Unistar DF158 Multi-functional 4-in-1 Portable Air Cooler
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Unistar DF158 Multi-functional 4-in-1 Portable Air Cooler
Customer Review: EXCELLENT SPOT COOLER!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this for my camper van. I noticed that some campgrounds either charge extra for using the air conditioner or they don't allow it; so I needed a way to stay cool in the heat of the day instead of air conditioning that causes my nasal and sinus passages to be congested.
After it being so effective in my camper van, I started using it in my den when I am home alone to save on my cooling costs. I don't try to cool the whole room, I just put it a few feet away from me and add water. It really blows out cool air and I have to shut it off sometimes because it is already on the low setting.
And I love having another negative ion generator in the house. The air coming from this swamp cooler smells and feels fresh like the outdoors. I don't see it cooling an entire room, but for the spot cooling needs I have, it is more than adequate and is exactly what I need. And I breathe much better now because I always use the "ion" option.
I also like the fact that the filter is permanent and only needs to be washed instead of replaced - adding to the total cost of ownership.
Customer Review: It Serves its Purpose...Barely
Summary: 3 Stars
This unit is nothing to write home about but I guess it serves its purpose. I purchased this fan for my small studio apartment. To be honest I'm slightly disappointed. If you are looking for a medium sized unit for an office or small apartment this unit does help.
That being said, don't be misled by the air cooling feature. This is not an air conditioner and will only give you slightly cooler air flow. The fan on high isn't really powerful. The two reusable ice packs are nice so that you can rotate them in. The timer control works well so that you can set it to run when you leave or go to sleep and it will continue to run for 1, 2, 4, or 8 hours. The setup and controls are very user friendly. You can get this unit up and running within 2 minutes of opening the box.
I don't think I would buy this unit again. I'd probably look for something with a higher speed fan or something that cools the air a little bit better.
Customer Review: Disappointed!!
Summary: 2 Stars
I am actually extremely disappointed in my purchase. I bought the fan to put in my daughter's room where there is no A/C. The fan on high is extremely weak, as stated in another review. The ice packs do not stay cool for long and even using ice cold water and the packs, you get about an hour of air that is a bit cooler than room temp. I find myself having to change the ice every hour but then I have to go to bed myself so when I get up in the morning, my daughter's room has been disgustingly hot and humid!!!! The machine itself is designed well, but every button you push beeps very loud which will wake a sleeping baby if you try to reset it while they're asleep. The water tray doesn't hold that much at all. I would've returned the machine if I hadn't thrown the boxes out already. Honestly, a regular standing fan cools better!!!Customer Review: Satisfied
Summary: 5 Stars
I was very satisfied with my purchase of the Unistar 4-in-1 desktop fan/cooler/humidifier/ionic air purifier.
The unit will hold up to three small dry ice packs. Two dry ice packs are included with the unit.
The air cooling feature does not go on when using dry ice packs. The fan mode works with the dry ice packs. Putting water and ice in the reservoir cooled the air effectively with the cooling feature.
The unit should not be expected to cool a large area.
The oscillation feature is a big plus. I actually would have been too cool with the air flowing directly towards me in one direction.
Customer Review: Nice unit for hot cubicle
Summary: 4 Stars
I was tired of sweating to death in my hot cubicle, and all my old fan did was blow the hot air around. This unit did the trick. I'm not sure it would cool off an entire room in a home, but it works nicely in my cube. Also, because it humidifies and oscillates, it doesn't dry out my contact lenses like my old fan did. It's a little noisier than the fan, but not enough to be heard by my fellow cube-dwellers. The little freezer bottles that come with it are just that, really little and don't stay frozen for long. I find I have better cooling results when I refill the water reservoir with ice cubes and water a couple of times a day.