As the summer heat starts to creep in, we all seek ways to stay cool and comfortable in our homes. While central air conditioning systems are the gold standard, they're not always feasible for everyone. That's where casement window air conditioners come in, offering an efficient and affordable cooling solution. In this comprehensive guide, we'll dive into the world of casement window AC units, share our top picks, and provide helpful tips for making the best purchase.
Before we jump into our top picks, let's briefly discuss what a casement window air conditioner is and how it differs from other types of window AC units. Casement window air conditioners are specifically designed for casement or sliding windows, which open horizontally rather than vertically. These units are typically taller and narrower than traditional window air conditioners, allowing them to fit snugly into the window opening.
After extensive research and testing, we've narrowed down our top picks for casement window air conditioners. These units offer the best combination of performance, efficiency, and value.
The Frigidaire FFRS0822S1 is a top-of-the-line casement window air conditioner that offers 8,000 BTUs of cooling power, making it suitable for rooms up to 350 square feet. With its energy-efficient design, this unit has an Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) of 10.9, which can help you save on your energy bills. The FFRS0822S1 also features a 24-hour programmable timer, a sleep mode, and a remote control for added convenience.
The PerfectAire 3PASC10000 is another excellent option, providing 10,000 BTUs of cooling power for rooms up to 450 square feet. This casement window air conditioner has an EER of 9.5 and comes with a full-function remote control, a 24-hour programmable timer, and an auto-restart function that resumes operation after a power outage.
The Global Industrial MWDUL-10CRN1-BCJ4 is a budget-friendly choice that doesn't compromise on performance. With 10,000 BTUs of cooling power, this unit can cool rooms up to 450 square feet. It has an EER of 9.4 and comes with a remote control, a 24-hour programmable timer, and a sleep mode for added energy efficiency.
Now that you have an idea of the top casement window air conditioners available, let's explore some crucial factors to consider when making your purchase.
The first thing to consider when buying a casement window air conditioner is the cooling capacity, measured in British Thermal Units (BTUs). The larger the room, the more BTUs you'll need to cool it effectively. As a general rule, you'll need roughly 20 BTUs per square foot of living space. However, factors like ceiling height, insulation, and sun exposure can also impact the required cooling capacity.
Energy efficiency is an essential factor to consider, as it directly impacts your energy bills. Look for a unit with a high Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER), which indicates the cooling output per watt of electricity consumed. The higher the EER, the more energy-efficient the air conditioner.
Some casement window air conditioners can be quite noisy, which can be disruptive, especially in bedrooms or home offices. Look for units with lower decibel (dB) ratings, as these will be quieter during operation.
Installing a casement window air conditioner can be a bit more challenging than a traditional window unit, as it often requires a support bracket. Make sure to choose a unit that includes all necessary installation hardware and follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully.
Lastly, consider any additional features that may be important to you, such as a programmable timer, sleep mode, or remote control. These features can enhance your overall experience and make it easier to manage your home's cooling needs.
Casement window air conditioners are an excellent solution for those with casement or sliding windows, offering efficient and effective cooling. By considering factors like cooling capacity, energy efficiency, noise level, and additional features, you can find the perfect unit to keep your home comfortable all summer long. Happy shopping!
Casement windows are the most common style of window. They feature hinged panels that swing open and closed. Casement windows are available in single panels or multiple panels. The direction a door swings, either to the right or the left, is called the handing. In addition to handing, window are identified as either inswing or outswing depending on whether they open into the house or towards the outside.
Our team of experts will work with you to develop a bespoke plan that fits your needs. We take a holistic approach to the planning process, combining our technical expertise with our knowledge of customer requirements and project constraints.
This newly built private house is in Sydney, Australia. The area occupied by the fenestration system in our scheduled design drawings was up to more than 110 square meters. A wide range of design details made the perfect mix of modern aesthetics and traditional sophistication, the simulated vertical hung windows with tilt & turn opening systems in this home are absolutely breathtaking. SDLS (Simulated Divided Lites with Spacer Bar) brings some historical vintage feeling to the whole building without losing any energy saving performance. Long narrow fixed windows creating larger-than-life expenses, coupled with German high-end systems made this project stand out from the rest.
The client's idea was to maintain a certain vintage feel, and our aim was to meet the energy efficiency needs and standards of modern houses as much as possible while maintaining a retro design. Doorwin’s 61S simulated hung windows with tilt & turn openings is a respectful modernization of a classic architectural masterwork.
Why choose the tilt and turn opening method?
Because it generally has better air seals than sliding, single hung, or double hung window frames. Tilt and turn windows form a complete seal when fully closed, this means they are less prone to water leakage, and cold draughts and you’ll keep more of your heating indoors where it belongs. They can be opened in the upper tilt way to ventilate at a minimum opening status and are easy to clean outside of the glass; when there’s a good day, they can be opened as normal inward casement windows.
Our well-crafted bespoke systems enhance the functionality and panoramic view of this modern house.
Huge, fixed glass walls up to seven meters long and two meters high bring great lighting and open views, making it really refreshing to the mind. Five meters high long narrow windows give the whole building a contemporary aesthetic.
Every window’s placement and shape not only add to the uniqueness of this home but also provide a more energy-saving ability for the owners.
Doorwin energy-efficient integrated glazing units feature double-pane glass, warm-edge spacers, argon gas fill, Low-E coatings, and fully tempered glass, they can not only create a comfortable and natural indoor environment but also save electricity bills and heating bills of more than 100 USD for the owner, it’s a real bargain compared to choosing a regular glazing set.
Aluminum Door offered an air of uniqueness and elegance to a home. With their luxurious patterns and beautiful finishes, it provides this house with a bounty of aesthetics and security. Aluminum entry doors allow you to resist any weather extremes, corrosion, and pests. So aluminum is one of the most resilient and durable materials you can select for front doors considering the price/performance ratio.
With pieces of double panes, and Low-E tempered glass. The door provides a good insulation performance.
Divided lite windows and doors offer unique architectural solutions for buildings without compromising energy efficiency or aesthetics. Doorwin provides multiple muntin and glass options to customize your divided lite windows and doors. Further customization is available with a variety of colors and materials, creating an infinite number of design combinations to best suit your style.
In this project, we use SDLS (simulated divided lites with spacer bars), these bars permanently adhere to both sides of the glass, and spacer bars are installed between the glass, this is the most energy-efficient way to create the look of classical décor grilles. The windows in the bathroom bedroom and study have an Arch Transom Design, making these rooms, which are often used by the owner, have some traditional aesthetics.
BTW, Doorwin offers free design assistance, so if you need a custom design like this one, contact us right away and we will provide you with the most aesthetically and functionally pleasing design solution.
For windows and doors, hardware is as important as the engine is to the car. The continuous technological innovation of the European hardware industry has strongly promoted the performance improvement and functional innovation of windows and doors. In this project, Doorwin uses Hoppe™ multi-point locks, hinges, and handles from Germany.
Multi-point lock systems provide not only the burglar-resistance but also a tighter compression seam, making the window keeps good energy-efficient performance. Together with Technoform Bautec’s insulation edge bond and sealant strips, these make up our products' top insulation and energy-saving performance.
We have several international patents to reduce clients’ labor costs, such as our unique flanges and assembly type tubular design, which is different from the other products on the market. What sets us apart among Chinese counterpart is that all our products are equipped with nail fin structures for quick and easy installation. Labor costs during installation may exceed of the window and door price, therefore, our exclusive patent allows users to not only get a significant increase in installation efficiency, but also greatly reduce the labor cost of window and door installation. A cost that may bring you unexpected savings that far exceed the price difference you may care about now.
With our own expertise, we provided the no-cost design development and contract documentation with CAD & BIM drawings, including elevation, details about the project, and installation help.
Before production, we will provide accurate sample drawings, which will clearly show the cross-sectional pattern, size, opening method and direction, pattern of the warm spacer, and the installation nodes. We will not go into production until you have signed off on the drawing to ensure that you receive a final product that meets the exact requirements of your project.
Doorwin's professional packing system guarantees all products are delivered safely and without any damage. We apply a four-point packing system. Firstly, adhesive plastic film is applied on interior wood frames and exterior aluminum frames to avoid scratches on the surface. Then, a paper board is applied after we apply air bubble film surrounding the whole windows/ doors to avoid any destruction or clash. Lastly, we place them into a durable non-fumigation plywood crate to avoid any possible damage during transportation.
With years of experience shipping our products worldwide, we could guarantee to ship our products to their final destinations intact and without any damage.
Doorwin is one of the most professional window & door manufacturers are known for its great customized products. In Doorwin, a variety of colors, styles, and sizes of products are available to meet the client’s unique requirements. We own three ISO9000-certified modern factories in China. With a factory area of 20,000 m2 and a production capacity of 100,000 m2 per year. Doorwin Group has the scale to ensure timely delivery and the flexibility to reduce manufacturing lead times to as short as 18 days.