Top 6 Window Air Conditioners to Buy in 2021
These Top-Tested Air Conditioners Will Keep You Cool All Summer Long
Those of us without central air know just how hot and sticky summer temperatures can feel. Avoid spending your days sweating it out thanks to these top-performing window air conditioners from the most reliable brands, hand-picked by our pros at the Good Housekeeping Institute and grouped by room size, from 150 square feet to 450 square feet.
1) LG LW8016ER Energy Star Window Air Conditioner
LG
This LG model comes with three cooling and fan speeds, including an energy-saver option that will help keep your electricity bills down. In includes a full-function remote so you can adjust the temp from bed, and since it can cover 450 square feet, it can easily be used in a large master bedroom (or small studio apartment!). For a 10,000 BTU unit with sleep mode, twenty-four hour on/off timer, a remote, varying speeds and multiple modes, it's definitely a solid pick at this price.
Cooling Area: 450 square feet, 10,000 BTUs
Unit Dimensions: 23.6" x 22.2" x 15"
Weight: 74 pounds
2) MIDEA EasyCool Window Air Conditioner
Midea
amazon.com
This mini AC will cool down small rooms for a fraction of the price of larger units. It's a great pick for studio apartments or dorm rooms. Set it to one of two cool or fan modes and relax away. It's not very noisy, and the touch buttons are super easy to use. You can easily change the direction of airflow further left or right as well.
Cooling Area: 250 square feet, 6,000 BTUs
Unit Dimensions: 16" x 18.5" x 13.4"
Weight: 40 pounds
3) Frigidaire Window-Mounted Air Conditioner
FRIGIDAIRE
amazon.com
This window-mounted air conditioner is easy to install and makes minimal noise. We love that it cools like central air. The unit turns on and off at different intervals to ensure the room stays at the set temperature.
Cooling Area: 250 square feet, 6,000 BTUs
Unit Dimensions: 19" x 21" x 13"
Weight: 52 pounds
4) Haier Serenity Series Window Air Conditioner
Haier
amazon.com
This model boasts four modes (cool, fan, energy saver, and dehumidify), four speed settings, and a quiet setting that sounds like a whisper. You'll still be able to hear it running on quiet, but reviews say it sounds about half as loud as a traditional unit. When we ran the unit in our tests, we did find it to be the quietest compared to similar sized units, living up to its name, Serenity Series.
Cooling Area: 250 square feet, 6,000 BTUs
Unit Dimensions: 21.2" x 9" x 12.4"
Weight: 55.6 pounds
5) Frigidaire Cool Connect Smart Window Air Conditioner
FRIGIDAIRE
amazon.com
If you think most air conditioners are an eyesore, this Frigidaire offering is the one for you. More sleek than most, this modern-looking AC unit is also smart-enabled, so you can control it (change temp, turn the unit on/off, and create custom schedules) remotely. Bonus: It works with Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can also set it up to have control functionality via voice if you own devices that work with those platforms.
Cooling Area: 450 square feet, 10,000 BTUs
Unit Dimensions: 19.8" x 19" x 14.5"
Weight: 63 pounds
6) TCL 12W3E1-A Window Air Conditioner
TCL
amazon.com
This powerful, Energy Star rated model features three fan settings and three modes. You can control it directly using the handy LCD panel right on the front, and no matter what setting you choose, this unit remains exceptionally quiet.
Cooling Area: 550 square feet, 12,000 BTUs
Unit Dimensions: 21.5" x 19.76" x 15.16"
Weight: 80 pounds
You'll thank us come July.