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| July 01, 2001 | COPYRIGHT 2001 Consumers Union of the United States, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

WHAT'S NEW

* New benchmarks in energy-efficiency. The Department of Energy (DOE) has new high-efficiency standards for room air conditioners made after Oct. 1, 2000. Some units exceed those requirements.

* Many older models still available. Air conditioners made earlier in 2000 can still be sold, and plenty remain in stores.

* Lots more electronic controls. Even many moderately priced models can be set to maintain a specific temperature or switch on and off at specified times.

WHAT WE TESTED, WHAT WE FOUND

The Ratings combine test results for new models with those for older models still in stores. Cooling capacities range from ...

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