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LG LWHD7000HR

$327.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.compactappliance.com
this window a/c works great, and i have no problems sleeping while it's on.
from By BenjaminT, reviews.homedepot.com
also, the unit was very easy to install...i had no prior experience installing window units, and it still only took me about 45 minutes to an hour from start to finish.
from www.compactappliance.com
i live in a two-bedroom apartment, and it gets stuffy since it's upstairs.
from www.compactappliance.com
i purchased one last summer and have been using it in my bedroom.
from By GeorgiaCraig, reviews.homedepot.com
i have read other reviews, some saying this unit is noisy, but i cannot believe how quiet it is.

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Positives: Quiet Operation, Good Portability, Compact, Cooling Capacity: 7000 BTU/hr

2 RECOMMENDED by 13 people for OVERALL

Hunter 30124

$131.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.hsn.com
i had this model and the smaller two models 3 in all...we all noticed a change in the air- crisp and clean!
from www.hsn.com
this version (one time only value) is much quieter, and, works great.
from www.amazon.com
this item was intended to help clear an 11x11 bedroom from allergens as well as refresh stagnate air.
from www.amazon.com
i do not find it too loud but a light sleeper may have a problem.
from www.amazon.com
it came in a three pack, with two smaller units.

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Positives: Good Affordability, Compact, 240 Sq. Ft., With Quiet Operation,With Quiet Operation

3 RECOMMENDED by 20 people for OVERALL

Whynter ARC-12D Portable

$434.00 Est. at Amazon

from staceyc, www.target.com
it's a slightly heavy, so get help if moving it extensively.
from AzCards, www.target.com
cools surprisingly well in the and is quite portable.
from www.newegg.com
bedroom pretty quickly cons: temp setting is weird---it cools to 5 degrees higher than the chosen temp; vent tube gets very warm---best if a/c unit is next to a window
from www.amazon.com
this item is light and easy to move, has certain advantages on older models at our home in that it has a temperature control and adjusts according to ambient temperature.
from www.amazon.com
this whynter unit was lighter, quieter and overall much more powerful than the other one.

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Positives: Good Portability, Good Affordability, Quiet Operation, Cooling Capacity: 12000 BTU/hr

4 RECOMMENDED by 20 people for OVERALL

Haier HWVR10XC6 Thru-Wall/Window

$335.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.walmart.com
runs quiet inside and out product attributes: value:
from Dan from Spokane, WA, www.circuitcity.com
it has an electronic stainless like front panel that is attractive.install: less than 1/2 hour with included window panel and a/c support.pleasantly surprised with this unit, so far.
from www.walmart.com
we use it to basically cool down an entire house ( new england area) using portable fans to distribute around the 1300 sq ft area.
from JamesD from La Crescenta, CA, www.circuitcity.com
the look and style of it is stunning when i took it out of te box it looked good but scratches show up easily.it is really quiet compared to my old a/c and my other new a/c in my kitchen area.
from www.walmart.com
this air conditioner performs great and is very quiet.

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Positives: Quiet Operation, Excellent Portability, Excellent Durability, Cooling Capacity: 10000 BTU/hr

5 RECOMMENDED by 18 people for OVERALL

Amcor ALW 12000E Portable

$447.00 Est. at Amazon

from newyorkgal2, www.shopping.com
the bottom line: for a smaller budget, i highly recommend this product, esp if you want your window free from a window unit and don't want to install a heavy window unit.
from www.qvc.com
i have very large windows in my 400 sq ft livingroom so we wanted to try a portable unit.
from eskyriver, www.shopping.com
super great for use in rooms with small or no usable windows
from www.amazon.com
the street last fall while i was trying to unload it (i am very lucky no one was on the street at that moment or i literally could have killed someone), i decided to buy a portable air conditioner.
from www.qvc.com
i was excited to try out this air conditioner and get rid of the bulky, heavy window unit in my bedroom.

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Positives: Great Portability, Great Durability, Good Affordability, Type: Portable

Soleus Portable

$608.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.ajmadison.com
nice, small, and cools well describe yourself: quality oriented primary use of this product: business bottom line: yes, i would recommend this to a friend
from www.compactappliance.com
can wheel it to room to room and set up in a window in seconds.tested the heater and it was super...........
from www.compactappliance.com
with a use of another small fan i can get the cool air around the corners and down a hall.easy to set up and run.
from www.pcrush.com
this portable a/c is actually a lot stronger than most i've used.
from www.amazon.com
it's not the quietest unit in the world, but most of the noise is a result of the air being pushed through the unit rather than the annoying refrigerator noise you get from some.

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Positives: Quiet Operation, Nice Energy Efficiency, Cooling Capacity: 14000 BTU/hr, AC Type: Portable

Haier hwr10xc6 Thru-Wall/Window

$238.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.walmart.com
the 10,000 btu haier window air-conditioning that i have purchased from wal-mart on the internet, works extremely well in a 200 square-foot room, it is very easy to control by remote control are
from www.walmart.com
although some may consider it a little noisy (as are most window air conditioners) it really doesn't bother me.
from www.walmart.com
control by remote control are right on the panel of the aric conditioner i am very proud of all of the functions on the control panel, and especially the energy saver and all of works extremely well.
from www.walmart.com
to make our story a little more clear, the first was put in a replacement window, so it was really quiet.
from www.walmart.com
it cools and dehumidifies efficiently and the noise level is acceptable for a window unit.i would recommend this unit as i believe for the price it offers exceptional value.

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Positives: Nice Affordability, Excellent Portability, Quiet Operation, Type: Thru-Wall/Window

Whynter SNO 10000 BTU Portable Stainless Steel

Whynter SNO 10000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner Stainless Steel ARC-10D

$375.00 Est. at Amazon

from uberurban, www.shopping.com
review: as luck would have it, my 3 year old window unit decided to go on strike in the middle of a ugly heatwave.?i did some quick comparisons and decided that i wanted something that would at least
from uberurban, www.shopping.com
3 year old window unit decided to go on strike in the middle of a ugly heatwave.?i did some quick comparisons and decided that i wanted something that would at least blend into my apartment's decor.
from Tom Ruskin, www.target.com
it got my 100 degree bedroom cool in no time at all.
from WhirlingDad, www.target.com
we are able to keep our bedroom nice and comfortable during unusually warm nights.
from Kahlos, www.newegg.com
for a small room of about 15x15 it works great, for a bigger room (where i use it) of 18x25 it works fine with a fan to help circulate the air.

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Positives: Good Affordability, Great Portability, Great Energy Efficiency, Cooling Capacity: 10000 BTU/hr

Sharp CVP12LX Portable

$608.00 Est. at Amazon

from tysmom from CT, www.circuitcity.com
it is very quiet and easy to use.
from Heirloom Tomato, www.newegg.com
i am no longer a prisoner in my bedroom on hot days (prior to buying the sharp, that was the only air-conditioned spot in my house.) we haven't used it on a really hot day, but i have high hopes it
from www.newegg.com
that doesn't mean it works as well as i was would like it to.i spent a lot of time researching portable air conditioners.
from www.amazon.com
after surviving my last apartment's window unit, i didn't expect much, but i figured it's portable so i could set it right next to my desk or my bed or maybe even bungy it to my belt and tow it
from www.amazon.com
the unit pumps out a lot of air when the fan is on high, and it is very quiet!

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Positives: Great Affordability, Quiet Operation, Good Portability, Type: Portable

Frigidaire FAA055P7A Thru-Wall/Window

$178.00 Est. at Amazon

from jayman29, www.shopping.com
the bottom line: this is an excellent high-efficiency budget air conditioner with a built-in air cleaner for small to medium sized rooms and it includes a remote control.
from www.qvc.com
it runs much more quietly than a different unit in our bedroom and cools not just the living room but the rest of the house.
from www.qvc.com
it is a very quiet and powerful little unit.
from www.qvc.com
our house is small but i am truly impressed with its' performance.
from www.absolutehome.com
quiet and efficient.

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Positives: Excellent Portability, Compact, Great Energy Efficiency, Type: Thru-Wall/Window

Sunpentown SF-608R

$97.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.cookwareessentials.com
model you had to hold it open which was awkward-- pros: cools the whole room, energy efficient, even air distribution best uses: bedroom, large room, own 2 units describe yourself: quality oriented
from www.compactappliance.com
due to the fact that all my windows are of odd size and shapes, so to put in a ac you would have to make a cover for where the ca would nod be filling pros: good value, portability, quietness, size
from www.amazon.com
this product is very quiet~
from www.amazon.com
even though it says high humidity it works well in a a small room.
from www.cookwareessentials.com
like the improvement that was made between my first cooler and the second where the water filler door stays open when you go to add water whereas on the first model you had to hold it open which was

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Positives: Good Energy Efficiency, Quiet Operation, Compact, Additional Characteristics: Floor System

Sunpentown Evaporative Air Cooler Blue SF-613

$168.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.walmart.com
while this product will certainly not cool your whole house, it will do a great job of spot cooling a small area efficiently.
from www.walmart.com
it does a great job of keeping a small space cool.
from www.target.com
it's easy to use, rolls from area to area effortlessly, and is whisper quiet.
from www.walmart.com
it is fairly quiet as well - maybe the same sound level as an oscillating fan on high.
from www.walmart.com
it has been run 24 hours a day for the last 6 weeks and remains quiet and effective.

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Positives: Good Energy Efficiency, Easy To Use, Type: Air Cooler, Features: Automatic Timer, Remote Control (Included), Sleep Mode

Frigidaire FAS256R2A 25

$612.00 Est. at Amazon

from hddan, www.shopping.com
runs fairly quiet, and has nice features.
from www.amazon.com
im am very pleased with this major purchase through amazon.frigidaire fas256r2a 25,000-btu window air conditioner with electronic controls
from www.amazon.com
it cools quickly and is reasonably quiet.
from www.amazon.com
house cool and is quiet you can not tell when the compressor starts sounds just like the fan running i love it
from www.absolutehome.com
pros: accurate temperature controls, cools the whole room, dehumidifier, easy window installation, energy efficient, even air distribution best uses: large room describe yourself: quality oriented,

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Positives: Good Energy Efficiency, Quiet Operation, Cooling Capacity: 25000 BTU/hr, With ENERGY STAR®

Amcor AL10000E Portable

$399.00 Est. at Amazon

from cjamin from NYNY, www.circuitcity.com
i find it cooled off my bedroom nicely.
from www.circuitcity.com
it works well, and it was a lot cheaper than the other portable units at the time.
from Dan from Modesto, CA, www.circuitcity.com
when plugged into a 3500 watt portable generator, it runs fine since it only draws about 8 amps.
from By QuadKen, reviews.homedepot.com
when first using this unit it seemed to be quite loud, but now that it is broken in it runs much more quietly than the typical window mounted system.
from julianaS from Cerritos, CA, www.circuitcity.com
the unit cools quicker and better than expected with the same noise level as my window air conditioner.apractical, easy way to install this unit in a sliding glass door would really, really be a plus!

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Positives: Nice Portability, Quiet Operation, Good Affordability, Type: Portable

Frigidaire FAA065P7A 6

$193.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.absolutehome.com
it is much lighter than another 5000 btu unit that i own.
from www.absolutehome.com
even though this a/c was small, i knew it would do a good job.
from www.absolutehome.com
describe yourself: renter pros: accurate temperature controls, cools the whole room, energy efficient, quiet best uses: small room
from www.absolutehome.com
the high fan speed setting is loud especially in a small room where this thing is designed to be used in, medium is bearable and low is ok.
from www.absolutehome.com
though a little loud and difficult to install (does not fit well with thickness of window frame), efficiency is ok.

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Positives: Compact, Good Energy Efficiency, Quiet Operation, Cooling Capacity: 6000 BTU/hr

Frigidaire FAM156R1A 15

$495.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i could not use the brace that came with unit on my particular windows, i hadn't planned on using it anyway.
from www.amazon.com
installation was typical of a window unit and was not a problem at all.
from www.amazon.com
this was the highest btu window ac that i could find on the internet that used regular 120v power.
from www.amazon.com
cools quickly and nicely and my apt.
from www.amazon.com
also, pretty quiet for me.

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Positives: Quiet Operation, Excellent Energy Efficiency, Compact, Cooling Capacity: 15100 BTU/hr

Sunpentown 12

$455.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.target.com
it is quiet than average window ac unit on high.
from www.target.com
this portable air conditioner creates less moisture than the other air conditioners i had in the past, which reduces the need to manually empty water from the water tank.
from www.target.com
it is portable with good durable wheels and side grips, which makes easy to move from room to room.
from hazel "hazel", www.target.com
it is fabulous in it's portableness.
from www.target.com
this unit has 12,000 btu's and is energy efficient (consume only 965 watts).

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Positives: Good Energy Efficiency, Quiet Operation, Excellent Durability, Cooling Capacity: 12000 BTU/hr

Friedrich WallMaster WS14B10 Thru-Wall/Window

$846.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.abt.com
it is used in a small one room business and does a great job of cooling.
from www.abt.com
it cools fast and it's quiet.
from www.abt.com
[...] describe yourself: professional pros: accurate temperature controls, cools the whole room, quiet best uses: large room, office
from www.abt.com
pros: accurate temperature controls, cools the whole room, dehumidifier, energy efficient, quiet best uses: living room
from www.abt.com
pros: accurate temperature controls, cools the whole room, energy efficient best uses: large room describe yourself: quality oriented, value oriented

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Positives: Great Portability, Quiet Operation, Good Energy Efficiency, Type: Thru-Wall/Window

Amcor ALD12000EH Portable

$342.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.ajmadison.com
we had purchased this amcor portable air conditioner in anticipation of hot summer weather and are glad we got it when we did.
from FranO from Albany, NY, www.circuitcity.com
it does the trick for me, since i have very small windows in my house and was not able to use a traditional air conditioner.
from june from orlando,fl, www.circuitcity.com
does a great job for a small unit and has great features like remote only thing i dislike is that the vents don't offer more ways to direct the air - we put it on a pedestal and the air vents make
from Drea from Northern Michigan, www.circuitcity.com
this portable air conditioner was very easy to set up after glancing at the manual.
from abick from Klamath Fakks OR, www.circuitcity.com
it cools an area that is 500 sq ft.it is quiet and simple to operate.

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Positives: Nice Portability, Quiet Operation, Excellent Durability, Type: Portable

Sharp CV-P10MX

$581.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.ajmadison.com
also, to know this my first portable a/c unit i really can't judge.
from www.amazon.com
we have this in our bedroom and used it all last summer.
from www.amazon.com
the portable air conditioners are a nice thing but that's what the hose to the window is for.
from www.amazon.com
if you want a portable air conditioner, well, you must make some compromises.
from www.amazon.com
even though this is a portable unit with casters to move it around, the exhaust hose setup is more or less semi-permanent.

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Positives: Compact, Great Portability, Quiet Operation, Cooling Capacity: 9500 BTU/hr

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Best Air Conditioners Overall

LG LWHD7000HR

Hunter 30124

Whynter ARC-12D Portable

Haier HWVR10XC6 Thru-Wall/Window

Amcor ALW 12000E Portable

Soleus Portable

Haier hwr10xc6 Thru-Wall/Window

Whynter SNO 10000 BTU Portable Stainless Steel

Sharp CVP12LX Portable

Frigidaire FAA055P7A Thru-Wall/Window

Sunpentown SF-608R

Sunpentown Evaporative Air Cooler Blue SF-613

Frigidaire FAS256R2A 25

Amcor AL10000E Portable

Frigidaire FAA065P7A 6

Frigidaire FAM156R1A 15

Sunpentown 12

Friedrich WallMaster WS14B10 Thru-Wall/Window

Amcor ALD12000EH Portable

Sharp CV-P10MX

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