Best Budget Air Conditioners

Window, portable choices – and an air cooler

Air conditioners not only cool your home, but they should reduce the humidity level as well. High humidity is detrimental to your health. Many features of upscale air conditioners would be nice to have, but they are also costly. There are many features you may not need if you are on a budget. Get the bare minimum, and then look for air conditioners that fit your needs. Things to look for are:

  • Warranty.
  • SEER rating. The higher the number, the more energy efficient the unit is and the more money you'll save in running costs.
  • Ease of use. Make sure you can change filters easily and install or move the air conditioning units easily.
  • Portable air conditioners are good for budgets. These are different from window air conditioners because you can just roll them from room to room without blocking valuable window light. The portable models usually have the same cooling areas as the window models.
  • If you have a small living space or an apartment, a window model will do the trick and it is out of the way of much-needed floor space.
  • Portable air conditioners usually cover 400-500 square feet and should have a SEER rating over 8.0.
  • Get air conditioner models that self-evaporate or have a water pump to get rid of condensation.

Three fine budget air conditioners

  1. LG Electronics Window Air Conditioner – Model LW1800ER
  • 17,500 Btu
  • 12-hour timer and remote control
  • 4-way direction venting
  • LED screen and electronic panel where you can choose your desired temperature
  • 10.8 SEER and Energy Star rated
  • Costs about $200 and has a 2-year warranty
  1. Ultra Compact Soleus Portable Air Conditioner – Model MAC7500
  • 7,500 BTU
  • SEER 7.5 (low)
  • 3-speed fan
  • Oscillating fan
  • Casters for easy portability
  • Can remove 1.5 liters of water per day
  • Weighs 72 pounds
  • For very small areas – up to 150 square feet
  • 51.5 decibels
  • 1 year mail-in service warranty and costs about $450
  1. 4-in-1 Air Cooler / Fan / Air Purifier / Humidifier – Model ST-8000C Series
  • Not really an air conditioner, but does almost the same thing
  • Has an activated carbon filter
  • Remote control
  • 9-liter water tank
  • 3 speeds
  • Casters
  • Timer enabled
  • Ice packs included
  • Ultrasonic humidifier
  • 1-year warranty and costs about $150
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