Frequently Asked Questions:

  • Insulating a portable AC exhaust hose improves efficiency, reduces heat and condensation, and helps the room stay cooler.

    Benefits

    • Uses less energy (unit works less hard)

    • Reduces condensation and dripping

    • Cuts heat radiating back into the room

    • Improves overall comfort

  • It is 100% Winter White, with a slight sheen.

  • Yes. This is a non-toxic product. “Cool-Aide” is the only Air Conditioning Exhaust hose on the market that uses recyclable paper cellulose as insulation. This is important because as the insulation heats up, it can off-gas. Other sleeves use materials such as Polystyrene which gives off a toxic gas when heated.

  • Optimize the exhaust hose: keep it short, straight and well-sealed in an exhaust hose insulator. By insulating the hose, the overall performance of the air conditioner will increase and your utility bills with decrease.

  • Yes. The surface is a glossy white. It can be cleaned with a sponge and water.

  • Returns receive a full refund if returned in resalable condition within 30 days of original shipping date.

  • PlanetAides motto is “Helping the Planet Heal.” PlanetAides donates all profits of the sale of this product to fight climate change through conserving rain and cloud forests. Our non-profit partner can be visited at www.conserve.org.

    This is a small company, and the product is Made in America. 🇺🇸

  • Yes.

  • You can reach us anytime via our email at planetaides@gmail.com.

    We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.

  • Installation takes 5 minutes. Please follow the instructions on the Installation page.

  • One insulation tube is $48. Cool-Aide This price includes the insulation tube, shipping, handling and tax.

    The Insulation Tube only uses safe and recycled materials. All profits are donated to rain and cloud forest conservation.

  • No, we produce and ship within the United States.

  • Buy 2 Cool-Aides for a dual hose Air Conditioner. Check the dimensions of your exhaust hoses and compare them to the dimensions on our Installation page.

  • Yes. You can cut the Cool-Aide Insulator to your desired length. Please review how to do this in the Installation Video. Once the Insulator is cut, it cannot be returned. Note: “Bunching up” the Insulator actually improves its insulation efficiency so only cut what you don’t need.

  • Without insulation, your exhaust hose radiates heat. The Cool-Aide insulates the hose, eliminating this radiant heat. Once insulated, when you touch the hose, it is cooler to the touch. The insulation hose reduces your electrical cost when cooling your home. It makes the portable air conditioner around 35% more efficient.