Those Cooling Ace ads you see on social media promising to “cool your entire room in minutes” is nothing short of a scam. Yep — this mom of three who should know better got suckered in. And let me tell you, it was a disaster.
So grab your iced coffee and settle in, because I’m about to spill the brutally honest tea on the so-called Cooling Ace — and the shady brands behind it.
What is the Cooling Ace?
If you’ve been scrolling TikTok or Instagram lately, you’ve probably seen this thing. It’s a standing mini gadget marketed as a personal air conditioner that “uses evaporative cooling technology to instantly chill the air around you.”
It’s sold under a ridiculous number of names:
- Outfany
- Libiyi
- Coldeez
- Sherum
- Glosrity
- Funfany
- Migilife
- …and about ten other sketchy-sounding brands.
Different names, but all the same product.
Why I Bought It
Summer’s already creeping in where I live, and between chasing after a baby and two toddlers, I was desperate for a way to stay cool in my little home office. The idea of a portable, energy-saving mini AC sounded amazing. No bulky window unit, no crazy electric bill. I clicked on one of those tempting ads, shelled out $49.99 plus $9.99 shipping, and patiently waited for my miracle machine.
Spoiler alert: I should’ve just thrown that $60 in the trash.
What I Actually Got
After nearly three weeks (yes, it shipped from China even though the website claimed “local U.S. stock”), a flimsy parcel showed up at my door. It looked nothing like the sleek gadget from the ad.
I plugged it in, turned it on… and it barely moved the air. Calling this thing a “air conditioner” is ridiculous. You’d get more of a breeze waving a piece of cardboard in your face.
Why It’s a Scam
The Cooling Ace is not an air cooler or air conditioner, but a table fan that only blows air around a small area. Zero noticeable difference in air temperature.The real kick in the gut? A little detective work (a.k.a. Googling the product photo) led me straight to AliExpress and Temu, where the exact same gadget sells for $3.49 to $5.00 — shipping included.
That’s right. I paid over 10 times the actual value for a dollar store-quality fan dressed up in a fake air conditioner costume.
These scammers run multiple websites under different brand names, use identical product images and videos, and mark up the price to trick people like you and me. By the time you realize you’ve been duped, it’s too late — returning it is a nightmare, customer service is nonexistent, and your money is gone.
If you see any of these names: Libiyi, Coldeez, Sherum, Glosrity, Funfany, Migilife — run.
Alternatives
If you actually want an affordable energy saving air conditioner that works, check out these ones on Amazon.com.
Dreo Evaporative Air Cooler, 40” Standing Fans that Blow Cold Air
Final Thoughts:
As a mom who shops online a little too much, let me save you the heartache. If a product:
- Has dozens of different brand names
- Is sold only through pop-up social media ads
- Promises life-changing results in 5 minutes
- Comes with stock images and fake reviews
…it’s probably a scam.
The Cooling Ace was a $60 lesson for me, but hopefully this post saves you from making the same mistake.
Stay cool, stay smart — and don’t believe every Ad you see online or offline.
Thank you Judith for your incites and common sense. I did a search for “imwing cooling ace” for info about the company and got only sites that “review” these so-called air conditioners. All of which profess that their picks are the best, all different. I was GREATLY surprised to find that they are still pushing the “Artic Air Pure Chill” which I unfortunately bought in to. Although advertised on TV and are still being sold “As See On TV” the ads state just add water and chill. What they did’nt tell us is that you have to soak the filter in water and freeze it over night THEN add nearly freezing water AND ice cubes to get about 30 min. of cool air. I learned my lesson with that one but I thought there just might be something new and real, WRONG. My advice, buy some fast growing trees to cut down on the light and heat from afternoon sun. It worked for me. it’s eco friendly and uses NO electricity.
Thank you Judith for your incites and common sense. I did a search for “imwing cooling ace” for info about the company and got only sites that “review” these so-called air conditioners. All of which profess that their picks are the best, all different. I was GREATLY surprised to find that they are still pushing the “Artic Air Pure Chill” which I unfortunately bought in to. Although advertised on TV and are still being sold “As See On TV” the ads state just add water and chill. What they did’nt tell us is that you have to soak the filter in water and freeze it over night THEN add nearly freezing water AND ice cubes to get about 30 min. of cool air. I learned my lesson with that one but I thought there just might be something new and real, WRONG. My advice, buy some fast growing trees (call 811 first) to cut down on the light and heat from afternoon sun. It worked for me. it’s eco friendly and uses NO electricity.