Need help choosing a 12,000BTU window ac unit

[kaitlin4599]

Model Number

none

Age

Less than 1 year

so im moving into a 400 squared foot studio apartment here in tucson arizona that has no central ac. the leasing manager is letting me put an ac unit into the window but this place only has casement windows. maintenance measured the window and said the width is around 22 and a half inches i need a 12,000BTU unit that can fit into a 22 inch window what do you suggest? havent bought a unit yet thats why no model number is listed

 

[jeff1]

Hi,

We use a 14,000 btu portable a/c in our apt. Does a good job.

Maybe a 12,000 or 14,000 portable a/c would work for you as you only need to install the exhaust hose into the window.

ABT air conditioners.
ApplianceConnection.

jeff sr.

 

[kaitlin4599]

@jeff1 portable ac units might work well for cooling a small bedroom but for a whole studio apt it wont cool as well as a window unit

 

[jeff1]

Sometimes yes....but the installation into certain windows is much easier than a window a/c.
I am glad ours does our living room, kitchen and dining room areas no problem.

jeff sr.

 

[kaitlin4599]

@jeff1 can you link me to the one you use so i can see what its like and stuff

 

[paulhl]

The Over The Sill Low Profile Air Conditioner - Hammacher Schlemmer

This is the low-profile air conditioner that slips over a windowsill, cooling a room while allowing in sunlight and summer sights.

www.hammacher.com

I have one of these, quiet. Got it for my Lab but he's gone now. Pricey.

 

[kaitlin4599]

The Over The Sill Low Profile Air Conditioner - Hammacher Schlemmer

This is the low-profile air conditioner that slips over a windowsill, cooling a room while allowing in sunlight and summer sights.

www.hammacher.com

I have one of these, quiet. Got it for my Lab but he's gone now. Pricey.

ya i need a minimum of 12,000 btus

 

[jeff1]

This is the one we bought and are currently using...
https://www.amazon.ca/Insignia-Portable-Air-Conditioner-Stainless/dp/B097SNNBZD

Your heat in Arizona probably will be worse than my heat in Ontario. We only need the a/c 3 months out of the year.

jeff sr.