So I have had this air conditioner for about almost 2 months and so far I've only had to switch out the filter and clean it only one time !! The difderence between this one and my old air conditioner are many different things. First, my old air conditioner did not have an app to control and adjust it. Second, my old air conditioner needed more care and maintenance where as the newer model doesnt need as much care but you do have to make some effort to keep it clean at all times. Lastly, the look is more modern and very solid looking while the other looks very old fashioned and needed to be changed a lomg time ago. Me and my family are very happy with it, it has gotten us through some really hott days because we live in a small house and it allows us to have a very cool and fresh house each and every single day. Would recommend this model to anyone if interested, highly recommend.

Thank you