It’s impossible to relax at home when you’re doggy paddling through a puddle of flop sweat. And as summer heats up, that’s exactly what you’ll encounter unless you take action. You can come up with a plan to block the sun (think Mr. Burns in The Simpsons), or get yourself a quality air conditioner. We’ll start building the contraption, you focus on the ACs. Check them out below.
The Best Air Conditioner Window Units
Danby 6,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner ($189)
The Danby boasts 6,000 BTUs – the unit of measurement that determines the amount of energy needed to effect one pound of water by one degree. That’s a solid buy if you’re looking to save coin and cool a room 250 square feet or less. Shipping weight is 53.57 pounds, and features include sleep mode, energy save option, and four-way air direction.
LG 6,000 Btu Window-Mounted AC ($219)
Another small unit ideal for smaller rooms; the LG is priced right and is extremely efficient–you’ll feel the room getting colder in a matter of minutes. However, be mindful of one small flaw: you’ll be left with a small gap that allows for bugs to shimmy through.
Haier ESAQ406P ($287)
The Haier ESAQ406P has a solid variety of features to offer, including plenty of energy-saving options, auto and sleep modes, and an LCD remote control.Also, the window AC is also super quiet when running, so you’ll sleep tight.
Frigidaire FFRE1033S1 Window-Mounted AC ($299)
Simple to install and operate, the Frigidaire model fits snugly onto your window, preventing insects from getting in and heat from escaping. You also get a remote with a built-in air ionizer and thermostat, which indicates the room temperature. It’s a relatively powerful (10,000 BTU) unit that gets rooms of up to 450 square feet cool rather quickly. That’s a win-win-win.
Comfort-Aire BG-81 ($675)
The 8,000-BTU model is made to adjust the temperatures for rooms that are roughly 350 square feet. As a bonus, it’s effective air filter prevents any nasty dust or pollen from getting in, so you can keep those nasty seasonal allergies at bay.
GE AJCQ12ACF ($835)
The in-window GE AJCQ12ACF packs a punch with its 12,000 BTU capacity (read: this baby blows ice!). This exceptionally powerful AC is very energy-efficient and it gives you the opportunity to control air-flow direction, speed and other aspects of the room atmosphere–all of that is done easily. The unit also eliminates moisture, and there’s also a handy timer, too, so you can set it when it runs.