Room Air Conditioners

Why buy an ENERGY STAR® qualified air conditioner?

ENERGY STAR qualified air conditioners use at least 10 percent less energy than conventional models. Also, ENERGY STAR qualified room air conditioners often include timers for better temperature control, allowing you to use the minimum amount of energy you need to cool your room. Saving energy reduces pollution.

Tips for choosing an ENERGY STAR qualified room air conditioner:

• Choose a model that works best for you. Room air conditioners are available in window units, through the wall units, casement models and casement slider models.
• Select the unit with the highest Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER). This will help you save the most energy.
• Look for a unit whose filter slides out easily for regular cleaning. Clean filters help keep your unit in good working condition.
• Check the yellow EnergyGuide label. This label shows how much energy it takes to operate the model, compares the energy use of similar models and estimates annual operating costs.
• Consider a unit with controls. Controls such as a digital readout for the thermostat setting and a built-in timer help you adjust your unit to use less energy.

ENERGY STAR Qualified Room Air Conditioners

Visit the national ENERGY STAR website for more information on ENERGY STAR qualified room air conditioners.