Shopping for window AC for Lakes Region Home

TheProfessor · 08-18-2014, 07:15 PM

August 2014
Lakes Region Area.

Shopping for a new window air conditioner.
5,000 or 6,000 BTU.

Yes, I know weather is cooler now. This is for replacement.

Where are the best bargains presently.

phoenix · 08-19-2014, 06:00 AM

I would go to lowe's or home depot

ishoot308 · 08-19-2014, 07:10 AM

The big membership stores like Sam's, BJ's, etc, etc, usually have these units for very reasonable prices. I'm just not sure they have them this time of year but its worth a check.

I bought one a couple years ago for our bunk house on the island at Sam's and I think I paid $79.00 for a 5000 btu window unit. It works great so far and it is relatively quiet.

Good Luck!

Dan

granitebox · 08-19-2014, 08:23 AM

Wait another 2-3 weeks and check Lowes and HD for the clearance as they move the summer stock out and bring in Halloween and holiday stuff. Good time to buy is coming up.

BroadHopper · 08-19-2014, 08:43 AM

Sometimes the big box stores will clear out overstock or old models through Amazon. Big Lots and Ocean State has sales.

Why on earth would you want the window boxes when the Mitsubishi units are much more efficient and within the price range of two or three portable units?

TheProfessor · 08-19-2014, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BroadHopper

Why on earth would you want the window boxes when the Mitsubishi units are much more efficient and within the price range of two or three portable units?

Well, because when constructed space in wall (not a window) was constructed. An opening for an air conditioner for each room.

Yes, the Mistubshi is a great product. But my up front cost were minimal during construction. And I only use one air conditioner at a time. So I don't require a mega-BTW unit. Each room can be set or ON/OFF as required.

And all of my wall air conditioners were purchased used at yard sales. About $25.00 a piece. So my up front cost was low.

I still have two units that are over 30 years old and still operating. Yes, they do use more electricity then new ones. But these are used infrequently.

So my up front cost for air conditioning was about $100.00. Not $3,000 or more.

For the replacement - I now purchase new wall/window units that are more energy efficient.

Thank you for the suggestion.

tis · 08-19-2014, 11:26 AM

When do you need air conditioners??? I need heat!!!!!

Denny Crane · 08-19-2014, 09:02 PM

Would you use an air conditioner to cool a crawl space during the summer or run a dehumidifier 24/7?

Thanks!
DC

upthesaukee · 08-22-2014, 10:49 AM

5k AC $109, 6k AC $139. They had pallets of them. Window type units. We were there this morning.

08-18-2014, 07:15 PM	#1
TheProfessor Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,062 Thanks: 17 Thanked 326 Times in 198 Posts	Shopping for window AC for Lakes Region Home August 2014 Lakes Region Area. Shopping for a new window air conditioner. 5,000 or 6,000 BTU. Yes, I know weather is cooler now. This is for replacement. Where are the best bargains presently.

08-19-2014, 06:00 AM	#2
phoenix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix and moultonboro Posts: 1,520 Thanks: 58 Thanked 266 Times in 187 Posts	I would go to lowe's or home depot __________________ it's tough to make predictions specially about the future

08-19-2014, 07:10 AM	#3
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 5,931 Thanks: 2,289 Thanked 4,940 Times in 1,916 Posts	The big membership stores like Sam's, BJ's, etc, etc, usually have these units for very reasonable prices. I'm just not sure they have them this time of year but its worth a check. I bought one a couple years ago for our bunk house on the island at Sam's and I think I paid $79.00 for a 5000 btu window unit. It works great so far and it is relatively quiet. Good Luck! Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

08-19-2014, 08:43 AM	#5
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,512 Thanks: 3,118 Thanked 1,090 Times in 784 Posts	Amazon Sometimes the big box stores will clear out overstock or old models through Amazon. Big Lots and Ocean State has sales. Why on earth would you want the window boxes when the Mitsubishi units are much more efficient and within the price range of two or three portable units? __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

08-19-2014, 09:02 PM	#8
Denny Crane Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 98 Thanks: 28 Thanked 21 Times in 17 Posts	Would you cool a crawl space? Would you use an air conditioner to cool a crawl space during the summer or run a dehumidifier 24/7? Thanks! DC

08-19-2014, 08:23 AM	#4
granitebox Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Steamboat Springs - Bear Island Posts: 152 Thanks: 134 Thanked 80 Times in 35 Posts	Wait another 2-3 weeks and check Lowes and HD for the clearance as they move the summer stock out and bring in Halloween and holiday stuff. Good time to buy is coming up.

08-19-2014, 11:26 AM	#7
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,408 Thanks: 719 Thanked 1,381 Times in 957 Posts	When do you need air conditioners??? I need heat!!!!!

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08-22-2014, 10:49 AM	#9
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,547 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,398 Thanked 1,918 Times in 1,061 Posts	Walmart in Gilford 5k AC $109, 6k AC $139. They had pallets of them. Window type units. We were there this morning. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

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