I keep a spare in the garage also, because you never know.

I put my better half up in a hotel when the air went out. The most peaceful three days I've had in decades. Next time I need a break I'm flipping the breaker again.

Just how big is this window ac that you can�t put it in a garden shed or garage? It is the size of VW bug or more like a bass tackle bag?

This. Ran the exact exercise a few years ago. Bought a window unit for ~$200, used it for less than a week and listed it on CL for $150 and they were on that deal like a duck on a junebug. $50 net to stay cool and keep the wife happy = heckuva deal.

I keep a couple of the 110V 5,000BTU units in the shop. After a hurricane and a loss of power over a large area for several weeks they are scarce as hen's teeth. Ive used them a couple of times but they were only $100/EA..

Go full redneck and leave it in the window, i did same thing as you when my central went out and I left it in the window 2 foot from my recliner, now I have my very own personal ac on those brutal days and it seems to infuriate the wife.. win win she hasn�t excepted the fact that we are just plain old white trash yet I reckon..

My thoughts as well. I didn�t think window units were perishable goods.

I have a window unit I bought at a pawn shop for $50. I was told about it from a good friend that is like an American Pickers guy. He knew I was looking for one and called me. It was basically a brand new unit the shop owner wanted to get rid of. He told me he was selling it for what he paid for it (was that true...not sure) but a brand new unit for $50 I couldn�t turn it down. I used it for my truck I turned into a truck camper. But my truck camper had full ac!! Ok I�m losing my train of thought...but what I would do...set up a nice decent sized tent in the backyard. Cut a hole in the side and insert widow ac unit. Now you have a backyard man cave to hang out with your buddies and drink beer.

I have one at my lake house, put it back in the box and keep it on a shelf in the garage. I've had it out a couple times. Seems to be fine. I've had it for 7-8 years. I would bet if I got it out tomorrow it would fire right up.