evaCHILL Portable Air Conditioners - Portable AC Unit - Small Personal Evaporative Air Cooler & Fan for Desk, Office, Car, Camping, Grey

I recently ended up with a $900 electric bill thanks to a week of 110 degree days in sunny California, so I decided to look into some alternatives to running central air all day. This little guy seemed to be the most well-reviewed out of all the options for portable air conditioners even though it still had an overall 3.6 rating, but I decided to give it a try. Having tested it out, I gotta say it actually works better than expected and I think some of the negative reviews have had issues for easily avoidable reasons. 1) This is not made to cool an entire room. That's not the point of it. This is for someone who wants to cool down their bed while they're sleeping or set it on their desk to cool down while they're working or maybe place in a corner of the kitchen while cooking. Basically, it's for when you're spending a lot of time in roughly the same spot and don't necessarily need to cool down your entire house. 2) it doesn't work wonders for the first 20 minutes or so. The water needs to soak through the filter cartridge because the water evaporating in a (ideally) dry climate is the science behind cooling the air. Until that happens it's basically just a little box fan. I get the impression some reviewers tested it out for 5 minutes, concluded it doesn't work, and wrote their review. Give it at least 20 minutes and you should definitely notice that it's pushing out air a good 8-10ish degrees cooler than the room temp is. 3) because this relies on water evaporating, it works better in drier climates. If you're in California, Arizona, New Mexico, etc this will work great. If you're in a humid place like Florida, you should frankly leave. 4) Based on what some have mentioned in terms of its air pushing capabilities, it seems like they maybe don't realize there are multiple settings. At its lowest setting I would say they're right: you basically need to have it within 12 inches of you to even notice it's on. However it has 4 settings that you cycle through by pushing the button on top (and there are no other buttons, it's pretty fool-proof). I think the 2nd setting is probably what most people would use while sitting it on their desk or beside their bed (higher settings might actually make you cold at that proximity). At its highest setting it's a bit noisy (like a PC fan at full speed), but I think it would actually be sufficient to cool a *small* bedroom at that level. If you have something like a 10×10 space or smaller and you don't have high ceilings, this might actually work for cooling the entire room at its highest setting. In a larger space, however, just remember this is made to cool you down while having it a few feet from you, not on the opposite end of where ever you are. I just did a little test and you can feel a cool breeze from 8 feet away at its highest setting. Beyond that you probably won't notice much effect. Also, I didn't notice this when I bought it, but it plugs in using a USB cord so you can power it with your computer or plug it into a power bank and take it on the go. It also only uses 7.5 watts which is literally 3,492.5 watts fewer than the average Central air system. That's not a joke or a typo. On a related note, I've seen some claim the price ($79 as of writing) is a bit steep, but consider that for anyone who works from home or stays in the same area for large parts of the day, this will allow you to kick the thermostat up a few degrees without sweating through your shirt, and then you'll save pretty substantially on each electric bill. It can pay for itself in one billing cycle if you let it, and after that it's actually costing you money not to have one. Overall, I'm perfectly satisfied with this purchase and it actually performs better than reviews had led me to believe. Just remember it's made to cool a roughly 10×10 area or smaller, not your entire estate. If you're ok with that, you'll love it.

I was disappointed when this was postponed but even more so when I received it and smelled it and it smells like a towel that has been left on the bathroom floor for a month. And that's before you open the box. I had to take it outside to open it and wear gloves just to open the box and look at the filter with a respirator on and sure enough it's covered in mold both white and black mold it's disgusting. And I mean honestly that is the least expensive part so it's very upsetting to me. I have spent money on so many different pieces of equipment and this is been the biggest letdown I have ever come across . Hey do indoor gardening I also work with animals and really depend on different devices to keep things cool and hot but they also have to be clean that's very very important and this isn't something we would necessarily use in a commercial setting but for a home setting it looked like a great product and with the reviews for the price which is still expensive for what you get like I said I got a box that is all bent up and then I don't even want to touch it because it smells so bad that after I touched it I had to put 99.9% isopropyl alcohol on my hands and just did not want to have the stores around at all you could smell it instantly as soon as we picked it up and I guarantee whoever delivered it also could smell it I know whoever sold it could also smell it that's why it bothers me also but good luck just being honest

I have an upstairs bedroom and it gets pretty warm. I looked at several models and bought this one. I am surprised by how much cool air it actually puts out. I have it next to the bed and it keeps me cool at night. It is not meant to cool the entire room so do not expect it to. The only thing I wish is that they made a larger size to hold more water so I could run longer on the higher settings. It is quiet on the lower settings and a little more noisy on higher settings but, I like white noise anyway. Quality is great and the functionality and performance is excellent. Definitely work the money.

I got this because one of the rooms in my house doesn't get great A/C and sits at 81 degrees making it horrible to sleep in. I live in a humid climate which makes these machines struggle. I knew this going in, and I also knew that this is NOT an air conditioner. A true air conditioner has coolant, a compressor, and heat exhaust. This works by evaporating water, which really needs a dry climate. I coupled this with a small dehumidifier and it definitely helps. This device does indeed output a cool breeze. It is not "cold", but it's definitely chilly and when it's pointed at my bed it does solve the problem. I don't think it cools the room down, maybe 2 or 3 degrees, but in the path of the air flow, its very cool and has made it so much easier to fall asleep. Because I live in a humid climate, I paired this with a small dehumidifier which helps a lot. This unit evaporates water into the air, and the dehumidifier pulls it out. It's not an efficient system, but it's a low-profile method that does fix my problem. My only complaint is this is too expensive. I think $60 would be a very fair price. It's genuinely well designed but it is thin plastic and if you tilt it even a little bit it will spill some water. It's built well on the outside and they definitely thought about the user when designing it. It's very simple and intuitive to use. It's also VERY quiet. You can toggle the air flow strength. It's virtually silent on the lowest setting and pretty loud on the highest setting, but it moves a LOT of air on the highest setting. I can't speak to it's longevity yet. It's made of plastic and I've read other review saying the internals can get fried. I've only had it for 4 days so I don't know. A full tank of water lasts about 6 hours on a medium setting and it will definitely cool you down. I am happy with it so far, but I did go into this knowing that it wasn't going to be blasting cold air. It's a nice cool breeze that, if pointed directly at you, will cool you down pretty well. I just wish it were $30-40 cheaper.

I bought this product back in 2019 because I needed a small AC to keep my room cool during the summer. It gets dry and inexplicably hot here in SoCal, and I thought this would help. The Eva-Chill was marketed as an AC when I bought it, but it's actually more of a personal swamp cooler. At the time of purchasing the Eva-Chill it was around $99 and was the only personal cooler/AC on Amazon. After four years, I'm still pleasantly surprised that the EvaChill is still functioning well. I'll start with the pros of this product: - Easy to use; pour cool water in the tank and from my experience it will run continuously for about 5 hours if set on high; I've also gotten away with putting crushed/slushed ice in the tank - The filter is easy to replace, and it purifies the air that blows out from it - It's portable and compact and it doesn't take too much space on my desk - Comes with a little funnel to make sure that water goes directly into the tank and avoids spills - Relatively quiet fan noise - It cools down my room by 5 to 7 degrees Now the cons: - It must be plugged in at all times - It comes with a USB-C cable but a plug must be purchased separately - The filter is expensive and is priced at $29.99 here on Amazon - The Blue Light is feature is nice, but I don't find a lot of practical use for it - The vents one my model can only be angled to go up or down; In the newer ads it states that they vents can "rotate", so I don't know if they changed this feature - Some parts of the Eva-Chill feel delicate, its mostly made of plastic but personally, I would not travel outside with this product Overall, if you're looking for a personal cooler that can be carried around the house --then yes, the Eva-Chill will meet your needs. I've owned it for a while now and I have not run into any major issues or malfunctions. For me, it works perfectly well in my computer office and it keeps me cool during the hottest months of the year. Is the Eva-Chill still worth it in 2023? I'd say if you're buying it at its discount price then you're not making a bad purchase. However, in the last couple years I've seen a lot of similar products come out that are more affordable and use similar technology. I'd say for $99 you're better off saving and investing in a real portable AC. *Update: Ironically, after a week since posting my review my unit finally broke down. I suspect it was due to an electrical/ voltage issue. The charging port was running hot and my EvaChill has been struggling to have consistent power run through the device ever since. I tried using different cables and I let my unit dry overnight just in case moisture got into the power supply. Unfortunately, nothing has worked. Every cable that I used was running extremely hot, to the point that the plastic around the USB port was melting and I could smell a faint burning smell coming from my EvaChill. I'm no electrician but that seems pretty dangerous to me. I've decided that I'm no longer going to use the device anymore. Out of curiosities sake, I decided to take the EvaChill a part and see what went wrong. I've provided photos of what's underneath the hood. As I suspected the electrical components were unfortunately damaged. It looks like the valves that run water to the filter were leaking and moisture got onto the circuit board. The wires that power the whole device have coroded, which explains a lot. Although I've had my EvaChill for such a long time, I've chosen not to replace it. It's a shame, despite its problems I generally liked this device. However, because of the price and its design flaws I don't think it's worth the repurchase for this model or any of the other Evapolar devices.

This little contraption is great and has made this mama’s life so much easier this summer. We have 3 little kids including a newborn. Our family LOVES to go to our neighborhood pool and I was worried about taking the baby out in the heat for a prolonged period of time. We ended up getting this little portable air conditioner to put in our baby dome, not really expecting much, but I have been pleasantly surprised! It’s easy to use, quiet, and actually does cool the air quite a bit! You do have to have it plugged in so we bought A little 5V 2A power bank to plug it in to if we weren’t by an outlet and it works like a charm. A fill up lasted us at least 2 hours with it on full blast, and the water still hadn’t run out by the time we were done. The only thing we’ve had to worry about is the condensation getting other things wet if it’s really muggy out, but we just put a little towel under it on those days and it’s fine. I’ve had so many people ask about it. I highly recommend!

So a few things to know about this product. It is a swamp cooler that works through capillary action of the filter paper. The dryer your environment the more effective it is. The more humid your area the less it will work. In desert areas I found I could get about 3 hours of use from being topped up. I have it on full blast pointed directly at me the whole time in my van. It will not cool down a room per-say but pointed at you will provide a lot of cooling relief. Night light feature is quite nice. USB plug-in is very handing. It draws about 0.5amps on my 12v battery system Problems: 1. The electronics on the bottom are not properly protected. 2. If the device is on a slight slant it will start spilling out water 3. Due to #1, the water will get on the electronics and short out the system. I was able to fix this by pulling out the electronics, wiring up the the 12v directly to a 12v lighter socket and it still runs. However this is a $100 product that broke after a few months with about $20 of components and a $10-15 enclosure. Definitely a huge markup on this and likely you could make something for yourself for a fraction of the price.

Lots of potential but ultimately I didn't find it worth the hassle. I sleep in a tight space with no AC/fan and was looking for something that I can run to keep me cool. If I lived in a normal room this likely would work fine. Pros: 1. It does keep you cool for a little, 2-4 hours depending on environmental temperature and how cold the water is, after this it's really just acting as a fan. 2. It is not all that power hungry, I could run it for 7 hours using an Anker Portable Charger (10kmAh, 30W) with it still being about 30-40% charged. 3. Fan speeds are nice for comfort and ambient noise. Cons: 1. No internal battery which sometimes can make it a hassle especially if you are in a place that is changing a lot. 2. You really need it to stand straight up for it to work properly, slight incline/declines affect it slightly. 3. The "filter" is moreso a radiator than a filter. Its purpose is to pull water up the cardboard type material and have the fan hit it which will then cool the air produced by the fan (evaporative cooling). 4. The temperature of water largely determines the coldness of the air. So in my case, if I put cold water in, the first couple hours would be cool and the rest, once the water in the reservoir warms, would be the temperature of the surroundings. I'm not trying to tell the company what to do but I believe some improvements could be: 1. Internal battery (hopefully replaceable if it stops working) so that it's more convenient to move around. 2. Insulated water containers so that it keeps water colder for longer and detachable water containers so you could place in a freezer or something or interchange them. 3. If you do insulated water containers you could have some sort of water cooling system with piping. There are a lot of low cost, low energy water pumps. 4. Gyroscopic outside shell so it's not so sensitive to movement.