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Mar 29, 2023 · Shopping for a central air conditioning system? Read about types, features, and other must-know topics in our central air conditioning buying guide to make an informed choice.
- What Is A Smart Air Conditioner?
- What Size Air Conditioner Do You Need?
- Which Is Better: Portable Or Window Air Conditioner?
To be considered smart, an air conditioner needs to have a Wi-Fi radio so it can connect to an app that allows remote control and monitoring. No matter where you are, smart air conditioners let you do things like adjust the target temperature, change the fan speed, and turn them on and off. Many also let you set a cooling schedule, so they will kic...
Before purchasing any air conditioner, it’s important to figure out what size unit you need. If it's too small, it has to work harder to reach the target temperature, wasting energy. If it’s too big, it will cool the room before sucking out moisture, leaving you feeling clammy. Figuring out the correct size AC for your room involves some math, but ...
Before you buy a smart air conditioner, you need to decide whether you want a portable or window unit. Portable units are convenient in that you can move them from room to room, but they take up floor space and require a bulky exhaust hose. Window units partially block your view and can be a pain to install, but they are far more discreet overall. ...
- Angela Moscaritolo
- Managing Editor, Consumer Electronics
- Paige Bennett
- Your AC Won’t Turn On. What if your air conditioner goes out and refuses to turn on? It’s frustrating, and there are many potential reasons your AC went out.
- Your AC Is Constantly Turning On and Off. This process is called short cycling, and it happens when there's a dirty air filter, evaporator, or clogged condenser unit.
- Your AC Is Constantly Running. Though your air conditioner should frequently run during periods of high heat, it’s important that it shuts off from time to time to give your system a break and make sure it doesn’t freeze up.
- Your AC Is Not Blowing Cool Air. A nice, warm breeze can be lovely, but not when it’s coming from your air conditioner. If this happens, lower your thermostat by five degrees and see if the air cools.
- A unique design, quieter than the rest. This U-shaped Midea air conditioner is the quietest model we’ve ever tested, and it’s designed in a way that still allows you to open your window.
- A good, basic air conditioner. This Frigidaire unit is easy to install, and it cools a room about as well as our top pick for a slightly lower price. However, the sound is a little more grating, especially at lower fan speeds.
- Attractive and easy to install. This Windmill model was easier to install than any other AC we’ve tested. It has an inverter compressor and other thoughtful details that make it pleasant to live with overall.
- Powerful, efficient, and very quiet. This inverter-style Frigidaire Gallery model is one of the most energy-efficient ACs we’ve ever tested, with lights and sounds that basically blend into the background.
Aug 13, 2024 · We researched dozens of HVAC brands to determine which ones offer the best air conditioners, heat pumps, furnaces, and other heating, ventilation, and air conditioning products.
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