This machine kept us cool over two or three summers, no problem. We eventually moved into a place with fitted aircon so no longer needed it so reluctantly sold. The hose at the rear of the unit does need to go out a window in order to release the hot...

never cool the room tem down. even getting hotter because the machine self produce too much heat.very loud noice

Have seen these types in operation putting out good quantitiess of refrigerated air from the front vents. Some people apparently do not understand that the back of these refrigerating units must be properly vented to the outside to allow heat absorbed...

Overall I would not recommend this system. Better option would be a more expensive model with higher cooling or a window unit.