(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best window air conditioners

Didn't GE make the Aros? Or does that not count since it was a collaboration with Quirky?

I guess the Aros was only 5,0008,000BTU/hr (thanks, /u/geekofweek!), while these new ones are 10,000BTU/hr and up.

The Friedrich model's ability to coordinate with the larger grid seems like something that needs to be more widespread.

> It costs about 5k for a single fucking bedroom in my city if you want a proper split device.

We have window-mounted air conditioners that are very cheap, yet they're highly effective at cooling a room or an apartment.

Example.

You dudes probably don't have the right windows for that sort of AC, but you just have to hire someone to make an appropriately-sized opening in your wall so that the part of the unit that vents heat can vent it outside.

If I wanted to cool 1-3 rooms without installing central AC, that's what I'd do. Since Euros typically have well-insulated houses, you could just run it at night in order to use less electricity.

They can also provide heat, so you'd get some use out of it in the winter.

FRIGIDAIRE Energy Star 15,000 BTU 115V Window-Mounted Median Air Conditioner with Full-Function Remote Control, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RFNGZVY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_4BYqDb1D5VZW0

That one ok?

They make them they big, and bigger. I guess more correctly they are "though the wall" rather than "window".

They are 240 volt though (like a stove, hot water tank or clothes dryer).

https://www.amazon.com/Frigidaire-Window-Mounted-Heavy-Duty-Conditioner-Temperature/dp/B01B4XUQ6E/ref=sr_1_3?fst=as%3Aoff&qid=1554371807&refinements=p_n_feature_four_browse-bin%3A14554148011&rnid=14554140011&s=home-garden&sr=1-3

They are pretty big, and heavy. I've seen them window mounted here in Florida in older homes that weren't built with central air. They require a shitload of bracing outside.

Ecobee could handle this with the remote sensors. The window Units will be a bit trickier as that's not truly "zoned" central AC/Heat. No smart thermostat will manage those natively on its own.


If you were to use something like Home Assistant with some smart outlets on the Window Units, providing that turning power on / off would trigger it to turn back on, would provide you something along the lines of what you are looking for.


I do something similar with a Quirky + GE Aros Smart Window Air Conditioner to augment my Central Air on the 2nd floor, eventually I'm going to add a second zoned central unit. If the Ecobee sensors report XX temperature, turn on the Window unit.


Again, no off the shelf product would handle what you want, but it is totally doable with an Ecobee and some sensors combined Home Assistant and some automation. Whatever you do don't go Nest, search around /r/homeautomation and you'll get the same advice.

FRIGIDAIRE Cool Connect 115V 6,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BZ9SMJ6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_AUx3CbJ37SVG3

They make vertical units. I have one in a window upstairs that is a single window that opens from the side.

Something like THIS

I basically take the window out, put this guy in and fill the rest of the space with thick ridged foam insulation. Not sure if this helps or not based on your description.

Might be even to do one better. These AC's are compatible with wink and can be scheduled/controlled all from the wink app based on things not only like temperature, but whether or not you're home, etc.

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Casement window air conditioner. They're a thing.

I'd basically have to buy a narrow AC designed for casement windows. Those things are pricey af.

https://www.amazon.com/Frigidaire-FFRS1022R1-115-volt-Conditioner-Full-Function/dp/B00VV2JV3I/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1499707435&sr=1-2&keywords=narrow+air+conditioner

You're talking about window A/Cs like this, right?

Have you ever seen a portable with that feature?

Haier ESAQ406P or ESAQ408P.

https://www.amazon.com/Friedrich-CP18G30B-Chill-Window-Conditioner/dp/B01HINVMD0/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=CP18G30B+.&qid=1554321373&s=gateway&sr=8-2

I don't mean to be argumentative, but I'm seeing window units on amazon bigger than 20kBTUs.

$50 off but it's still falling.

http://www.amazon.com/Quirky-Aros-Sm.../dp/B00IDXGIAC

kinda had bad reviews. but it's home automated via iphone.

maybe i will go with this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Frigidaire-FRA...productDetails

Does anyone have experience with these portable ones? I believe we need about 8000 BTU https://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-Portable-Conditioner-Display/dp/B01DLPUWL2/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=air%2Bconditioner&pd_rd_r=50e0db72-8b9b-4fe0-bb79-a00a3cf9367b&pd_rd_w=Luhia&pd_rd_wg=32OXD&pf_rd_p=8c50fb3b-71cc-4f59-971a-9f0f19b41fd7&pf_rd_r=M9CGCDAQG5EYA3W42FEK&qid=1566508726&s=gateway&sr=8-5&th=1

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I also see these portable personal ones but I am skeptical as to how well they work. Does anyone have experience with these? https://www.amazon.com/OVPPH-Portable-Conditioner-Circulator-Ultra-Quiet/dp/B07S536R5B?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-iphone-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B07S536R5B

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Another option is the traditional window unit but those are out of my price range unless I can find one used: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D3FOD0Q/ref=psdc_13397451_t1_B06XSKS4B6

Could you put in a low profile air conditioner?

https://www.amazon.com/Frigidaire-Window-Mounted-Profile-Conditioner-Full-Function/dp/B00IYQYN82/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1466469936&sr=1-1&keywords=low+profile+air+conditioner

You close the window onto the window unit. This closes the height gap. There will be a gap where the window slides somewhere in the middle/upper area now that tape or cardboard or foam can fill. Any gaps side ways cardboard and tape will fix.

Assuming you live in a place with 115 V AC service that 10A service should be able to handle a small AC. It is likely on start up that the inrush current is causing failures because to "get things started" takes the most power.

15" compatible unit (example for your window): AmazonBasics Window-Mounted Air Conditioner with Mechanical Control - Cools 150 Square feet, 5,000 BTU https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N6KTC5V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_bNSrDbPFHKDDC

Install: https://www.sylvane.com/how-to-install-a-window-air-conditioner.html

Note how they close the window on the unit which closes that gap.

You can go full japan style.

Get a box fan and an oldsmen window AC.

https://www.amazon.com/Holmes-HBF2001DP-BM-20-Inch-Black-Blade/dp/B00I8Q3082/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=box+fan&qid=1562735428&s=gateway&sr=8-3

https://www.amazon.com/Frigidaire-FFRE083ZA1-Mounted-Conditioner-Capacity/dp/B07NMQY3XV/ref=sr_1_15?keywords=air+conditioner&qid=1562735730&s=gateway&sr=8-15

No Window? How about drilling rights? You could get a through the wall AC.

https://www.amazon.com/Frigidaire-FFRA0511R1-Window-Mounted-Mini-Compact-Conditioner/dp/B00W2KG92Y/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=wall+air+conditioner&qid=1562735887&s=gateway&sr=8-4

No Drilling Rights? Try a ductless AC.

https://www.amazon.com/WYS012-17-Air-Conditioner-Inverter-Ductless/dp/B01DVW6G06/ref=sr_1_11?keywords=wall+air+conditioner&qid=1562735927&s=gateway&sr=8-11

I think... I'm not 100% sure, but i heard that these might be kind of good against heat. That's just a guess though, i might be wrong. :p

I'm going to go opposite here based on my own experience.

No swamp cooler. Even in a dry climate they barely work unless you're right in front of the outlet, and even then are useless past 88* and up.

Maybe replace one of the 5K units with this: http://www.amazon.com/Frigidaire-FRA102BT1-Window-Mounted-Conditioner-Mechanical/dp/B003VJP714

Or similar. I was renting a room in a house with a swamp cooler, and bought a 12K window a/c for my room. On full blast it turned my room into an ice box. One hot summer day i went to make lunch and left my door open, since i knew the roommates were playing video games, soaked in sweat downstairs, barely moving with the stupid swampcooler on being useless.

By the time I made something, walked back downstairs to my room, it had cooled down the entire downstairs area by so much they were no longer sweating, and they were suddenly awake and having fun instead of barely moving in the heat.

I left my door open. They turned off the swamp cooler and enjoyed the a/c with me.