It's time to buy an AC

Before it gets too hot ~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmPpWkP0S-aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMDUxMCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD05MjI1MyZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xMzI2MjAmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpkUaQQXGRjuRhsUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAA~ [It’s getting hot in here](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmPpWkP0TbaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtYWlyLWNvbmRpdGlvbmVyLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwNTEwJmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTkyMjUzJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTEzMjYyMCZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmRRpBBcZGO5GGxSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAA~~) Sure, it’s gorgeous spring now, but we all know what comes next: sweaty, sweaty summer. Before you know it, you’ll be desperate for a cool respite. Do future you a favor and snag your air conditioner now. But which AC solution is best for you and your space? Here are Wirecutter’s recommendations: We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. [Learn more ›](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmPpWkP0TEaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9hYm91dC8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMDUxMCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD05MjI1MyZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xMzI2MjAmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpkUaQQXGRjuRhsUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAA~) [The best air conditioner for most people: A quiet window unit](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmPpWkP0TbaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtYWlyLWNvbmRpdGlvbmVyLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwNTEwJmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTkyMjUzJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTEzMjYyMCZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmRRpBBcZGO5GGxSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAA~~) [A Midea U MAW08V1QWT air conditioner shown setup on a window.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmPpWkP0TbaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtYWlyLWNvbmRpdGlvbmVyLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwNTEwJmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTkyMjUzJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTEzMjYyMCZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmRRpBBcZGO5GGxSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAA~~) Michael Hession Imagine it: an AC that’s actually quiet. No jarring whines, whooshes, or whirs—yet it still offers as much control over climate settings and air direction as possible. The [U-shaped Midea U MAW08V1QWT](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmPpWkP0TIaHR0cHM6Ly93Y2xpbmsuY28vbGluay8zNzY4NC8xNjI2MzcvMzUvMTYxNDY2P2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzA1MTAmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9OTIyNTMmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTMyNjIwJnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZFGkEFxkY7kYbFIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAA) is the closest thing we’ve found to the perfect AC. This Midea model is quieter and more energy-efficient than any other window unit we’ve tested. [Our favorite window unit →](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmPpWkP0TbaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtYWlyLWNvbmRpdGlvbmVyLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwNTEwJmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTkyMjUzJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTEzMjYyMCZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmRRpBBcZGO5GGxSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAA~~) [For those seeking a longer-term solution: A ductless mini split](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmPpWkP0TzaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL3RoZS1iZXN0LWR1Y3RsZXNzLW1pbmktc3BsaXQtYWlyLWNvbmRpdGlvbmVyLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwNTEwJmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTkyMjUzJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTEzMjYyMCZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmRRpBBcZGO5GGxSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAA~~) [A white mini-split ac unit on a wall.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmPpWkP0TzaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL3RoZS1iZXN0LWR1Y3RsZXNzLW1pbmktc3BsaXQtYWlyLWNvbmRpdGlvbmVyLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwNTEwJmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTkyMjUzJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTEzMjYyMCZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmRRpBBcZGO5GGxSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAA~~) Mitsubishi Electric A [mini-split](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmPpWkP0TzaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL3RoZS1iZXN0LWR1Y3RsZXNzLW1pbmktc3BsaXQtYWlyLWNvbmRpdGlvbmVyLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwNTEwJmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTkyMjUzJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTEzMjYyMCZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmRRpBBcZGO5GGxSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAA~~) is an efficient, scalable way to add cooling or heating to specific rooms of a home. These conditioners consist of one or more indoor units connected to an outdoor compressor. They’re easier to install than a full ducted system, more efficient than window units or central HVAC, and they often make sense as a supplement to your existing heating and cooling equipment. [What to know if you’re shopping for one→](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmPpWkP0TzaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL3RoZS1iZXN0LWR1Y3RsZXNzLW1pbmktc3BsaXQtYWlyLWNvbmRpdGlvbmVyLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwNTEwJmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTkyMjUzJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTEzMjYyMCZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmRRpBBcZGO5GGxSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAA~~) [If a window unit isn’t an option: A portable air conditioner](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmPpWkP0ToaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL3RoZS1iZXN0LXBvcnRhYmxlLWFpci1jb25kaXRpb25lci8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMDUxMCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD05MjI1MyZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xMzI2MjAmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpkUaQQXGRjuRhsUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAA~) [Our top pick portable air conditioner, the Midea Duo MAP12S1TBL, shown in a room.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmPpWkP0ToaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL3RoZS1iZXN0LXBvcnRhYmxlLWFpci1jb25kaXRpb25lci8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMDUxMCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD05MjI1MyZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xMzI2MjAmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpkUaQQXGRjuRhsUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAA~) Michael Hession Not every room or window type can accommodate a window AC, and mini-split installations can be costly. If you find yourself in one of those sticky situations, [a portable air conditioner](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmPpWkP0ToaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL3RoZS1iZXN0LXBvcnRhYmxlLWFpci1jb25kaXRpb25lci8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMDUxMCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD05MjI1MyZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xMzI2MjAmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpkUaQQXGRjuRhsUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAA~) could make the difference between sweltering surroundings and comfort. We recommend the [Midea Duo MAP12S1TBL](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmPpWkP0TAaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9kcC9CMDkxQ0hLMTczLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwNTEwJmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTkyMjUzJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTEzMjYyMCZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmRRpBBcZGO5GGxSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAA~~). It’s quieter, more powerful, and generally more pleasant to live with than nearly any of the other two dozen portable ACs we’ve tested. [The best portable air conditioner→](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmPpWkP0ToaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL3RoZS1iZXN0LXBvcnRhYmxlLWFpci1jb25kaXRpb25lci8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMDUxMCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD05MjI1MyZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xMzI2MjAmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpkUaQQXGRjuRhsUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAA~) [A budget-friendly solution: A room fan](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmPpWkP0TPaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtZmFuLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwNTEwJmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTkyMjUzJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTEzMjYyMCZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmRRpBBcZGO5GGxSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAA~~) [Five of the different fans we tested for our Best Fan review.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmPpWkP0TPaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtZmFuLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwNTEwJmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTkyMjUzJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTEzMjYyMCZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmRRpBBcZGO5GGxSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAA~~) Michael Hession The [Vornado 630 Medium Air Circulator](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmPpWkP0THaHR0cHM6Ly93Y2xpbmsuY28vbGluay8xOTE1NS85ODg0NS8zNS8xNjE0Njg_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMDUxMCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD05MjI1MyZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xMzI2MjAmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpkUaQQXGRjuRhsUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAA~) is a simple, powerful, and reliable fan that can move huge amounts of air without making too much noise. This isn’t a traditional fan—it’s an air circulator, designed to create a vortex that circulates all of the air in your room better than an oscillating fan, without the distraction of intermittent gusts. [The fan we’ve loved for nearly a decade →](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmPpWkP0TPaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtZmFuLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwNTEwJmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTkyMjUzJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTEzMjYyMCZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmRRpBBcZGO5GGxSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAA~~) [Using last year’s AC or fan? No problem. Just don’t forget to clean it](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmPpWkP0TnaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2hvdy10by1jbGVhbi1haXItY29uZGl0aW9uZXItZmFuLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwNTEwJmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTkyMjUzJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTEzMjYyMCZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmRRpBBcZGO5GGxSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAA~~) A filthy fan or air conditioner is not only less efficient at cooling you down, it’s also a potential health risk, especially if you have sensitive lungs or allergies. Before you power on for the first time this year, be sure to remove dust buildup and clean the filter. [Step-by-step instructions here→](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRmPpWkP0TnaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2hvdy10by1jbGVhbi1haXItY29uZGl0aW9uZXItZmFuLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMwNTEwJmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTkyMjUzJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTEzMjYyMCZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmRRpBBcZGO5GGxSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAA~~) [Plus: A deal on a handsome fan](~/AAAAAQA~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) ~/AAAAAQA~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 Costco An original, vintage design makes this fan stand out against its plastic counterparts, and it performs nearly as well as our top recommendation. 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