It cools okay, has a timer and swings but otherwise this might be the loudest portable air conditioner I've ever used or heard. I used it for a summer and thought the noise was normal and accepted it but after hearing a couple of my friends use theirs (Danby, LG, Haier), this thing sounds like a Boeing 747 inside of a tin can. It also constantly throws an E4 code, which means the blades are apparently frosting up but I don't see any evidence of it. For the cost, I recommend spending the extra $100-200 on a double hose or better model. I regret not returning this or at least sending it back for warranty to see if it actually is supposed to be this loud??