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Furnace Air Filters

2009-02-18 16:42:02

This is one of those little maintenance details it's easy to overlook, but regularly changing the air filter is good for you and for the furnace. We'll never compete with household divas who make their own cleaning supplies, but here's a tip to take the guesswork out of when it's time to change the filter. Buy a year's supply, write the month it's to be used, and stack them next to the furnace. Buying... more

GE ASM08LK Air Conditioner

2008-06-19 00:00:00

It's not much to look at, but in this heat who cares, right? The important things about this GE air conditioner are that it's got 8,000 glorious BTUs, a slide-out chassis (so it can fit most windows), an exterior support bracket, an energy saving mode, and a built-in timer. And Consumer Reports calls it a "Best Buy" for midsize window units. Like all good appliances these days, the GE comes with a remote control,... more

Haier ESA3105 Air Conditioner

2007-06-14 14:07:00

Summer doesn't officially start for another week, but it's already getting hot in some parts of the country. If it's time to upgrade the air conditioner, consider this Haier window unit, a Consumer Reports "Best Buy" that's also quiet. The 10,000 BTU air conditioner features a slide-out chassis (so it will fit most windows), 2 cooling and 2 fan settings, a digital display, and an energy-saver mode. It even comes with a remote control... more

LG Slim Profile Window Air Conditioner

2006-07-19 19:31:00

Compact, lightweight, and quiet, this slim LG air conditioner cools up to 250 square feet with its 6,000 BTUs of power. It's only 12" high and will fit windows up to 39" wide without obstructing your view of the alley. It's got 3 fan speeds, a 12-hour timer, a washable and reusable air filter, and somehow knows to restart itself in case of a power outage. It's not the cheapest window unit out there,... more

Sunpentown WA-1010M Portable Air Conditioner

2005-07-26 19:02:00

Stay cool this summer with Sunpentown's newest portable air conditioner. This bad boy has 10,000 BTUs of cooling power, enough to cool up to 300 square feet. It works as a fan and dehumidifier, does its job quietly, and has a washable air filter. Plus it comes with casters, so you can roll it around from room to room. More portable air conditioners.