BLACK+DECKER BXAC40005GB 7000 BTU Portable 3-in-1 Air
BLACK+DECKER BXAC40005GB 7000 BTU Portable 3-in-1 Air Conditioner, Dehumidifier, Cooling Fan, LED Display, 2 Fan Speed, 24 Hour Timer, Remote Control, White [Energy Class A+]
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| Weight: | 20 kg |
| Dimensions: | 40.2 x 31.7 x 77 cm; 20 Kilograms |
| Brand: | BLACK + DECKER |
| Model: | BXAC40005GB |
| Colour: | Black |
| Dimensions: | 40.2 x 31.7 x 77 cm; 20 Kilograms |
my husband bought this for himself for him working from home. It really helps a lot in the summer when is super hot. The only thing is it needs to put the pine outside the house or windows to release the hot air. It will be good if this can have a simple design.
I’ve only used the dehumidifier function so far, yes it’s noisy especially when the condensation is working but it fantastically efficient. Used to have the dryer out for days, now done it 2-3 hours. I usually set it on timer and have it do its job while I’m out. Looking forward to test the cooling function in the summer.
This AC unit worked an absolute treat to keep us sane during the heat. This is with:
– No seal around the window, just sticking the pipe out there
– The door to the room slightly ajar so the cat can come in
You know when you open the over door and get blasted in the face by hot air? It felt like that every time we left the room with the AC in. We just slept in the spare bedroom during the heatwave because that’s where the AC was.
Some notes:
– Like all ACs, it’s pretty loud. If it’s hot enough for you to need the AC, I doubt you’ll care.
– Like all ACs, it’s pretty heavy. A two-person job if you’re planning to lug this thing up some stairs. It’s on wheels though, so it’s easy to wheel around on the horizontal plane.
– The pipe is not super-duper long. Depending on your windows, this may or may not be a problem – if they open above head-height, you’re probably out of luck.
– I used the AC to keep one room in my house cool. If you’ve trying to keep cool in a massive room or cool your entire house, you’ll need something stronger.
Well the first thing I can say is that it really does look stylish with the round vent rather than the usual square vents.
I put unit on in my (larger than average) bedroom,placed the exhaust pipe out of the window and left the room,closing the bedroom door behind me,for about 10 minutes. When I returned,the room was wonderfully cool/cold.
I found that if I put the unit on 10 minutes before bedtime,it only needs to be on for a futher 10 to 15 minutes to really cool the room. Then I turn it off but sometimes when its uncomfortably hot at night,I simply turn it on for 15 minutes and that’s enough to cool the room through till morning. It doesn’t need to be on constantly throughout the night but if it is on constantly,the noise level is certainly bearable. I won’t have a ticking clock in my room because of the noise but I’m fine with this at the end of my bed.
Finally,electricity wise,we actually have 3 air conditioner units in our house,one in each bedroom. None are on continuously through the night and as such,I haven’t noticed a great change in my electricity usage..
So for cost,efficiency and cooling the room down,I give it top marks. (Also if you’ve just showered and you walk past the unit naked and damp,you’ll know about it!)
I hope this review helps someone.
Very pleased with this. Bought it to keep both us and our dog cool in the UK’s 2022 heatwave. It’s fairly chunky but I put it on the kitchen worktop beside the window to use it. There’s a wide tube with a flattened end that expels hot air, which I hung out of the kitchen window and closed the window on it as far as possible. I think I could have done that with the unit on the floor, but the tube isn’t hugely long so we might have struggled. I didn’t tape the window shut around it to seal it with some old plastic, that would have helped but we only needed it on for a couple of days. There’s also an internal container to collect any water from its operation, or you can poke a short hose through the window to outside to get rid of any condensation. We left it internal, and after two days it hadn’t collected any water at all, so no issue there. They were days of low humidity, I should say. Then we switched it on and it kept our small kitchen dining room cool, at 21 degrees, for the three hottest days when it was 35 degrees outside. That’s with having it on for most of the day, but not at night. Exactly what we wanted. I’d buy it again.
What you will need is a baffle where the pipe goes out of the house. There are ones you can buy that fit into a window frame or a sliding door frame, or you can make your own. Plenty alternative types on Amazon. You may also want a longer pipe, depending on how close you can get the a/c to where the vent hose has to go out.
Other reviews of this product said that it was difficult to move around but it’s really easy and we moved it on carpet to different rooms. It’s been a lifesaver during the hot weather and cooled the rooms to a comfortable level.
Firstly, this unit is bigger than I was expecting. In terms of dimensions, this is a big beast, and much bigger than the unrealistic dimensions provided in the product description (and bigger than what some of the other people have answered). It is 85cm Tall (inc wheels) x 36cm Width x 42cm Depth, though realistically, you need at least 55cm space if you are to put the exhaust hose on and bend it.
It comes with wheels pre-assembled, which is just as well since at what seems ~30kg, it’s really hard to move around otherwise.
Talk of the exhaust hose, it is about 1.5m long comparable with most other units, so do work out where you’re going to put the unit before buying. What’s not included is any window seal or similar fitting to minimise heat coming back in from outside, however given they don’t know what type of window/outlet you’ll be using, I guess it’s fair enough.
In terms of functionality, this really gives a good cold blast and brought relief quite quickly for those sat close to the unit. However what you won’t appreciate is how noisy it is, and even any quiet/sleep mode really doesn’t help. But to be fair, I’ve not come across a quiet mobile A/C unit yet.
At around 460 at time of purchase, it’s by no means cheap. But it is powerful, however do be aware of the weight, bulk and general dimensions so you know where you can store it for the other 350 days of the year when you probably don’t need to use it!
pros
– Powerful cooling, can manage large space quickly
– Good rolling wheels means it’s easy to wheel around
cons
– large dimensions of 85cm H x 36cm W x 42cm D
– Expensive
– noisy
Bought it specifically for the UK heatwave (July 2022, 40C) did wonders for cooling my home. Of course if you have a bigger home/ or room it will need a bigger size. I used the 7000 BTU to essentially cool my upstairs (2 bedrooms and hall way) works amazing. It obviously won’t do downstairs but the draft from it lingers down the stairs so gives some relief regardless.
The overall noise level isn’t too bad, around 15-20 ft from me with open doors on high. It’s somewhat noticeable but not completely distracting. I personally haven’t been in the room with it while its been on full to sleep, but a 2nd person has and they haven’t complained. Although it does have a sleep mode which really is just the low fan/cooling mode. Which should run for 12 hours then cut out. But I prefer to use High power & the timer for around 2-3 hours as I get into bed.
Would say it cools the surrounding area within about 30-60 mins depending on the temperature. Even on the hottest day it kept my home at a respectable 22C, considering outside was 40C it’s more then enough all things considered. Assuming you minimize heat intake in the cooling area it does a good job even turned off at keeping the place cool. As for electricity costs, unless you’re running it 24/7 it’s not too bad. Works out around double my daily cost should I run it 24/7. I normally run it for 3 hours when I get up, if it’s super hot. Otherwise I kinda wait until midday or the hottest part then run it for a bit, it does actually get chilly at times.
Would defo recommend but make sure you get a good price, I paid 299 and now they want 349 can only assume it would go up more. So try to get a good deal or wait till winter when they should be cheaper.
Honestly this unit is fantastic. It is easy to setup and works great. For the price it kept our bedroom cool at a lovely 18c. It’s recommended to get a window panel installed so heat does not come back in but during the heatwave in the UK it got up to 42 and this saved my life!
In the past week temperatures soared to 40c! I was working from home at this time due to the trains being knackered. Luckily I had this!
Even in the high heat it cooled wonderfully! I was working and had the TV on. Had to put the TV up a bit to hear it but now ridiculously so! It’s not whisper quiet but it didn’t bother me!
When I had the odd Teams meeting I had to turn it off and the difference it made was really noticeable! Even in the hottest time of the heatwave I was cool, sweat free and even considered putting on trousers as it was so effective!
My Energy meter said it was costing 40p/hour. (July ’22’)
Worth considering if you value being cooler for a bit of noise. Don’t mind paying to be kept cool.
Certainly in the recent heatwave it has my recommendation!
4 star as it could be quieter but for the price I can’t complain!
We live in a new build that is designed to keep the heat in. Summers always push our bedroom up to 25c or more at night and for years I was deliberating on AC. Tried big fans, tried the coolers with ice and water… They helped but this thing brings the temperature down and keeps it down.
Pro –
It works well, brings temperature down fast.
Sleep mode is good but I never use it i just keep it on over night
Looks the part and fairly portable
Remote is handy
Running costs less than expected. Mine was using approximately 0.27kwh an hour. So approximately 2 -2.5kwh a night. My unit rate is 18.73p so about 46p a night.
Cons –
It’s not light, although on wheels it’s not easy to move about. Especially on carpets.
The remote has no screen. So unless you can look over at the top of the unit, you don’t know what mode or temperature setting you are at.
The vent pipe is a faff! The pipe is fairly rigid. The book says the pipe should be streight from unit and out the window with a slight curve but not like 75 or more. Shortest pipe the best as less heat from pipe back in the room before venting. You will notice I have the unit on a table to get it out the window. Window kits for outward PvcU windows are a nightmare. I ended up fitting the hoze end in 6mm ply to keep it in place.
Running costs, depends on how much you value sleep. For me at approximately 40p a night it’s well worth it for the 14-25 days of use a year. 10 a year.
It’s not silent. But on low mode it does the job and isn’t as loud as all the fans I previously had. If it was too loud I would probably get ear buds as it’s only a few nights nights a year.
Conclusion,
I was probably running these costs with 3 big fans anyway so not going to see much change in cost. I can put up with the set up of the vent and position for a short time for a good night’s sleep. But if you are looking for long term use, perhaps look for a more permanent unit to be fitted.
Energy usage photos from TPLink Kasa smart plug not the AC unit.
Updated : Switching from 4 to 5 stars. We’ve kept this running during the endure heatwave and it’s been a fantastic workhorse. Successfully cooled two rooms and allowed me to continue to work with three pcs running (one server) and various other electronics. The noise isn’t terrible and is a constant whir. Drained once only because i wanted to check how much came out after one full day and it was very little.
We paired this up with a thermal curtain set and a non wall damaging curtain rod to cover our stair well and it worked a treat to keep hot air out and cold air flow in with very minimal air leakage down stairs.
So far can’t fault the product and would buy again in a heart beat.
I ordered the 12,000 version and so far can cool both the bedroom and my office with this single unit. This unit is an upgrade from a 10 year old air conditioner from another manufacturer, and the noise level in comparison is night and day. This unit is actually quieter than what we had and doesn’t vibrate the floor when run in. If you are used to newer quiet models then this may annoy you but for us it’s perfect. The sound is consistent and is a nice white noise to sleep to.
If you are used to the residential HVAC units in the USA, this machine when the condenser is on sounds like a mini version of that.
It’s handy having a light notifying you when to drain it to avoid leaking. The dehumidifier and fan option are welcome too. Husband is happy as is the long haired dog. While not cheap I am a very happy camper thus far.
Auto mode: This cools well (which I would expect for nearly 500), but it’s very loud (65 decibels) until it reaches its target temperature, which in hot rooms could be a long time.
When the room is hot, it’s emitting all kinds of low drones, whirrs, and whines like a very loud fridge or a vacuum cleaner in the next room. Initially, this doesn’t seem too bad, but after a while, it really does wear on you. Seeing this advertised next to a sofa in the marketing materials is misleading. For one, it needs to be next to a window (using as little of the 1.5m exhaust pipe as possible), and second, if you’re sitting close to it, have noise-canceling headphones on.
This is likely just a limit of AC technology. At near target temperature, things become more pleasant; then it sounds like a regular fan with occasional ticking and whirring, but during heatwaves, it’ll remain noisy for most of the time. I am becoming accustomed to the noise (noise-canceling earbuds while working are a huge help) but I think it will be a dealbreaker for some.
I’m rating it 5 stars because I bought it for one purpose: to cool my room during the summer heatwave, and it does that as well as one could hope. It looks nice, but it’s on the heavy side; another limit of AC technology. The delivery driver will wheel it out, and it will require a strong healthy person to get this up any stairs (I slowly kind of ‘rolled’ it up there), don’t attempt it by yourself if you’re weak or have back issues.
The Amazon page states 45db (decibel) as a noise rating in low speed fan mode. 45db is a very quiet noise, that of a refrigerator running, barely perceptible. However portable air conditioners are all noisy, far above 45db, and the claim that this 12,000 BTU unit runs as quiet as 45db is quite frankly an impossible claim. In fact, this unit is very noisy, with measurements of 65db while running ONLY THE FAN on its lowest speed. If you then turn on the cooling function (and once the compressor cuts on), the unit runs around 75db (hair dryer and vacuum cleaner levels).
Now, if the unit is placed in a room that has soft furnishings, carpet and curtains, it will seem to be quieter as those objects will absorb sound energy. If it is placed in a space with hard floors and bare walls, the sound will travel further and seem louder.
The advantage to this Black & Decker unit, is that while several manufacturers make these types of portable A/C units, very few of them make units rated as high as 12,000 BTU. The downside is the larger the cooling capacity, the louder the compressor will be. This Black & Decker 12,000 BTU unit is extremely capable at cooling 30m2 space, however it is also the loudest we have ever tested. It’s compressor has a modulating hum, and the plastic case vibrates and adds to the noise levels. It will not fade into the background, and it will certainly impact conversations, and other audio sources such as television and music.
If you are cooling a small space, or bedroom where you are sleeping, you should consider a quiet HOMCOM air conditioner. The 2021 models (black in color) measure 62-65db at their maximum levels (high fan speed and cooling compressor enabled) and are rated between 5,000 and 8,000 BTU.
Keep in mind that for every 10db your are effectively doubling the loudness.
I focus on this because Which? were saying it’s a bad product because of that, but it’s significantly (100+) cheaper than the other things they reviewed & I think the performance and cost saving far outweighs this supposed mobility issue. It’s great for taking the edge off of hot summer days in well insulated flats. Do figure out where you’re going to put the exhaust pipe though — it’s hard to find adapters for typical UK windows and doors.
As our summers seem to get hotter and hotter I bought this unit in order to make the kids and our bedroom temperature more bearable overnight. This unit has been brilliant in achieving this and was lucky enough to buy this just before the hot weather started so got a very good price on Amazon.
The unit is effective and cools air rapidly although can be a little noisy when the compressor is going at full speed. Once the room is detected to be at the set Temperature then it settles down to maintain the temp with less noise.
My one (minor) criticism would be that each button press on either the remote or unit triggers a very loud beep which cannot be muted or softened. This can be disruptive when using the unit at night time Although in reality very rarely have to change the settings once it’s set up.
The negatives are:
1. It’s pretty noisy.
2. You cannot change the direction of the air from the louvers or grill.
3. The exhaust hose is pretty short in length.
4. The first few times using it it emitted a distinct chemical smell but that’s disappeared thankfully.
The positives are:
1. Cools the living room down quickly so doesn’t need to be on for a long time.
2. It’s pretty powerful for the size of my use case.
3. I’ve not had to empty the water tank just yet.
To add; Black and decker have nothing to do with this product and merely have their name on it. I’ve had this for a couple of months so cannot say how it fairs long-term just yet.
Update soon ! Waiting for another heat wave , also length of exhaust pipe is so much longer than others ! Great buy ! I truly recommend to anyone who hates heat like me ! Very sturdy made piece of AC ! Thanks !
Is it noisy – yes, they all are. So no shock there.
Does it work… 100% yes.
Had it in the front room on the hottest day of the year and took the unit up to bed – bedroom was 32c, turned on the AC for 20-30mins and it had the temp in the room down to 18c. Can set to come on in the night automatically if the temp goes above a certain level so sleep is undisturbed. For best results keep the doors closed in the room you are in, although it will cool the whole floor you are on, it cools faster when enclosed in a room.
Certainly louder than advertised but to be honest if the choice is hot and uncomfortable or a bit of noise, bring on the noise!
Remote does not come with a battery and for an expensive unit this little extra cost a star. I bought a pack of 10 for 3.49 – so would have cost them 0.34p to put one in the remote, silly not too. Battery is a CR2032 3V battery so not something you have at home normally.
Pick your poison, noise or uncomfortable heat.
The 7000btu unit I have cooled our 5m bedroom from 26C to 23C in 2 hrs.
Im on my bed now relatively cool compared to when I leave this room.
Those 3C MAKE A DIFFERENCE. It may get cooler, the longer I leave it on for, but I’m already greatful.
Its LOUD! Not so loud I don’t think I’ll sleep. But loud.
Overall I’m glad to be cool. It’s a bit pricey and loud, but will definitely cool 1 room .
Its not made by Black and decker, their brand is just licensed to this unit. The build quality is ok and the coolant is propane. I’ve done some research, propane in your bedroom is not as bad as it seems.
I’d recommend this A/C
I have nothing bad to say about the main function or noise or design as such, but there are two things you should know. 1) It doesn’t have a built in tray/box for the condensation water so you have to crawl on the back bottom and insert a tube in the valve and let it flush out in some of your kitchen containers (and some on the floor). 2) you can’t regulate where the airflow goes as it doesn’t have any “fins” that you can control – and hence there is no swivel effect.
Hence: if you are used to empty your current AC often and/or if you find it nice with a directional (or dynamic) air flow, then you might want to look at something else. Otherwise a great machine.
In this case the compromise would s volume and efficiency. The compressor is part of the machine, although substantially quieter than my previous portable air con. I find it quite tolerable and I not an unpleasant sound or volume, although you may have issues if you intend to Video call whilst it’s on – depends how close you are to it. No portable machine is going to be as quiet as a split one; window air con is probably the only other half way house.
It will chill down a small or medium size room well, but for a large room get the 12k BTU unit. Mine seems to run at 900W power which is fine for my use but if you run this 24/7 it will hit your electric bill (~3 per 24hr)
It is also huge, foot print is not enormous but it is a tall and physically big appliance, and heavy. You’ll want to keep it in one place throughout the summer and not lug it up and down the stairs on a daily basis as it is heavy, but it is on rollers.
Nice finish, remote works, no app control but really, it’s not all that necessary.
Also, be aware I have seen this machine fluctuate significantly in price so you might want to try looking to buy one on a cold wet day and not a scorcher. This machine went up 100 a few days after I bought it when temp went up to 27 Celsius.
2 yr warranty is good. Although I haven’t found the machine on the B&D website which is a head scratcher but I guess it must be made by a different manufacturer and simply B&D rebranded.
All in all, very pleased.
Sound levels are acceptable but if you’re looking for something on the quieter side this isn’t going to suffice. There’s a constant buzz along with the fan noise on any setting. However, i was able to sleep through with it on the lowest setting. As i say not the quietest but it is bareable.
The room i use it in is a 4m x 3m and it is more than adequate at cooling my room down within 20 minutes of use.
I didn’t give it the full 5 stars for two reasons:
1) There is no window kit supplied so i’ve had to order this separately to help seal the rest of the window where the air vent tube hangs out.
2) No battery in the remote that it comes with and again have had to order separately for this (it’s a CR2032 3V battery for anyone wondering).
I hope this review helps anyone looking to purchase one.
Update: third day is raining, very hot and humid. My flats humidity over night went up to 56. I even turned my old dehumidifier machine on around midnight and the tank was full by the morning and again in the afternoon. So thankful to the kind Amazon member! Who not only replied back quickly to my question, of whether I could use the air con machine on rainy days. But also took the time to do a quick video as well. It was very much appreciated! So I set about adding a waterproof window kit and pointed the hose out the window. Making sure it was pointing down to help prevent rain getting in it. Worked a treat. Plus today I’ve had the auto mode setting on all day. Due to the high humidity still in my flat because of this hot rainy weather. Took longer to cool and reach the bedrooms down the hall. But baring in mind, I did have the clothes dryer on for 2 hrs and my front room and hall were still super cold. The machine makes much less noise in auto mode as well, not just because it’s switching between fan and speed settings. But it seems to run with a smoother noice it seems. Either that or I’m just already accustomed to it being back ground noise now. I ran the machine for 12hrs today and my electric smart meter device was only showing 3.89 for the whole day. Usually it shows 2.50 to 3.00 depending how many times I have the clothes dryer on. So for less than a pound a day to run the air con for that amount of time, is fantastic. I’m still dreading the day the water needs emptying though. I’ve no idea how much will need to come out. It’s a pity they haven’t designed one with a removable tray to empty, like a dehumidifier machine has.
I also like the simple controls & the included remote control. It is very simple to use and fits into a recessed slot on top of the A/C unit.
I like how reasonably quiet this A/C unit is, though it’s an air conditioner and they are always going loud. The unit I purchased this to replace is a 16 year old model of unknown BTU and this Black & Decker is indeed less noisy. It seems wrong to describe this unit as quiet as all A/C units are loud, but this model is not too bad. It isn’t annoying.
I also like the design, it is quite a stylish looking air conditioner.
What I don’t really like is how large it is….inexplicably large….larger than it seemingly should be…and this is one heavy beast! Also in the dislike category are the “handles”, which are a joke. They are simply indentations in the side, which requires you to use only your fingertips to lift. Not good.
I also do not like how short the exhaust hose is…it’s quite short at 1.5 metres. The Black & Decker exhaust hose is so much shorter than my unbranded, 16 year old 3 metre hose. It just seems like cost cutting for the sake of it.
All of these niggles aren’t a reason to take a star off this unit as it is really is quite nice, but this last one is quite annoying. The louvres (vent slats) are fixed in place, which no review or the Amazon product description mentions, so I have to physically turn the entire unit if I want to have air in a specific direction. I cannot think of a single reason why Black & Decker would have done this.
This really is reason enough to return an air conditioner. I would return this in a moment if it didn’t weigh almost 35kg and because of its size it is quite unfriendly for the postman. The Post Office might ban me if I turned up with this item!
I really hate the fixed louvres – they make ZERO sense on an air conditioner. Accordingly I have removed a star. This is otherwise a decent air conditioner. It was made better with the more than one hundred pound discount on Amazon, but there are better units around. Maybe not for the price, but they are there.
Comes with a good range of adapters and fittings, including a decent length of ducting.
In auto mode, the unit will cycle through its various modes automatically as it attempts to keep the room at the set temperature. It does a very good job at achieving the set temperature on auto mode, even with the sun shining through the window. The dehumidifier function also works very well.
The unit is no louder than the average air-con unit but does get a fair bit louder when set to “high” vs when set to “low” (the only two speed settings). I have no problem sleeping next to the unit in “low” speed mode.
My phone app measures the Low setting at 50db, the High setting at 60db (measured right next to the air con unit).
Overall a much higher quality item than i expected, although there are some buttons which do nothing (seemingly reserved for higher spec versions of the unit) which take away a little from the overall feel of quality.