The need of the hour is for the world to use technology that is eco-friendly. With a continuous rise in global temperature everyone wants to stay cool. In ancient times, we use to achieve this by dabbing ice crystal, fanning ourselves or by sitting under cold stream water. But in the present scenario, heatwaves are blowing across most of the United States. With rising temperature and increasing pressure, there seems to be just one alternative to this drastically worsening problem: air conditioning.
We not only need to lower our room temperatures in order to work in peace but also need something that is energy efficient. So that we can keep our loved ones comfortable especially our kids, elderly, and pets who are vulnerable to these atmospheric changes. All this can easily be achieved by these energy-efficient and eco-friendly air conditioners, without putting a hole in our pocket.
1. Friedrich Kuhl Plus
The function that attracts most buyers to Friedrich Kuhl Plus series is it’s heater. Yes! you read it right, it’s not just an air conditioner designed to keep you cool. It is designed in such a way that it maintains your room temperature even when temperatures drop down to 50 degrees or rise to 115 degrees. It will keep you warm in chilly December nights as it cools your room during hot july days.
The front cover of this beautiful machine comes in 6 different colors to match with your room’s surrounding. The parts are “heavy duty construction” if we are to believe the company. And also, it’s 9,500 BTU unit that is more efficient even by government standard. So, get one and place it; in any room of your house.
2. Frigidaire Compact Window-Mounted Air Conditioner
Frigidaire understands that not all rooms in the house can be huge and spacious but still they need to be cooled like your study or your den, where you spend most of your time. With this (13’x18’) sleek Frigidaire air conditioner that is so compact that it fits in fourth-floor walk-up windows you can enjoy your free time in your study or den. Don’t judge this book by it’s cover as it provides 8,000 BTUs of cooling that is enough for a 350-square-foot room.
Another interesting feature of Frigidaire is the thermostat on the remote. The air conditioner cools the room according to the room’s temperature. It has an EER of 10.8, that is it is 10 percent more efficient even by government standard
3. Whirlpool Resource Saver
The Whirlpool Resource Saver air conditioner powers 6300 BTU. With EER of 11, it is 13 percent more efficient than government standards. That’s not all, it’s USP is its remote and docking system that monitors the temperature of the entire room. It’s sleep mode feature slowly raises the temperature while you sleep that helps to conserve energy. When you come home after a tiring day at work it’s 24-hour timer feature welcomes you to a cool home without keeping the A/C on while you are at work.
4. Kenmore
While one can opt for a small unit in each individual room but with Kenmore’s air conditioner that offers 25,000 BTU you can cool your entire house with a single device. It works efficiently for spaces up to 1600 square feet.
The key features of this device includes a sleep mode, remote-with-thermostat and a timer. It not only helps you to save energy while you sleep but also keeps your entire house at the same temperature even when you return from work. Though It is 11 percent more efficient by government standard. A quick tip, always place it upstairs not only to keep your first floor comfortable but since the cold air sinks it keeps your entire house cool during the hottest summer.
5. GE Air Conditioner 115 Volt
GE 115 Volt room air conditioner is Energy-Star rated and offers 12,000 BTUs that keeps your rooms cool even during the hot summer days. Even though the EER of this device is 10.8. The timer and speed fans gives you the control over the device. It is entirely user choice as to how long the device runs. It’s USP being the lift-out filter which are easy to access and provide a better air quality.