After during research online, we decided on Whynter's 12,000 BTU Air Conditioner as the best portable for our needs. The db rating, no lead, and ability to cool our area were big incentives in picking this company and unit. Only had the a/c up and running for about 1 week but so far so good. Cools our very small apartment well. Quiet and looks good. Happy with our purchase so far. And the Wayfair price was much better than any other distributer of Whynter products at the time.