Finding compact room air conditioners can be quite difficult. In most cases compact refers not only to the size of the unit but the BTU. It is rather hard to find a compact model with a BTU over 8000 or so. If a smaller residential room air conditioner is really what you seek, there are 5 compact units listed below for you to choose from.
Frigidaire FRA052XT7
This is one of the most compact window units to be found. Its dimensions are only 12” H x 16” W x 13 ¼” D. Its weight is also rather low being only 35lbs. This unit has the cooling capacity of 5000 BTU and a 9.7 EER. It is not Energy Star rated. It does however use environmentally safe R410A refrigerant and have an anti-bacterial mesh filter. It is lacking in features with only 2 fan and cooling speeds and 2-way air direction. This unit does receive positive reviews from its customers.
Koldfront PAC8000S
At 24 3/4″ H x 19 1/4″ W x 13 1/4″ D this portable air conditioner, is rather compact compared to most. It is also lighter in weight. This unit weighs 53lbs. It has 8000 BTU and therefore is able to cool a room as large as 225sq ft. Its features include a remote control, 3 fan speeds, multiple air flow, a timer, easy grip handle, and caster wheels. This unit also receives good reviews and is lower in price too.
Danby DAC5200DB
This unit has 5200 BTU and a high EER rating of 10.7 making it Energy Star qualified. Its dimensions are nearly as small as the Frigidaire FRA052XT7 model being 12.30″ H x 16.20″ W x 15.75″ D. This portable model features a timer, a sleep mode, an auto start mode, remote operation, and an energy saver mode. Its weight is only 39lbs.
Friedrich XStar XQ05M10
The Friedrich XStar XQ05M10 is a bit larger than the Frigidaire FRA052XT7 but it is still rather small for a window unit. Its dimensions are 14” H x 19.75” W x 21.4” D. It is quite heavy, weighing 72lbs. However this model has some great features. It has 3 fan and cooling speeds, a remote control, a programmable timer, and multiple air flow directions. It also has a very high EER rating with an EER of 11.5. This model is most definitely Energy Star rated. It is also rather eco-friendly using R410A refrigerant.
G.E. AHR05LP
The dimensions of this window unit are comparable to Frigidaire FRA052XT7. They are 16? W x 12? H x 131/4? D. It weighs only 35lbs and has 5000 BTU. It has a 9.7 EER. Its features include 2 fan and cooling speeds, 2-way air direction, and an anti-microbial filter. It also uses R410A refrigerant.
These 5 models are some of the most compact room air conditioners available. They range in features, BTUs, and dimensions. You will have to decide which one is right for your space, finding a more compact unit than the ones on this list will prove to be difficult.