Just in time for the heat wave ... Which AC gives you the best bang for your buck?
It’s getting hot in here — particularly if you live in the northeast or midwest. “Heat and humidity began building across a wide swath of the nation on Friday as dozens of cities declared heat emergencies and excessive heat warnings and advisories were posted by the National Weather Service,” AccuWeather wrote Friday. “However, the most extreme days in the heat wave are likely to be on Saturday and Sunday for many areas.
With that in mind, MarketWatch looked at the window-unit ACs that the pros at Consumer Reports and Wirecutter tested and recommended, then found the ones that won’t give you sticker shock. Here are four for about $275 or less.Consumer Reports recommends this highly affordable AC unit, giving it a 74 out of 100 rating with an “excellent” rating in terms of reliability. This model offers 6,000 BTU , three cooling speeds and a 5.9-ft. power cord. It can cool a 250-sq-ft room.
Catey Hill Catey Hill is MarketWatch's senior content strategist. She writes about how to upgrade your life, and helps readers find great deals on products and services. Follow her on Twitter @CateyHill.
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