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Good window air conditioner?

post #1 of 13
8/30/10 at 11:26pm
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I need to buy a window air conditioner for my small room (12' x 10'). Any suggestions? Thanks!
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post #2 of 13
8/31/10 at 3:07pm
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Originally Posted by imageWIS View Post
I need to buy a window air conditioner for my small room (12' x 10'). Any suggestions? Thanks!

They all suck. Sorry.
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post #3 of 13
8/31/10 at 3:37pm
i saw some on sale at lowe's the other day. just get one. if you want one with a remote, they're available but it really all just comes down to how much you want to spend. make sure it fits the opening.
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post #4 of 13
8/31/10 at 4:11pm
For a room that size it doesn't really matter...unless you have bad insulation or massive exposure, the normal 5-6k btu units will work.

There are a few ease of use things to consider though...I just got my friends old unit which in addition to having more BTUs of power, has a few nice features:
Digital Settings - I can set a target temp which even if it isn't very accurate is better than twisting a knob from 1 to 5
Timer - Now I will be able to set it on for an hour before I head to bed and have it shut itself off once I am asleep...
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post #5 of 13
8/31/10 at 4:18pm
Lately I've been impressed with how quiet and effective the LG in window units are.

If you want something to last forever, get a Friedrich or Frigidaire, even if they are a little noisier.
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post #6 of 13
8/31/10 at 4:26pm
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Lately I've been impressed with how quiet and effective the LG in window units are.

If you want something to last forever, get a Friedrich or Frigidaire, even if they are a little noisier.

I have a Friedrich - quiet, but not powerful.
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post #7 of 13
8/31/10 at 4:37pm
They cost more, but ones with thermostats are nice. That way you can keep your room bearable if you'll be out for a while without running it the whole time.
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post #8 of 13
8/31/10 at 4:38pm
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I have a Friedrich - quiet, but not powerful.

I guess most of my experiences with those units were the HUGE ones, like 10k BTU and up...generally ancient but still running hence the reliability comment.
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post #9 of 13
8/31/10 at 6:07pm
You can't get HVAC or through wall AC? Are you renting?
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post #10 of 13
8/31/10 at 7:27pm
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You can't get HVAC or through wall AC? Are you renting?

lol zjpj don't know how the little people live. can't you get a servant girl in a bikini to wave a giant fan on you?
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post #11 of 13
8/31/10 at 7:31pm
your trying to keep it hood
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post #12 of 13
8/31/10 at 9:45pm
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lol zjpj don't know how the little people live. can't you get a servant girl in a bikini to wave a giant fan on you?
I have had window ACs! I think they were Panasonic.
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post #13 of 13
9/1/10 at 1:52am
panasonic air conditioners for me.
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