8000 BTU Air Conditioners

Get A Reliable 8000 BTU Air Conditioner from P.C. Richard

Looking to cool off a small space like an apartment, college dorm, or a single room? An 8000 BTU air conditioner is a good-sized unit to cool down smaller spaces and you can find great deals at P.C. Richard. We have a selection of air conditioner units of various brands to fit any size. Need an 8000 btu window air conditioner unit? What about a wall unit? Find the best products and prices guaranteed at P.C. Richard today.

What is an 8000 BTU Air Conditioner?

An 8000 BTU air conditioner is one of the smallest AC units on the market and can remove 8000 British Thermal Units of heat from the air per hour.

What Size Room Will an 8000 BTU Air Conditioner Cool?

An 8000 BTU window air conditioner can cool down rooms from 250 square feet (around 16 by 16) to around 400 square feet (20 x 20). The BTU per square foot cooling rule of thumb is 20 BTU for every square foot of space. For example, a 400-square-foot room should have an 8000 BTU air conditioner for optimal cooling. ACs with these lower BTU ratings offer small- to medium-sized cooling power, making it a great choice for a single-room air conditioner or a solid choice for a medium-room portable air conditioner.

How Much Does an 8000 BTU Air Conditioner Cost to Run?

An 8000 BTU air conditioner unit uses around six amps of power. Depending on the region you live in, multiple aspects come into play like the cost of electricity, how often you run your 8000 BTU window air conditioner, how well your home is insulated, and many other factors. The total cost to run an 8000 BTU window air conditioner or portable air conditioner varies on the BTU consumption, wattage, and number of hours used per day. On average, an 8000 BTU air conditioner costs an estimate of $0.11 per hour. The cost of running it is estimated to be around $20.40 per month.

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No matter the unit you're looking for, P.C. Richard & Son has a wide selection of window air conditioners, wall, portable and smart air conditioners to choose from, or shop all air conditioners to see the full array of options.
Don't forget we also offer popular brands like Friedrich air conditioners, Frigidaire air conditioners, Frigidaire Gallery air conditioners, GE air conditioners, LG air conditioners, and Windmill air conditioner units.