5/13/2014

Two powerful air conditioners (18,000 BTUs or more) under $500


    When buying a more powerful air conditioner for a larger space, here are a few things to consider:
  • Measure your space and make sure you are buying enough BTUs to properly cool it.
  • With more powerful air conditioners, I'd recommend sticking to Energy Star appliances, unless you want to see your electric bill soar through the roof. 
  • Make sure you factor shipping into the price. If you are able to pick it up for free from a nearby store, good, but free or super-cheap shipping is even better.
  • Read the customer reviews religiously and pay attention to the bad ones. Check to see how many of the former customers would recommend this model air conditioner to a friend. 
  • Take into account that the more powerful air conditioners will almost always require a special 230 volt electrical outlet. When I lived in NY, I had one installed by a licensed electrician for about $100.
  • Make sure you Google the model number to doublecheck that you're getting the absolute best price (including shipping). 
  • Make sure that you can return the air conditioner conveniently if there is an initial issue.  Those things cost a small fortune to ship back.  The nice thing about buying from Walmart is that if there is a problem with the air conditioner, you can always just bring it back into a Walmart store for free (within certain time limits).



  • Walmart has this LG 18,000-BTU, 230V, Energy Star window-mounted air conditioner with remote control, (model #LW1812ERS) for $499.98 free shipping.  It got 4.1 out of 5 stars over 18 customer reviews.
    • Standard window-mounted installation (Easy to use installation kit included)
    • Special 230V electrical outlet required (Unit will not work with a standard 115V outlet)
    • 17,500/18,000 BTUs cools rooms up to 1,000 sq. ft.
    • Energy Star compliant (10.7 EER)
    • Dehumidification up to 4.5 pints per hour
    • Gold Fin anti-corrosion coating provides a protective shield so the unit lasts longer
    • Full-function remote control
    • Thermistor thermostat
    • 3 cooling speeds / 3 fan speeds for more cooling flexibility
    • 24-hour on/off timer cools on your schedule
    • Energy saver function conserves energy and saves you money
    • 4-way air deflection directs cool air where you want it
    • Tilt-out, easy-clean mesh filter
    • Dry Air Flow: 520 cfm
    • Noise level: 62 dBA indoor / 67 dBA outdoor
    • Eco friendly R410A refrigerant

    Last up is this General Electric 18,000 BTU,  Energy Star, window air conditioner, (model #AEW18DQ) for $436.40 free shipping.  This model got 4.2 out of 5 stars over 53 customer reviews.
    • Suitable for rooms measuring 700 to 1,000 square feet
    • GE window air conditioner is Energy Star qualified
    • 1 touch lift-out filter
    • Cooling amps: 8.1/8.8
    • Cooling watts: 1,690/1,650 Volts: 230
    • Plug type: Parallel/NEMA 5-15
    • GE Energy Star window air conditioner features an electronic, digital thermostat
    • Fan speed selections: 3 cooling/3 fan-only speeds
    • Energy saver feature
    • Vent/air exchange exhaust: top discharge
    • Slide-out chassis
    • Louver style: 4-way
    • Remote control included
    • 24-hour on/off timer
    • EZ-mount window installation kit
    • Fits windows: 26"-41"W, minimum 18-1/2"H
    • Certified by EEV, Underwriters Laboratories, Underwriters Laboratories for Canada, and the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers 1-year warranty
    • GE 230-volt air conditioner model #AEW18DQ

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