Having an air conditioning unit can make or break your summer comfort — but these bulky appliances can lack curb appeal and may not be doing your home decor any favors. Though arguably a summer necessity, traditional window AC units can be heavy, loud and just plain ugly (not to mention highly unpleasant to get in and out of your windows). And while we know that looks aren’t everything, it doesn’t hurt to have a gadget that can keep your home cool and look great while doing it.
Luckily, many brands now offer aesthetically pleasing window AC units that don’t sound like airplane engines, and come equipped with cool (!) features like energy-saving technology and compatibility with smart home assistants. And clearly someone heard our complaints about the pain of installation — many models promise quick, fuss-free setups and come packaged with all the extras you need to get the unit up and running in your window.
Whether you opt for the TikTok-famous Windmill air conditioner or the design-friendly July model that’s available in a host of trendy colors, you can chill without sacrificing aesthetics this summer.
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Promising review: "Easy to install, sleek design, quiet and super powerful. Next best thing to central air. The app allows you to view the room temperature and manage AC settings from anywhere. Worth every penny." — Kayla
Promising review: "This was a life changer! We bought this one year ago and I have been operating this with Alexa! Ultra-quiet and keeps the bedroom cool or as we want it. Looks elegant and not like regular window ACs." — AB
Promising review: "I’m one of those people who doesn’t write reviews but I wanted to let people know I’m having such an amazing experience with this AC. It is super quiet and blows ice cold air. Cooled down my quite large living room in about 15 minutes. Absolutely obsessed with it :) I’m 43 female and put it up by myself. It’s a bit heavy but for the size that is to be expected. Looks beautiful too, as far as ACs go." — Cam
Promising review: "We needed a very quiet air conditioner for our bedroom/nursery. This unit is perfect for our needs - it cools the room quickly, is easy to use, and is whisper-quiet, as advertised. I like the ‘I feel’ function on the remote because it senses the temperature where you’re actually sitting and cools based on that rather than the temp. in front of the unit itself." — Simone Asarlaín
Promising review: "July is amazing! I found it super easy to install, even though I’ve had trouble with installing A/Cs in the past. My favorite part is the app: I have pets at home, so I can turn on for a short time while I’m at work, without having to run it the whole day. Game changer!" — Beatrice C.