Guide to Window Air Conditioner Units

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Window air conditioning units are very popular with people who are always on the move. These units can easily be installed by fitting them in a window or a wall opening. Apart from the easy installation process another big advantage of a window air conditioner is that the water that is used by the air conditioning unit for condensation drips off on the outside. The water can then either be allowed to fall outside or can be directed anywhere by connecting it to a tube or pipe.

The problem with such units is that because they are so convenient and work so efficiently, people forget to take proper care. Most problems arise only due to negligence. Common problems that may occur with a window air conditioner are unclean filter or dirt on the condenser coils. These can be taken care of easily by regular cleaning, the cleaner the unit, the more efficiently it works.

Before we tell you more about the top three models available, there is something you must know. BTU is the unit of measurement used with air conditioning units. Depending on the size of your room you can buy a unit of equivalent output, so your room gets cooled efficiently without consuming too much electricity.

Here is a general idea of how big a unit you need to buy for your room -

- 100 to 150 sq. ft. room will need 5,000 BTU capacity unit
- 150 to 250 sq. ft. room will need 6,000 BTU capacity unit
- 250 to 300 sq. ft. room will need 7,000 BTU capacity unit
- 300 to 350 sq. ft. room will need 8,000 BTU capacity unit
- 350 to 400 sq. ft. room will need 9,000 BTU capacity unit
- 400 to 450 sq. ft. room will need 10,000 BTU capacity unit
- 450 to 550 sq. ft. room will need 12,000 BTU capacity unit
- 500 to 700 sq. ft. room will need 14,000 BTU capacity unit
- 700 to 1,000 sq. ft. room will need 18,000 BTU capacity unit

For those of you who are interested in getting yourself a window air conditioner unit, here are the top three models in the market today.

1. Kenmore 75050

This is one of the cheapest models in the market today. However, there is a catch, this model doesn't come with the Energy Star tag and consumes more energy compared to similar 5,000 BTU units.

2. Frigidaire FAA 65P7A

This 6000 BTU unit is perfect for rooms between 200 and 250 sq. ft. It also comes with an Energy Star logo that shows that it is energy efficient and environmentally friendly.

3. Kenmore 75062

This is one of the most famous window air conditioners in the market today. Its popularity is not due to its price but due to the fact that it is considerably smaller in size compared to all other models that have a 6000 BTU output. However, this model isn't as quiet as some of its competitors.