Renowned worldwide as a manufacturer of robust and reliable home appliances, Whirlpool has certainly left an indelible mark on the industry which they have maintained and refined over the years. With a wide range of choices available, sometimes it’s not easy to make a decision on which product would be most beneficial to you and your loved ones. Picking an air conditioning unit that is too powerful, will cost you more than is necessary while selecting a unit that is too weak will simply not provide you with the performance promised. We at Air Conditioners Rated have made it our mission to attempt to make things a little more clear for our readers. Today, our team of analysts will be offering their insight on three powerful Whirlpool home air conditioners, to showcase their considerable strengths and few weaknesses, so that you at home can make the right choice. Welcome to our Whirlpool Air Conditioner Review.

 

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Whirlpool Air Conditioner Review

Before we begin our Whirlpool Air Conditioner Review, a word of caution. In the realm of home air conditioning appliances, it’s an easy mistake to believe that the more powerful a unit is, the better it will perform for you and your loved ones. This is simply not the case. In fact, we recommend that you opt for less powerful units if your living space is the right size. Pay extra attention to the estimated range of effect of each unit, and apply this knowledge to the room in which you intend to install your appliance. We strongly advise obtaining an approximate measurement of the room before you begin browsing the market. Additionally, it should be taken into account that these measurements assume a ceiling height of 8 feet. Know that ceilings higher or lower than this will have an effect on the efficiency of your unit (+/- 1,000 BTUs per foot).

 

Whirlpool Energy Star 15,000 BTU

Providing a cooling capacity of up to 15,000 BTUs, the Whirlpool Energy Star 15,000 BTU is suitable for installation in living spaces of up to 7000 square feet. Additionally, while cooling the room, this unit is also capable of removing up to 3.52 pints of moisture from the air per hour, which makes this unit both an effective air conditioner and dehumidifier, all rolled into one product.

 

Efficiency & Certifications

The Energy Efficiency Ratio of a unit provides an accurate measurement of how efficient a unit will operate, which translates into how much a unit will cost you on your energy bills. With the current industry average EER standing at approximately 9.7, any unit that scores over 10 is generally considered to be highly efficient. Therefore, for this unit to score an 11.9, indicates that this unit will perform to an impressively high level. Further, the Energy Star certification is awarded to units that follow strict guidelines set out by the EPA, regarding energy consumption. Lastly, the UL-Listing that this unit benefits from declares that this product has pased safety assessments carried out by the experts at Underwriters Laboratories.

Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER): 11.9

Energy Star Certified: Yes

Safety Certification(s): UL-Listed

Performance Certification(s): N/A

 

Convenience & Design

With a sizeable range of user-convenience enhancing features, Whirlpool have clearly prioritised ease-of-use in their design process for this impressive unit. Features such as the wireless remote and programmable timer allow for the user to operate their window-mount conveniently and efficiently from anywhere in the room, or even while away from the home altogether. Sleep mode, and auto restart allow the Whirlpool Energy Star 15,000 BTU to work around the users convenience, encouraging continuous operation throughout the night, and peace of mind when away that operation will not cease in the case of a power outage.

Notable Features: Wireless Remote Control / Programmable 24-Hour Timer / Digital Controls / 8-Way Directional Air Flow / Washable Air Filter / Filter Light Indicator / 3 Fan & Cooling Speeds / 4.9 ft. LCDI Power Cord

Operational Modes / Functions: Sleep Mode / Eco Mode / Auto Restart

Noise Level: 56dBA (Indoor)

Weight: 105.80lbs

Dimensions: 17.9″ H x 25.4″ W x 23.6″ D

 

Help & Support

With a standard one year warranty, Whirlpool  provide adequate warranty coverage, while maintaining numerous resources available on their company website which are exceptionally helpful in the case of encountering a sudden issue with your appliance.

Warranty: 1-Year Limited Warranty

Support Resources: Representatives contactable  via email, telephone, and online form.

 

Verdict

With its formidable 15,000 BTUs of cooling power, and extensive range of convenient features of both operation and design, the Whirlpool Energy Star 15,000 BTU window-mounted air conditioner is a product that you should certainly consider if you require an efficient unit that will cater to large living spaces. It is rare that one comes across a unit that is convenient, efficient, and performs well, and so when you find one such unit, we strongly advise that you keep it in mind.

 

Whirlpool WHAP142AW

While 1,000 BTUs less powerful than the first unit on our Whirlpool Air Conditioner Review, the Whirlpool WHAP142AW benefits from being a portable unit. This means easier installation, but more importantly, you can move this unit around your home with ease. With 14,000 BTUs of cooling power, this device is surely a force to be reckoned with. Capable of servicing rooms of up to 550 square feet, the WHAP142AW carries with it the added benefit of removing up to 91.3 pints of moisture from the air every 24hrs, with a maximum airflow of 200 CFM.

 

Efficiency & Certifications

Unfortunately, unlike the Whirlpool Energy Star 15,000 BTU, the WHAP142AW is not a very efficient unit. Falling slightly below average, this product scores a moderate EER of 8.9. Further, the Whirlpool WHAP142AW does not enjoy an Energy Star certification. On a more positive note, this unit has been UL-Listed, so the user can rest assured that this unit is entirely safe to use.

Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER): 8.9

Energy Star Certified:  No

Safety Certification(s): UL-Listed

Performance Certification(s):

 

Convenience & Design

In typical Whirlpool fashion, the Whirlpool WHAP142AW comes loaded to the brim with convenient features and modes. Whirlpool have fortunately taken the dehumidifier function of this device into account, including both a full water tank indicator, and auto shutoff capabilities for when leakage is a possibility due to there being no more space left in the reservoir. Additionally, with the combination of the remote control, 24-hour timer, and differing fan speeds, the user is empowered to draw the performance they require from their unit.

Notable Features: Wireless Remote Control / Programmable Operational 24-Hour Timer / Reusable Washable Air Filter / Full Water Tank Indicator with Auto Shut-off / 3 Cooling and Fan Speeds / 4 Easy-Roll Caster Wheels for Portability / Drainage Hose Connection (For Continuous Drainage)

Operational Modes / Functions: Power Failure Auto Restart / Fan-Only Mode / Dehumidify Only

Noise Level: 54dB

Weight: 74.52lbs

Dimensions: 30.3″ H x 17.9″ W x 15.6″ D

 

Help & Support

With identical warranty coverage to the first unit on our list, we believe that Whirlpool provide adequate coverage for the Whirlpool WHAP142AW. Further, the inclusion of several resources on the company website is always an admirable touch.

Warranty: 1-Year Limited Warranty

Support Resources: Detailed FAQs / Representatives contactable via webform email, and telephone.

 

Verdict

Overall we believe this unit to be a fine choice of portable air conditioner. While the user must admittedly sacrifice some of the efficiency enjoyed by other units on the market, we believe that this is a fair trade off when the factor of portability is taken into account. At the end of the day, it really depends on the users own personal preferences and living space whether the advantages of portability are worth the trade-off.

Whirlpool WHAP121AW

While the Whirlpool WHAP121AW may be the weakest unit on our Whirlpool Air Conditioner Review list, it is by no means to be considered “weak” in comparison to the rest of the air conditioner market as a whole. In fact, 12,000 BTUs of cooling power in any other context would be considered to be a massive amount of power for a portable unit. Being capable of providing such a large number of BTUs when cooling makes this unit ideally suited for installation in living spaces of up to 450 square feet. Lastly, with a maximum airflow of 200 CFM (Similar to the WHAP142AW), this unit is capable of removing up to 81.6 pints of moisture from the air every day.

Efficiency & Certifications

Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER): 9.1

Energy Star Certified: No

Safety Certification(s): UL-Listed

Performance Certification(s): N/A

 

Convenience & Design

As befits a product from a brand as renowned as Whirlpool, the WHAP121AW comes loaded with all of the convenient features you would expect, with everything from a full function remote, to a dehumidify only mode included. Such features ensure that the user’s experience in operating this device is as pleasant and care-free as possible, and you can take it from us, they make all the difference.

Notable Features: 6-ft. LCDI Power Cord / Electronic Control Panel / Full Function Wireless Remote Control / 3 Cooling and Fan Speeds / 24-Hour Operational Timer / Removable, Washable Filter / 4 Easy-Roll Caster Wheels for Portability

Operational Modes / Functions: Power Outage Auto Restart / Dehumidify  Only / Fan Only

Noise Level: 54dB

Weight: 71.43lbs

Dimensions: 30.3″ H x 17.9″ W x 15.6″ D

 

Help & Support

Similar to the other units mentioned in our Whirlpool Air Conditioner Review, this unit benefits from Whirlpool’s 1-year limited warranty plan, which we have found to be perfectly adequate coverage scheme for a unit of this calibre. Once again, with in-depth FAQs and customer service agents contactable across a variety of platforms, the user is certainly supported by the manufacturer in the case of an issue arising with their unit.

Warranty: 1-Year Limited Warranty

Support Resources: Extensive FAQs / Customer Service agents contactable via webform, telephone, or email.

 

Verdict

If the Whirlpool WHAP142AW proves too expensive for your budget, or if you don’t require a BTU output of that calibre, the Whirlpool WHAP121AW is the perfect unit for you, as it is essentially a down-sized sibling of the more powerful unit. As far as brand reliability is concerned, you would be hard-pressed to find a more renowned manufacturer than whirlpool, therefore, if your living space matches any of those described on this list, and you can stretch your budget to meet the cost, we undoubtedly give these fantastic HVAC products our seal of endorsement.