Bonaire Optima 2.6KW Portable Air Conditioner PRC6000026

Purchased this 16/12/2025. I am a bit disappointed with regards to the exhaust port and rectangular exhaust fitting. The port could be better designed, as it leaks LOTS of the hot exhaust air back into the room. Perhaps a round twist lock with a gasket of some kind would be a better design. This exhaust port is not remotely air tight to the point… Read more

that it will need tape or silicone to fill the multiple gaps. This causes the unit to run continuously instead of cycling off and on. This constant running gives you no break from the 65 decibels of noise it creates. Not to mention excess power usage. My target temperature setting is set to 24 degrees, & the inside temperature is 32 degrees as I write this review. The room is 4.5m x 2.4m and the ceiling height is less than 2 m The instruction manual is terrible. (minus 1 star) Lots of missing information, poorly formed sentences, or poor or incorrect choice of words. It would be helpful to explain the functions of the 2 water outlets. I had to do a search to find out the correct use. (top outlet for continuous draining, bottom to empty the catch tank.) The supplied drain pipe is pinched in multiple places from the packaging process and inhibits the flow of excess water. I will try the unit for another day but I am considering returning it because I shouldn't have to fix or tape the exhaust port fitting. (minus 1 star) I have included 3 photos of the exhaust for a visual explanation.

EDIT ! As a temporary measure, (for testing purposes) I wrapped a brand new large microfiber cloth around the leaky fitting, & secured it with a bull clip. This has reduced the leakage and the temperature has dropped to 29.5 degrees from 32.5. (outside air temperature according to BOM for my location is 30 degrees currently.) Unfortunately I feel that because there is still a leak it won't reach 24 degrees and cycle on and off. I feel that a 24 degree target setting is not unreasonable. I did not want to tape or modify the outlet as I may not be able to return the unit if I remain dissatisfied.