04-22-2006, 03:44 AM
I'm finally going to break down and possibly buy an air conditioner for the first time ever since living here. Of course, I'm going to get it off Craig's List so that's guiding my research because who knows what will come up. Sooo, where could I find some reviews or ratings of air conditioners? I tried Consumer Reports' site, but you have to be a member to access the reviews. And doing a Google search seem to bring up some sites that I don't necessarily trust.
Also, what window or portable AC unit do some of you New Yorkers (or non-NYers w/experience) use? My bedroom is about 160 sq. ft (I know, huge!) in a converted railroad apartment. I don't need to cool the rest of the apartment because my roomate just bought a new portable unit for himself/the living room. I might pick up 9000 BTU (free) unit tomorrow or a 6000 BTU unit ($40), depending on who responds first. Both are window units. A 5000 BTU unit would be just fine for me but the prices are right...
Thanks...
trisho.
Also, what window or portable AC unit do some of you New Yorkers (or non-NYers w/experience) use? My bedroom is about 160 sq. ft (I know, huge!) in a converted railroad apartment. I don't need to cool the rest of the apartment because my roomate just bought a new portable unit for himself/the living room. I might pick up 9000 BTU (free) unit tomorrow or a 6000 BTU unit ($40), depending on who responds first. Both are window units. A 5000 BTU unit would be just fine for me but the prices are right...
Thanks...
trisho.