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Toshiba 14,000 BTU 115V Inverter Wi-Fi Portable Air Conditioner (Refurbished)

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Walmart has Toshiba 14,000 BTU (12,000 BTU DOE) 115-Volt Inverter Wi-Fi Ultra Quiet 42dB Portable Air Conditioner with Heat (Factory Refurbished, RACPT1411HW) for $419. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member wildsage123 for posting this deal.

Key Features:
  • Over 20% more cooling compared to a similar size unit
  • Inverter technology modulates the cooling power of the unit to the max - while generating over 40% energy savings with its intelligent temperature control algorithm
  • Ultra quiet operation with noise level as low as 44dB(A) when cooling, for a quiet night or day in the home office
  • Smart control from anywhere with the Toshiba AC smartphone app for Android and iOS and get your home cool and comfortable for when you get there
  • 4-in-1: cooling, heat pump mode, dehumidification and high capacity air circulation
  • Let the AC work on your schedule with the 24-hour Timer, set the right speed with Automatic mode, save you energy with the ECO mode or adjust settings overnight with the intelligent Sleep present
  • Auto restart function saves your settings in case of a power outage

Editor's Notes

Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • The price for this refurbished unit is $180 less (30% savings) than the best price from a reputable merchant for a new unit, with prices starting from $599. -StrawMan86
  • About this product:
    • 4.4 out of 5 stars rating at Home Depot based on over 100 customer reviews (for new unit).
  • About this store:
    • Free 90-Day returns; view Walmart return policy here.
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details & discussion.

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Walmart has Toshiba 14,000 BTU (12,000 BTU DOE) 115-Volt Inverter Wi-Fi Ultra Quiet 42dB Portable Air Conditioner with Heat (Factory Refurbished, RACPT1411HW) for $419. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member wildsage123 for posting this deal.

Key Features:
  • Over 20% more cooling compared to a similar size unit
  • Inverter technology modulates the cooling power of the unit to the max - while generating over 40% energy savings with its intelligent temperature control algorithm
  • Ultra quiet operation with noise level as low as 44dB(A) when cooling, for a quiet night or day in the home office
  • Smart control from anywhere with the Toshiba AC smartphone app for Android and iOS and get your home cool and comfortable for when you get there
  • 4-in-1: cooling, heat pump mode, dehumidification and high capacity air circulation
  • Let the AC work on your schedule with the 24-hour Timer, set the right speed with Automatic mode, save you energy with the ECO mode or adjust settings overnight with the intelligent Sleep present
  • Auto restart function saves your settings in case of a power outage

Editor's Notes

Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • The price for this refurbished unit is $180 less (30% savings) than the best price from a reputable merchant for a new unit, with prices starting from $599. -StrawMan86
  • About this product:
    • 4.4 out of 5 stars rating at Home Depot based on over 100 customer reviews (for new unit).
  • About this store:
    • Free 90-Day returns; view Walmart return policy here.
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details & discussion.

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wildsage123
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I think this is one of the best Portables out there. This Reddit post was very helpful: https://www.reddit.com/r/homeowne..._hose_and/

Here is a comment I made here earlier on my understanding between dual and single hose (I think dual is better in most cases) and the advantage of an inverter. BTW, the heater is not the main attraction here. Its not so great:



"Dual hose with inverter (and heat) $599 Model #RAC-PT1411HWRU

This is the best. And dual hose system is more economical.

Single hose with inverter alternative:
Best single hose with inverter" LG LP1419IVSM Air Conditioner you can find these used on offer up for $300-400. New $600 plus.

Unfortunately, $400 range models or less are junk.


The single hose models create negative pressure in your room by sucking hot outside air into your room (through cracks under doors or wherever it can draw outside air) and into the unit to cool which then spits half out the window hot air and half cold into your room. It continues to suck hot air from outside to feed the unit for cooling. Its a really dumb setup. Its one big loop of hot air coming in from outside to be re-cooled.

Dual hose systems suck air in from a tube from the window, cools the innards of the system and sends its hot air back out the window. It pulls air from your room, cools it, and then pushes it back out into the room and re-cools it. You have two separate loops of air with a dual. The hot side loops outside. The cool side loops inside. Efficient.

Single hose systems do work. I would not use one in smokey environments.

Inverter models allows the pump to run at different speeds-slow and quiet is available. Non-inverters run only one loud speed, full blast, and cycle off and on to regulate temperature. It goes on and off, on and off, on and off always on full when on.


Pro tip: do not tip or lay down your air conditioner during shipping or any other time. If it was tipped, set it upright for at least 24 hrs to let refrigerant settle and not destroy your compressor.."
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This Toshiba unit is made by Midea, as discussed in that Reddit thread linked in the reply by wildsage123. I own 2 portable ACs and I agree this newer design is as good as it gets right now. I'm in for 1.

Quick explanation of why this is better than the separate dual hose, is the dual hose ends up emitting some of that heat back into your room since the hoses are not insulated. After all, they are just plastic hoses. This dual hose puts the hot air exhaust hose inside of the outside air intake hose. This helps to insulate that exhaust heat hose from emitting as much heat back into your room.
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It has everything included. The only thing that looked used was the remote. It looked pretty scratchy. For whatever reason, the unit itself is very well protected, but the accessories are just thrown together in a separate little box sitting on top of the unit. The remote may have shipped in pristine condition and rattled around in shipping, getting all scratched up. The unit itself was immaculate. The hose looks brand new. I'll see if I can get some pictures.

Edit: Pictures added!

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I think this is one of the best Portables out there. This Reddit post was very helpful: https://www.reddit.com/r/homeowne..._hose_and/

Here is a comment I made here earlier on my understanding between dual and single hose (I think dual is better in most cases) and the advantage of an inverter. BTW, the heater is not the main attraction here. Its not so great:



"Dual hose with inverter (and heat) $599 Model #RAC-PT1411HWRU

This is the best. And dual hose system is more economical.

Single hose with inverter alternative:
Best single hose with inverter" LG LP1419IVSM Air Conditioner you can find these used on offer up for $300-400. New $600 plus.

Unfortunately, $400 range models or less are junk.


The single hose models create negative pressure in your room by sucking hot outside air into your room (through cracks under doors or wherever it can draw outside air) and into the unit to cool which then spits half out the window hot air and half cold into your room. It continues to suck hot air from outside to feed the unit for cooling. Its a really dumb setup. Its one big loop of hot air coming in from outside to be re-cooled.

Dual hose systems suck air in from a tube from the window, cools the innards of the system and sends its hot air back out the window. It pulls air from your room, cools it, and then pushes it back out into the room and re-cools it. You have two separate loops of air with a dual. The hot side loops outside. The cool side loops inside. Efficient.

Single hose systems do work. I would not use one in smokey environments.

Inverter models allows the pump to run at different speeds-slow and quiet is available. Non-inverters run only one loud speed, full blast, and cycle off and on to regulate temperature. It goes on and off, on and off, on and off always on full when on.


Pro tip: do not tip or lay down your air conditioner during shipping or any other time. If it was tipped, set it upright for at least 24 hrs to let refrigerant settle and not destroy your compressor.."
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Claimed it was out of stock, but next refresh it came in stock, argh...

Wouldn't believe the 12,000 DOE claim in the least, that seems super high.
Just so everyone has a tish of information on selection.
This Whynter ARC-14S bounces in the $435-$450 range, currently unavailable.
https://www.amazon.com/Whynter-AR...r=8-4&th=1
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Quote from jneset :
Claimed it was out of stock, but next refresh it came in stock, argh...

Wouldn't believe the 12,000 DOE claim in the least, that seems super high.
Just so everyone has a tish of information on selection.
This Whynter ARC-14S bounces in the $435-$450 range, currently unavailable.
https://www.amazon.com/Whynter-AR...r=8-4&th=1 [amazon.com]
I almost bought that one, but no inverter. Otherwise it looks great. Toshiba=Midea (edit), I have heard.

As for claims: Ive read a lot of reviews and this Toshiba pumps out like a beast.
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Quote from wildsage123 :
I almost bought that one, but no inverter. Otherwise it looks great. Toshiba=Whytner, I have heard.

As for claims: I've read a lot of reviews and this Toshiba pumps out like a beast.
It's gonna be a hot one! If we ever get outta winter here in MN/ND & here I'm buying a darn shipped in AC....
Argh, ok, fine you twisted my arm with the inverter whosit & whatnots...!
But I'm using my 3% cashback BoA credit card to get a better warranty cuz refurb always=taking a bigger chance at the least...
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This Toshiba unit is made by Midea, as discussed in that Reddit thread linked in the reply by wildsage123. I own 2 portable ACs and I agree this newer design is as good as it gets right now. I'm in for 1.

Quick explanation of why this is better than the separate dual hose, is the dual hose ends up emitting some of that heat back into your room since the hoses are not insulated. After all, they are just plastic hoses. This dual hose puts the hot air exhaust hose inside of the outside air intake hose. This helps to insulate that exhaust heat hose from emitting as much heat back into your room.
Last edited by SilentJudge April 24, 2022 at 11:04 PM.
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Warranty? Can't find any info from the product page.
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Quote from SilentJudge :
This Toshiba unit is made by Midea, as discussed in that Reddit thread linked in the reply by wildsage123. I own 2 portable ACs and I agree this newer design is as good as it gets right now. I'm in for 1.

Quick explanation of why this is better than the separate dual hose, is the dual hose ends up emitting some of that heat back into your room since the hoses are not insulated. After all, they are just plastic hoses. This dual hose puts the hot air exhaust hose inside of the outside air intake hose. This helps to insulate that exhaust heat hose from emitting as much heat back into your room.
So instead of losing heat to the room the exhaust hose loses it to the incoming air so that the unit has to remove it again? Isn't it more efficient to insulate separate hoses? The previous owner of mine sewed reflective sleeves for its hoses that work quite well.

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I have a different brand 14k that also reverses to a heat pump. It is amazing how much heat it puts out compared to other space heaters and ACs with cheaper heating elements.
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Quote from BerMM2 :
So instead of losing heat to the room the exhaust hose loses it to the incoming air so that the unit has to remove it again? Isn't it more efficient to insulate separate hoses? The previous owner of mine sewed reflective sleeves for its hoses that work quite well.
I'm not sure, but its not quite accurate to say "the unit has to remove it again". The unit just heats up the incoming air and then sends it back out. Basically it takes the incoming air, runs it over coils that are very hot, absorbing some heat, and then going back out.

With that said, insulating the hose(s) is definitely a good idea. If the incoming air is warmer than the inside air, it's a good idea to insulate the hose regardless of if its this unit or a unit with separate dual hoses. I suppose you could say this unit means you only have to insulate 1 hose instead of 2.
Last edited by SilentJudge April 25, 2022 at 12:28 AM.
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Single hose can more efficiently be used upstairs where it's hotter, and you need to remove the Heat.
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Quote from satellite779 :
Warranty? Can't find any info from the product page.
You have 90 days to return to Walmart. So, its like a 90 day warranty, but better.

And you have 30 days from purchase to buy one of those 3 or 4 year extended warranties.

I decided to get it up and running and get a "sense" of its condition before wagering for or against an extended warranty. Ive read these things can last 5-10 years, even longer if well maintained and not ran too hard, like perpetually cooling a room too large.
Last edited by wildsage123 April 25, 2022 at 02:11 AM.
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I actually bought this deal like 2 weeks ago. I didn't realize it was good enough to be considered slick. I haven't installed it yet because the weather is perfect as April weather tends to be. The only odd thing is that the box it was shipped in was completely in Spanish. Thankfully the instructions inside were completely in English. It got here super fast, too. Bought on Thursday, delivered by FedEx on Sunday.
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Quote from TriflingHotDogVendor :
I actually bought this deal like 2 weeks ago. I didn't realize it was good enough to be considered slick. I haven't installed it yet because the weather is perfect as April weather tends to be. The only odd thing is that the box it was shipped in was completely in Spanish. Thankfully the instructions inside were completely in English. It got here super fast, too. Bought on Thursday, delivered by FedEx on Sunday.
How was the condition of the unit? Was it like new with all accessories intact? Trying ro figure out if they truly renew these units, or just box up returns and put them out as refurbs.
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Quote from coolcoder :
How was the condition of the unit? Was it like new with all accessories intact? Trying ro figure out if they truly renew these units, or just box up returns and put them out as refurbs.
It has everything included. The only thing that looked used was the remote. It looked pretty scratchy. For whatever reason, the unit itself is very well protected, but the accessories are just thrown together in a separate little box sitting on top of the unit. The remote may have shipped in pristine condition and rattled around in shipping, getting all scratched up. The unit itself was immaculate. The hose looks brand new. I'll see if I can get some pictures.

Edit: Pictures added!
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I added the pictures to the previous post

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