There are several types of air conditioners: window ACs are inexpensive but require a window for installation; split ACs have an internal unit that takes up less space and are usually quieter than window ACs; tower ACs are suitable for high-capacity cooling of large rooms without needing windows or wall installation; cassette ACs save the most space and can cool large areas other ACs can't reach; cube ACs can be mounted near ceilings or windows and have improved fans and blades for fast, efficient cooling.