Artsy air conditioners look cool in rooms

Forget ugly air conditioners that can ruin the look of a room. The LG Electronics Art Cool series of ventless air conditioners features switchable front panels in a variety of colors, finishes and art designs.

The result is a unit that looks cool while it cools things down. As for efficiency, the system has a slim interior wall-mounted evaporator and an outdoor condenser. The Art Cool line is the only duct-free air-conditioning series that features three-way airflow with computer-controlled vanes to simulate a natural breeze.

The series is available in four BTU levels – 9,000, 12,000, 14,000 and 18,000. Retail prices range from $1,700 to $2,600. For more information, visit www.lgusa.com.