This air conditioner is just what we needed with the heat wave we are having. This Black and Decker air conditioner works great.  I found it to be loud when I installed it using the window vent.  So I decided to use the vent hole we have for our fireplace. The air conditioner is more quiet with the hose vent being closer to the floor and the amount of cooling seems so much more than our older Sharp model portable air conditioner. I did find the air speed adjustments didn't seem to change much when I was pushing the button to change the settings. I have been happy with just having an air conditioner that works and it definitely works to cool the house down. The hand remote works well and its very easy to install and set up. I turn it on and it does a great job of cooling. We have it in our living room and it keeps us comfortable during these 90 to 100 degree plus days. I have placed a fan behind the air conditioner even to move the cool air even more quicker. Very happy on how it cools.