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6 Best Window Air Conditioners to Keep You Cool for the Summer
Kiss those sweaty nights buh-bye.
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Allow me to set the scene: It's summer, and a heatwave has caught you by surprise. You're lying in a bed of your own sweat, unable to sleep, eat, or do anything except wonder why your usually reliable cooling fan and cozy cooling sheets aren't preventing you from overheating. Want to avoid this future but don't want to deal with all the work of a portable air conditioner? It's time for a window air conditioner.
For those on a budget, window ACs might feel like a big expense for an appliance you'll only use a few months out of the year, but the best air conditioners are worth the splurge, especially for the heat-averse. Take it from someone who spent years living without one, it's not worth it to suffer through a 90° apartment if you don't have to.
Our picks for the best window air conditioners of 2023
Lucky for us, as window air conditioners become even more crucial to summer survival (thanks climate change!), they've also become way more varied—both in price and design. It's easier than ever to find a window AC unit that fits your budget, living space, and style. And these top-rated window air conditioners of 2023 prove it.
Olivia Truffaut-Wong is an entertainment and culture writer and editor who will never turn down a romance or superhero movie. Her work has been featured in The Cut, Refinery29, Teen Vogue, Polygon, Bustle, and more.
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