Customer reviews from portacool.com
Portacool - Apex 1200 Wi-Fi Enabled Portable Evaporative Cooler - Black, Textured
Average customer rating
4.4
(30 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 30 reviews
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
2
1 Star
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100%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Portacool - Apex 1200 Wi-Fi Enabled Portable Evaporative Cooler - Black, Textured
Customer Rating
3
Great addition to the shop
on March 11, 2026
Posted by: Brad Nowack
from Abilene, TX
The unit works well, to keep my 60’ x 40’ shop bearable in the summertime Texas heat.
The machine came with a spare power cord with inline GFCI, with no instructions given why. This became obvious when I brought the machine home, as the installed GFCI tripped Immediately every time it was turned on. So the first task of owning the machine was partial disassembly to exchange the power cord, which resolved the issue.
The Wi-Fi app control is great. The “media presoak” stage when starting the machine seems unnecessary, and I almost always end up using manual mode.
The machine is sturdy and has been reliable, but it is very expensive for what it is. The hose inlet is flimsy. The fill and drain covers should have a retention mechanism. The thing is huge but you can’t even set a drink on it because everything is sloped. At this price point, it should include some sort of cover for the off-season to keep bugs and dust out.
The machine came with a spare power cord with inline GFCI, with no instructions given why. This became obvious when I brought the machine home, as the installed GFCI tripped Immediately every time it was turned on. So the first task of owning the machine was partial disassembly to exchange the power cord, which resolved the issue.
The Wi-Fi app control is great. The “media presoak” stage when starting the machine seems unnecessary, and I almost always end up using manual mode.
The machine is sturdy and has been reliable, but it is very expensive for what it is. The hose inlet is flimsy. The fill and drain covers should have a retention mechanism. The thing is huge but you can’t even set a drink on it because everything is sloped. At this price point, it should include some sort of cover for the off-season to keep bugs and dust out.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting portacool.com
Customer Rating
5
Water flow
on March 18, 2026
Posted by: Craig Pemberton
from Wichita, KS
I like the fact that I can control it with my phone if I need too and that it has the automatic dry when you shut it off over all it is very good
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting portacool.com
Customer Rating
5
It Blows Cold
on March 20, 2026
Posted by: Troy K
from Los Angeles, CA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This Apex 1200 blows cold air. Have used this great product every day in the summer and it really cools my work area. I work in an automotive repair shop as a mechanic. My co workers would come stand in front of it to cool themselves off. I really appreciate the WiFi feature to turn it on or off and seeing the remaining water level.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting portacool.com
Customer Rating
4
Well worth the money!
on March 29, 2026
Posted by: Jamee
from Tennessee
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We use this in our very large warehouse of our food pantry, and it really helps in the middle of the summer. We have 3 currently.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting portacool.com
Customer Rating
4
Cools on a hot day
on May 11, 2026
Posted by: Logan
from Texas
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love the product, seems to be a little top heavy so when rolling be careful. Would love a quick connect/disconnect for the water hose and drain.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting portacool.com
Customer Rating
5
It works
on May 12, 2026
Posted by: Rob B
from NC
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Its not a replacement for a air conditioning unit but it helps keep the shop cooler for longer. its helped a lot last summer and this summer it will be run everyday
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting portacool.com
Customer Rating
5
Easy to use and set up.
on May 12, 2026
Posted by: Anonymous
from Byers, Colorado
Ordered this one to replace my smaller one. It cools great in the 4000SF shop. Easy to set up and program to my phone.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting portacool.com
Customer Rating
5
nice and quiet!!!
on May 14, 2026
Posted by: D. Spain
from Utica, ny
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] this unit is very quiet. on the smaller side ,but packs a punch!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting portacool.com