Thru wall/window air conditioners are made to be placed in either a window or a hole cut out of an outside wall, just big enough for the unit to fit through. The most common method is to use a window but when a window isn’t accessible, cutting a hole in an exterior wall may become necessary. Here are a few of the best thru-wall/window air conditioners.
Frigidaire FRA054XT7
This thru wall/window air conditioner only has 5000 BTU so it is great for smaller spaces of up to 165sq ft. It has an EER of 10.7 so it is very energy efficient. This air conditioner is also rather cheap compared to other models yet comes with great perks. It has 2 cooling speeds, is smaller in size, has dehumidifier functionality, a programmable timer, and uses R410A refrigerant.
Friedrich CP12F10
With 12000 BTU and 10.8 EER this air conditioner is Energy Star compliant. This unit also uses the R410A refrigerant making it even more environmentally friendly. The features of this model include a washable air filter, programmable timer, and 3 cooling speeds. This model is great for cooling rooms up to 550sq ft.
LG LT0810CR
This unit has 8000 BTU. It has an EER of 9.6 making it Energy Star compliant. It has 3 fan speeds and 4-way air direction. This unit comes with a 2 year warranty.
GE AZ41E12DAC
This particular unit comes with a heftier price tag but it has a lot of great features. It has 11800 BTU and an 11.8 EER. It can cool or heat your room. So it is great for year round usage. It uses R410A refrigerant, has electric controls, and a sleep mode.
Haier HWR10XC6
Haier is a great brand to purchase an air conditioner from. This particular model has received good reviews and isn’t very pricey. It has 10000 BTU and a 9.8 EER. This is a great buy for larger rooms. This unit weighs much less than most other thru-wall/window air conditioners. It weighs only 63lbs, making it even easier to install on your own.
Friedrich SS10M10
Like the other Friedrich model, this one is also Energy Star compliant. It has 9500 BTU and an EER of 11.2. It also has 4 cooling speeds, commercial grade durability, remote control operation, 24 hour timer, and 8-way air direction. This unit is environmentally friendly in several ways too.
There are many thru wall/window air conditioners to choose from. It depends on what you are looking for. Listed above are models that all offer very different features, functions, prices, BTUs, and EERs. Hopefully it will be easy to find what you are looking for. To narrow your search, it helps to know what amount of BTU you need in order to cool your room properly. After you have that figured out, you can pay attention to price, functions, and features. Good luck in finding a thru wall/window air conditioner that is right for your specific needs.