This Windmill Smart Air Conditioner Is My Best Home Upgrade This Week.
As temperatures in New York City continue to rise, I’ve been thinking a lot about what’s made my apartment truly livable over the past few summers. The Windmill Window Air Conditioner isn’t a new acquisition; I’ve had it for about a year and a half, having received it free from a friend. But with the recent spike in heat, it seemed like the perfect time to share it. Here’s why it’s the best air conditioner I’ve ever used.
What truly makes this air conditioner a technological breakthrough is the ability to control it from your phone via the accompanying app. Before I got the Windmill, I’d come home to a stuffy apartment, turn the air conditioner on full blast, and wait in front of it. Now I can open the app on the subway on my way home and make sure my room is already cool by the time I walk in the door. It also eliminates that nagging worry: “Did I leave the air conditioner on?” Now I can double-check and turn it off from anywhere. The app lets you adjust the temperature, fan speed, and operation mode with a single tap, and it also connects to Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa for voice control.
I try to use the Economy mode as often as possible, which turns off the compressor and fan once the set target temperature is reached. This prevents the unit from running continuously, which helps keep my energy bill from going up. However, when I really need to cool a room as quickly as possible, this unit does a great job.
In addition to its ease of use, servicing the Windmill air conditioner takes me about thirty seconds. The front cover is magnetic and easy to remove and install. Behind it is a reusable antimicrobial mesh filter, which slides out much easier than the one I’ve had to fiddle with on other air conditioners.
Finally, while it may seem like a superficial reason for choosing a home appliance, I simply love the way the Windmill looks. Compared to my bulky beige appliances of yesteryear, the Windmill is compact and minimalist. Its display automatically dims after 60 seconds, so I’m not disturbed by light at night. The vents are located on the top instead of the front, giving it a sleeker look. I love how it blends into the room’s decor.
Moreover, these top vents aren’t just aesthetically pleasing—the upward and outward airflow at an angle actually cools the room better. Since heat rises, blowing cool air upward first means it circulates more effectively throughout the room, rather than just blowing directly in your face.
I was incredibly lucky to get mine for free, but now I know I would have paid full price for it. It looks better, works better, is easier to clean, and allows me to control the comfort in my home even when I’m away. If you’re looking for a window air conditioner this summer, I would recommend the Windmill without hesitation.