Is this AC safe?

[Owlet]

https://factorypure.com/products/de...cUPc5g0h739QjualVzTopezvnhD7YX8BoC7h8QAvD_BwE

I have this for my bedroom because it gets really hot and I don't do well with heat. I've run into a really bad spell of depression and I've been spending a lot of my time in bed and I haven't been giving Lincoln as much attention as i would like (my family has been giving him the attention he needs though which I'm really thankful for) and I wanted to start bringing him in my bedroom but I don't know if this AC emits anything that might be dangerous to him, I don't know if it emits anything at all. Anyone know anything about it?

 

[clark_conure]

it emits cool air. thats about it


the air will be drier than atmospheric air as the water in the air condenses on the AC coils, but I wouldn't worry.

There are no refrigerant losses, it's a closed system, and even it it broke the gases will be non-toxic.

 

[Owlet]

that's what I thought but I know the devices have warnings about not handling it a certain way or it'll leak and I'm assuming it's referring to the coolant inside and wasn't sure if air passing through that to cool would be a potential problem.

 

[EllenD]

Here is the actual product page fom the DeLonghi website:

Pinguino Portable Air Conditioner Remote Control PACAN125HPEKC | De'Longhi US

No where did I see anything at all that mentions whether or not this unit contains Teflon, or if it emits PFOA's or PTFE's, or anything about it being "Bird-Safe"...

Usually the best way to find this out is to actually call the manufacturer and specifically ask them:

-"Is this particular model Bird-Safe?"
-"Does this particular model contain Teflon coating?"
-"Does this particular model emit PFOA's, PTFE's, or any other harmful chemical fumes?"

***It's not just about it being a sealed-system, but they use these chemicals during the manufacturing processes, and often use Teflon coatings inside heaters, air conditioners, etc.

DeLonghi's customer-service phone number for air conditioning units is 1- (800) 322-3848...Be sure to have that model number handy...

 

[Owlet]

my particular device does heat up but I never use the heat setting. I'll have to call them.

 

[EllenD]

Yeah, when in-doubt, always call the manufacturer...I know it's not a space-heater or a blow-dryer, but you never know, anything that blows air from the inside of the machine may be a risk. Always better safe than sorry in this particular situation...

 

[Owlet]

ended up emailing them since that's easier for me just means I have to wait a bit longer.

 

[WakaWaka]

Hopefully you hear something positive from the manufacturer.

One thing to keep in mind would be changing / cleaning the filter fairly often and ensure that the condensate water drains off and does not form any mold inside the unit. I believe this type uses the warm air that is exhausted to the outside to evaporate the water and will most likely not be a problem.

 

[Owlet]

got a reply and they said it releases no fumes.