With the market expanding at such a fast rate, it has never been more difficult to decide upon a home air conditioner. Buyers are expected to make an informed decision based upon the BTU output, type of model, brand, and on top of all of it, individual features of a unit, which in the sticky Summer months, can be quite the headache. Well, we here at Air Conditioners Rated know how frustrating it can be browsing this seemingly endless market. We’ve decided to conduct a series of reviews on we deem to be the best products, from the best brands out there. Today, we’re going to be assessing some of Haier’s top-performing products from big to small, to help you establish a basic understanding of which kind of unit would best suit your own unique living space and needs. Welcome to our Haier Air Conditioner Review.

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Haier Air Conditioner Review

Before we begin, a few words of advice. First and foremost, before purchasing an air conditioning unit, it is absolutely imperative that you measure the space into which you intend to install the unit. The reasoning behind this is to ensure that you get what you pay for, that your unit works efficiently, and effectively. If you purchase a unit that is too weak, your room will not be cooled efficiently. Similarly, if you purchase a unit that is too powerful, you will end up spending more money on your bills, plus it may interfere with the unit’s dehumidifying capabilities. Further, our estimates on the range of these units assume that your ceiling is about 8ft. tall. If it is any taller, we advise that you buy a unit that is about 1,000 BTUs stronger than our suggested unit. Lastly, it is also encouraged that you seek out a unit that is both certified and efficient. Safety and performance certifications save you from disappointment in the highly unlikely case of your unit not functioning properly, while a higher level of efficiency will save you a hefty sum of money on your bills.

 

Haier Serenity 6,000 BTU

First up in our Haier Air Conditioner Review, the Haier Serenity 6,000 is ideal for installation in living spaces of up to 250 square feet. With a powerful maximum airflow of 200cfm, this unit is additionally capable of removing up to 1.5 pints of moisture from the air every hour.

 

Efficiency & Certifications

Unfortunately, we were unable to uncover any information regarding this product’s safety and performance certifications. However, we can inform our readers that this unit is exceptionally efficient, scoring an impressive EER of 12.2, and earning itself an Energy Star certification.

Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER): 12.2

Energy Star Certified: Yes

Safety Certification(s):  N/A

Performance Certification(s): N/A

 

Convenience & Design

When it comes to convenience and design, this unit comes loaded with all of the necessary features required to ensure that operation of this device is as easy as possible. With a range of differing functions, the user is able to draw the exact performance they require from their unit.

Notable Features: Fully Functional Wireless Remote Control / Cross-flow Fan / 4-Way directional airflow / Washable Anti-Bacterial filter accessible via the front of the unit.

Operational Modes / Functions: Auto Restart / Dehumidify Only / Fan Only / Sleep Mode.

dB Rating: 43dBA

Weight: 56lbs

Dimensions: 12.44″ H x 21.24″ W x 18.13″ D

Window Width (Min./Max.): 26.006″ / 39.25″

Min. Window Height: 13 3/8″

 

Help & Support

However unlikely it may be with a brand such as Haier, there is always the possibility of something going wrong with your home air conditioning unit. In the case of this becoming a reality, you’ll need to be informed on what resources the manufacturer has provided you with online, and how to contact them, check out what resources Haier have to offer below.

Warranty: 1-Year Parts & Labour Warranty.

Support Resources: Downloadable user documents / FAQs / Tutorial Videos / Representatives contactable via Telephone, Email, Website Form, and Live-Chat.

 

Verdict

The Haier Serenity 6,000 BTU window-mounted air conditioner is the perfect addition to any small contemporary living space. Out-performing most units of its calibre, it’s uncommon to find a 6,000 BTU air conditioner with this many convenience-enhancing features. A big plus to investing in a Haier air conditioner, is their refined customer service network, which will undoubtedly come in handy in the case of your unit functioning improperly.

 

Interested in knowing more about the Haier 6,000 BTU window-mounted air conditioner? Check out our full review here >

 

Haier 5,000 BTU

Providing 5,000 BTUs of raw cooling power, this unit is suitable for servicing living spaces of up to 150 square feet. In addition to this unit’s cooling capabilities, the Haier 5,000 BTU air conditioning unit will remove up to 38.5 pints of moisture from the air each day, with a maximum airflow of 135CFM.

 

Efficiency & Certifications

With the necessary certifications to ensure safe and reliable operation, the Haier 5,000 BTU air conditioner is a viable option for smaller living spaces. While lacking an Energy Star certification, this unit is reasonably efficient with its EER matching the industry average of 9.7.

Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER): 9.7

Energy Star Certified: No

Safety Certification(s): UL-Listed

Performance Certification(s): AHAM

 

Convenience & Design

As far as convenience and design are concerned, this unit falls slightly behind some of the other larger units on the market in terms of features. However, given this unit’s size and asking price, we cannot fault Haier for leaving out a few add-on functions.

Notable Features: Washable Permanent Mesh Filter / 2-Way Directional Airflow.

Operational Modes / Functions: Fan Only / Cooling.

dB Rating: N/A

Weight: 35lbs

Dimensions: 15″ H x 18.7″ W x 15.1″ D

Window Width (Min./Max.): 22″ / 36″

Min. Window Height: 12.38″

 

Help & Support

If and when you run into problems with your home air conditioning unit, you want the best people behind you, to help get you back on track. Haier maintain a user-friendly customer service network with a wide variety of resources available to help the user put the chill back into their Summer.

Warranty: 1-Year Parts & Labour Warranty.

Support Resources: Downloadable user documents / FAQs / Tutorial Videos / Representatives contactable via Telephone, Email, Website Form, and Live-Chat.

 

Verdict

The Haier 5,000 BTU is ideal for small living spaces where user-convenience is not as important, such as utility rooms, bathrooms, etc. Unfortunately this unit does not come Energy Star certified, however it does perform relatively efficiently regardless. While we would enjoy seeing more convenient features, we cannot complain, as it’s clear what Haier intended this appliance to be; a stripped-to-the-bone alternative to other air conditioners on the market.

 

Has the simplicity and sheer functionality of the Haier 5,000 BTU air conditioner caught your eye? Take a look at our full, dedicated review to this product here >

 

Haier ESA406R 6,000 BTU

The Haier ESA406R 6,000 BTU window-mounted air conditioner is another unit that is another viable option for those out there looking to cool a small living space. With a 6,000 BTU output, this unit will adequately cool a living space of up to 250 square feet. In addition to this, the Haier ESA406R will effectively remove up to 38.5 pints of moisture from the air each day, with a respectable maximum airflow of 175CFM.

 

Efficiency & Certifications

Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER): 12.2

Energy Star Certified: Yes

Safety Certification(s): UL-Listed

Performance Certification(s): AHAM

 

Convenience & Design

As far as convenience and design are concerned, the Haier ESA406R 6,000 BTU window-mounted AC unit provides the user with a moderate range of features that certainly enhance the user experience of the unit. The inclusion of the wireless remote control and 24-hour operational timer, when combined in use, allow the user considerable control over when and how their unit operates.

Notable Features: Wireless Remote Control / 24-Hour Timer / 4-Way Directional Airflow / 3 Fan Speeds.

Operational Modes / Functions: Sleep Mode / Cooling.

dB Rating: N/A

Weight: 46.5lbs

Dimensions: 12.4″ H x 18.5″ W x 14″ D

Window Width: 24.5″

Min. Window Height: 13.4″

 

Help & Support

Thanks to their refined customer support infrastructure, built up over many years of experience in the industry, owners of Haier air conditioning units benefit from a wealth of support service and resources available online.

Warranty: 1-Year Parts & Labour Limited Warranty.

Support Resources: Downloadable user documents / FAQs / Tutorial Videos / Representatives contactable via Telephone, Email, Website Form, and Live-Chat.

 

Verdict

The Haier ESA406R is another excellent alternative to the more up-market units out there. With its range of convenient features, and highly efficient performance, if you have a small living space that requires cooling, we would certainly recommend this unit for installation in your home.

 

Interested in learning more about the Haier ESA406R? Head on over to our full buyers guide for more information on this super-efficient air conditioner >

 

Haier HPC12XCR

Providing up to 12,000 BTUs of cooling power, the Haier HPC12XCR is capable of effectively servicing rooms of up to 450 square feet. With impressive cooling specifications such as these, we would recommend this portable unit for cooling in medium-large rooms.

Efficiency & Certifications

Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER): 9.5

Energy Star Certified: No

Safety Certification(s): UL-Listed

Performance Certification(s): N/A

 

Convenience & Design

With admittedly less convenient features than many other units on the market, the Haier HPC12XCR window-mount retains what we would deem to be the most important of convenience-enhancing features, such as the wireless remote and the 24-hour timer.

Notable Features: Full Function Wireless Remote control / 24-Hour Timer / Easy-roll Caster Wheels (Portable).

Operational Modes / Functions:

dB Rating: N/A

Weight: 56lbs (Approx.)

Dimensions: 27 3/4″ H x 16 7/8″ W x 14 1/4″ D

 

Help & Support

Warranty: 1-Year Appliance, 5-Years Compressor Warranty.

Support Resources: Downloadable user documents / FAQs / Tutorial Videos / Representatives contactable via Telephone, Email, Website Form, and Live-Chat.

 

Verdict

To sum up the Haier HPC12XPR, this unit is one of moderate convenience, while providing a considerable amount of cooling, with 12,000 BTUs of power, making it suitable for larger medium-sized rooms. If your home matches the requirements outlined above, and you don’t mind sacrificing some minor convenient features, then this unit may be the one for you.

 

Are window-mounts not your style? Check out our review of the Haier HPC12XPR portable air conditioning unit here for all the details on this impressively powerful portable AC unit >

 

Haier 14,000 BTU

The Haier 14,000 BTU is certainly a hard unit to beat when compared to other portable AC’s on the market. With formidable cooling power, this unit is capable of servicing areas of up to 500 square feet, making it perfectly suitable for large rooms in typical family living spaces. Additionally, with 190CFM of maximum airflow, the Haier 14,000 BTU will remove a plentiful 3.5 pints of moisture from the air every hour. Thus, this unit is ideal for hot and humid living environments.

 

Efficiency & Certifications

Unfortunately, when considering efficiency and certifications, the Haier 14,000 BTU air conditioner falls behind. With no certification information available to us at the time of this review, we cannot guarantee how this product will perform for you on arrival. That being said, with a brand as trusted as Haier, we would be very surprised if anything were wrong with the product. Regarding this unit’s EER, the industry average EER stands at 9.7. While scoring an 8.5 is not necessarily bad, it is an indicator that this unit may cost slightly more to run than many units of its class.

Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER): 8.5

Energy Star Certified: No

Safety Certification(s):  N/A

Performance Certification(s): N/A

 

Convenience & Design

Packed with convenient features and modes, this unit is exceptionally easy to use. This is, in our opinion, where the Haier 14,000 BTU portable air conditioner shines the brightest. We believe that any user of this device will find it to be extraordinarily user-friendly, catering to all needs. In addition, it is worth noting that this unit will function exceptionally quietly on a low setting.

Notable Features: Wireless Full-Function Remote Control / 4-Way Directional Airflow / Auto Evaporation Technology.

Operational Modes / Functions: Fan Only / Dehumidify Only / Sleep Mode / Auto Restart.

dB Rating: 50dBA (On low setting).

Weight: 73lbs

Dimensions: 28 5/8″ H x 12 23/50″ W x 13 5/16″ D

 

 

Help & Support

Due to the lack of certification information provided with this unit, we strongly suggest that any potential buyers inform themselves on the warranty plan and online resources provided by Haier. Luckily, Haier provide a wide variety of convenient customer help & support services that will prove invaluable to you should you ever need them.

Warranty: 1-Year Parts & Labour Limited Warranty.

Support Resources: Downloadable user documents / FAQs / Tutorial Videos / Representatives contactable via Telephone, Email, Website Form, and Live-Chat.

 

Verdict

The Haier 14,000 BTU is ideal for providing a large amount of cooling power to a living space, while providing a wide range of convenient features. The only criteria under which this product falls behind, are efficiency and certifications. Other than the lack of certifications and relatively lower efficiency than many of its competitors, the Haier 14,000 BTU is undeniably one of the best portable AC units on the market today.

 

Blown away by the airflow specs of the Haier 14,000 BTU? Check out our full review for more information on this industry-topping product >

 

Haier HPP08XCR

The Haier HPP08XCR provides 8,000 BTUs of raw cooling power, making it suitable for installation in living spaces  of up to 250 square feet. With an additional dehumidifying capacity of 86.4 pints of moisture per day, the Haier HPP08XCR doubles as a highly effective home dehumidifier.

 

Efficiency & Certifications

Unfortunately, this unit’s EER falls below the industry average of 9.7. Further, without an Energy Star certification, this unit is far from the most efficient of the products on our list. However, with several performance certifications, along with a safety certification, the Haier HPP08XCR is certainly a reliable and thoroughly tested unit.

Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER): 9

Energy Star Certified: N/A

Safety Certification(s): UL-Listed

Performance Certification(s): ASHRAE / ETL

 

Convenience & Design

Built for convenient operation, the Haier HPP08XCR incorporates a number of advanced technological features that are relatively rarely seen in units on the market, such as the Auto Evaporative Technology built-in to save the user from having to regularly empty the water reservoir after a period of dehumidifying.

Notable Features: Full-Function Wireless Remote Control / 24-Hour Timer / Slide-Out Washable Air Filter / Auto Evaporative Technology.

Operational Modes / Functions: Dehumidify Only / Cooling.

dB Rating: 46dBA

Weight: 44.1lbs

Dimensions: 27.24″ H x 12″ W x 12.55″ D

 

 

Help & Support

As is the case with all Haier products, buyers of the Haier HPP08XCR will benefit from a refined customer service network, built-up over many years in the HVAC industry. Of all the brands, we must admit that Haier maintain one of the best customer service infrastructures we have come across to date.

Warranty: 1-Year Parts & Labour Warranty.

Support Resources: Downloadable user documents / FAQs / Tutorial Videos / Representatives contactable via Telephone, Email, Website Form, and Live-Chat.

 

Verdict

To sum up the Haier HPP08XCR, this unit is ideal for those living in a hot and humid environment. This product’s moderate cooling capacities, and through-the-roof dehumidifying capabilities are perfect for removing moisture from the air, and providing a comforting breeze to living spaces under 250 square feet.

 

Dreading the Summer humidity? The Haier HPP08XCR knows exactly what to do. Head over to our full buyers guide here for more information on this impressive 2-in-1 unit >