Age 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 and older Gender Male Female Verified purchaser This was an August 10 birthday gift for my art room which is the size of an average bedroom. My window is wider than specified, but we just added a wood insert on each side of the unit. Per instructions - turn on full force and then adjust down for comfort once the room is cool. Fed Ex delivery worked out perfectly and it was actually delivered two days before estimate. Yes (8) No (2)  Report Yes (8) No (2) Verified purchaser Lightweight, easy to install. I would have given it 5 stars but its slightly in the noisey side. Luckily I find the noise soothing. Yes () No ()  Report Yes () No () I like white noise, but this air conditioner is too loud on high, but on a really hot day it needs to be on high to cool down the room and it took a long time to do that. For that reason alone, I am taking it back to the store because it is too loud for the amount of air it cools. But I also was dismayed to find that both side panels would not fit in my window.

My window frame is 23 inches, but I guess my window itself is only 21 inches, so I couldn't use both panels if I wanted the AC to fit in the window. how to change fuse on ac unitAnd one of the screws would not tighten; carrier hvac parts fort worth txit just kept spinning in the hole. ac unit for 2500 sq ft homeSo now there are only three screws holding the unit in place, which doesn't make it as secure as I would like, but there is also a gap along the top of the unit where the top bar does not meet the top of the unit, so air and bugs and whatever else come in. And I can't drill holes in the window frame or window ledge because I rent my apartment. All in all, not a good purchase. Yes () No ()  Report Yes () No () Verified purchaser This unit is excellent and totally met my expectations.

I tried another brand (Haier) and it failed to cool my 120 sq. ft. bedroom. It also had very unsatisfactory directional air-flow control. The Frigidaire 5,000 BTU FFRA0511R1 has more than enough cooling capacity. I only run the blower at high speed to initially bring the room to the desired temperature, then run it at low speed to maintain the level of comfort I require. The air-flow directional control is exceptionally easy to adjust and it has a full range to allow directing the air from left to right. I couldn't ask for a better air conditioner. It was a good value as well. Yes () No (4)  Report Yes () No (4) Verified purchaser I got this to slip into the chassis of a 7800 BTU Panasonic that died at the beginning of a heat wave. I did not feel like pulling out the chassis and working in hot weather. I put this in, put foam insulation around the gaps, and turned it on. I cannot believe it is only 5000 BTU. It is keeping a large bedroom comfortable. The fan is noisy, (it is not a deep unit so the fan mechanism is right up front) but the compressor is almost silent.

No frills - manual not digital controls. It is sometimes sold for $119. Yes () No (2)  Report Yes () No (2) Verified purchaser This unit works really well and cools the bedroom to almost too cold. We cannot turn it on high cool or turn the temp all the way cold because it freezes us out! One reviewer stated that you had to put your ear up to it to see if it is on and I have to say that is NOT true. It is not obnoxiously noisy but you can most definitely here it running. I think it was well worth the money and would purchase it again should I ever need another! Yes () No (5)  Report Yes () No (5) Verified purchaser Verified purchaser Advertised as a mini or compact air conditioner this one works like a big one. It was light enough for me to install it myself (I'm a middle-aged woman) but is very powerful. I'm very pleased at how quickly it cools the room. Make sure you have a three-prong outlet near the window you are installing the air conditioner in. The manual says not to use an extension cord or an adapter.

Yes () No (5)  Report Yes () No (5) Verified purchaser Verified purchaser it pays to buy a major brand, have not had to use high speed yet in good old hot Nevada. Yes () No (1)  Report Yes () No (1) Verified purchaser It worked great for 2 weeks, then the compressor quit. It ended up being cooler outside than in the bedroom. I had to take it back. Yes (2) No (0)  Report Yes (2) No (0) Verified purchaser This is the perfect size air conditioner for my bedroom & it keeps us cool all night long! The instructions were easy to follow & I had it installed & running in about 30 minutes. It is quiet & cools the room pretty quickly. was fast & easy. I ordered it on a Sunday night & it was delivered to my door the following Wednesday for a shipping fee of $4! I was amazed how fast it was shipped to me & was way cheaper than other sites. Yes (8) No (2)  Report Yes (8) No (2) Verified purchaserShannon Stapleton / Reuters If you’re on a tight budget, sweating out the summer with no air conditioning may sound like a good way to save money.

But a sizzling June brought record highs to more than 40 U.S. locales, and a heat wave is gripping much of the nation. So if you feel your willpower starting to melt, here’s how to find an air conditioner for less. Let’s start with the basics. The first thing to note in an air conditioner is its cooling capacity, which is measured in BTU, or British thermal units. The size of your space determines how much cooling capacity you need. Budget air conditioners range from 5,000 BTU, which can handle about 150 square feet, to 12,000 BTU, enough to cover about 550 square feet. Naturally, air conditioners with higher capacities have higher price tags. But beware of buying less (or more) than you need; you’ll pay the price in performance and efficiency. This government chart can help you determine the right size for you. Another thing to look for is an Energy Star label, which signals that an air conditioner is at least 10 percent more efficient than the minimum standard set by the federal government.

While an Energy Star model can cost more than a conventional air conditioner, the savings on utilities should make up any difference. Buying an Energy Star appliance can also qualify you for a rebate, sales tax exemption, or tax credit. Check the Energy Star website for offers in your area. Even low-cost air conditioners come with plenty of features, such as electronic controls and a remote control. A timer lets you set the air conditioner to turn off in case you forget or turn on before you expect to be home so the place is cool when you arrive. An energy saver mode strategically cycles the fan on and off, using the compressor only when necessary. Sleep mode gradually increases the temperature a few degrees while you sleep, conserving energy and keeping you from waking up cold in the middle of the night. Below are Cheapism’s top picks in a variety of sizes: The 5,200 BTU Kenmore 70051 (starting at $150) has all the features of a bigger, more expensive air conditioner.

It comes with an Energy Star label, three fan speeds and cooling modes, a remote control, a 24-hour timer, energy saver mode, sleep mode, and an indicator light to alert you when the filter needs cleaning. According to reviews, it’s easy to use and install. With 6,500 BTU, the Frigidaire LRA074AT7 (starting at $159) is big enough to cool up to 250 square feet. This Lowe’s model comes with a five-year in-home warranty and a full set of features that impresses users posting reviews. The LG LW8011ER (starting at $199) features an Energy Star label, three fan speeds and cooling modes, a remote control, a five-year in-home warranty, and a 12-hour timer. At 8,000 BTU, it has the cooling capacity for up to about 350 square feet. All that power generates a few complaints in reviews about noise, but overall consumers are pleased with this model’s performance. The Frigidaire FRA106BU1 (starting at $237) boasts a cooling capacity of 10,000 BTU, enough to handle about 500 square feet. The remote control is equipped with a thermostat to monitor the temperature elsewhere in the room and adjust the AC accordingly.