I finally threw in the sweat-soaked towel and purchased an air conditioner two days ago (my first attempt weeks ago failed when Sears sold the unit I ordered online to someone else due to the high demand) after enduring the recent heat wave that has only just subsided (it's downright pleasant cool right now, of course). The decision wasn't too difficult, as I found a slim Sears brand AC (actually a rebranded, highly reputed LG unit) I had always coveted at 50% off (a return unit with minor cosmetic blemishes).
The significant discount was the impetus for purchasing the appliance, but it was the 2006 Home Energy Efficiency Rebates from the LADWP (yes, those guys again) that really made this deal a steal: the $91 energy efficient Energy Star air conditioner qualified for a $50 rebate!
yay! better late than never, and now youre prepared for next years coming heat wave. how slim is the ac? ive been on a hunt for a slim ac unit as my window makes it near impossible otherwise.
Shane: The unit is definitely one of the smaller ones out there and was a selling point for me since I hate the clunky appliances:
Cabinet Depth 18-1/32"
Cabinet Height 12"
Cabinet Width 20-13/15"
Max. Wall Thickness 5-1/8"
Window Min./Max. 25"/36"
Works great so far, but I definitely wouldn't mind a second unit for the other side of our apartment because of our unusual multi-small-room layout, where air flow is difficult to manage. But in terms of the bedroom, its now Coolsville, population: me!