Comments on: Consumer Reports Exposes Cool Surge’s Misleading Claims

By: Leah

Leah — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 13:57:57 +0000

I did purchase these when they had their 2 for 1 deal this past summer. I was very disappointed in the “A/C” cooling feature, as what it really did was make the room more humid, therefore less comfortable. BUT, I don’t feel as though I wasted my money b/c the unit has several other features that I use on a daily basis. We live at high altitude and the climate is very dry here. We use the humidifier every night in our room and our daughter’s room. It also functions as a space heater which has been great for us this winter AND you can use the humidifier function simultaneously with the heater mode. Just thought I would add my 2 cents.

By: Barry

Barry — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:05:54 +0000

There are portable air conditioners that are air conditioners in the truest sense. However, they require that a hose be routed to a window or other exhaust facility to vent the collected heat. It might be possible to vent the device through a duct as one would do for a clothes dryer. One problem is the cost. Portable air conditioners are, BTU for BTU, 2 to 3 times more expensive than window air conditioners.

By: Bea K.

Bea K. — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 17:50:44 +0000

Once again, NO one seems to be able to answer my question. Does this mean that NONE of these personal cooling systems are any ‘good’? How about persons like my brother who have a room with NO windows, but need to keep cool? We’ve tried the ceiling fan route but all that’s circulated is ‘hot air’. Can NO one prove that at least one or even two of these units work and are any good? It’s good to let us know what ‘doesn’t’ work but how about giving us a ‘heads-up’ to what does in situations like this, or even ‘other’ alternatives besides ceiling fans? Thanks.

By: Barbara McNulty

Barbara McNulty — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 20:55:18 +0000

What do I do with the 2 horrible Cool Surge units? I am sick that I lost $400.00 on them…they do nothing and i can’t afford to be out all the money. Will you suggest my best course of action, please?
Would it be best to call the company and ask how to return? I guess i can expect to be out $100 in shipping or what do you suggest?? Thank you kindly.

By: DA COLONEL

DA COLONEL — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:01:13 +0000

ANYTIME YOU SEE OR HEAR “BUT WAIT IF U ORDER RITE NOW WE’LL INCLUDE A 2ND.
UNIT FOR FREE, JUST PAY THE S/H FEE…RIGHT THERE & THEN, STOP * MOVE ON ITS
A SCAM………..

By: Mike Rogers

Mike Rogers — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 18:43:20 +0000

As CR noted, this scam item does provide some MINOR cooling from evaporation as well, but not enough to cool a room a most cases you’d what to. However CR missed a point–the process of freezing the packs in your frig actually creates more heat in your house! See also http://greenhomesamerica.wordpress.com/2009/06/20/another-scam%e2%80%94the-cool-surge-portable-air-cooler/

Thanks,
Mike

By: Rassah

Rassah — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:30:36 +0000

I’m starting to think that ANYTHING with an “As Seen on TV” sticker is a “do not buy” item.

By: shadox

shadox — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 04:53:04 +0000

Ahhh… the ol’ snake oil… you have to love it whenever snake oil makes its reappearance… Reminds you of olden times… :-)