

Choosing the Right Window Air Conditioner for Your Room SizeĬhoosing the right size air conditioner is key to cooling a room. RELATED: The Dos and Don’ts of Installing a Window Air Conditioner

Be sure to measure your window and research products’ dimensions carefully before deciding on a window air conditioner. The window should also open wide enough to allow the air conditioning unit to sit between the sash and the sill. The window opening should be wider than the unit but still narrow enough to fit the maximum width of the air conditioner’s baffles.

Window air conditioning units indicate the minimum and maximum width window they can fit as well as the minimum opening of the window. Most window air conditioners are designed to be compatible with double- or single-hung windows with a few adjustments, many models can also be installed in sliding windows. The window unit must be able to fit the window size and type.
