getting a window a/c unit

[TechBoyJK]

I don't want to spend more than $150, and its for a 12x12 foot room.

Needs to have a timer.

I'm guessing i just go up to walmart and buy the best match for what i can afford.

Anything i should look out for?

 

[zerocool84]

Remote if you want

 

[RossMAN]

CostCo has a nice powerful Sharp for $149 with remote and timer.

 

[mugs]

$150 will easily get you an A/C for that size room. Pretty much any size A/C can handle that. Check energy consumption ratings. We have a nice Frigidaire that's probably about 8000 BTU. It has a timer and a digital thermostat. And it has a remote.

 

[eplebnista]

A relative of mine has been looking at a samsung window ac at lowe's for $138 for the same purpose.

 

[TechBoyJK]

Originally posted by: eplebnista
A relative of mine has been looking at a samsung window ac at lowe's for $138 for the same purpose.

this one?

 

[eplebnista]

Originally posted by: TechBoyJK

Originally posted by: eplebnista
A relative of mine has been looking at a samsung window ac at lowe's for $138 for the same purpose.

this one?

Yes, that one. It has not been purchased yet, but probably will be sometime in the next couple of weeks.

 

[0roo0roo]

don't buy more ac that your room requires.
look at efficiency rating

 

[gordita]

for me atleast, the quietness is the key.
it must be quiet.

any suggestions?
i'm looking for a 6000BTU window unit.
would like to keep it under $225 if possible...

 

[Jeff7]

I think 5000+ BTU's should easily handle a room that size.

I tend not to like the quality of what I find at Walmart. Stuff bought there seems to die young. I like quality like a White Westinghouse A/C that my parents bought. It was manufactured in August 1986, and it still works. It's 5050BTU and draws 4.9 amps, which I think is about in line with the ratings I see on new air conditioners. Oddly enough, it's rated 7.0 amps.

I've had good experiences with Kenmore brand appliances. Sears has a 5300 BTU air conditioner for around $130, model 75051. I just bought it two days ago, and haven't installed it yet, but a 10,000 BTU model I bought over a year ago seems to be doing just fine, and it's pretty quiet, especially compared to the ancient behemoth it replaced.

 

[Sureshot324]

My room is about 10x14 and a 5000btu easily handles it. AC uses a LOT of power, so I would get the most efficient 5000 you can.

 

[FoBoT]

you will want a unit that lowers the temperature in the room , significantly