Written Yeah, no sweat! For maximum comfort I suggest a window unit that has a thermostat built into the remote control.That way, you just keep the AC remote control close to you, and prevent any major temperature swings that other AC units can exhibit.This highly reviewed window mounted air conditioner Frigidaire FRA086AT7 8,000 BTU Window-Mounted Compact Air Conditioner with Temperature Sensing Remote has it all: Energy Star rating with energy efficiency ratio of 10.8, quiet operation, easy installation, good looks, and powerful, quick and quiet operation. But what the buyers rave about the most is the thermostat that is built right into the remote control instead of, as usual, having the thermostat built into the ac unit itself."/ai...Consumersearch is nice because they aggregate reviews from around the web including consumer reports and you don't have to pay to read their conclusions./windo...Good luck with your search!Written Having the right size window AC is important for maximizing the cooling power but there are other things to stay cold.

I would recommend making sure your apartment is sealed well and that your windows especially keep the air in. when to replace outside ac unitDoing this would mean that you can have a smaller and cheaper unit and still stay nice and cool. do window ac units need waterFire Marshal warns against using extension cords to power air conditioning unitsbest central air conditioner for the money Trying to beat the searing temperatures by using a window air conditioner powered by an extension cord can spark another of the afflictions currently plaguing the area — fire. Fire Marshal Clyde Ellis, Ardmore Fire Department, said within the past 30 days local firefighters have responded to three residential fires.  All three fires were caused by the same combination of exceptional heat and window air conditioners powered by extension cords.

“First off, window air conditioners are not meant to run off extension cords — that’s dangerous in itself and it’s never a good idea. What’s adding to something that’s already dangerous is the high temperatures, which is causing window air conditioners to not cycle properly. These units aren’t able to sufficiently bring the temperature inside the room down so the compressor continues to cycle instead of turning off at regular intervals. That continuous cycling causes heat to build up and eventually that causes the cord to burn out and a fire to start,” Ellis said. Extension cords may seem to be a quick fix when someone installs a window air conditioner only to discover there is no electrical wall outlet close enough to plug in the unit’s power cord. Price quotes from area electricians about the average cost of having a wall outlet installed ranged from $85 to $350. While certainly the safer alternative, the installation costs may not be financially feasible.

For some, the question then becomes weighing the health risks associated with living in stifling heat against the risk of a potential fire. It’s a dilemma Ellis understands. And while he strongly recommends having a wall outlet professionally installed, he said there is a short term alternative that can provide a measure of safety. “Don’t use a common household type extension cord. Use one made for commercial purposes — one with at least 10-gauge wire and use the shortest cord possible,” he said. To ask questions concerning safely operating window air conditioners call Ellis at (580) 221-2550.What are the top window AC units? , is the Frigidaire FRA086AT7, as of 2015. Reviewers there scored it very highly for efficiency, cooling power, ease of use and price. What are some tips for ac window unit repair? lists three air conditioners as top-rated window units, each for a different room size. The best for smaller rooms is the GE AEL06LS, which is Energy Star-rated and does an excellent job cooling.