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

3. York

Price: $3,200 — $15,000
Rating: 1.5/5

York has a royal-sounding name, but don't be fooled—it's no king. These units have a bad track record for quality, and repairs can be painfully frequent. You'll start questioning your life choices around month six when it stops cooling in the middle of July.