Powerful floor air conditioners that keep you cool in a heat wave

Monday, June 15, 2020 - 18:51 in Physics & Chemistry

Keep it cool in any room. (Drew Coffman via Unsplash/)Summertime is here, and for many people that means dusting off an old air conditioner, shoving it into the window, and praying it doesn’t fall out. If you’re in the market for a new AC, consider a floor unit for keeping the temperature low in your home. They’re portable between rooms and generally stronger than window units. And while they take up a tiny bit of floor space, they are painless to set up. Floor air conditioners are especially useful for rooms with oddly shaped windows, since the vent size is flexible. They are also a godsend in humid climates, as most have a dehumidifier function that literally sucks the excess moisture out of the air. If you’re looking for twice the BTUs and less hassle, a floor AC is the move for you. Here are some of our favorites currently...

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