It is not the most powerful air conditioner on the market, but the Kenmore 13,200 Btu Air Conditioner 75135 (Sears item 04275135000) provides a moderate amount of cooling power at a moderate price. This unit has a few nice bells and whistles -- not to mention its energy-efficient design -- that make it a good, middle-of-the-road choice.

This is a window unit that has three cooling speeds and three fan-only settings, as well as four-way adjustable horizontal and vertical louvers so you can point the air in a number of different directions. The controls are electronic, including off and on touchpad buttons and a handy timer, so it looks a little sleeker than older knob-and-dial models.

This air conditioner comes with some energy-saving features, as well. You can set the Energy Saver option to a desired temperature, and the unit will turn off the compressor once the room temperature reaches the set temperature. In addition, this unit has a fairly attractive Energy Efficiency Rating (EER) of 8.5, which gauges how efficiently it performs. The Kenmore 13,200 Btu Air Conditioner 75135 also features a convenient remote control. This unit is covered by a 1-year warranty.


Pros: Energy-saving features
Cons: Moderate power

Warranty
1 year, parts and labor; 5 years, sealed system