Here Are The Top 10 Best Energy-efficient Air Conditioners 2017
Our list showing the newest energy-efficient air conditioners includes only air conditioners that obey to these rules:
- They must have an energy-efficiency ratio (EER) of 11 or above, which is kind of rare, and a similar combined energy-efficiency ratio (CEER)
- They may, but do not necessarily have to be Energy-Star accredited
- When not specified, Energy Star efficiency ratings specified in annual cost are generally based on a 12 cents per Kwh electricty rate and 8-hour-per-day use over 3 months)
The List:
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Frigidaire FFRE0833S1
Avg. rating (1246 reviews)
Considering this energy-efficient air conditioner's aggregate ranking of 90%, we believe that the Frigidaire FFRE0833S1 is currently the best energy-efficient air conditioner 2017. Furthermore, we think that our sample of 1246 reviews gives us a high confidence level that pushes us to call it a "no-brainer best choice."
- Energy Star annual cost: $60
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Frigidaire FFRE1533S1
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With its 4.5 stars computed from 348 reviews, here is what we consider the second best energy-efficient air conditioner. * By the way, this list is based on a full analysis of hundreds of energy-efficient air conditioner reviews from around the web.
- Energy Star annual cost: $115
- Cooling (BTU) rating: 15100
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Frigidaire FFRE1833S2
Avg. rating (116 reviews)
- EER: 11.8
- Energy Star annual cost: $137
- Cooling (BTU) rating: 18000 (Listed as 18000/17700)
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Frigidaire FFRE1033S1
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- Energy-efficiency ratio (EER): 12.0
- Energy Star annual cost: $75
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Frigidaire FFRA0522R1
Avg. rating (356 reviews)
- Energy-efficiency ratio (EER): 11.1 (11 combined energy efficiency ratio)
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Frigidaire FFRE0533S1
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- EER: 12.2 (12.1 combined)
- Energy Star annual cost: $37
More small window air conditioners, sorted by the latest model first:
LG LW6017R
- Energy-efficiency ratio (EER): 11.5
- Energy Star annual cost: $47
- Cooling (BTU) rating: 6000
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Haier HWF05XCR-L
Avg. rating (92 reviews)
- Energy-efficiency ratio (EER): 11.2
- Energy Star annual cost: $41
- Cooling (BTU) rating: 5000
LG LW1216HR
Avg. rating (1 reviews)
- EER: 11.3
- Energy Star annual cost: $96
- Cooling (BTU) rating: 12000
LG LW8016HR
Avg. rating (2 reviews)
- EER: 11.2
- Energy Star annual cost: $61
- Cooling (BTU) rating: 7500
LG LW1516ER
Avg. rating (40 reviews)
- EER: 11.9
- Energy Star annual cost: $114
- Cooling (BTU) rating: 15000
GE AEM06LV
Avg. rating (6 reviews)
- Energy-efficiency ratio (EER): 12.3
- Energy Star annual cost: $45
- Cooling (BTU) rating: 6050
EdgeStar AP14009COM
Avg. rating (4 reviews)
- Energy-efficiency ratio (EER): 11.20
- Cooling (BTU) rating: 14000
Frigidaire FFRL0633Q1
Avg. rating (497 reviews)
- Energy Star annual cost: $48 (based from a 0.12/kWH cost)
Frigidaire FFRE1833Q2
Avg. rating (61 reviews)
- Energy Star annual cost: $149
- Cooling (BTU) rating: 18500
Friedrich Kuhl SM14N10
Avg. rating (8 reviews)
- EER: 12.2 (12.0 combined)
- Energy Star annual cost: $101
- Cooling (BTU) rating: 13700
Friedrich Kuhl SQ06N10C
Avg. rating (8 reviews)
- EER: 12.3 (12.1 combined)
- Energy Star annual cost: $42
- Cooling (BTU) rating: 5800
Frigidaire FFRC0833R1
Avg. rating (302 reviews)
- Energy Star annual cost: $64 (value derived from 0.12 / kWH rating)
Friedrich Kuhl SS12N10C
Avg. rating (6 reviews)
- Energy Star annual cost: $88
- Cooling (BTU) rating: 11900
Frigidaire FFRE1233Q1 12000 BTU
Avg. rating (1067 reviews)
The Frigidaire FFRE1233Q1 12000 BTU features a sleep mode that gradually increases the temperature by a few degrees (balancing it against the evening cold) as a method to save energy while you sleep.
LG LW8014ER 8000 BTU
Avg. rating (670 reviews)
The LG LW8014ER 8000 BTU pushes air at 250 cubic feet per meter using a classic 4-way air deflection system.
Whynter ARC-13WS 13000 BTU
Avg. rating (58 reviews)
The ARC-13W/S is an eco-friendly and small portable self-evaporating 13000 BTU air conditioner with a rather low 43dBa noise level.
- EER: 11.06
- Cooling (BTU) rating: 13000
Frigidaire FFRE1033Q1 10000 BTU
Avg. rating (682 reviews)
The Frigidaire FFRE1033Q1 10000 BTU has an 11.3 energy efficiency ratio, which is in the highest bracket in the 10000 BTU class.
