
This Frost King air conditioner filter is 25% off the regular price at Amazon. It is a washable, reusable foam pad that is cut to size for 15" x 24" openings. Shipping is free for Prime members. Buy Now at Amazon
- Fits 15" x 24" air conditioner openings
- Frameless polyurethane foam construction
- Washable and reusable
- Slide-in mounting for residential units
- Helps remove dust and pollen from the air
- Lasts up to 36 months

Good for cooling or heating a single room without ductwork, and WiFi control means you can adjust it from your phone instead of walking over to a wall unit. At $499.99, that's $80 off the $579.99 list price. Apply coupon code "E3RBGRS5" to save. Deal ends November 15. Buy Now at Amazon
- WiFi app control and voice command compatibility
- Inverter energy-saving technology with three ECO modes
- Ultra-quiet sleep mode at 31dB
- 4D full-range airflow with 7 adjustable speeds
- Covers spaces up to 750 square feet

Works well for cooling and heating a single room like a bedroom or home office without ductwork, and the 18 SEER2 rating means lower energy use over time. At $399.99, that's $150 (27%) off the $549.99 list price. Apply coupon code "TJRX2E8K" to save. Deal ends November 17. Buy Now at Amazon
- Inverter technology for effective energy savings
- Quiet 31dB operation in sleep mode
- Eight modes with seven adjustable fan speeds
- Cools and heats spaces up to 450 sq. ft.

Cooling a room or small living space without ductwork is the main draw here, and the 20 SEER2 rating means it'll run efficiently even on high-use days. At $899, that's $300 (25%) off the $1,199 list price. Apply coupon code "E93PZ649" to save. Deal ends November 15. Buy Now at Amazon
- WiFi smart control with voice and app support
- Inverter energy-saving technology with multiple ECO modes
- Ultra-quiet sleep mode at 31dB
- 4D full-range airflow with seven adjustable speeds
- Covers up to 1500 sq. ft. for year-round climate control

Folks managing nonstandard furnace sizes know how hard these filters can be to track down, and having three on hand means you're covered for a while without reordering. Buy Now at Home Depot

Keeping an older AC unit running often comes down to replacing small components like this one instead of the whole system, and this drive board works with standard 5-wire fan motors across various brands. Newegg carries it for those handling their own HVAC repairs who need a direct replacement part on hand. Buy Now at Newegg
- 5-wire universal DC motor compatibility
- Integrated power supply motherboard architecture
- Universal replacement design for air conditioners
- Direct-drive DC fan motor control
- Main control board for climate systems

Small apartments or rooms without central air benefit most here, since it cools, dehumidifies, and runs as a fan depending on what the weather calls for. The wheeled design also makes it easy to move between rooms instead of committing to one spot all season. Buy Now at Amazon
- 3-in-1 cooling, dehumidifier, and fan functions
- Cools up to 700 sq. ft. with 14,000 BTU
- Rapid 15-minute cooling performance
- Quiet operation at 53dB with sleep mode
- Portable design with 360-degree wheels and handles

Your HVAC system takes this odd 18" x 30" x 4" size, and having four on hand means you can swap filters every few months without scrambling to find a replacement. MERV 8 handles everyday dust and pollen, making it a reasonable fit for most households without restricting airflow. Buy Now at Home Depot

Anyone in a dry climate looking to cool a larger home without the electric bill a central AC unit brings should take a look at this, since evaporative coolers pull in fresh outside air instead of recirculating it. The down-draft design and 3,800 CFM output suit whole-house setups rather than single rooms. Buy Now at Home Depot

Worth a look if your setup involves tight mechanical space, since the condensing unit's compact cascade design handles the cooling load without demanding a full-size footprint. It suits homeowners replacing an aging unit who need reliable output in a utility closet or basement rather than an open mechanical room. Buy Now at Home Depot

Swapping filters every month or two is easier when you've already got a 5-pack on hand, and MERV 8 covers standard household dust and allergen filtering without restricting airflow. Home Depot has this size in stock if your system calls for 17" x 20" x 2". Buy Now at Home Depot

Worth grabbing if your HVAC unit takes this oddball 17x22x2 size, since it's a pain to find on short notice when your old filter wears out. MERV 8 handles everyday dust and pollen without restricting airflow the way higher-rated filters can. Buy Now at Home Depot

Update: The price has dropped to $348.95 since this was originally published.
This portable unit suits anyone cooling a single room without window-unit installation, and at $349.95 it's $90 off the $439.98 list price. Buy Now at Walmart
- Cools rooms up to 700 sq. ft.
- 14,000 BTU capacity with rapid Turbo cooling
- 3-in-1 Cool, Dehumidify, and Fan functionality
- Self-evaporation system eliminates frequent manual drainage
- Whisper-quiet 48dB Sleep Mode

Renters and apartment dwellers without central air tend to get the most out of this one, since it cools, dehumidifies, and circulates air without any permanent installation needed. Buy Now at Amazon
- 12000 BTU cooling for 450 sq. ft. spaces
- Built-in dehumidifier function
- Auto oscillation for maximum air circulation
- Convenient remote control with 26 ft range
- 24-hour timer and quiet sleep mode

Keeping a spare on hand saves you from an AC repair call when the control board fails, especially if your unit's original is hard to source locally. It's a straightforward swap for anyone comfortable with basic appliance repair rather than hiring an HVAC tech. Buy Now at Newegg
- Model: RG00B435B

Anyone with a furnace system sized for this non-standard 13" x 20" x 4" slot will want to keep a couple on hand, since MERV 8 filters catch everyday dust and pollen without restricting airflow the way higher-rated filters can. The 2-pack means you're not reordering every month if you're on a standard 90-day replacement schedule. Buy Now at Home Depot

Works well for cooling a single room without the installation hassle of a window AC unit, and it doubles as a fan and humidifier for year-round use. The current price of $42 is $65 off the $107 list price. Buy Now at Amazon
- 3-in-1 air cooler, humidifier, and fan functionality
- 12-unique cooling combinations with 3-speeds and 4-modes
- Energy-efficient 60W operation reduces electricity costs
- Top-fill 1-gallon tank provides 10 hours of cooling
- Remote control and 12-hour timer for effortless convenience

Renters and apartment dwellers without central air can cool a single room without any installation, since it just needs a window for the exhaust hose instead of permanent ductwork. The 14,000 BTU output handles larger rooms or spaces with poor insulation better than smaller units in the 8,000-10,000 BTU range. Buy Now at Amazon
- 14000 BTU cooling for 750 sq. ft. spaces
- 3-in-1 cooling, dehumidifying, and fan modes
- Quiet 48dB operation with sleep mode
- 24-hour programmable on/off timer
- Includes installation kit for windows

Worth a look if you're heating or cooling a single room or addition without existing ductwork, since the 17 SEER2 rating keeps efficiency reasonably high without a major install. Home Depot carries this unit for homeowners who want a self-contained system rather than extending central air to a new space. Buy Now at Home Depot

Homes with pets or allergy sufferers will notice the difference with a MERV 11 rating, which catches finer particles than the standard MERV 8 filters most HVAC systems ship with, and the 2-pack means you're not reordering again in a month. Buy Now at Home Depot