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This model is quieter than a gentle rain at 43 dBA, thanks to its manufacturers who reconfigured the unit’s internal mechanism to make lowest sound levels, because of its compressor blanket. This makes it quiet enough to use it in your bedroom without disturbing your sleep at night.
Additionally, it comes with four modes: dehumidify, fan, cool and energy saver, for you to choose the one that fits your needs. At 6k BTU, this one can cool 151-250 square feet of room in no time, using one of its four modes.
Thanks to its innovative design, this one is able to redistribute air flor, as well as it comes with structural improvements and strategic placement of sound insulators. The company created the unit’s innovative design to make things easier for you and cool your room in no time.
Furthermore, the cross-flow fan and dual motor design are incorporated in its design to better control the air that enters your room and make it more efficient. Thanks to these features that let the fresh air circulate toward your room, you’ll breathe better and will be safe from summer’s high temperatures.
Apart from that, you’ll notice in the package that this model comes with a quick install window kit, and a full-function remote controller, for you to have better air, faster and easier.
Features to consider:
- Its low noise level
- Dehumidify mode
- 24-hour Sleep mode
- Energy save mode
- 6k BTU
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- Full-function remote control
- Auto cool mode
- Dual motor design for greater air control
- Compressor blanket for reduced noise
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- Needs standard 115V electrical outlet
- Low/medium settings are quieter than its auto-quiet mode
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| We like this one because it is ideal for those who cannot stand noise and vibrations, as well as dual motor design for grater air control, and an energy-saving mode.
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Designed to cool rooms up to 150 square feet, thanks to its Auto Air Sweep, that provides the room with constant air distribution. It’s able to cool a room with efficiently, thanks to its consistent air distribution, meaning your summers just got more bearable.
In addition to this, due to its energy-efficient Chill line, it has a capacity of 5200 BTU for large light-duty applications. Plus, it can cool as well as cool + electric heat. Because of these features, the unit can be used in all seasons, as it provides the user with both cooling and heating capabilities.
Apart from these features, it can be installed on the window or through the wall, depending on how you like it. Even more, it comes with a remote control that lets you choose whatever function, like its 24-hour timer that lets you program its on/off times from the comfort of your sofa. Depending on where you need it, it comes with several installation options as well as with a remote control to comfortably adjust its settings.
Besides, it’s energy efficient, thanks to its energy-saving mode that saves you money by operating only the fan when cooling your room. Then, there is the design that is cutting the operation noise to a minimum, to make it so quiet, at around 47 dBA, that you can even use it on your bedroom window.
Another thing, it weights 46lbs,, making it lightweight enough to be easily manuverable. It comes with a lot of settings and features, including a digital display that shows the exact temperature. It also has a timer, auto-restart option that saves your settings if the power is interrupted, and a washable, antimicrobial air filter. Therefore, it is a great product that comes with standard installation hardware, and a lot of cool features and a washable air filter.
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- Auto-restart option
- Digital display
- Lightweight design
- Washable air filter
- 24-hour timer
- 4 modes that control its air-flow
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- Does not come with auto swing louvers
- Does not include Slide-out chassis
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| We recommed this unit, due to the fact that comes with a washable air filter, lightweight design, 24-hour timer, and a digital display. |
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This model from LG comes with a lot of versatility that will help you bring down the high temperatures, thanks to its 6k BTU cooling capacity it’s able to cool down a room to up to 260 square feet. It’s powerful enough to make you feel comfortable during the summers, even though it measures 14.4 x 17.3 x 11.1 inches.
Thanks to these dimensions, it can be easily mounted on the window of your bedroom or kitchen. As well as it comes with a weight of 40 pounds it makes it lightweight enough so you can position it where you need it.
Apart from its weight and dimensions, this one has a lot of useful features like its three cooling speeds, and three fan speeds. The features are included in its design to do a better job cooling your room from which you can choose whatever the setting you like.
Besides, it has an energy saver mode, the 24-hour on/off timer, that lets you program it through its full-function remote control. Its energy-saver mode will save you a lot of money, but will still cool your space with accuracy.
Some customer reports noted that this unit is one of the best on the market because it comes with a built-in dehumidifier and a quiet performance. Therefore, you know you are going to purchase a unit that everyone loves.
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- Anti-corrosion coating
- 3 cooling & fan speeds
- Adjustable air direction
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- Makes a loud sound if not installed properly
- Non-returnable unit
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| We like this unit as it comes with anti-corrosion coating, three cooling fan and speeds, as well as adjustable air direction. |
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The 5k BTU unit, dehumidifies up to 1.1 pints per hour, as it’s able to cool a space up to 150 square feet. This unit is powerful enough to quickly bring down a room temperature, a feature you’ll surely need in the hot days.
Additionally, its 41 pounds weight and 15 x 16 x 12 inches dimensions, make this unit lightweight and easy to mount on any window. The mini-compact air conditioner is perfect for your small bedroom window and it’s easy to install thanks to its lightweight design.
Moreover, it features mechanical rotary controls and top, full-width two-way air direction control. This comes complete with a washable mesh side, and slide-out access to reduce bacteria. Thanks to these features, the maintenance of this unit just became easier, and it also makes the air your breath bacteria free.
Apart from its washable filters, it features a low power start-up function that reduces energy usage to save you money. Plus, its effortless restart function automatically resumes its previous settings when the power is restored. Due to this, you can rest assured that this unit saves a lot of energy and it resumes its initial settings without having to go through the process again, hence it saves you time too.
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- High energy efficiency ratio
- Filters out bacteria and pollutants
- Washable mesh filter
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- Does not have a remote control
- Does not feature a sleeping mode
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| We like this model because of its high energy efficiecy, along with its washable filters that keep bacteria and pollutants out of your air. Unfortunately, does not come with a remote control so you have to change its settings from its mechanical rotary controls. |
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This 5K BTU 115V unit can cool down a room up to 150 square feet with dehumidification up to 1.3 pints per hour. This unit is powerful enough to dehumidify a 150sq ft room quick and efficiently.
Apart from its power, it comes with electronic controls complete with LED display to let you select your desired option with the touch of a button. Plus, it also has a follow me remote control so you won’t have to get up of bed to change its settings.
Besides, it comes with 2-way air flow direction to easily control the direction of the cool air, thanks to its intelligent remote control. In addition to this, its remote control also has a temperature sensing LCD, so you can change the temperature without having to come close to the unit.
Moreover, it has an auto-restart function and three cooling speeds along with 3 fan speeds. Thanks to its auto-restart function it remembers the settings you’ve made, and thanks to its three speeds it gives the unit a lot more cooling flexibility.
In addition to this, its sleep mode gradually increases the room temperature after being activated and its energy-saver more conserves the energy and saves you money. Thus, you won’t have to worry about electricity bills and thanks to its sleep mode, your room will stay cool longer.
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- Comes with installation kit
- Easy to clean
- Adjustable 2-way air flow direction
- Temperature sensing LCD remote control
- Sleep mode function increases temperature
- Energy-saver mode
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- It requires 2 AAA batteries
- Vents aren’t adjustable
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| We like this model due to the fact that it comes with temperature sensing LCD remote control, an installation kit and a sleep mode function, which make it worth checking out. |
Thanks to its 16 x 15.4 x 12 inches dimensions that fit most windows, this unit can cover up to 150 square feet room, thanks to its 5000 BTU cooling power capacity. Its power capacity becomes essential in those hot days where you only care about staying cool.
Besides, it comes with an air conditioner mounting kit such as filter, support brackets, leaf guards, window seal foam and drip-free installation guide. It makes installation a lot easier and does not require additional components nor tools.
Furthermore, the mini-compact unit has seven speeds as well as dual cooling and fan settings complete with full-width, two-way airflow. This means that the unit is able to direct refreshing, cold air whenever it’s needed. Thanks to its mechanical rotary controls you can switch between settings with ease.
Additionally, when you receive it, in the package you will find support bracket, side panel leaf covers, window seal foam, and a guide for easy installation. Plus, it comes with backflow drainage to prevent water from dripping inside the house or in a not so suitable place.
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- Window seal foam for more tight seal
- Washable and reusable eco filter
- Energy efficient
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- Limited customizable options
- No economy setting
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| When delivered it comes with a full air installation kit, a washable filter, and durable leaf guards, so you can have a product perfect for your place. |
Nail the installation process with these easy steps
The smooth function of your new AC depends on how do you install it in the first place. We’ve read tons of complaints about the ACs that stopped working, but they are not to blame, the installation process is the one that was poorly made.
If the installation isn’t properly done, your AC will not perform as it should, so stay with us to find out how to do it!
There are several brands of air conditioners out there, and many of them have different attachment methods. Usually, they come with instructions attached, so be sure to follow them.
First, you need a double-hung window that opens vertically and an electrical outlet that can supply the necessary current for the air conditioner.
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Prepare for the upgrades if necessary
There are some units that sit on the windowsill, others have special rest brackets that need to be attached to the sill. Depending on your unit, you need to install the brackets according to the producer’s instructions. Do not forget to level the unit according to the recommendations as well.
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Lift the Unit and Proceed by lowering the window
After you attached the mounting brackets, you need to lift the unit, slide it into the window opening from INSIDE the room into the perfect position, and lock it into place on the brackets.
Then lower the window sash so it will fit right into the channel on the top of the unit. The channel should be flat against the lower window sash. Then slide the accordion extensions to fill the opening.
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Plug in the unit
When the foam is dry and fixed, and after you check the unit again, plug the unit to enjoy the cool. If the unit has a reset button, press it and wait for the cool air to pass.
