Soleus Air PH4-13R-01 Portable Air Conditioner, Heater, Dehumidifier and Fan

Soleus Air PH4-13R-01 Portable Air Conditioner, Heater, Dehumidifier and Fan

This all-in-one unit is manufactured by Soleus Air, a reliable and generally high-quality company, and is a compact solution for those who simply don’t have the room or money for an HVAC system. It has a few flaws, which is unsurprising given the number of functions it promises to accomplish, but it may be a reasonable choice for some households.

Appearance and Design

Weighing in at an impressive 88 pounds, the Soleus Air PH4-13R-01 portable air conditioner, heater, dehumidifier and fan’s sleek black-and-white casing has an elegant, almost Art Noveau feeling about it. The unit features rolling caster wheels for transportation, but it would be a misnomer to say that moving such a large machine is ever “easy.” Luckily, evaporative technology ensures that there’s no need to empty an awkward water bucket when the machine is in dehumidification/air conditioning mode.

Functionality and Use

As the name of the Soleus Air PH4-13R-01 portable air conditioner, heater, dehumidifier and fan indicates, this unit offers several different functional modes. In hot weather, the air conditioning and dehumidification features can be used to cool indoor environments and wick away excess relative humidity. In winter, it is capable of heating spaces of up to 400 square feet without issue, and will serve as an effective space heater if transported from room to room within the home. The fan setting may be useful for circulating warm and cool air to prevent stuffiness.

Model Limitations

In spite of all the best intentions, the Soleus Air PH4-13R-01’s ambitions may be set just a little too high. There are many circumstances in which an HVAC system simply can’t be installed, and in these cases a portable air conditioning system may seem like a dream come true. However, heating and cooling technologies differ somewhat; by attempting to cram four different functions into a relatively small machine, Soleus has created a mediocre version of each.

Customer Service and Warranty

Like most dehumidifiers and portable air-conditioning units, the Soleus Air PH4-13R-01 portable air conditioner, heater, dehumidifier and fan is sold with a 1-year limited manufacturer’s warranty on parts and labor. While this is useful in some cases, the unfortunate truth is that most models break down within the second or third year of use, resulting in a short lifespan that is not backed by any type of guarantee. To avoid this, consider investing in a retailer-based warranty even if incurs an additional cost.

What Do Owners Say?

Most buyers purchased the Soleus Air PH4-13R-01 portable air conditioner, heater, dehumidifier and fan in order to take advantage of its cooling and dehumidification properties, which is understandable as an efficient space heater could be purchased for a fraction of the cost of this unit. In terms of performance, reviews tend to be mixed – some machines performed beautifully, others broke down and required repair or replacement within the first year.

If you’re looking for a portable, versatile unit with multiple functions, the Soleus Air PH4-13R-01 portable air conditioner, heater, dehumidifier and fan may be a good investment. However, make sure that you really need all of the functions it performs, as an individual dehumidifier or air conditioner may be available for less!