These compact air conditioners provide quick relief from the heat without making you break a sweat to get them installed.

The Taskbay Window Air Conditioner, which can be controlled via a smartphone app, is 55% off at Walmart.

We got our hands on multiple units and looked for models that are quiet, energy-efficient, and easy to install.

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Robert Polchinski, a professor at the New York City College of Technology who helps students enter the HVAC industry, agrees that most people opt for a window unit because it is affordable.

When summer’s in full swing, it can be tough to stay comfortable with just a fan and an open window. Whole-house air conditioners are certainly nice, but they’re expensive to buy and operate and can ...