10 Worst Air Conditioners to Avoid in 2025 (and 5 Most Reliable Alternatives)

7. Arctic King

Price: $150 — $800
Rating: 1/5

Sounds icy cool, right? Arctic King… we had high hopes. But the reality? It barely cools a bathroom. Underpowered and unreliable, it’s the poster child for “you get what you pay for.” Unless you enjoy lukewarm air at full blast, skip it.