What to buy to keep my small room cool in the summer?

[jingramm]

AC doesn't reach my room so it appears that I'll have to buy something separate. I am looking for something that is quiet as I can't sleep with too much noise and cheap (under $50). Any recommendations from places like Walmart or Bed Bath & Beyond?

 

[nageov3t]

cheap window AC or a couple fans.

 

[balloonshark]

Ceiling fan?

 

[madoka]

The problem is the under $50 requirement. Outside of a fan, you're looking at DIY solutions then.

 

[Crono]

Box fan(s) on low. You could get a couple for under $50.

 

[Ruptga]

Either get a fan to blow cold into your space or put a fan in the window and leave it open until whoever pays for AC gets pissy, then tell them to fix their shit.

 

[Red Squirrel]

5" flex tube from ac to your room. Maybe add a booster fan. For booster fan: Loud, high output or cheap. Pick two.

 

[Humpy]

5" flex tube from ac to your room. Maybe add a booster fan. For booster fan: Loud, high output or cheap. Pick two.

I'll take high output and cheap, and skip the loud.

 

[Svnla]

I would say a window AC unit but the OP budget of $50 won't cut it.

A window fan that blow ice in a bucket in front of the fan?

 

[Eli]

You're not going to find anything that actually "cools" for $50... Maybe a used window AC unit.

 

[Captante]

Used window AC off of Craigslist?

 

[Spydermag68]

If there is AC to the room but not strong enough to cool it you might want to try this.
https://jet.com/product/detail/6d5c...1cxQKkH8jzE_R567wrXKsaAiBC8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[bononos]

I would say a window AC unit but the OP budget of $50 won't cut it.

A window fan that blow ice in a bucket in front of the fan?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3V93Gh3Q2Ro

 

[Ksyder]

get one of these:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Honeywell-QuietSet-16-Stand-Fan-Black-HS-1655/15571387

its somewhat cheap and is very quiet on low, just aim it right at you and it should do the trick.

I have one of these, the reason I like it is because you can set it to turn off in the middle of the night on a timer, when it tends to be cooler so you aren't freezing when you wake up.

 

[fralexandr]

lots of bags of ice and maybe a fan. will run > $50 per summer, but with low entry cost. will be quiet (esp without fan), will require a wide shallow or metal pan. May have limited cooling duration and/or performance.

 

[Cheesemoo]

Pick one of these options:

or

 

[amdhunter]

Pick one of these options:

Does this actually work?

 

[drinkmorejava]

Used window AC off of Craigslist?

This. I wouldn't spend time considering any other options.

 

[mrblotto]

Wear this in your room? It'll be way cool then!

 

[monkeydelmagico]

5 gallon bucket swamp cooler

 

[Rakehellion]

A tall man named Gherrard gently fanning you with a palm frond.

 

[Raincity]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3V93Gh3Q2Ro

I see this guy is on to better things. I built the igloo portable cooler based off the video he posted a couple years ago.

 

[Raincity]

Does this actually work?

Yes it works to some extent. I did something similar freezing water in two one gallon water containers and placed them in back of a box fan. I also kept a wet towel clipped to the front of the fan for extra cooling. Worked for a day or two at night during the usual Vegas hot summer while waiting for the AC to be replaced.

 

[Sonikku]

http://www.amazon.com/GE-Animation-GE-8309-Gurren-Lagann/dp/B001HLN8UK

This will make your room cool. And may even put hair on your chest!

 

[Thebobo]

Why hassle with all those where you constantly have to maintain them. Spend a little more and get a Kenmore 87050 5000 BTU (or equivalent) window unit for as little as $90.

Sears

Or try craigslist here is new Kenmore 87050 for $35 as an example.