Air Conditioners
Top Central Brands
We have conducted an unbiased review of the top central air conditioner brands. We ranked the top brands according to popularity as well as the consumer and expert reviews so that you can find the best central air conditioner. We rank Carrier at…
Top Portable Brands
We have conducted an unbiased review of the top portable/window air conditioner brands. We ranked the top brands according to popularity as well as the consumer and expert reviews so that you can find the best portable/window air conditioner. We…
Type
There are several different types of air conditioners on the market today. The most popular are portable and window mainly because they are less expensive than central air and will efficiently cool most size rooms with ease. Portable air…
Services
Most repair and installation work with air conditioners is major and requires HVAC expertise so most people use a service professional. We review repair and installation options and give you advice on how to find the right contractor at the right…
Features
It is critical that you get an air conditioner that is sized correctly. Coling capacity is generally rated according to BTU or tons. BTU is a measure of how much heat can be removed. 1 ton is equal to 12,000 BTU/hour of cooling. As a general rule…
Cost
Cost is very important to take into consideration when purchasing an air conditioner. The cost varies depending on the type and size of air conditioner that you need. You can buy a good 12,000 BTU portable air conditioner capabale of cooling 500…

Choosing the right air conditioner for your house is important.  Having a good air conditioner can provide you and your family with cooling comfort during those warm days outside.  Buying an energy efficient air conditioner can also lower your monthly cooling/heating bills and also lower your environmental footprint. 

We have conducted an unbiased study of the top central air conditioner brands.  See the Top 10 Central AC Brands here.  We ranked Carrier at the top followed closely by York and Trane. 

We created a separate top 10 list for portable and window air conditioners.  We ranked LG and Mitsubishi as the top window and split unit brands.  We ranked Haier as the top portable air conditioner brand.  

Air conditioners come in several different types depending on whether you are trying to cool a single room or an entire house.  We review the different types here.  Portable and window air conditioners are efficient at cooling a room but they cannot cool an entire house.  Central air conditioners are larger and more expensive units that will cool the entire house. 

Repair and installation work for air conditioners is major and requires HVAC expertise so most people use a service professional.  We review service options from repair to installation in our air conditioner services guide.  Make sure you find a contractor that is licensed and has workers comp and liability insurance.

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