Best Air Cooler? Honeywell Air Cooler | First Impressions Review and Test

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Air coolers have been proven to work very well in dry environments. I have a favorite air cooler, but they are hard to find, so I'm trying Honeywell's solution, model CL201AE ( amzn.to/2LXEhXV ). I unbox, test, and give a first impressions review of it.
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Indoor evaporative air cooler or swamp cooler ideal for use in the southwest and Midwest regions of the US - Performs best in hot/dry climates where humidity levels are less than 60%
Super low power consumption 230W & powerful 470-659CFM airflow ideal for spot cooling small to medium spaces such as living room, bedroom, den, covered patio, garage
Carbon Dust Air Filter, Remote Control, Low water alarm, energy saving timer, Adjustable humidification dial & Ice compartment.
Moist, cool breeze can cool you down & be used as humidification during winter months.
NOT an Air Conditioner & NOT just a Fan - Environmentally friendly Evaporative Cooler reduces temperature through water evaporation.
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@mrsfiddlegirl Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this review. It really helped me become familiar with my cooler which was just delivered. Your descriptions were very clear.

@luisar6136 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time!!

@reenusingh4278 3 жыл бұрын

Why the cooler gets started beeping in between when we start the cooler ?

@jameselder3038 9 ай бұрын

Does the honeycomb come out without taking Al the screws out?

@xTHEPIPERx 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video mike. Can I ask you a question? Could you maybe tell me the dimensions of the opening for the water and how big is the reservoir? I would like to put an Engel 32 ice pack that is 12.5 x 8.37 x 1.62. any insight would help.

@MikeMu 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Victor. I’ve done some testing and I’ve made no appreciable difference in performance. Also I have the cooler at another location right now, and off the top of my head , that isn’t going to fit well.

@thespeechpracticesg 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for this review!

@artemike 3 жыл бұрын

When in use during hot summer days, do you open the windows to prevent indoor humidity from increasing ?

@MikeMu 3 жыл бұрын

If outdoor humidity is higher no. But yes if indoor is higher if you use something like an air cooler.

@merolynrios3764 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the video ! Thank you !

@philh1826 2 жыл бұрын

HI Mike. Fantastic review. Do you think this would work well in a 500 SF Garage in Las Vegas (110-115, extremely dry weather)?

@MikeMu 2 жыл бұрын

It will drop it several degrees but not enough to be comfortable. But you add this an an AC unit it may do some real damage especially with some insulation. Otherwise you’d probably have to sit right in front of it.

@rob4197 Жыл бұрын

If the garage has a window ( or make a vent ), use AC with evaporative cooler (save on electricity cost by ~1/2). You need a larger cooler for 500SF ( or get two of the model in the video ) without AC. They should cool the garage down to 90F (cooler only no AC). Need to crack open the garage door when the cooler(s) is on.

@jamilachowdhury7278 4 жыл бұрын

what is the corrugated filter inside made of? how long that will last?

@MikeMu 4 жыл бұрын

'Cellulose'. It should last a couple of years, typically 3-5 years. Its replaceable, amzn.to/31QXrbk

@jamesreed7278 9 ай бұрын

Do you think you could use a dehumidifier along with the air cooler if you live in a humid city?

@MikeMu 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely! But after you do that, you may be approaching power consumption levels of a very efficient air conditioner for similar results. So for humid areas, a traditional air conditioning unit is going to be best because it cools and dehumidifies as a part of the cooling process. So what would be better is A/C plus an air cooler.

@mirandalopez2791 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. I have a borrowed Honeywell when my A/C went out. Now how to drain it to return it?

@MikeMu 3 жыл бұрын

There is a drain plug on the bottom, usually near the rear. Make sure when you pull it you do it outside as the water will gush out immediately.

@Aerational 2 жыл бұрын

5:57 man just the tiniest ridge on the little shelf there would allow for it to fill up and spill water over the edge evenly... could possibly achieve the same thing by just putting something just a mm or 2 thick under the back wheels and giving the machine a very slight tilt forward.

@timargenas7902 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike - Great video. Looking to get 2 of these units for my home. Now that you've had it for a few years can you provide any updated insights? Still a good unit overall and able to cool ~10-15 degrees in your home?

@MikeMu 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. We don’t use much because the weather is good here most of the time. Stay away from hard water if possible, or use a water softener. Make sure you drain it before storing.

@opalomahoe2201 Жыл бұрын

22 fokos vizzel 26 fokos levegőből 18-19 fokot tud köpni még 55% páratartalom mellet is ez köszönhető a nagy légszorításnak és a jóminőségű szűrőnek , meg persze a nagyon erős henger ventillátornak . 23,7 fokon tudtam tartani a szobám hömérsékletét szellőztetés nélkűl a 41-42 fokos kánikulában a párolgás során keletkezet hőelvonás átlagos hömérséklete 5-6 fok ami egy léghűtőnél eredménynek számít de jeges vízzel képes 10-12 fokkal hidegebbet is köpni a kislyuku szürővel mert sok féle van

@worldview2134 11 ай бұрын

@@MikeMu - i would imagine the ice cubes melt extremely fast and the water terms chances over time

@MikeMu 11 ай бұрын

@@worldview2134 I have personally found that ice cubes don’t make enough of a difference to warrant the hassle of using them.

@reenusingh4278 3 жыл бұрын

In how many days will have to drain out the water from the cooler u have not shown that in this video? Please reply

@MikeMu 3 жыл бұрын

Depends how clean your water is. Best not to leave it in there if you aren’t going to use it. It’s very simple to empty. I’ve left it in for 2 weeks, no issue. I put a little peroxide in my tank every now and then.

@reenusingh4278 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@raeisaman9934 3 жыл бұрын

How is the air cooler now after 9 months? still doing good?

@MikeMu 3 жыл бұрын

Its been in storage, so its working just fine. Make sure its not stored with water and it'll be right back working as original. Descale if necessary.

@fxtwist5988 3 жыл бұрын

Mines lasted about 5 months in the desert motor burned out any suggestions on where to take to get it fixed?

@MikeMu 3 жыл бұрын

It'd still be under warranty. You can contact the manufacturer and see about getting it replaced or fixed. Otherwise any appliance repair place can replace the motor or bearings.

@jaeshasway 3 жыл бұрын

Mine lasted 27 days. Thankfully Amazon covered the return 100%.

@MikeMu 3 жыл бұрын

@@jaeshasway What went wrong with it?

@jaeshasway 3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeMu Pump failed. I called Honeywell and they confirmed that it was probably defective. Because I was 3 days within Amazon return window they told me to call Amazon. I got a refund vs a replacement. Shortly after I bought mine last August I haven’t even seen them on Amazon anymore. My guess is they probably had too many complaints.

@jameselder3038 9 ай бұрын

How do you clean the honeycomb? Does it come out without taking the back off?

@MikeMu 9 ай бұрын

These were meant to be just replaced. So you would have to unscrew the backing.

@wolverine96 Ай бұрын

Why my water flow dont work..there is to water flow in the pump,,please help

@ernestrickgatica5715 2 жыл бұрын

Can i use this air cooler together with centralized AC that we have? Thanks

@MikeMu 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. They are very complementary to each other.

@ernestrickgatica5715 2 жыл бұрын

@@MikeMu thanks for the prompt response. Because i read a lot of articles saying that they were not and some agreed same like you

@MikeMu 2 жыл бұрын

One of the main reasons why they work so well together, is that the air cooler requires drier air to be the most efficient. A standard AC unit actually removes moisture and works like a dehumidifier due to the nature of the technology. So they supplement each other very well in most cases I can think of up to a certain extent.

@TheVatonaught 3 жыл бұрын

I live on the coast of California and mine doesn't do much good...it humidifies but the temp of the air coming out is only slightly cooler...not ten degrees... even with ice cubes and cold water. This is a newer model maybe that's why his gets 10 degree cooler air flow.

@joeltucker306 3 жыл бұрын

Evaporative coolers work best with dry air, and if you're right near the ocean it's probably too humid to do that much good.

@creepydoll4683 2 жыл бұрын

I have one too and it doesn't do anything even when I put ice in it. I live in a dry humid climate and it doesn't cool anything. Might just toss it out with the garbage tomorrow because it's just a hunk of useless plastic

@KeeplookingUP777 4 жыл бұрын

I have two. They are CL25AE models. I think they are great for my needs this summer in CO. This just came up. Water in one was turning to a yellowish color and can smell it today. So...I need to check manual if I can drain the water. I do not think there is an option to hand clean the reservoir. My other unit is fine.

@MikeMu 4 жыл бұрын

Great! I'm glad they are working for you in CO. These units need to be drained completely before storage, or when not in use. There is a plug at the bottom of the unit (usually some form of rubber) that you pull to drain. Make sure you do this outside, in a bathtub or somewhere you can let the yellow water come out because it will dump immediately. You can try to clean out the media... But you might find out that you probably need to buy new filter media: I found one here: amzn.to/3h3eBH2 You can unscrew the back area and pull out the media. At that point it should be pretty clear if you need a new one or not. Use this as needed for your other cooler as a preventative/maintenance measure: amzn.to/390C4Wr (currently cheaper in multipacks)

@KeeplookingUP777 4 жыл бұрын

@@MikeMu Awesome, good to know. Thank You for the information and your reply.

@fairymaid23 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that information! I used this in 2021 and now in 2022 so I'm trying to clean it out and maintain it. It our go between ac unit. In southern Colorado it gets hot early and cold late, unfortunately the rental company closes the ac for winter sooner then we wish lol

@z352kdaf8324 4 жыл бұрын

I can't here. It's a swamp in the summer. Still trying to drain it! lol I'd still stick with AC. I bought a portable second AC unit after my main went out one summer and needed something to get by while that got fixed. . The new split window units look cool and better than the older 1 block window units and much more quieter perhaps with the split design. As long as your insulate your exhaust hose on portable units - you're doing good. I haven't gone to full insulation - but wrapped tighly in 5 layers of aluminum foil and some dryer vent duct, keeps all the heat out the exhaust and never heat soaks.

@z352kdaf8324 4 жыл бұрын

I did set it up last 2 years and ran it to supplement main AC. trying to hold out this year - not sure if I'll make it - it's been pretty dry - I'm not sure if taking a vacuum to the inside heat exchange part helped any - but i'm getting good temps. Things might change if I turn my NAS back on. :( that thing is like a nuclear reactor with 20 drives.

@MikeMu 4 жыл бұрын

Where is here for you? If you can, the split window units are so much better. Its what my family in Taiwan use and its quiet, efficient, and looks way better than the traditional window units. Too bad it hasn't quite caught on here stateside as much.

@wanaan 3 жыл бұрын

I'm from Bangkok where it gets to 80+% humidity at 35celcius (about 95F) and I can cool the air by about 10F. As long as humidity doesn't go above 90% it should still be quite helpful.

@MikeMu 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. I wouldn’t be able to stand that for long. I’d be AC all day long in those conditions.

@ServantSoundProductions777 Жыл бұрын

Inwanna use it in a room that has no windows, would that be ok to do?

@MikeMu Жыл бұрын

If you also run a de humidifier it may be Ok. Otherwise you would be safer with just a fan or traditional AC unit. The moisture buildup could result in mold if humidity gets too high.

@wankenobi591 4 жыл бұрын

can i put iced water?

@MikeMu 4 жыл бұрын

Yes. See the part where I load it.

@moosanouman 11 ай бұрын

You need to turn the water pump nob to max to get get maximum cooling

@maryammanzoor3760 11 ай бұрын

Hello can you plz help me my honeywell air cooler pump burnt suddenly means turned off by it self and by opening side compartment plastic burning type smell came..plz help i m saudia arabia can i replace it with any other oridinary pump???

@MikeMu 11 ай бұрын

Hi Mary. It sounds like a major malfunction that requires the attention of an appliance repairman. Without taking it apart it’s tough to tell exactly what happened, but it is most likely caused by a short. Usually it won’t be the pump motor that is busted, but the circuit board. I would recommend having a professional take a look at it.

@maryammanzoor3760 11 ай бұрын

@MikeMu well thanx for reply..blower is working but pump not working ...

@carmenquevedo1888 Жыл бұрын

I'm wondering what's the problem with mine? It squeaks super loud and the fan doesn't want to move when I turn mine on. And sometimes when I leave the power on it eventually starts running properly but it takes a while for it to get going now. I opened it up and looked inside and I even tried to look at the fan and nothing is wrong with it that I can see visually. I'm wondering if there's a fan belt in this machine because I see a pannel above the fan that looks like it carries something else. I'm just wondering if you experience very loud squeaking from this machine or has anyone else? I'm about to open it up soon to see what that panel is behind above the fan is but just wondering if anyone else had the problem I'm having with this machine and if they have a solution? I'm past the warranty date so I can't take it back and customer service does not help at all.

@MikeMu Жыл бұрын

My guess is it needs to be cleaned out. Maybe hard mineral deposits over time have clogged up the fans / pumps over time. You could try running some hard water deposit solution to clear it up a bit and flush it out. But it sounds like its due for an overhaul, and these weren't really designed to be user serviceable. I'd say open it up and see if its worth cleaning out or just getting a new one.

@opalomahoe2201 Жыл бұрын

sajnos elektommágneses motor van benne , felkel melegednie a motornak hogy fusson mert sajnos a gépzsír miatt elégé szorúl a a vasmag a mágnes térben , sose vegyél mágnese motor , csakis tekercseset , nekem kikelett cserélnem a villanymotort egy tekercses villanymotorra ....

@opalomahoe2201 Жыл бұрын

Szakemberrel szereltes bele egy (tekercses villanymotort ) ugyan akkora fogyasztású és ellenálású legyen illetve ugyan akkora legyen az amper felvétele , a tekercses motor nagyon hosszú élettartalmú de léghűtőbe akár még a te életedet is túl élheti

@yolandaperez7009 4 жыл бұрын

I have a honeywell cooler ive had it for a month i put a gallon of water invit an turned the cooler on and now its spitting out water why?

@MikeMu 4 жыл бұрын

Spitting out water like in my video or all over the floor? There is a plug you need to make sure is there.

@nancyyen1 4 жыл бұрын

Mike Mu where is the plug

@nancyyen1 4 жыл бұрын

Yolanda Perez did you find the plug he says is missing

@nancyyen1 4 жыл бұрын

Yolanda Perez try this open the media cooling on the back the filter media and the top hose broke loose thereby causing the water on the vent Your hose is not connected

@KillerKingdom 2 жыл бұрын

Does it need cool water or normal water?

@MikeMu 2 жыл бұрын

Regular temperature tap is fine. You can add ice if you want in the compartment.

@ganginhere1502 3 жыл бұрын

Do you know why my cooler is leaking water am I doing something wrong?

@MikeMu 3 жыл бұрын

Is it leaking out of the back of the unit where the drain is? Or elsewhere?

@wanaan 3 жыл бұрын

For this type of cooler, I would first suspect that it is not set on level ground. Try putting a glass of water on top of it to see if that levels out. Another common reason is the wick/filter being too close to external grill/other parts. Try opening it up and adjusting it so that it is not touching other surface too much.

@SantoshDudhwade 4 жыл бұрын

Sir, Can you please tell me.....it's capacitor rating.

@MikeMu 4 жыл бұрын

For the water it’s 5.3 Gallons

@SantoshDudhwade 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your reply sir. But I want to know the it's motor capacitor rating.

@soniasuazo1909 3 жыл бұрын

I have one and it works well but it stinks like fish. I read that it could be melting or burning of wires or something. Anyone have the same issue with it?

@MikeMu 3 жыл бұрын

That's most likely bacterial growth or algae. It might need to be cleaned out. Also you don't want to store water in it when not in use. I'd clean up the inside / tank as best as you can and use one of these products: amzn.to/3qjLkOa

@rob4197 Жыл бұрын

Always leave just the fan running for 30 minutes before turning off the unit or stinky things may grow on the evaporative pad.

@Tyler_Memo 3 жыл бұрын

Can cold a small room ?

@MikeMu 3 жыл бұрын

Too powerful for a small room. But yes.

@sabrinam1969 2 жыл бұрын

Can you reccomend a quiter one?

@MikeMu 2 жыл бұрын

If you pick more quiet than cool, You can try this, but nowhere near as good IMO: amzn.to/3uAZZri

@sabrinam1969 2 жыл бұрын

@@MikeMu ok thank you. Great videos btw

@suSu-uo9lo 4 жыл бұрын

I have question , how we are make this cooler

@MikeMu 4 жыл бұрын

Ice. Add ice to the top tray. It won't last long so you'd basically just keep adding ice.

@nemoneon 4 жыл бұрын

How long does it last for if you fill it up?

@MikeMu 4 жыл бұрын

It really depends on what settings you set, and the environment. On full blast water and medium fan here in California 6 hours later still has water. It's a big tank.

@joeltucker306 3 жыл бұрын

For me in Los Angeles a full tank seems good for overnight, but without much left in the morning.

@aaronlee1060 4 жыл бұрын

Hypothetically - what if you loaded a significant amount of ice in the tub below - wouldn't that cool the water better than the odd trickle of melting ice above?

@MikeMu 4 жыл бұрын

I wasn't able to measure any reasonable difference when adding ice top or bottom. The pump is a like fountain that flows down over the ice. The ice pretty much melts in minutes at full pump speed (obviously environmental conditions in play). If you are right up next to it, you may feel a difference. I don't in my regular use scenarios. Plus, energy and heat used to create the ice cubes makes the effort not really net positive.

@nancyyen1 4 жыл бұрын

Does water spill out of the vents

@MikeMu 4 жыл бұрын

No. I can’t see how that would ever happen.

@nancyyen1 4 жыл бұрын

Mike Mu once i turn on cool the water is coming through the vents

@MikeMu 4 жыл бұрын

@@nancyyen1 It shouldn't (if new). You probably need to change your filter media? Or you are in a very humid area, and need to turn the pump down.

@nancyyen1 4 жыл бұрын

Mike Mu thank you I opened the filter media and the top hose broke loose thereby causing the water on the vents

@joeltucker306 3 жыл бұрын

Just be careful to watch the white floater and don't overfill it. If you see any water in the indicator window, then the unit is already overfilled and will probably be leaking out the seams.

@gigicedo4909 4 жыл бұрын

HOW MUCH AND WHERE CAN I BUY IT?

@MikeMu 4 жыл бұрын

Link is in description. Checked and it’s at $189 right now amzn.to/2LXEhXV

@joydavies2511 4 жыл бұрын

@@MikeMu in Canada it is over $400 :(

@MikeMu 4 жыл бұрын

@@joydavies2511 It's probably from a third party seller, the 'regular' priced ones probably sold out for now.

@eddiegilbert6858 Жыл бұрын

Just bought one at Lowe's

@MikeMu Жыл бұрын

Hope it works well for you!

@Smilence 2 жыл бұрын

Is cold enough?

@MikeMu 2 жыл бұрын

In California, yes. Tropical island … no.

@Fistagon777 4 жыл бұрын

if only these worked in texas lol....no such thing as dry air down here

@jaeshasway 3 жыл бұрын

Fistagon777 Not true. It will work as long as humidity is less than 60%. Unless you’re in Houston or south you’ll be fine. Its 40% humidity in Dallas. People are reporting these units working fine at 60% humidity.

@joeltucker306 3 жыл бұрын

@@jaeshasway There is dry TX and humid TX... I'm guessing that comment came from humid TX. I'm in Los Angeles and it works well on hot dry days.

@lotionman2587 3 жыл бұрын

@@joeltucker306 How well does it cool a room (even a small one) in LA? Like how many degrees lower, and does the humidity from the water help? Am in SF (reluctant congrats to the Dodgers, lol) but we've been having massive heat waves for the past several years.

@Atomic_nuke 3 жыл бұрын

I have one of these and filled it with water then I turn on the cool button but it would start beeping Need help!!

@MikeMu 3 жыл бұрын

Its setting off some sensor. Maybe something is plugged or you didn't reach the minimum water level requirement.

@Atomic_nuke 3 жыл бұрын

Mike Mu The water would flow for like 5 seconds and then it would start beeping

@TheVatonaught 3 жыл бұрын

could be you need to turn on the water flow valve in the top box...

@carmenquevedo1888 Жыл бұрын

When that happens most likely the air cooler water sensor is stuck because of hard water buildup. Towards the front of this unit you can see a little white knobbin that floats in the water hit it a couple times move it around but don't do it too hard just knock it loose and see if the sensor starts reading the water so it can run properly I have this unit and this is what exactly happened. I also have other brands where it would run for a little bit and then start beeping cuz there's no water but in actuality I had it completely full and I always would go into my water coolers to look for the little water reader they are usually white or look like they have a little round thing attached to them so that they will float in water. and move it around knock it loose from the calcium buildup some are easier to access than others but just try to move it around to get it to start floating so it could be that it can be sensed again.

@shtiken 3 жыл бұрын

Looked good until you turned it on. Too loud.

@cic-jakevanddalgeemyers.2739 2 жыл бұрын

@user-mp8yl7ew7f 2 ай бұрын

This cooler motor is not available

@amymoyfshgylgjkkjmmvn5517 11 ай бұрын

Just bought one before watching this video. They sold it to us as if it was an ac but all it really is is a freaking fan. And another thing I didn’t even fill it up to the top and it started spilling all over my hardwood floor. Def not what I was trying to purchase.

@MikeMu 11 ай бұрын

Did you find out the cause of the spilling? No issue here.

@Jsfreedom 2 жыл бұрын

I WONDER IF THE BUGSS WILL THINK SOMEONE LEFT THE WATER RUNNING FOR THEM!

@hossainkuwait7866 4 жыл бұрын

This made where

@MikeMu 4 жыл бұрын

Probably China

@myziot 4 жыл бұрын

kitchenaid has the best water bucket, doesn't it.

@MikeMu 4 жыл бұрын

Sure is! lol

@yolandaperez7009 4 жыл бұрын

Ok i think i put to much water so i took almost a gallon out ,i took the water out with a gallon ziploc bag

@robertgarza9743 Жыл бұрын

I would not recommend purchasing any honeywell air or cooling products. I purchased an evaporative cooler in June 2022, and it no longer works. Three weeks out of warranty, Honeywell says there is nothing they can do about it. Buy the parts and fix it yourself. Very disappointing and poor quality.

@MikeMu Жыл бұрын

Did you by chance buy with a credit card? Many credit cards offer free extended warranty. In the case of the air cooler, they'd most likely simply just refund your purchase completely (rather than repair).