Higher purchase price: Inverter air conditioners are usually more expensive up front. The 12,000-Btu GE Profile AHTR12AC inverter, for example, costs $600, while a comparable conventional model ...

In my tests, the Midea Duo Smart Inverter Portable Air Conditioner (model MAP14S1TBL) was among the best at cooling and operating quietly. However, it used the most electricity.

Specifications. The TCL Q-series model H8W4MW is a mid-sized window air conditioner designed for rooms up to 350 square feet. It fits in openings 26 to 36 inches wide (645- to 915mm) with at least ...

The EER or Energy Efficiency Ratio measures the cooling efficiency of an air conditioner or HVAC system, determined by ...

TCL sells its Smart Inverter Window Air Conditioner in three sizes: an 8,000 BTU model (good for a 350-square-foot room) costs $399, a 10,000 BTU model is $449, and a 12,000 BTU model ...

The GE Profile Clearview window air conditioner is available in four sizes: 6,100, 8,300, 10,000 and 12,000 BTUs; however, only the latter two use inverter technology, which is both quieter and ...

When Tornado CEO and owner Ronen Bazazi looks at the inverter air conditioner sales reports, he is filled with pride. Bazazi remembers how just a few years ago, this was a small niche in the air ...

Editor's note, 6/6/2025: Midea has voluntarily recalled our best overall pick, the Midea U Inverter Air Conditioner, due to mold issues. Similarly designed ACs by Frigidaire, Insignia, Comfort Air ...