Beware that this AC comes in a GIGANTIC box. It's massive. Had to wait until my boyfriend could carry it upstairs with me (NYC PROBS!) We could only put it in the window in our kitchen since my other windows have panels ledges sticking out. I love how you don't need to rely on the window to hold the AC in place. It just sits on the ledge. No scary installation with the chance of it falling and killing someone. As for the air itself, it cools down our apartment in no time. It's quite than most AC's but not silent.