NEWAIR AF-310 AIR CONDITIONER IMAGE SOURCE: NEWAIR

NewAir has proven itself to be a reliable manufacturer of HVAC technologies that meet a wide variety of wants and needs. From efficient wine coolers to high-tech units such as the NewAir AF-310, NewAir consistently delivers the goods every time. If you live in an area that suffers from low humidity and high temperatures, we advise you to check out this unit, especially if you suffer from allergies. Read on below for our full outdoor air conditioner review.

NewAir AF-310 Air Cooler

The NewAir AF-310 truly is a remarkable unit. Functioning as a 4-in-1 appliance, this unit can provide the services of a humidifier, swamp cooler, air purifier, and fan, all in the one device, and at the relatively ultra low-cost of $119.95. This 4-in-1 capability makes the NewAir AF-310 possibly the most convenient tower fan we have ever come across at Air Conditioners Rated, essentially functioning as a one-stop-shop for establishing a comfortable living environment for you and your loved ones.

Cooling Performance

The NewAir AF-310’s ability to function as multiple units all in one makes it ideal for use in dry, humid environments. A swamp cooler, or evaporative cooler, effectively cools the air through the evaporation of water. The result is moistened air, that takes the edge off the heat during the Summer months. Functioning to this capacity with a humidifier, fan, and air purifier makes the NewAir AF-310 suitable for hot and dry environments. Providing 312.37CFM of airflow, we would recommend this product for use in spaces of up to 100 square feet, in environments of 60% air humidity and under.

The purifier function of this device utilizes a built-in air ionizer which will eliminate dangerous particulates in the air, which include pet dander, dust, and pollen. When utilized with the swamp cooler function, the result is clean, refreshed air, that will effectively combat the arid Summer air.

Efficiency / Certifications

As far as efficiency enhancing features are concerned, the NewAir AF-310’s oscillating fan is designed with an energy-efficient evaporative technology system. This functions by drawing in the air surrounding the unit, and moistening it by using water-saturated pads, followed by cooling by evaporating the water in the pads. Finally, the cooled air is pushed out into the local environment. A bonus to this method is that this process is entirely eco-friendly and energy-efficient.

With regard to certifications, this unit is, fortunately, ETL certified, which declares that this product meets North American safety standards, which allows the user a sense of peace-of-mind, which is always an appreciated feature.

Convenience

Coming with a full function wireless remote control, this unit may be operated from anywhere in the room. This is arguably the most important convenience enhancing feature, because take it from us, there is nothing more annoying than being forced to constantly get up off your seat during those dry mid-Summer afternoons to simply tweak the settings on your device.

Adjustable louvers allow you complete control over the directional airflow from your device, alternatively, automatic oscillating louvers will evenly distribute cool, moistened air throughout your living space through a 60 degree rotating range.

A built-in 7.5 hour electric timer allows  the user more control over when their unit functions, and for how long. While this is a convenience-enhancing feature, we would also class this as an efficiency-enhancing feature if utilised properly.

Design

Weighing 11.60lbs, this unit is exceptionally light-weight, and easy to transport around the house, for optimum performance where you need it most. This product’s streamlined design means that it won’t take up too much space in your living space. While the aesthetic appearance of this product may not be the most beautiful of units on the market, however the sheer convenience of its design is enough to make up for any cosmetic issues anyone might have. The tank capacity of this unit comes in at 1 gallon, which is a sufficient amount for a unit of this size. Additionally, an ice tank is also included. A built-in low water level indicator will notify the unit when the water tank requires topping up, which is essential for preventing damage to the device.

Furthermore, the built-in air purification consists of an air ionizer as discussed earlier is a significant addition to this unit. However, be warned, ionizers have been shown in the past to emit trace amounts of Ozone, which can cause certain respiratory diseases. While it’s not likely that this unit will harm you, with ionizer technology having advanced in recent years, we still advise users with breathing difficulties to research into ionizer utilising products prior to purchase.

Dimensions (Inches)

Height: 35″

Width: 11.5″

Length: 12″

Help & Support

Newair customer support may be contacted via telephone, email, or online contact form. Additional resources provided on NewAir’s official website include an in-depth FAQs section, and downloadable user manuals. Unfortunately, NewAir’s warranty is far from ideal, lasting a mere 30 days. This warranty plan is possibly the shortest we have come across at Air Conditioners Rated, to the point where its use is called into question altogether.

Verdict

To sum up our final verdict on the NewAir AF-310, let us first get the negatives out of the way. Firstly, we would have liked to have seen more certifications for this device. However, considering that several of its competitors have no certifications whatsoever, we are relatively content with the ETL certification that this unit has earned. Secondly, the warranty plan of this product is ridiculously short, and essentially useless unless you encounter a problem with the unit within the first 30 days of purchase. While it is a nice gesture on behalf of NewAir, we would prefer a longer warranty period.

With our negative remarks out of the way, let us just say we view this unit very favourably, with the pros far outweighing the cons. The convenience of having 4 units all in 1, is an inspired design on NewAir’s part. Furthermore, this unit’s streamlined design allows it to sit comfortably into the background of any living space, which is a very useful aspect of this product. We especially enjoyed the inclusion of automatic oscillating louvers in this product’s design, as we can assure any prospective buyers that they would be surprised by the difference a more even distribution of airflow makes in quickly establishing a comfortable environment.