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The 10 Best Window Air Conditioners with Heat 2025

May 5, 2025February 25, 2021 by Staff Writer

The Best Window Air Conditioners with Heat

If you live in a rental property without air conditioning units or don’t want a permanent system fixed to the wall, then window air conditioning units make a great choice. Many units can be switched to a heating mode in the winter, making them very practical. This got me thinking about what features make the … Read more

The 5 Best Portable Air Conditioners for Large Rooms

November 27, 2022January 10, 2021 by Staff Writer

The Best Portable Air Conditioners for Large Rooms

Keeping a large room cool during the summer months can be challenging, especially if the air and cooling system in the home does not work properly. This is one of the major reasons why homeowners should make sure that they have a quality portable air conditioner on hand. Therefore, in order to make sure the … Read more

The 5 Best 8000 BTU Air Conditioners

November 27, 2022January 10, 2021 by Staff Writer

Having a medium-sized compact air conditioner could come in handy when in need to cool off a mid-sized room or office space and even a garage or a tool shed. The window-mounted and portable 8000 BTU air conditioner units are perfect for spaces of up to about 340 square feet, where they perform best. The … Read more

The 5 Best 5000 BTU Air Conditioners (Updated 2025)

April 30, 2025January 10, 2021 by Staff Writer

It is essential to make the right choice when picking up a new air conditioner for whatever space you might want to take care of. Whether it is an office space, your home, garage, or a workshop, energy efficacy, and proper size are crucial for picking the correct unit. In our opinion, after many hours … Read more

The 5 Best 6000 BTU Air Conditioners

November 27, 2022January 10, 2021 by Staff Writer

The 6000 BTU air conditioners, compared to other air conditioner sizes, hits the sweet spot for square footage cooling capacity compared to energy efficiency, so when we talk about the best 6000 BTU units we have to make sure you have the right information and the proper tools to be able to choose from the … Read more

The 5 Best 10 000 BTU Air Conditioners

November 27, 2022January 9, 2021 by Staff Writer

Whether you are looking to warm up a cold room or cool off a hot one during the sunny summer days, air conditioners really come in handy. In this article, we look at the 5 best 10 000 BTU air conditioners currently on the market, and hopefully, help you to make the right purchase for … Read more

What Is BTU? A Simple Guide to British Thermal Units

January 9, 2021 by Staff Writer

BTU or British Thermal Unit is a popular topic and regularly used term here on The HVAC Blog. We take a look at what BTU is, how it is calculated, how it applies to our household utilities, and how it helps us pick out our heaters, air conditioners, and furnaces. By the definition, 1 BTU … Read more

Air Conditioner Sizes to Choose From

June 30, 2021January 9, 2021 by Staff Writer

Air conditioners come in a variety of sizes not only on the outside but also in terms of power capacity. It is important to know the power output of your air conditioner in order to know if it is the right option for the space you are trying to cool off. Quick Air Conditioner Size … Read more

Haier HPP08XCR 8000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner Review

February 8, 2021January 8, 2021 by Staff Writer

The winter might be here and thinking about an air conditioner is probably the last thing on your mind. However, an air conditioner is a useful addition to your home when the summer months come along and it can mitigate the heat that you have to deal with. Instead of a built-in conditioner, the portable … Read more