Robert11 wrote:

The local paper (Boston) are full of ads for window air conditioners
by HAIER.

Have never, ever, heard of them.

Anyone have any experience with, or opinions on, them ?

Sure are cheap; a 6,000 BTU window unit for $ 99.

Wal-Mart sells a 5K Btu PER HOUR 9.7 SEER version for $78.44.

With a name like Haier, they are probably from China or Korea, but i
remember reading that most A/C's these days are.

I just bought a Daewoo 5340 Btu/h 10.2 SEER for $69.

Thoughts on ?

I measured a 0.98 COP for the Haier in a 63 F room with the hot coil
airflow restricted to make it 110 F.

Remote control adds about $20.

Nick