I Tried Amazon’s Best-Selling Mini-Split — the Quietest Possible Air Conditioner
By
Michael Zhao,
a senior writer at the Strategist covering appliances and men's style.
He was formerly a deputy editor at Wirecutter.
It’s superefficient and also works as a heater in the winter, but may require professional installation.
I Tried Amazon’s Best-Selling Mini-Split — the Quietest Possible Air Conditioner
By
Michael Zhao,
a senior writer at the Strategist covering appliances and men's style.
He was formerly a deputy editor at Wirecutter.

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These efficient units can keep you comfortable without racking up a big bill.

They’re powerful, easy to use and install, and pretty efficient (even if they can’t match a window unit).

They all perform about the same, and none are very quiet, but some have better controls and more features than others.

They’re quieter, more efficient, and cheaper to run than the ones most of us have been using.

Quiet, efficient, and affordable window and portable inverter models with the power to cool the largest rooms.

“I use all three modes: cooling on hot afternoons, dehumidifier on muggy days, and fan when I just need circulation.”