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Midea MPPD30C
78
Discontinued

Midea MPPD30C

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 87
Energy efficiency score 68
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 62
$899
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Olimpia Splendid Airpro 13 P Wi-Fi 2082
75
Discontinued

Olimpia Splendid Airpro 13 P Wi-Fi 2082

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 82
Energy efficiency score 68
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 62
$1199
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DeLonghi PAC EL112 CST WIFI
73

DeLonghi PAC EL112 CST WIFI

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 79
Energy efficiency score 67
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 62.9
$849
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TCL TAC-12CPB/NZ
63
Discontinued

TCL TAC-12CPB/NZ

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 62
Energy efficiency score 64
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 63
$599
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Euromatic PAC26KW
62
Discontinued

Euromatic PAC26KW

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 59
Energy efficiency score 64
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 64.2
$349
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Arlec PA1622HA
60
Discontinued

Arlec PA1622HA

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 57
Energy efficiency score 63
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 65
$649
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Arlec PA1622HCHA
60
Discontinued

Arlec PA1622HCHA

Unit type Reverse Cycle
Cooling score 57
Energy efficiency score 63
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 65
$699
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Bonaire PRC6000026
60

Bonaire PRC6000026

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 57
Energy efficiency score 63
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 63.2
$419
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Bonaire PRC6000135
59
Discontinued

Bonaire PRC6000135

Unit type Reverse Cycle
Cooling score 54
Energy efficiency score 63
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 64.4
$579
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Polo PQ10CWF
59

Polo PQ10CWF

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 54
Energy efficiency score 63
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 57
$869
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Rinnai RPC41NC
59
Discontinued

Rinnai RPC41NC

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 54
Energy efficiency score 63
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 63.6
$989
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TCL TAC-09CPB/MZ
59

TCL TAC-09CPB/MZ

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 54
Energy efficiency score 63
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 64
$549
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Teco TPO41CFWUDT
59

Teco TPO41CFWUDT

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 54
Energy efficiency score 63
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 64
$949
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Euromatic PAC35KW
59
Discontinued

Euromatic PAC35KW

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 54
Energy efficiency score 63
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 64.8
$499
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Arlec PA1123BKHA
58
Discontinued

Arlec PA1123BKHA

Unit type Reverse Cycle
Cooling score 53
Energy efficiency score 63
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 67
$599
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Bonaire PRC6000141
58

Bonaire PRC6000141

Unit type Reverse Cycle
Cooling score 52
Energy efficiency score 63
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 64.3
$680
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DeLonghi PAC EM82K
58

DeLonghi PAC EM82K

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 52
Energy efficiency score 63
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 62.7
$849
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Olimpia Splendid Procool 16E 2098
58

Olimpia Splendid Procool 16E 2098

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 52
Energy efficiency score 63
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 63.5
$1199
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Aldi Stirling PA09W1
57

Aldi Stirling PA09W1

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 51
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 54.9
$229
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Midea MPPD40C
57

Midea MPPD40C

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 51
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 63.5
$899
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Rinnai RPC35PDRWF
57
Discontinued

Rinnai RPC35PDRWF

Unit type Reverse Cycle
Cooling score 51
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 62.7
$879
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DeLonghi PAC ES72 CLASSIC
56

DeLonghi PAC ES72 CLASSIC

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 49
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 64.4
$749
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DeLonghi PAC EL110 ERF WIFI
56

DeLonghi PAC EL110 ERF WIFI

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 50
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 63.6
$1154
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Devanti PAC-A-22K-WH-WI
56
Discontinued

Devanti PAC-A-22K-WH-WI

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 50
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 62.5
$1053
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Goldair GCPAC110
56
Discontinued

Goldair GCPAC110

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 49
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 64.2
$550
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Midea MPPD33H
56

Midea MPPD33H

Unit type Reverse Cycle
Cooling score 50
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 64.5
$699
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Olimpia Splendid Elite 16
56

Olimpia Splendid Elite 16

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 50
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 64.8
$999
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Olimpia Splendid Airpro 14 P Wi-Fi 2038
56
Discontinued

Olimpia Splendid Airpro 14 P Wi-Fi 2038

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 49
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 63
$1399
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Omega Altise OAPC41W
56

Omega Altise OAPC41W

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 49
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 64.5
$949
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Omega Altise OAPC9W
56

Omega Altise OAPC9W

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 49
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 63.5
$599
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Omega Altise OAPC36RW
56

Omega Altise OAPC36RW

Unit type Reverse Cycle
Cooling score 50
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 64.4
$949
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Omega Altise OAPC14W
56
Discontinued

Omega Altise OAPC14W

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 49
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 64.5
$849
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Polo PN46CWF
56
Discontinued

Polo PN46CWF

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 50
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 64.8
$1079
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Teco TPO26CFWAO
56

Teco TPO26CFWAO

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 49
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 63.5
$599
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Teco TPO46CFWAT
56

Teco TPO46CFWAT

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 50
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 64.8
$1099
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Teco TPO20CFAO
56
Discontinued

Teco TPO20CFAO

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 49
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 63.1
$599
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Aldi Stirling PA15W1
55

Aldi Stirling PA15W1

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 48
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 63.1
$249
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Arlec PA0922
55
Discontinued

Arlec PA0922

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 48
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 65
$349
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Click CPAC1907-C
55
Discontinued

Click CPAC1907-C

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 47
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 59
$279
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DeLonghi PAC EM93K SILENT
55

DeLonghi PAC EM93K SILENT

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 47
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 62.7
$899
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Devanti PAC-A-14K-WH
55
Discontinued

Devanti PAC-A-14K-WH

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 48
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 63.2
$729
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Devanti PAC-A-14K-NEW-WH
55
Discontinued

Devanti PAC-A-14K-NEW-WH

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 47
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 64.81
$728
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Dimplex DCP9C
55

Dimplex DCP9C

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 47
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 64.9
$700
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Excelair EPA58041WB
55

Excelair EPA58041WB

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 47
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 63.9
$999
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Goldair GCPAC200
55

Goldair GCPAC200

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 47
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 59.4
$459
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Goldair GCPAC350W
55

Goldair GCPAC350W

Unit type Reverse Cycle
Cooling score 47
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 62.4
$849
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Goldair GCPAC12
55

Goldair GCPAC12

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 47
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 62.4
$749
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Goldair GCPAC07
55
Discontinued

Goldair GCPAC07

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 47
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 59.4
$349
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Goldair GCPAC10
55
Discontinued

Goldair GCPAC10

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 48
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 64.9
$469
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Olimpia Splendid Elite 12
55

Olimpia Splendid Elite 12

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 47
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 63.9
$899
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Olimpia Splendid Silent 10P 2076
55
Discontinued

Olimpia Splendid Silent 10P 2076

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 48
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 63
$649
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Rinnai RPC26MCWF
55

Rinnai RPC26MCWF

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 47
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 63.9
$799
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TCL TAC-07CPB/RV
55

TCL TAC-07CPB/RV

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 48
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 63.2
$399
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TCL TAC-12CPB/MZ
55

TCL TAC-12CPB/MZ

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 47
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 63.9
$599
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Teco TPO35HFWET
55
Discontinued

Teco TPO35HFWET

Unit type Reverse Cycle
Cooling score 47
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 63.7
$1049
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Teco TPO35CFWET
55
Discontinued

Teco TPO35CFWET

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 47
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 63.9
$899
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Excelair EPA58043WB
55

Excelair EPA58043WB

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 47
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 63.1
$999
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Excelair EPA58041BG
55

Excelair EPA58041BG

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 47
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 63.9
$999
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Excelair EPA58041RWB
55

Excelair EPA58041RWB

Unit type Reverse Cycle
Cooling score 47
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 62.9
$1099
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Excelair EPA58034BS
55

Excelair EPA58034BS

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 47
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 65
$699
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Excelair EPA58034WB
55
Discontinued

Excelair EPA58034WB

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 47
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 65
$849
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Excelair EPA58041BS
55

Excelair EPA58041BS

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 47
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 63.9
$999
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Dimplex DCP9BW
55
Discontinued

Dimplex DCP9BW

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 47
Energy efficiency score 62
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 64.9
$700
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Click CPAC1111-C
54
Discontinued

Click CPAC1111-C

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 47
Energy efficiency score 61
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 63
$449
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Polo PC35RWF
54
Discontinued

Polo PC35RWF

Unit type Reverse Cycle
Cooling score 47
Energy efficiency score 61
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 62.7
$899
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Polo PH26CWF
53
Discontinued

Polo PH26CWF

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 44
Energy efficiency score 61
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 62.3
$549
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EWT EWTP9
53

EWT EWTP9

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 44
Energy efficiency score 61
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 64.4
$599
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EWT EWTP9BF
53

EWT EWTP9BF

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 44
Energy efficiency score 61
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 64.4
$799
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EWT EWTP13
53

EWT EWTP13

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 45
Energy efficiency score 61
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 64.4
$899
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DeLonghi PAC EX130 CST WIFI
52

DeLonghi PAC EX130 CST WIFI

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 43
Energy efficiency score 61
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 64.2
$1299
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Rinnai RPC41MCWF
52
Discontinued

Rinnai RPC41MCWF

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 43
Energy efficiency score 61
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 64
$1099
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Dimplex DCP16C
51

Dimplex DCP16C

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 41
Energy efficiency score 60
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 69
$1299
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Arlec PA1122WH
50
Discontinued

Arlec PA1122WH

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 40
Energy efficiency score 60
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 63
$459
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Dimplex DCP26EB
50

Dimplex DCP26EB

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 40
Energy efficiency score 60
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 64.8
$700
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Excelair EPA58023W
50

Excelair EPA58023W

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 40
Energy efficiency score 60
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 62.2
$699
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Shinco SPO6-07C
50

Shinco SPO6-07C

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 40
Energy efficiency score 60
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 65
$320
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EWT EWTP11
50

EWT EWTP11

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 40
Energy efficiency score 60
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 64.3
$799
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Dimplex DCP33EB
50

Dimplex DCP33EB

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 40
Energy efficiency score 60
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 64.9
$899
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Dimplex DCP11MULTI
50
Discontinued

Dimplex DCP11MULTI

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 40
Energy efficiency score 60
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 65
$819
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Dimplex DCP14MULTI
50
Discontinued

Dimplex DCP14MULTI

Unit type Cooling Only
Cooling score 40
Energy efficiency score 60
Noise of fan on high (dBa) 65
$899
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