The NTSC recommended that Lion Air improve the duration and content of its safety management system training, including the identification of equipment hazards, such as the continuous stick shaker and trim runaway, which the pilot on the previous flight did not report. We’ve tested four air conditioners in our own homes, including a variety of window and portable models, evaluating each for ease of setup, noise output, ease of use, cooling effectiveness, feature sets, and overall value. It also includes a scheduling feature that’s useful for shutting the unit off while you’re away and switching it back on before you arrive home each day to help conserve energy. But at the same time the sun is providing them with the energy they need to perform photosynthesis, it’s also evaporating water (a process that in plants is called transpiration) through the exposed stomata. While it isn’t Energy Star rated, the CEER rating isn’t that different from the Hisense AHW1022CW1W (our best smart pick) that is Energy Star rated (ratings are based on cooling capacity, features, and other specifications, and not purely on power usage).

Compared to whole-house HVAC systems, window and portable air conditioners have some drawbacks that smart home connectivity can address head-on, and we believe the Hisense AHW1022CW1W is a prime example. They’re very efficient compared to window and portable air conditioners, but they require professional installation. For example, you might want to go with the LG Appliances Home Comfort 10000 Btu Wi-Fi Connected Portable Air Conditioner (our best portable pick) if you have other LG smart devices that you’ll want to control from the same app. Our only concern with the app is that you’re unlikely to get a lot of use out of it other than controlling this air conditioner since Hisense doesn’t have as robust a smart device ecosystem as other manufacturers that let you control fridges, stoves, and other devices from a single app. The air conditioner sits partially inside your home, while the back end sticks out through the window. If your tastes do run fancier, check out the article How the Clover Coffee Maker Works. Schedule regular air conditioning maintenance to check on the electrical components and connections and avoid any electrical issues.

The app is reliable and allows you to check and adjust the temperature settings whether you’re home or not. We also explored additional features like app and voice controls, digital displays, and more. We love this air conditioner’s smart home connectivity, which is supported by built-in Wi-Fi and compatible with Alexa and Google Home for voice commands and Hisense’s ConnectLife app. If you don’t have a compatible window, the LG Appliances Home Comfort Wi-Fi Connected Portable Air Conditioner (our best portable pick) is really easy to set up and move around where you need it, with quiet operation and a very effective dehumidifier mode. Our favorite portable air conditioner is the LG Appliances Home Comfort Portable Air Conditioner. The Midea Btu U-Shaped Smart Inverter Window Air Conditioner is our favorite overall air conditioner because it’s efficient, quiet, and doesn’t block your window as much as most window units. We don’t recommend any through-wall models because mini split systems are more efficient, provide the same benefits of permanent installation, and don’t require cutting such a large hole in your wall. The Senville Leto Series Mini Split Air Conditioner (our best for large spaces pick) can cool up to 700 square feet and has some great features, like a remote with a digital display and smart home connectivity.

This window air conditioner features a classic blocky design that isn’t especially attractive, but we do like the diamond-patterned grill design and smooth touch controls (with a clearly visible temperature display). For models with a remote, we used the built-in controls and the remote control and noted the relative ease or difficulty of each. Ease of use: We evaluated ease of use primarily based on how clear it was to operate each air conditioner and whether the controls were easy to understand. Design: For portable air conditioners, we evaluated the design based on how easy it was to move the unit from room to room. For both window and portable air conditioners, we looked at the physical appearance of the unit and how well it blended in with our home decor. Portable air conditioners: These freestanding air conditioners are much easier to move around, install, and uninstall because they’re designed for portability. Through-wall air conditioners: These are very similar to window air conditioners, but they’re designed to be permanently installed through a hole in your wall instead of through a window. Window air conditioners: This classic air conditioner style requires a compatible window (typically single- or double-hung, but some slider and casement windows will work too).