July is here and temps are heating up. If your home doesn’t have central air or if your AC simply isn’t getting the job done, consider a portable air conditioner. The No. 1 bestselling portable air conditioner on Amazon is on sale currently, actually. It’s the 4.3-star-rated Black + Decker portable air conditioner, which comes in a range of British thermal unit (BTU) ratings.
What’s a BTU? The greater the BTU rating, the more square feet an air conditioner is able to cool. According to a guide published by Lowe’s, these are the BTU numbers you want to keep in mind when shopping for air conditioners:
- 5,000 to 8,000 BTU: generally cools 150 to 350 square feet
- 8,000 to 12,000 BTU: generally cools 350 to 550 square feet
- 12,000 to 18,500 BTU: generally cools 550 to 1,050 square feet
Black + Decker portable air conditioner is on sale
The Black + Decker air conditioner is on sale in several BTU ratings. It also functions as a dehumidifier and fan, and comes with a remote control. Its filter is washable and the air conditioner has a 24-hour timer. This portable AC comes with a window kit, as it has an exhaust hose. You can store it away once temperatures cool down.
More window AC units to consider
If you’d prefer a more permanent window AC unit, check out these options from Amazon, Wayfair and Walmart to keep you cool this summer. These window AC units are all rated at least 4 stars (out of 5) on their respective sites. They work for a variety of room sizes, and boast a range of features.
GE 5,000 BTU air conditioner
This affordable, quiet AC unit from GE has 10 temperature settings and two fan speeds. This simple air conditioner is ideal for small spaces.
GE 5,000 BTU air conditioner, $160 (reduced from $189)
Midea EasyCool 5,000 BTU window air conditioner
This AC unit is ideal for small rooms. Choose from seven temperature settings, two cooling speeds and two fan-only speeds. This quiet, energy-efficient window air conditioner has a washable filter.
Midea EasyCool 5,000 BTU window air conditioner, $179
Frigidaire 5,000 BTU window-mounted room air conditioner
This window air conditioner has a washable filter and expandable side panels (to help you fit it in a window properly). It comes with an extra-long power cord. Choose from six BTU ratings.
Frigidaire 5,000 BTU window-mounted room air conditioner, $160 (reduced from $179)
LG 12,000 BTU window air conditioner
This window air conditioner by LG has three cooling and fan speeds, plus a 24-hour timer (so you can create a cooling schedule). The unit controls humidity, and its filter is washable. Choose from seven BTU ratings.
LG 12,000 BTU window air conditioner, $393
LG 14,000 BTU dual inverter window air conditioner
This smart window AC unit by LG has four cooling and fan speeds. It has a 24-hour timer so you can create a cooling schedule, and it comes with a remote control. The unit controls air humidity; its air filter is washable. Choose from four BTU ratings.
LG 14,000 BTU dual inverter window air conditioner, $550
Midea 12,000 BTU smart window air conditioner
This energy-efficient window AC unit promises to be ultra-quiet. It sports a U-shape design that allows you to keep your window open even while it’s sitting in it. It also has an anti-theft mechanism that locks your closed window. As a smart AC unit, it can be controlled with your phone or via voice assistant. Choose from three BTU ratings.
Midea 12,000 BTU smart window air conditioner, $459 (reduced from $499)
