“cheapism helps you find the cheapest "best buys"” — lifehacker
Also see our full Air Conditioners review:
  1. Cheap Air Conditioners: Best Cheap AC
  2. Energy Star Air Conditioners
  3. Air Conditioner Controls, AC Filters
  4. Air Conditioner Reviews
  1. Best AC
  2. Air Conditioner Deals
  3. Discount Air Conditioners Features Comparison Table
LG LW1011ER Review
LG LW1011ER 4 Star Rating: Cheapism Good Pick
Summary:
(10,000 BTU) Users applaud this model for its easy installation and rapid and effective cooling. It features an Energy Star label and a five-year warranty on parts and labor.

With a 10,000 BTU cooling capacity, the LG LW1011ER should be able to handle an area up to about 450 square feet. That's why a user posting an LG LW1011ER review at Home Depot was amazed to find that it quietly and effectively cools 900 square feet. Another user says in an LG LW1011ER review that this air conditioner quickly makes a hot kitchen feel like a freezer and cools the living room as well. Many LG LW1011ER reviews mention fast, easy installation. However, some users note that, unlike the previous model, this air conditioner lacks a slide-out chassis, which would have made it even easier to install and clean.

The LG LW1011ER earns an Energy Star label with an energy efficiency ratio of 10.8. It features an energy saver function, automatic restart after a power outage, a remote control, and a 12-hour timer, compared with the 24-hour timers on other models we researched. A couple of users posting LG LW1011ER reviews at Home Depot say the five-year warranty sold them on this unit.

The bottom line: While the LG LW1011ER lacks a few features found on other models its size, users and experts are pleased with its performance.

By Cheapism editorsJune 10, 2011
LG LW1011ER Deals
 

Other Recommended Air Conditioners

Kenmore 70051
Gold Medal

Kenmore 70051

(5,200 BTU) This Energy Star unit boasts an energy efficiency ratio of 11 and a price that belies its feature set, which includes three fan speeds and cooling modes, a 24-hour on/off timer, sleep mode, energy saver mode, and an indicator light that reminds users to clean the filter. Read more »
Air Conditioners Deals
Buy it From Sears
Frigidaire LRA074AT7
Gold Medal

Frigidaire LRA074AT7

(6,500 BTU) This model gets consistently high marks in reviews by experts and users for its features and quiet, effective operation. It's exclusive to Lowe's and comes with an Energy Star label and a five-year full in-home warranty. Read more »
Air Conditioners Deals
But it from Lowe's
LG LW8011ER
Gold Medal

LG LW8011ER

(8,000 BTU) Users praise this Energy Star unit for its cooling performance, although some say it could be quieter. It's backed by a five-year in-home warranty on parts and labor. Read more »
Air Conditioners Deals
Frigidaire FRA106BU1
Gold Medal

Frigidaire FRA106BU1

(10,000 BTU) This Energy Star model comes with a full feature set to match its high cooling capacity. Its remote control includes a thermostat that can sense the temperature elsewhere in the room. Read more »
Air Conditioners Deals

Frigidaire FRA054XT7
Gold Medal

Frigidaire FRA054XT7

(5,000 BTU) Despite a few reports about durability problems and fewer fan speeds and cooling modes than the comparable Kenmore model, this Energy Star unit garners praise from experts and users alike. Read more »
Air Conditioners Deals
Frigidaire FRA086AT7
Gold Medal

Frigidaire FRA086AT7

(8,000 BTU) Even users who complain this model is too noisy are impressed with its cooling performance. It boasts an Energy Star label and a remote control with a thermostat. Read more »
Air Conditioners Deals