Yes it's refurbished but it isn't what I had hoped for. Yes it is functional, for now, but I wanted very cold air if not freezing cold air to come from it. It gives/sends out cool air, so not cold enough for me. I've yet to push it to its limits but ultimately it doesn't meet my requirements...being able to keep my room no warmer than cool or unable to get my room to a colder feel. I'm more of a Winter person whereas I used to be a Summer person. If you want to buy one then do. If you don't want to buy one then don't. I will be utilising mine for as long as is possible.
We went to visit a friend on a hot day and surprisingly we were very comfortable in his place. We then realised he had a Dyson Pure Cool working in the corner. We hadn't noticed it, it wasn't loud or bulky, and it made the environment very comfortable. We went back to our house, which was really warm, and decided spending the money on this was worth it. We do not regret the decision. And it works as an air purifier too, an added bonus.