Great unit. Cools 500 Sq Feet (10FT ceiling) in about 30 min. This is the main area of the condo. We keep doors to the other 3 bedrms closed but the unit has no problem cooling down what ever rm we open. So far outside temp up to 27C, inside at 19C. Its a bit noise but not unbearably loud. As it cools fast we don't run over 30-45 min at at time. We don't use the remote. It was more than other units on the market but the reviews sold me on it and they were right on in terms of the unit performed. The window venting kit is ok. There is an up and down side that the vent hose "clicks" into so just check the connection before installing. Also be sure to measure your window opening and the Vent kit for a good fit. As we don't use the unit year round I used blue/green painters tape to secure the vent kit to the window so its easy to remove...worked great. Purchased an extended warranty. Worth every penny!!