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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 48 reviews

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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79%would recommend to a friend

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Customers are enthusiastic about the Windmill WhisperTech 8,000 BTU Smart Window Air Conditioner's quiet operation and effective cooling capabilities. Many found it easy to install and use. While some felt the price was high, the positive feedback on its performance outweighs this concern. The unit's ability to cool rooms quickly and quietly was a recurring theme in positive reviews.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great window AC - I rate it an A+

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've had the Windmill WhisperTech 8K BTU Smart Window AC for 2 months now, could not be more pleased. I ordered with ease online at Best Buy. Arrived on time. It is packed to perfection similar to Apple products. Well-written installation manual. The unit is good looking, it looks like an expensive flush mounted speaker once installed, sleek and beautiful. Installation took about 45 minutes. You need two people, primarily just to steady into the window for safety reasons. You do the entire installation from inside the window. No need to go outside. If you are on the 40th floor downtown, no problem. It comes with attractive side panels and insulation for an attractive "custom" professional fit. The Smart Phone app works perfectly to operate the unit from anywhere. Very quiet. Pushes cold air out beyond the room installed in. Easy to clean the filter about twice per month with a rinse of warm water. The attractive front grill comes off easily and can be custom painted with non-toxic paint to match your decor. My unit is in a bedroom and close to the head of the bed (see photos). The air disperses at a 45 degree angle so you don't have the cold air blowing directly on you. No worry about this unit blowing circuit breakers, as it only draws about 6 amps. It's "Energy Star" certified, which may qualify for a rebate with your electricity provider. 15 SEER rating. I'm already saving 25% on my electric bill and just got started. I have a Central AC unit that struggles to cool the west side of my home in the afternoon and early evening in June, July & August in Oklahoma. This unit solved that problem immediately. Customer service is also outstanding. I have emailed their customer service with a couple of questions and both times received an answer within 15 minutes. Trust me, I researched every window AC unit thoroughly for two months before this purchase. Windmill beats all others. Comparable in price to other units or slightly higher. It's worth it. Totally worth it. You will be so happy and have peace of mind and thankful when you lower your energy costs.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cools my 3 story townhouse

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I live in a 3 story townhouse with no central AC in CO. The bottom floor stays cool year round but the main (middle) and top floor tend to get pretty hot during the summers. I bought two of these window AC units for each of the bedrooms on the top floor and they work great at keeping the rooms cool. Even more, if I leave the bedroom doors open, the AC units cool my main (middle) floor so I haven’t needed to buy anything else to cool the rest of my house.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Replacement for portable AC

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Replaced an old upstairs portable unit that was having trouble keeping up this year. The window unit cools much faster and is able to keep up even during hot sun directly on the roof (bonus room above garage).

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wind mill

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this air conditioner, very silent and great! I highly recommend it even to my arch enemies!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Windmill 8000BTU

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Unit was easy to install and has performed well temps high here many Days over 100 degrees keeps small bedroom cool. Unit runs quiet when in evo mode it sounds like a helicopter.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Noise level

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for my home office

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I installed this AC in my home office earlier this summer and I am really impressed with how well it performed. Very easy to install. Kept my office constantly at the ideal temp and was so quiet I barely heard it all summer. Found the app easy to setup and simple to use. I purchased the Windmill fan for another room as well and found their app easy to use on both. Finally, this is such a neat looking design and much sleeker than other models I looked at. Extremely satisfied with this product from Windmill!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling, Ease of use, Noise level

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great inverter AC

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like that is quiet but you can still hear the motor but not as much as a traditional Ac, it was easy to install and it looks great, App and Alexa works realy good, and best of all cool the room quickly, will see about the savings on electricity

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Noise level

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The quietest air conditioner I have ever owned

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The quietest air conditioner I have ever owned. It is amazing how quiet this is even when on full cool and full fan. We have it in our dining room just a few feet away from our dining room table and you can barely hear it. It is very easy to install because the side veins are preinstalled on the unit. If it matters to you, the Wi-Fi set up is very easy. It does feel heavier than similar capacity, air conditioners, however.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling, Noise level

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’m really happy with this AC—it cools my room efficiently and quietly. The only thing it lacks is wifi connectivity for remote control. Overall, it’s a great buy!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Over the moon

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I saw this on Instagram a couple years back and decided to try this when my old unit broke. I am so glad I did. Installed it in minutes and cools quietly. Not much more I can ask for! Magnet front panel is a little strong but otherwise this thing is really great

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quiet, Efficient, Smart.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is the main source of cooling in my main rooms and it works exactly as described. Not only did this drop my electric bill by about 18% compared to my previous window AC, but now runs much quieter while maintaining the same temps. Works with Google Home so I’m able to tell Google (or use the app) to change the mode, fan speed, and temperature with 0 issues. We’ll see how it holds up in the long run but for the month I’ve owned it, it’s been flawless! Would highly recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quiet, Easy to Install, Smart AC?

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I came across this AC while in search for a replacement for a wall mounted unit. This is not compatible but, and since there wasn't much options for that category I just settled for this one and decided to just install it through the window. As with most small appliances these days, unboxing was pretty easy and uneventful. And out of the box, they provide you with the usual accompaniments, but om addition, they also include a pair of scissors, just in case your household doesn't keep one, for the cardboard/plastic cutouts that serves as the cover for the side extenders. This makes for a seamless and clean look, a definite plus. After the install, which, depending on the size you purchase, may require a couple of extra hands, plug-in, and download of the app, the AC is ready for use. For our use, it is quiet but does get a bit louder as you increase the fan speed. Again, for us, it is not as loud as our other AC's and stands out as likely the quietest in our household. Our 8,000 BTU unit provides ample cooling for a small to medium sized bedroom. Depending on the time of the year, of course, and the temperature outside, you may need something larger. I like it as it functions as designed, mostly emits low noise, and can be controlled through the app. I can recommend this product to those looking for something similar.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Noise level

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Queenie

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this AC. Didn't think there was actually one that run quite! This one does. The price was great. Was easy to install. Going to purchase another for my other bedroom.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best AC I ever bought

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was a great purchase. Super quiet and efficient. Very helpful instructions made for an easy install. The app is easy to use as well. Highly recommended!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome AC

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Super quiet compared to my former air conditioners and it looks so pretty. Although it is quite heavy, aside from the lifting, it was really easy to install. I love the wifi app. I turn on my AC as I am leaving work and my apartment would be cool and comfy when I get home.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Purchase!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s quiet and efficient and that’s what I was looking for. I put it in the window to simulate a power outage and ran it using my EcoFlow Delta pro with and extra battery. It used 25% of the capacity running it for over 8 hours set to 72 degrees

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    No longer a hot chick

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    With my grandson complaining about how my ac unit makes too much noise, I checked out this one. I have to check the vent to see if it’s on., this is the best window unit ever. I recommend it to anyone , along with the ease of installing it. We had it done in 5 minutes .

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very Quiet!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This air conditioner is built very well, looks nice, quiet, but the best part is it really does keep out the outside noises. I live on a busy street and the number of jerks with loud cars, trucks and motorcycles is more than annoying. The unit doesn’t slam on the fan at whatever setting you choose, but ramps it up gently. I think for a box hanging out your window, it looks the nicest. I replaced a typical air conditioner I bought just last year with this one. Spend the extra $100 bucks. You will be happy you did.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cools well, seems very solid, and energy efficient

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This air conditioner model cools very quickly, and is reasonably quiet. It seems to be very solid and reliable. It seems to have a very powerful motor, but it is also quite energy efficient (low amperage draw for such a powerful unit).

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good a/c

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very well rated unit. The purchase and delivery was flawless. All done online. I couldn’t use it after all and did not need it in the end but I would buy again if needed.

    I would recommend this to a friend