05-26-2018, 04:36 AM
This is the air conditioner I wound up purchasing. I selected it because it's energy efficiency and more specifically it's running wattage is about 575 watts and within the realm of my 'extra' solar power I have in full sun. It's not going to cool a whole house, but it should increase comfort if the house is closed up due to bad air. Also the 3-year extended warranty was only 6 dollars. On some of the other similar models they wanted over $20 for an extended warranty. If you only want to cool a single room, this model should be able to keep it cold.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GQ8A70C/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=pw016-20&linkId=0f151504c646a6977a121002d58f24b2
Unfortunately, after I ordered that I found a model that is probably better. It's about $30 more with the extended warranty, looks like it dehumidifies better, and actually has a lower running wattage (and a remote control):
https://www.amazon.com/Whirlpool-Energy-Window-Mounted-Conditioner-Control/dp/B071K8R8QC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1527359389&sr=8-4&keywords=ENERGY+STAR+6,000+BTU&linkCode=ll1&tag=pw016-20&linkId=2a503e6e48ce2fd3f51615a0a1b0fc17
The one time I wanted to cancel an amazon order is the first time they shipped it almost immediately after I placed the order! Oh well.
One thing I found when doing my research is that some of these cheap window units actually use the same amount of power on "low" settings as they do on "high" settings. Some units actually use MORE power on the low settings. Fortunately I have a watt meter to help guide me on it's use.
ETA: I contacted Amazon and they are having the carrier return the first air conditioner to them and waived the shipping charges on the Whirlpool unit. Since it is under 500 watts it will be easier on my solar system.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GQ8A70C/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=pw016-20&linkId=0f151504c646a6977a121002d58f24b2
Unfortunately, after I ordered that I found a model that is probably better. It's about $30 more with the extended warranty, looks like it dehumidifies better, and actually has a lower running wattage (and a remote control):
https://www.amazon.com/Whirlpool-Energy-Window-Mounted-Conditioner-Control/dp/B071K8R8QC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1527359389&sr=8-4&keywords=ENERGY+STAR+6,000+BTU&linkCode=ll1&tag=pw016-20&linkId=2a503e6e48ce2fd3f51615a0a1b0fc17
The one time I wanted to cancel an amazon order is the first time they shipped it almost immediately after I placed the order! Oh well.
One thing I found when doing my research is that some of these cheap window units actually use the same amount of power on "low" settings as they do on "high" settings. Some units actually use MORE power on the low settings. Fortunately I have a watt meter to help guide me on it's use.
ETA: I contacted Amazon and they are having the carrier return the first air conditioner to them and waived the shipping charges on the Whirlpool unit. Since it is under 500 watts it will be easier on my solar system.