Need lots of cool air during the warm summer months? The Kenmore 75151 is rated at 15,100 Btu/hr -- enough to keep a large 900-square-foot (30x30 feet) room or group of open rooms cool on hot days. It is also practical and powerful enough to cool smaller rooms from a distance -- rooms where you would need the "high" setting only a few days each summer. You can also utilize the dehumidifier function on those 90-percent humidity days. This unit can pull up to 79 pints -- nearly 10 gallons! -- of moisture out of the air in 24 hours.

The Kenmore 75151 weighs a hefty 105 pounds. Get lots of help when you install this unit and add support around it for quieter operation. As big as it is, the 75151 is relatively energy efficient with an impressive Energy Efficient Rating of 11.0, the highest rating of any model we've reviewed. Because of its size, it still uses more power than smaller units, but it is more efficient in its use for the amount of cool air it produces. It also includes an energy-saver setting to reduce operating costs.

Besides touch-controls on the front, this unit includes a full-feature wireless remote that controls the thermostat, timer and three fan speeds. The filter is easy to remove and clean. A built-in vent also exhausts stale air, odors and smoke from the room.

If you have more than one room to cool, need a heavy-duty dehumidifier or prefer a more powerful air conditioner, the Kenmore 75151 is a good choice. Watch for it on sale before and after the summer months as the suggested retail price is $429.99.


Pros: Well-built, relatively quiet, dehumidifier
Cons: Very heavy

Warranty
1 year, limited; 5 years, sealed system