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CNET
6 days ago
- Business
- CNET
This Is the Only Window AC That Keeps My Two-Story Row House Cool All Summer Long
CNET's key takeaways The Windmill AC normally costs $349 for 6,000 BTUs, but you can often find it on sale on Windmill's website Amazon Home Depot Not only is the Windmill AC the easiest unit I've ever installed, it's the only AC unit I've tried that effectively kept my older and not well-insulated home cool during a heat wave. Bonus: It's actually stylish. Although, I still would have paid for an ugly one that works. Its normal price is higher than some other window AC units, but I've paid the same or more for units with similar specs that didn't work as well. I'm a sucker for an old home. My current rental unit -- a 100-year old row home with original 1920s art deco tile -- lured me in with its character and tall ceilings. But it also came with a tough trade-off: poor insulation and no central air conditioning. Every summer, like clockwork, I'd buy and test out new window air conditioners, only to feel frustrated by how poorly they worked. I'd end up selling them at the end of the season, and restart the cycle again the following spring. After years of sweating through sweltering three-digit temperatures and overbearing humidity, I finally found it: the Windmill WhisperTech window air conditioner. This innovative powerhouse was so effective at cooling my oversized master bedroom, that I eventually bought two more. These three AC units effectively cool my 2,500-square-foot Philadelphia row home even during intense heat waves. And they look great doing it. As a personal finance editor, I know how expensive home tech and appliances have gotten lately. The Windmill AC isn't the cheapest option available, but for me, it was well worth every cent. If you're also fed up with hot temperatures indoors, here's why I can't stop recommending this game-changing AC. I've had the 12,000 BTU Windmill WhisperTech air conditioner for three years, and it keeps our master bedroom comfortable during intense temperatures. (It's stylish, too!) Courtney Johnston/CNET My experience with the Windmill air conditioner I was skeptical about the Windmill window air conditioner when it first arrived. It was lighter than other units I'd tried out (I could pick it up myself), so I panicked, thinking there was no way this one could cool our south-facing 350 plus square foot bedroom. But within minutes, my partner and I had the unit installed and running. Only a few hours later, our bedroom felt less like a sauna and dropped to 68 degrees Fahrenheit -- a feat that hadn't happened with prior ACs. The humidity, which often jumped up to 65% or higher on humid days also dropped to below 50%. I was equally impressed by how well it maintained its set temperature, too. Especially during intense heat waves. The very next day, I ordered a second unit for the other end of our house. Note: CNET does scientific testing on window ACs at our Louisville testing labs. We will be testing the Windmill AC unit there this summer to see how fast it can cool a heated 92 degree Fahrenheit room and how well it can maintain 68 degrees Fahrenheit -- a tough test many AC units fail at. What makes the Windmill AC different? Windmill air conditioners have a few unique features, but what prompted me to add one to my cart was the unit's cooling design. Windmill ACs push cool air out of the top of the unit at a 45 degree angle for better cooling. After trying several big name window ACs that pushed air out horizontally, I was excited to find that this feature actually cooled a second-story room with a tall ceiling; the air seemed to circulate better since the unit pushes the cold air up, rather than out and down. No more hiding the ugly AC units I'd deal with an ugly air conditioner as long as it cooled my home. But I'm glad I don't have to. The Windmill air conditioner has a sleek, minimal design that many of my friends and family have commented on. The unit has an attractive front panel design that hides its air filter and houses tiny buttons that are nearly hidden at the top of the panel. The LED display lights automatically dim, so you don't have to worry about any visual disruptions at night. It also comes with side panel covers that offer extra insulation and a seamless look. Windmill also offers colorful magnetic panel fronts to add some whimsy to your window, if you're into that kind of thing. It's the quietest AC I've ever owned Although it wasn't a main selling point for me, I'm now a huge fan of Windmill's Whispertech quiet cooling technology. My first priority was an air conditioner that made my house feel comfortable; I just assumed that would come with some noise. The specs list it as 42 decibels -- softer than the average household refrigerator. I found my Windmill units comfortably quiet, even after regularly using two for almost three years. My partner and I are able to watch TV at a normal volume, talk to each other from other ends of the house and jump on work calls without the noise bothering us. I actually enjoy the white noise effect it offers in our bedroom at night. I do sometimes find the running noise distracting when I'm on work calls, but that would happen with any AC since my window is right next to my desk. This typically only happens if it's on high or medium, so I just switch it to low or eco-mode to solve this problem. You can install it in minutes (really) I've installed three of these units in multiple homes and windows, and it only takes me five to ten minutes to set up. That's because this unit comes pre-assembled. There's no attaching panels or screwing brackets onto the base before installing it. All you have to do is add the window foam to the sides of your windows, set the unit onto your window pane, expand the side panels, shut your window, then secure it with screws. If you can't drill into your window panes or if you rent (like me) and don't want to, you can secure it to a block of wood. I usually have my partner help me install this (one of us lifts while the other opens and lowers the window), but I've successfully installed it on my own in the past. It comes with a smart app and voice control Windmill will send a remote with your window AC, but if you have multiple units to control, I highly recommend using Windmill's smart app. It takes just a few minutes to install and register your device (they send a QR code you can use to make set up even easier). The Windmill app makes it easy to control settings for multiple window air conditioners in one spot. Screenshot by Courtney Johnston The app's easy to use and helpful if you leave the house and forget to adjust the temperature before you go. It does occasionally show the wrong temperatures, though. I had an issue with my office AC's temperature on the app showing as 61 degrees when it clearly wasn't, but a quick reset of the AC solved that. Similar to a smart thermostat, you can create automations to lower or raise the temperature, speed or even shut the unit off at certain times of day. It's a great tool if you want to raise the temperature while you're at work or away for a weekend. I don't use the voice control with Alexa feature, but if you're into that, it seems easy to set up. Eco mode keeps my energy bill low Since I have gas heat, my electric bill tends to go up in the summer when I'm running the AC. While that's still the case, I don't worry about large energy bill surges anymore. Windmill's eco-mode helps my rooms stay cool without causing a surprise electric bill. Windmill air conditioners are Energy Star rated, with up to a 15 Combined Energy Efficiency Ratio rating. To earn an Energy Star rating, air conditioners need a CEER rating of 12 or higher. Solves the storage dilemma I'm lucky to have a basement where I can store my air conditioners when I'm not using them. But if you don't have an extra closet or garage to house these units during the winter, Windmill sells winter covers that will protect your unit, keep your house insulated, and add a pop of color (if you choose) to your window. I like this idea, although the current options are fairly limited and I don't personally love any of the color schemes they offer. The specs 6,000, 8,000, 10,000 and 12,000 BTU units available. Pre-assembled for easy installation WhisperTech quiet technology The 6,000 BTU unit is 42 decibels Comes with side panel covers for extra insulation and a seamless finish Airflow at a 45 degree angle Auto-dimming LED lights Three cooling options Three fan speeds Eco-mode Remote control Smart app and voice control One-year limited warranty The 6,000 BTU unit retails for $350, but we usually see it on sale for $340. The 12,000 BTU retails for $629 and often on sale for $589. This 12,000 BTU Windmill air conditioner was installed in our dining room and cools our entire downstairs. Courtney Johnston/CNET CNET's buying advice I recommend Windmill window air conditioners to everyone I know who's looking for one. My experience with three units I own has been nothing but positive. They've outperformed GE and Midea air conditioners I've tried in the past and work well to keep my humid row house cool and comfortable. The biggest drawback of the Windmill air conditioner is its price. While the cost is on par with competitors like July (yes, they're an AC company named after one of the hottest months of the year) and Midea, you can find more affordable options. Paying $630 for a 12,000 BTU window air conditioner is a steep price, but you can frequently find them on sale at Windmill's website or at Amazon, Home Depot, Lowes, P.C. Richards and Costco. If a Windmill AC isn't in your budget, don't go into debt to buy one. Instead consider the GE 5,000 BTU mechanical window air conditioner, CNET's best budget pick, the GE AHEC05AC window AC for around $160-170.
CNET
14-07-2025
- CNET
Window Air Conditioners Get a Bad Rap -- but I Found One That Actually Works
CNET's key takeaways The Windmill AC normally costs $349 for 6,000 BTUs, but you can often find it on sale on Windmill's website Amazon Home Depot Not only is the Windmill AC the easiest unit I've ever installed, it's the only AC unit I've tried that effectively kept my older and not well-insulated home cool during a heat wave. Bonus: It's actually stylish. Although, I still would have paid for an ugly one that works. Its normal price is higher than some other window AC units, but I've paid the same or more for units with similar specs that didn't work as well. Can I tell you a secret? I hate the summer. That may be a hot take, but sweltering three-digit temperatures and overbearing humidity just doesn't scream "good time" to me. To make matters worse, I live in an older, drafty house without central air conditioning. Every summer, I'd buy and test out a new window air conditioner, only to feel frustrated by how poorly it worked. I'd end up selling it at the end of the season, only to start the cycle again the following spring. Until I found the Windmill WhisperTech window air conditioner. This innovative powerhouse was so effective at cooling my oversized master bedroom, that I eventually bought two more. These three AC units effectively cool my 2,500-square-foot Philadelphia row home -- even during intense heat waves. As a personal finance editor, I know how expensive home tech and appliances have gotten lately. The Windmill AC isn't the cheapest option available, but for me, it was worth every penny. If you're fed up with sweating indoors, here's why adding a Windmill AC to your home might be a game changer. I've had the 12,000 BTU Windmill WhisperTech air conditioner for three years, and it keeps our master bedroom comfortable during intense temperatures. (It's stylish, too!) Courtney Johnston/CNET My experience with the Windmill air conditioner I was skeptical about the Windmill window air conditioner when it first arrived. It was lighter than other units I'd tried out (I could pick it up myself), so I panicked, thinking there was no way this one could cool our south-facing 350 plus square foot bedroom. But within minutes, my partner and I had the unit installed and running. Only a few hours later, our bedroom felt less like a sauna and dropped to 68 degrees Fahrenheit -- a feat that hadn't happened with prior ACs. The humidity, which often jumped up to 65% or higher on humid days also dropped to below 50%. I was equally impressed by how well it maintained its set temperature, too. Especially during intense heat waves. The very next day, I ordered a second unit for the other end of our house. Note: CNET does scientific testing on window ACs at our Louisville testing labs. We will be testing the Windmill AC unit there this summer to see how fast it can cool a heated 92 degree Fahrenheit room and how well it can maintain 68 degrees Fahrenheit -- a tough test many AC units fail at. What makes the Windmill AC different? Windmill air conditioners have a few unique features, but what prompted me to add one to my cart was the unit's cooling design. Windmill ACs push cool air out of the top of the unit at a 45 degree angle for better cooling. After trying several big name window ACs that pushed air out horizontally, I was excited to find that this feature actually cooled a second-story room with a tall ceiling; the air seemed to circulate better since the unit pushes the cold air up, rather than out and down. No more hiding the ugly AC units I'd deal with an ugly air conditioner as long as it cooled my home. But I'm glad I don't have to. The Windmill air conditioner has a sleek, minimal design that many of my friends and family have commented on. The unit has an attractive front panel design that hides its air filter and houses tiny buttons that are nearly hidden at the top of the panel. The LED display lights automatically dim, so you don't have to worry about any visual disruptions at night. It also comes with side panel covers that offer extra insulation and a seamless look. Windmill also offers colorful magnetic panel fronts to add some whimsy to your window, if you're into that kind of thing. It's the quietest AC I've ever owned Although it wasn't a main selling point for me, I'm now a huge fan of Windmill's Whispertech quiet cooling technology. My first priority was an air conditioner that made my house feel comfortable; I just assumed that would come with some noise. The specs list it as 42 decibels -- softer than the average household refrigerator. I found my Windmill units comfortably quiet, even after regularly using two for almost three years. My partner and I are able to watch TV at a normal volume, talk to each other from other ends of the house and jump on work calls without the noise bothering us. I actually enjoy the white noise effect it offers in our bedroom at night. I do sometimes find the running noise distracting when I'm on work calls, but that would happen with any AC since my window is right next to my desk. This typically only happens if it's on high or medium, so I just switch it to low or eco-mode to solve this problem. You can install it in minutes (really) I've installed three of these units in multiple homes and windows, and it only takes me five to ten minutes to set up. That's because this unit comes pre-assembled. There's no attaching panels or screwing brackets onto the base before installing it. All you have to do is add the window foam to the sides of your windows, set the unit onto your window pane, expand the side panels, shut your window, then secure it with screws. If you can't drill into your window panes or if you rent (like me) and don't want to, you can secure it to a block of wood. I usually have my partner help me install this (one of us lifts while the other opens and lowers the window), but I've successfully installed it on my own in the past. It comes with a smart app and voice control Windmill will send a remote with your window AC, but if you have multiple units to control, I highly recommend using Windmill's smart app. It takes just a few minutes to install and register your device (they send a QR code you can use to make set up even easier). The Windmill app makes it easy to control settings for multiple window air conditioners in one spot. Screenshot by Courtney Johnston The app's easy to use and helpful if you leave the house and forget to adjust the temperature before you go. It does occasionally show the wrong temperatures, though. I had an issue with my office AC's temperature on the app showing as 61 degrees when it clearly wasn't, but a quick reset of the AC solved that. Similar to a smart thermostat, you can create automations to lower or raise the temperature, speed or even shut the unit off at certain times of day. It's a great tool if you want to raise the temperature while you're at work or away for a weekend. I don't use the voice control with Alexa feature, but if you're into that, it seems easy to set up. Eco mode keeps my energy bill low Since I have gas heat, my electric bill tends to go up in the summer when I'm running the AC. While that's still the case, I don't worry about large energy bill surges anymore. Windmill's eco-mode helps my rooms stay cool without causing a surprise electric bill. Windmill air conditioners are Energy Star rated, with up to a 15 Combined Energy Efficiency Ratio rating. To earn an Energy Star rating, air conditioners need a CEER rating of 12 or higher. Solves the storage dilemma I'm lucky to have a basement where I can store my air conditioners when I'm not using them. But if you don't have an extra closet or garage to house these units during the winter, Windmill sells winter covers that will protect your unit, keep your house insulated, and add a pop of color (if you choose) to your window. I like this idea, although the current options are fairly limited and I don't personally love any of the color schemes they offer. The specs 6,000, 8,000, 10,000 and 12,000 BTU units available. Pre-assembled for easy installation WhisperTech quiet technology The 6,000 BTU unit is 42 decibels Comes with side panel covers for extra insulation and a seamless finish Airflow at a 45 degree angle Auto-dimming LED lights Three cooling options Three fan speeds Eco-mode Remote control Smart app and voice control One-year limited warranty The 6,000 BTU unit retails for $350, but we usually see it on sale for $340. The 12,000 BTU retails for $629 and often on sale for $589. This 12,000 BTU Windmill air conditioner was installed in our dining room and cools our entire downstairs. Courtney Johnston/CNET CNET's buying advice I recommend Windmill window air conditioners to everyone I know who's looking for one. My experience with three units I own has been nothing but positive. They've outperformed GE and Midea air conditioners I've tried in the past and work well to keep my humid row house cool and comfortable. The biggest drawback of the Windmill air conditioner is its price. While the cost is on par with competitors like July (yes, they're an AC company named after one of the hottest months of the year) and Midea, you can find more affordable options. Paying $630 for a 12,000 BTU window air conditioner is a steep price, but you can frequently find them on sale at Windmill's website or at Amazon, Home Depot, Lowes, P.C. Richards and Costco. If a Windmill AC isn't in your budget, don't go into debt to buy one. Instead consider the GE 5,000 BTU mechanical window air conditioner, CNET's best budget pick, the GE AHEC05AC window AC for around $160-170.
Forbes
11-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
I Worked Up A Sweat Finding The Best Prime Day Air Conditioner Deals—And They End Today
Amazon Prime Day is an excellent time to invest in new home appliances, but the four-day sale ends today. I've spent many hours over the last three days rounding up the best Prime Day air conditioner deals with the urgency of someone whose own AC was broken. So it bears saying: While the prices remain hot, this is your last chance at scoring any of these Prime Day AC deals. I found that many of our favorite models—ones which we've included in our roundups of the best air conditioners—are still on sale. For example, the Midea Duo Inverter Portable Air Conditioner, which we awarded the best portable air conditioner overall, is $100 off right now. Our top value window model, the Midea EasyCool Window Air Conditioner, is just $150. You can also score $70 off the popular SereneLife SPLAC10 Portable Air Conditioner, our choice for the best value portable model. From now through July 11, you can save up to 32% off some of our favorite air conditioning units. Illustration: Forbes / Photo: Retailers The bottom line: I found a bunch of air conditioners discounted for Prime Day that will very likely suit your space and needs, and along with other Forbes Vetted editors, I've done copious research on pricing history and the quality of the units themselves. Many of them are featured in our stories covering the best portable air conditioners and the best window air conditioners. Read on to find the air conditioner that's right for you before the clock on these deals runs out. Midea 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner: Now $149, Was $190 (21% Off) Midea 8,000 BTU U-Shaped Window Air Conditioner: Now $280, Was $380 (26% Off) Midea 8,000 BTU Smart Inverter Window Air Conditioner: Now $288, Was $350 (18% Off) Whirlpool 6,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner: Now $184, Was $270 (32% Off) Midea 12,000 BTU Smart Inverter Window Air Conditioner: Now $402, Was $499 (19% Off) Whynter ARC-14S Portable Air Conditioner: Now $409, Was $600 (32% Off) Midea Duo MAP14S1TBL Portable Air Conditioner: Now $480, Was $630 (24% Off With Coupon) SereneLife SPLAC10 Portable Air Conditioner: Now $300, Was $370 (19% Off) Shinco 10,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner: Now $272, Was $340 (20% Off) Midea 8,500 BTU ASHRAE Portable Air Conditioner: Now $200, Was $279 (28% Off) Euhomy 10,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner: Now $210, Was $270 (22% Off) Black+Decker 8,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner: Now $275, Was $387 (29% Off) Tosot 9,700 BTU Portable Air Conditioner: Now $225, Was $300 (25% Off) This relatively compact window unit from Midea is priced under $150 right now, making it a great deal. It's just the right size for rapidly and reliably cooling a single room, such as a bedroom or home office. Why It's A Good Deal: This is $10 lower than the lowest price we've ever seen on this unit. This sleek window unit from Midea is priced at an all-time low, making it a great deal. The design not only blocks noise, but still allows you to open your window—rare for a window air conditioner. It's Wi-Fi enabled, and you can use voice control to operate it, too. Why It's A Good Deal: This is the lowest price we've seen on this model. This window unit is priced at an all-time low on Amazon—you can currently save $62. It can cool rooms up to 350 square feet, and is designed to be extra quiet. Features like multiple modes and wireless control help make it easy to use all summer long. Why It's A Good Deal: This is the lowest price we've seen for this model. While comparable to the Midea window unit above, this model from Whirlpool is better equipped for slightly larger rooms: It features a bit more power at 6,000 BTU (compared to 5,000 BTU) and can cool spaces up to 250 square feet (compared to 150 square feet). It also comes with a remote, and you can set a timer to automate when it turns on and off. Why It's A Good Deal: This is the lowest price we've seen on this model. Offering 12,000 BTUs of power that cools rooms as large as 550 square feet, and the ability to function as a supplemental heater in winter, this air conditioner from Midea is incredibly strong and versatile. Plus, it can function as a dehumidifier or fan. It comes with three speed settings, an easy-to-see LED display, a 24-hour timer and a dedicated energy-saver mode. While it does include a remote control, you can also connect it to an app on your phone to control the settings from anywhere. Why It's A Good Deal: This matches the lowest price we last saw on this model when it dropped temporarily. This Whynter model uses a dual-hose system that pulls in external air and pushes warm air outside to more quickly cool down your space. It has enough power to handle medium-sized rooms but doesn't take up as much floor space as designs with similar specs. Why It's A Good Deal: This model dropped to $416 last Prime Day, and this is the best price we've seen in 2025 so far. We're seeing a relatively small discount on our favorite portable air conditioner, but it's still the lowest price we've ever noted for such a popular model. This machine is smart, efficient, versatile (it can also dehumidify and heat) and surprisingly quiet, which makes it a great option for areas like bedrooms or a home office. It takes up a bit more floor space than some of our other picks and requires a smartphone app to get the most use out of its controls. Why It's A Good Deal: This matches the lowest price drop we've seen for this model. If you're looking for a simple, streamlined cooling solution, we recommend the SereneLife SPLAC10. This lightweight model is easy to set up and works quickly to cool your space. It doesn't have any extra smart features and it's most effective in smaller rooms (around 270 square feet). Why It's A Good Deal: The model briefly dropped below $300 in April, but this discount is otherwise the best price we've seen since February. MOST POPULAR Designed to cool spaces up to 300 square feet, this three-in-one design can be used to cool, dry or act as a fan. Its temperature ranges from 60 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit, and it comes with an exhaust hose and window sealing kit. Handily, you can connect to the machine through your smartphone to control the temperature levels and timed settings. Shinco makes one of our favorite dehumidifiers too, so we know it's a reliable brand in the appliance category. Why It's A Good Deal: This is the first discount for this model that we've seen on Amazon (though the machine's price history is limited to a few months). This is the lowest price we've seen on this Midea portable air conditioner, making it a great deal if you need a portable AC that doesn't attach to a window. It can cool spaces up to 150 square feet and offers three modes: cooling, a fan mode and a dehumidifier mode. You can easily control it with a remote, too. Why It's A Good Deal: This is the lowest price we've seen on this model. Equipped for spaces up to 450 square feet, this compact portable air conditioner is ideal for living rooms, offices or bedrooms and can be wheeled from room to room. It features cooling, fan and dehumidifier modes—for the latter, you'll have to attach an included drain pipe—as well as a sleep mode for quiet operation if you leave it on at night. It also comes with a remote so you can control it from a distance. Why It's A Good Deal: This is the first time we've seen the price drop on this model. This powerful and multifunctional air conditioner cools down rooms up to 350 square feet and can also be used as a dehumidifier and fan. A easy-to-remove washable filter makes it easy to keep it running in tip-top shape all summer long, and wheels make it a breeze to move around. It also has a 24-hour timer option. Why It's A Good Deal: This is the lowest price we've seen in over a year. This compact air conditioner is easy to move around, doesn't take up much floor space and cools rooms up to 300 square feet. An app allows you to seamlessly connect to the unit so you can control it from just about anywhere. It also includes a window installation kit, plus dehumidifier and fan options. Why It's A Good Deal: This is the lowest price we've seen on this model since January. The Forbes Vetted editing, writing and testing teams have years of experience evaluating and reviewing items across a range of categories to help readers find the best products for themselves and their homes. Deals assistant editor Jordan Thomas has spent over five years covering consumer shopping and deals events. She has written for Forbes Vetted for more than three years, helping guide our deals content and tracking prices throughout the year. Our editors have reported on the best window air conditioners and the best portable air conditioners, which includes researching and testing models firsthand. Many of the deals on this list come from these guides. Our shopping editors routinely check deals to ensure that they're still live, and use a price checker to verify that deals are worthwhile.
Forbes
10-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Shop The Best Prime Day Air Conditioner Deals Before They End Tomorrow
Amazon Prime Day is an excellent time to invest in new home appliances, and with savings in full swing, we rounded up the best Prime Day air conditioner deals to keep you cool this summer. Having researched and tested a slew of AC units ourselves, we found that many of our favorites are currently on sale: The Midea Duo Inverter Portable Air Conditioner, awarded the best portable air conditioner overall, is $100 off right now, while our top value window model, the Midea EasyCool Window Air Conditioner, is just $159. You can also score $70 off the popular SereneLife SPLAC10 Portable Air Conditioner, our choice for the best value portable model. From now through July 11, you can save up to 32% off some of our favorite air conditioning units. ILLUSTRATION: FORBES / PHOTOS: RETAILER We found multiple discounted air conditioners to suit a variety of spaces and needs, and we've done the research—many of them are featured in our stories covering the best portable air conditioners and the best window air conditioners. For good measure, we also tracked price histories to make sure you're actually getting a good deal. Because the sale is one of the most popular events and it ends tomorrow, be sure to order your unit before it either sells out or the time runs out. Below, you'll find the best Prime Day air conditioner deals that are worth the money. Midea 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner: Now $159, Was $190 (16% Off) Whynter ARC-14S Portable Air Conditioner: Now $409, Was $600 (32% Off) SereneLife SPLAC10 Portable Air Conditioner: Now $300, Was $370 (19% Off) Shinco 10,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner: Now $272, Was $340 (20% Off) Midea Duo MAP14S1TBL Portable Air Conditioner: Now $530, Was $630 (16% Off) Midea 8,000 BTU U-Shaped Window Air Conditioner: Now $280, Was $380 (26% Off) Midea 8,000 BTU Smart Inverter Window Air Conditioner: Now $288, Was $350 (18% Off) Midea 8,500 BTU ASHRAE Portable Air Conditioner: Now $200, Was $279 (28% Off) Euhomy 10,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner: Now $210, Was $270 (22% Off) Whirlpool 6,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner: Now $184, Was $270 (32% Off) Black+Decker 8,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner: Now $275, Was $387 (29% Off) Midea 12,000 BTU Smart Inverter Window Air Conditioner: Now $402, Was $499 (19% Off) Tosot 9,700 BTU Portable Air Conditioner: Now $225, Was $300 (25% Off) Senville 12,000 BTU LETO Series Mini Split Air Conditioner: Now $765, Was $900 (15% Off) We're seeing a relatively small discount on our favorite portable air conditioner, but it's still the lowest price we've ever noted for such a popular model. This machine is smart, efficient, versatile (it can also dehumidify and heat) and surprisingly quiet, which makes it a great option for areas like bedrooms or a home office. It takes up a bit more floor space than some of our other picks and requires a smartphone app to get the most use out of its controls. Why It's A Good Deal: This matches the lowest price drop we've seen for this model. This compact model is very affordable and effective for small spaces; it can quickly cool rooms of up to 150 feet. Its major cons are that it's not Energy Star certified and is a good bit louder than our other window unit picks. That said, if you're looking for something simple and don't want to spend over $200, this is a great option that offers seven temperature settings. Why It's A Good Deal: This discount matches the best price we've seen for the model—though its available price history is limited. This Whynter model uses a dual-hose system that pulls in external air and pushes warm air outside to more quickly cool down your space. It has enough power to handle medium-sized rooms but doesn't take up as much floor space as designs with similar specs. Why It's A Good Deal: This model dropped to $416 last Prime Day, and this is the best price we've seen in 2025 so far. If you're looking for a simple, streamlined cooling solution, we recommend the SereneLife SPLAC10. This lightweight model is easy to set up and works quickly to cool your space. It doesn't have any extra smart features and it's most effective in smaller rooms (around 270 square feet). Why It's A Good Deal: The model briefly dropped below $300 in April, but this discount is otherwise the best price we've seen since February. MOST POPULAR Designed to cool spaces up to 300 square feet, this three-in-one design can be used to cool, dry or act as a fan. Its temperature ranges from 60 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit, and it comes with an exhaust hose and window sealing kit. Handily, you can connect to the machine through your smartphone to control the temperature levels and timed settings. Shinco makes one of our favorite dehumidifiers too, so we know it's a reliable brand in the appliance category. Why It's A Good Deal: This is the first discount for this model that we've seen on Amazon (though the machine's price history is limited to a few months). This sleek window unit from Midea is priced at an all-time low, making it a great deal. The design not only blocks noise, but still allows you to open your window—rare for a window air conditioner. It's Wi-Fi enabled, and you can use voice control to operate it, too. Why It's A Good Deal: This is the lowest price we've seen on this model. This window unit is priced at an all-time low on Amazon—you can currently save $62. It can cool rooms up to 350 square feet, and is designed to be extra quiet. Features like multiple modes and wireless control help make it easy to use all summer long. Why It's A Good Deal: This is the lowest price we've seen for this model. This is the lowest price we've seen on this Midea portable air conditioner, making it a great deal if you need a portable AC that doesn't attach to a window. It can cool spaces up to 150 square feet and offers three modes: cooling, a fan mode and a dehumidifier mode. You can easily control it with a remote, too. Why It's A Good Deal: This is the lowest price we've seen on this model. Equipped for spaces up to 450 square feet, this compact portable air conditioner is ideal for living rooms, offices or bedrooms and can be wheeled from room to room. It features cooling, fan and dehumidifier modes—for the latter, you'll have to attach an included drain pipe—as well as a sleep mode for quiet operation if you leave it on at night. It also comes with a remote so you can control it from a distance. Why It's A Good Deal: This is the first time we've seen the price drop on this model. While comparable to the Midea window unit above, this model from Whirlpool is better equipped for slightly larger rooms: It features a bit more power at 6,000 BTU (compared to 5,000 BTU) and can cool spaces up to 250 square feet (compared to 150 square feet). It also comes with a remote, and you can set a timer to automate when it turns on and off. Why It's A Good Deal: This is the lowest price we've seen on this model. This powerful and multifunctional air conditioner cools down rooms up to 350 square feet and can also be used as a dehumidifier and fan. A easy-to-remove washable filter makes it easy to keep it running in tip-top shape all summer long, and wheels make it a breeze to move around. It also has a 24-hour timer option. Why It's A Good Deal: This is the lowest price we've seen in over a year. Offering 12,000 BTUs of power that cools rooms as large as 550 square feet, and the ability to function as a supplemental heater in winter, this air conditioner from Midea is incredibly strong and versatile. Plus, it can function as a dehumidifier or fan. It comes with three speed settings, an easy-to-see LED display, a 24-hour timer and a dedicated energy-saver mode. While it does include a remote control, you can also connect it to an app on your phone to control the settings from anywhere. Why It's A Good Deal: This matches the lowest price we last saw on this model when it dropped temporarily. This compact air conditioner is easy to move around, doesn't take up much floor space and cools rooms up to 300 square feet. An app allows you to seamlessly connect to the unit so you can control it from just about anywhere. It also includes a window installation kit, plus dehumidifier and fan options. Why It's A Good Deal: This is the lowest price we've seen on this model since January. This mini split 4-in-1 unit is an air conditioner, heater, dehumidifier and fan. It's Alexa-enabled, meaning you can conveniently control it either from the app or just with your voice. You can also set routines to have it kick on and off (or switch functions) at certain temperatures. It comes with a DC inverter. Why It's A Good Deal: This is the lower price we've seen on this model all year. The Forbes Vetted editing, writing and testing teams have years of experience evaluating and reviewing items across a range of categories to help readers find the best products for themselves and their homes. Deals assistant editor Jordan Thomas has spent over five years covering consumer shopping and deals events. She has written for Forbes Vetted for more than three years, helping guide our deals content and tracking prices throughout the year. Our editors have reported on the best window air conditioners and the best portable air conditioners, which includes researching and testing models firsthand. Many of the deals on this list come from these guides. Our shopping editors routinely check deals to ensure that they're still live, and use a price checker to verify that deals are worthwhile.
Forbes
09-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Best Prime Day Air Conditioner Deals: Up To 32% Off Our Favorite Units
Amazon Prime Day is an excellent time to invest in new home appliances, and with savings in full swing, we rounded up the best Prime Day air conditioner deals to keep you cool this summer. Having researched and tested a slew of AC units ourselves, we found that many of our favorites are currently on sale: The Midea Duo Inverter Portable Air Conditioner, awarded the best portable air conditioner overall, is $100 off right now, while our top value window model, the Midea EasyCool Window Air Conditioner, is just $159. You can also score $70 off the popular SereneLife SPLAC10 Portable Air Conditioner, our choice for the best value portable model. We rounded up the best Prime Day air conditioner deals, including 32% off Midea's powerful 14,000 ... More BTU model. ILLUSTRATION: FORBES / PHOTOS: RETAILERS We found multiple discounted air conditioners to suit a variety of spaces and needs, and we've done the research—many of them are featured in our stories covering the best portable air conditioners and the best window air conditioners. For good measure, we also tracked price histories to make sure you're actually getting a good deal. Below, we've rounded up the best Prime Day air conditioner deals on models we recommend, including units we've tested ourselves. Midea 14,000 BTU ASHRAE Portable Air Conditioner: Now $340, Was $500 (32% Off) Midea 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner: Now $159, Was $190 (16% Off) Whynter ARC-14S Portable Air Conditioner: Now $424, Was $600 (29% Off) SereneLife SPLAC10 Portable Air Conditioner: Now $300, Was $370 (19% Off) Shinco 10,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner: Now $272, Was $340 (20% Off) Midea Duo MAP14S1TBL Portable Air Conditioner: Now $530, Was $630 (16% Off) Midea 8,000 BTU U-Shaped Window Air Conditioner: Now $280, Was $380 (26% Off) Midea 8,000 BTU Smart Inverter Window Air Conditioner: Now $288, Was $350 (18% Off) Midea 8,500 BTU ASHRAE Portable Air Conditioner: Now $200, Was $279 (28% Off) Euhomy 10,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner: Now $210, Was $270 (22% Off) Whirlpool 6,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner: Now $184, Was $270 (32% Off) We're seeing a relatively small discount on our favorite portable air conditioner, but it's still the lowest price we've ever noted for the popular model. The machine is smart, efficient, versatile (it can also dehumidify and heat) and surprisingly quiet, which makes it a great option for areas like bedrooms and a home office. It takes up a bit more floor space than some of our other picks and requires a smartphone app to get the most use out of its controls. Why It's A Good Deal: This matches the lowest price drop we've seen for this model. This compact model is very affordable and effective for small spaces; it can quickly cool rooms of up to 150 feet. Its major cons are that it's not Energy Star certified and is a good bit louder than our other window unit picks. That said, if you're looking for something simple and don't want to spend over $200, this is a great option that offers seven temperature settings. Why It's A Good Deal: This discount matches the best price we've seen for the model—though its available price history is limited. This Whynter model uses a dual-hose system that pulls in external air and pushes warm air outside to more quickly cool down your space. It has enough power to handle medium-sized rooms but doesn't take up as much floor space as designs with similar specs. Why It's A Good Deal: This model dropped to $416 last Prime Day, but this is the best price we've seen in 2025 so far. MOST POPULAR If you're looking for a simple, streamlined cooling solution, we recommend the SereneLife SPLAC10. The lightweight model is easy to set up and works quickly to cool your space. It doesn't have any extra smart features and it's most effective in smaller rooms (around 270 square feet). Why It's A Good Deal: The model briefly dropped below $300 in April, but this discount is otherwise the best price we've seen since February. Designed for cooling spaces up to 300 square feet, this three-in-one design can be used to cool, dry or act as a fan. Its temperature ranges between 60 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit, and it comes with an exhaust hose and window sealing kit. Handily, you can connect to the machine through your smart phone to control the temperature levels and timing of your machine. Shinco makes one of our favorite dehumidifiers too, so we know it's a reliable brand in the appliance category. Why It's A Good Deal: This is the first discount for this model that we've seen on Amazon (though the machine's price history is limited to a few months). You can activate this smart Midea model with voice control or your smartwatch via Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. The system is designed to cool spaces up to 450 square feet and can also be used as a fan or dehumidifier—it even provides heat, making it a truly versatile machine. The set comes with an exhaust hose and window kit, with no extra tools required. Why It's A Good Deal: This discount matches the lowest price that this model has dropped to on Amazon. This sleek window unit from Midea is priced at an all-time low, making it a great deal. The design not only blocks noise, but allows you to still open your window—rare for a window air conditioner. It's Wi-Fi enabled and you can use voice control to operate it, too. Why It's A Good Deal: This is the lowest price we've seen on this model. This window unit is priced at an all-time low on Amazon, and you can save $62 on it. It can cool rooms up to 350 square feet, and is designed to be extra quiet. Features like multiple modes and wireless control will help make it easy to use all summer long. Why It's A Good Deal: This is the lowest price we've seen for this model. This is the lowest price we've seen on this Midea portable air conditioner, making it a great deal if you need a portable AC that doesn't attach to a window. It can cool spaces up to 150 square feet and offers three modes: cooling, a fan mode and a dehumidifier mode. You can easily control it with a remote, too. Why It's A Good Deal: This is the lowest price we've seen on this model. Equipped for spaces around 450 square feet, this compact portable air conditioner is ideal for living rooms, offices or bedrooms and can be wheeled from room to room. It features cool, fan and dehumidifier modes—for the latter, you'll have to attach an included drain pipe—as well as a sleep mode for quiet operation if you leave it on at night. It also comes with a remote so you can control it from a distance. Why It's A Good Deal: This is the first time we've seen a price drop on this model. While comparable to the Midea window unit above, this model from Whirlpool is better equipped for slightly larger rooms: It features a bit more power at 6,000 BTU (compared to 5,000 BTU) and can cool spaces up to 250 square feet (compared to 150 square feet). It also comes with a remote and you can set a timer to automate when it turns on and off. Why It's A Good Deal: This is the lowest price we've seen on this model. The Forbes Vetted editing, writing and testing teams have years of experience evaluating and reviewing items across a range of categories to help readers find the best products for themselves and their homes. Deals assistant editor Jordan Thomas, has spent over five years covering consumer shopping and deals events. She has written for Forbes Vetted for more than three years, helping guide our deals content and tracking prices throughout the year. Our editors have reported on the best window air conditioners and the best portable air conditioners, which includes researching and testing models firsthand. Many of the deals on this list come from these guides. Our shopping editors routinely check deals to ensure that they're still live, and use a price checker to verify that deals are worthwhile.
