same room with the air conditioner remarked how loud it is without us mentioning anything . ... "
" ... Sure, it works well in a small room but you will not be happy with how loud it is, certainly not in a bedroom. ... "
" ... A little loud. ... "
" ... It rattles very loudly. ... "
" ... Mine gets pretty loud when the compressor kicks in, even at fan level 1 ... "
" ... It was loud and disturbing as well when the compressor was on. ... "
Product Reliability
35months, unit, couple, weeks, defective
+66%
-34%
" ... I'll let you know how that worked out soon. ... "
" ... I unpacked this in under five minutes with no problem at all. ... "
" ... I've had it for one week, of which 2-days it ran for 48 hours non-stop and worked fine. ... "
" ... The machine itself works fine. ... "
" ... I purchased this item several years ago and was pleased with the performance, so when I needed a new one I didn't hesitate to go with the same one, albeit an updated model. ... "
" ... I've owned a couple of portable ac units previously and I've been using this now for a couple weeks. ... "
" ... It has worked perfectly since day one. ... "
" ... I've had it a few months so far so good. ... "
Remote
29unit, temperature, remote is nice, remote control, easy
+76%
-24%
" ... The remote is super responsive. ... "
" ... Ft with Remote Control, HL09CESWK ... "
" ... Likes: easy to install, cools area needed, remote is nice to have. ... "
" ... Digital remote is nice but would be better if it lit up. ... "
" ... Btw, this unit does come with one set of batteries for the remote. ... "
" ... Ease of Use: Remote control has a minimalist design. ... "
" ... i really like the machine it is so much more than i excepted my remote control is not working but i will get a new battery and see i am sure they will make it right i have heard all good things for honeywell for many many years i am writing this because i am very pleased with my product and i have some friends that have honeywell and are also happy craig f ... "
" ... Remote easy to use and so convenient. ... "
Build Quality
27plastic, cut, kit, insulation, sliding
+56%
-44%
" ... On to that note, the bracket included is sturdy and they include enough sealing materials to get everything snug and air tight. ... "
" ... There were enough extra foam insulation strips provided to be used. ... "
" ... Included is an accordion style large circumference venting hose and a sturdy plastic window hose mounting. ... "
" ... Easy to unpack and assemble. ... "
" ... Lots of duck tape in insulation foam. ... "
" ... I loved that the window plates basically came already assembled. ... "
" ... Further, our sliding glass door that leads from the living room to the outside balcony gets hit directly by the sun in the afternoon. ... While we could have easily get a piece of wood or similar material cut at a hardware store to fit your space for way cheaper, we wanted a quick and simple solution in this area so went ahead and purchased the kit. ... If you decide to go with Honeywell’s sliding door kit, be sure to buy additional weather stripping than what they supply. ... After adjusting the sliding door kit to the appropriate height, we sprayed Great Stuff Door and Window gap filler foam insulation onto the back of the panels to provide further insulation from the outside heat. ... "
" ... As a result, Honeywell created a narrower vent attachment to the window kit, which made good functional sense. ... "
Sleep Tracking
25night, bedroom, white noise, room, noise
+80%
-20%
" ... I work nights and sleep during the day and didn't want to run my house AC during peak hours, so I got this unit for my bedroom. ... "
" ... However, it does cool my room down so I can comfortably sleep. ... "
" ... Love the sleep mode setting. ... "
" ... I use a window unit in my closed bedroom to sleep because I like to sleep cold. ... "
" ... So I decided to buy this not only so I can get my room temperature lower than 73 degrees (60-70 is recommended by sleep experts), but so I could close my door without making my room insanely warm and uncomfortable. ... Now I can sleep as early as I want without having to work around someone else's sleep schedule, and it was great. ... Overall, I would say that I am thrilled to own this unit, and I'm excited to finally be able to get my sleep under control despite my situation. ... "
" ... Just like a window unit, you do hear the compressor and fan, but that is a small price to pay to be able to sleep. ... "
" ... Keeps my bedroom very cool and lets me sleep all night ... "
" ... I like the built in dehumidifier,fan and sleep mode ... "
Features
24fan, unit, ac, air, room
+67%
-33%
" ... The evaporative feature runs automatically when the unit is in cooling mode, and you can use dehumidification only if you're simply trying to pull humidity out of a room and not cool it. ... Even when the compressor is running in air conditioning mode, it is very very quiet. ... "
" ... I like the built in dehumidifier,fan and sleep mode ... "
" ... Seems like the dehumidifier mode blows colder air than to the a/c mode. ... "
" ... Silent at medium speed mode. ... "
" ... The unit’s dehumidification mode is superb on those humid days. ... We typically have the unit always running between the dehumidification mode and AC cool mode with our black out shades and it does cool the room within an hour. ... We typically start with the AC cool mode before going to bed (about 30 minutes to an hour) and then switch to the dehumidifier for overnight. ... "
" ... This unit has a great deal of features which i have yet to explore but will. ... "
" ... This is a nice feature. ... "
" ... Functions perfectly for an extra room in the heat of the desert ... "
Price
22money, price, definitely, waste, service
+73%
-27%
" ... Total cost was less than 80 bucks including my time. ... Price was excellent for the power and size. ... "
" ... Without a doubt, this is the coolest thing I've ever spent money on (lol). ... "
" ... I'd love to buy a bunch of these, they're awesome, definitely worth the price. ... "
" ... THIS WAS SO WORTH THE COST! ... "
" ... This product was well worth the money. ... "
" ... Because of the great price I may be a bit biased already. ... "
" ... For me, this is worth the savings. ... "
" ... Definitely worth the $389! ... "
Returns
21unit, send it back, would, trash, seller
+5%
-95%
" ... I contacted Honeywell. ... I contacted the seller and told them. ... "
" ... Wish I could return it. ... "
" ... If it weren't such a hassle, I'd be looking to return. ... "
" ... tried returning it, but I was a day too late. ... "
" ... I asked for a return, and they denied it without even giving a reason. ... "
" ... I would return it if I wasn't past the 30 day window. ... "
" ... impractical to repack for return. ... "
" ... Unfortunately I open the box after the returning period ended. ... "
Marketplace
20seller, told, replacement, described, return
+70%
-30%
" ... Works as advertised! ... "
" ... Product performs as described ... "
" ... It arrived as described. ... "
" ... Seller immediately shipped replacement. ... "
" ... Got this on sale. ... "
" ... Shipped and arrived as promised ... "
" ... Thanks for getting it here so quickly. ... "
" ... Firstly, my AC was an Amazon Warehouse Deal. ... "
Storage
20unit, large, wheels, room, window
+65%
-35%
" ... So instead of having a smaller unit that runs more and works harder, I got a bigger unit that can easily cool the space I have it in, plus could act as a backup to cool the largest room in my house should my main unit go down. ... "
" ... Packaging lifted right off and the appliance wheels around with little effort. ... "
" ... The cabinet and casters are well built and easy to move around. ... "
" ... Great for a small space. ... "
" ... It was easy to install, but because of window specifics (there was a few centimeters of empty space below the lowest place the hose-board would go), I needed to get some foam/weather strips to properly pad and seal it. ... I also bought a storm filter to cover the opening so no large items got through. ... "
" ... I’ve had it accumulate up to 2 gallons when running overnight (~8 hours), so I highly recommend getting a large bucket. ... "
" ... While we could have easily get a piece of wood or similar material cut at a hardware store to fit your space for way cheaper, we wanted a quick and simple solution in this area so went ahead and purchased the kit. ... "
" ... make sure you check the size of the room you are using this in. ... "
Delivery
18days, unit, delivery, delivered, crushed
+89%
-11%
" ... The box arrived pretty banged up, but the unit itself was fine. ... "
" ... It arrived as described. ... "
" ... arrived a day early. ... "
" ... After only a 3 day wait, it arrived and I set it up immediately. ... "
" ... Shipped and arrived as promised ... "
" ... I literally got this bad boy in two days! ... "
" ... Arrived very quickly . ... "
" ... Unit was delivered before promise date with no issues. ... "
Network
18sq ft, bedroom, 400, square, ft
+89%
-11%
" ... I purchased this unit for our 800 sq ft cabin in northern Michigan. ... "
" ... Our apartment is 550 sq. ... ft. with a 250 sq. ... This apartment building is older than me. ... "
" ... I don’t pay the utilities in my small guest house, but I do like my landlord. ... "
" ... As far as performance is concerned, it brought our second floor 600 Sq ... "
" ... I was able to manage alone, although I did need help getting the unit to the 2nd floor. ... "
" ... In the end, I do not think it is enough BTUs to cool even 300 sq feet. ... "
" ... House is good length and the unit works and looks great. ... "
" ... We have an old house with three kids bedrooms upstairs and no a/c. ... "
Overall performance
16runs, quiet, well, running, performance
+94%
-6%
" ... It has been perfect for this task and runs very quiet. ... "
" ... Smooth, quiet operation. ... "
" ... It runs beautifully. ... "
" ... Does the job. ... "
" ... It doesn't blow with a ton of force but plenty enough to get the job done. ... "
" ... Really does the job. ... "
" ... Does the job. ... "
" ... It does the job. ... "
Comfort
16hand, window, us, thing, pain
+75%
-25%
" ... That 8-9 degree difference is huge in terms of comfort. ... "
" ... Luckily, we got used to the noise relatively quickly so our room is now very comfortable. ... "
" ... My room is now at a comfortable 68 degrees, and I could not be more delighted to have it. ... "
" ... Since my desk is just a few feet from the air conditioner, I was comfortable. ... "
" ... Finally everyone was comfortable. ... "
" ... My Guinea pigs, my puppy & me still feel comfortably cool enough. ... "
" ... It’s nice and cool where we want it and comfortable in the rest of the areas. ... "
" ... My dog and I have been comfortable since. ... "
Size
15size, heavy, window, unit, space
+87%
-13%
" ... Price was excellent for the power and size. ... "
" ... Large and heavy but attractive. ... "
" ... Compromise: I have set a small 10" fan on bedside table. ... "
" ... Great for a small space. ... "
" ... It’s large but it’s sleek and fairly attractive. ... "
" ... Size of conditioner isnt that much bigger for the next model up ... "
" ... I planned to use it in a travel trailer mostly as a dehumidifier, but it is way too big. ... "
" ... Portable, 14,000 BTU's, very quiet ... "
Power Consumption
11yet, bill, unit, run, long
+82%
-18%
" ... I’ll post an update once I get my next power bill— but judging from other people in my area, I do believe I’m going to be high-fiving myself for choosing to make this purchase. ... "
" ... Our electricity bill hasn't gone up at all so that's cool. ... "
" ... I haven't received an electric bill since installing so energy efficiency is a guess. ... "
" ... I can't comment on energy efficiency yet. ... "
" ... I use it with a portable generator for power outages. ... "
" ... Haven’t yet received electricity bill for this recent hot spell. ... "
" ... It still works great, but I’m sure it’s sucking up the electricity. ... "
" ... Haven’t had the unit long enough to comment on the energy efficiency but we’re really happy with this purchase. ... "
For Running
9runs, like, run, months, easy to set
+78%
-22%
" ... and I have three running at the same time at my house right now. ... "
" ... It’s kind of like a fancy sports car that won’t go over 60 mph. ... "
" ... Easy to set up and run. ... "
" ... Still running like a champ. ... "
" ... Works O.K., runs well with 2000w generator. ... "
" ... It runs beautifully. ... "
" ... easy to get running . ... "
Product As Described
9arrived
+67%
-33%
" ... Product performs as described ... "
" ... Works as advertised! ... "
" ... Just as described ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... It arrived as described. ... "
" ... I was also surprised that the unit looked like it did in the photos, both modern and attractive. ... "
Hair
9window, scissors, plastic, fit, bit
+67%
-33%
" ... Luckily, I figured it out without having to cut anything just by flipping things around, and using a towel and tape to fill in any gaps I felt (see photo). ... "
" ... once cut it fit like a glove in the window. ... "
" ... The part that goes in the window has a good bit of adjustment and could also be cut with a jig saw or possibly a hacksaw if it needed to be smaller. ... "
" ... The window piece had to be cut down a little to fit the width of the window, but that too was very easy, a razor knife and bend. ... "
" ... I did have to cut the gray plastic slider window adapter but was very easy to score with a box cutter and snap apart. ... "
" ... I used some wire cutters and a pair of sharp scissors to do this. ... "
Cleaning
9easy, unit, level, filters, vacuum
+67%
-33%
" ... It is clean and neat looking, hooked into window super easy and seems high quality. ... "
" ... We bought this for my 12 month old's room, I love the modern/clean aesthetic of it but mainly how it is easy to use and the noise level is great (not completely silent of course but definitely not loud or disruptive). ... "
" ... By this I mean, make sure the air filters are clean as this is Paramount to the unit's performance and lifespan, also make sure that before you shut the unit off you allow the fan to run for about 10 minutes to dry up any humidity that may have accumulated on the evaporator coil. ... "
Design
9window, sleek, part, design, large
+100%
" ... Everyone in the household truly enjoys being nice and cool! ... "
" ... Yes, it's a heavy unit and a decent size but it looks good with a sleek design. ... "
" ... It is a nice-looking design as well. ... "
" ... It’s a very attractive piece of machinery. ... "
" ... Surely there are better ways to design this. ... "
" ... Unit looks great . ... "
" ... It’s large but it’s sleek and fairly attractive. ... "
" ... The best thing about this unit is how powerful the fan feels, you can immediately feel the current of air when you turn it on even if sitting adjacent to it. ... "
Door
7vent, sliding door kit, panels, gap, flush
+57%
-43%
" ... Naturally, if you slide a door shut onto this assembled kit, there’s going to be a gap because the pieces do not fit flush with one another. ... The sliding door now closes flush with the panels, no gaps – meaning no outside air leaks into the apartment. ... We also used Velcro strips to secure the sliding door kit to the door frame for added stability and bought an adjustable sliding door bar lock for added security. ... After adjusting the sliding door kit to the appropriate height, we sprayed Great Stuff Door and Window gap filler foam insulation onto the back of the panels to provide further insulation from the outside heat. ... "
" ... It's a conventional horizontal opening window. ... "
" ... Pros" Vent panel door opens automatically when machine is turned on, and air flows directly in front of machine. ... "
" ... But if you keep your door closed it makes things really cold anyways. ... "
Defective Delivery
7product, defective, crushed, box
+29%
-71%
" ... Defective right out of the box. ... "
" ... The product I received is a lemon. ... "
" ... It is too much for me to get this thing boxed back up & returned, so I guess I am stuck with a defective unit. ... Lot of money for a defective product!! ... "
" ... The UPS delivery damaged the box and broke and crushed the styrofoam. ... "
" ... I was sent a faulty unit. ... "
Software Platform
6windows, year, portable, months, control
+50%
-50%
" ... The major issue I had was with the window unit not fitting my standard Andersen 400 26.5" Windows. ... "
" ... Unit wae defective on arrival, and would run for a few minutes then shut off and enter a error code P1, This is supposed to mean that the water container is full, but was being used in air conditioner mode. ... "
Heating
6cool
+33%
-67%
" ... all too hot. ... "
" ... Does not cool my 350ft2 below 71 even when it's not very hot. ... "
" ... Hot in Cleveland ... "
" ... The tube is heating up and melting the plastic so I can't leave it on for very long. ... "
Water Usage
5tank, internal
+60%
-40%
" ... The good thing is the machine shuts off automatically when it needs to be drained and I have not experienced any water leakage on my wood floors. ... "
" ... Works well, quiet, haven’t had to empty any water. ... "
" ... I have it draining into a 5 gallon bucket and it pulls a ton of water out of the air very quickly. ... "
Cables
5window, plug, extension, another, warranty
+60%
-40%
" ... We found it helpful to use a 12 gauge extension cord directly into the power source helps the unit work most efficient. ... "
" ... -- so a high-grade extension cord purchase later, it works perfectly ... "
" ... I used some wire cutters and a pair of sharp scissors to do this. ... "
Packing
5easy to set
+100%
" ... very good packaging ... "
" ... Packaging was the best. ... "
" ... Easy to set up as many portables are however this is excellent quality and great packing . ... "
" ... Packed very well. ... "
" ... Packaging was good, everything as described by the seller. ... "
Device Stand
4window
+25%
-75%
" ... the most horrendous stand alone unit I have ever purchased. ... "
" ... The only thing that I did not like was the plastic window bracket kit ... "
" ... I need a narrower and taller window bracket. ... "
Battery Life
4batteries, back, 4
+50%
-50%
" ... I've had it for less than 48 hours and sending it back. ... "
" ... put batteries in, pressing all the buttons, but nothing happens. ... "
Wash Programs
3mode, used, function, dehumidifier, ac
+33%
-67%
" ... Also the timer function leaves much to be desired. ... "
" ... The timer is only in hourly increments. ... "
Inlet Outlet Pipe
3pipe, also, drain
+33%
-67%
" ... drain hose will not permit the unit to drain without it being in a downward angle which is impossible . ... "
" ... The exhaust hose is also quite a bit wider than expected - it's 6" in diameter. ... "
Device Compatibility
3year, windows, portable, months, control
+67%
-33%
" ... NOTE #1: Ensure you measure your windows. ... "
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Specifications
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Size: 48 meters
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