I say this every year, but this one’s the hottest I’ve experienced ever. That’s why I’m grateful for setting up my Dreo 12,000 BTU smart air conditioner at the start of summer, which has worked extraordinarily well during all the heatwaves we’ve been through. You might think I’m nuts for saying that now’s the time to buy an air conditioner, but Amazon has the one I’ve been using on clearance for Prime Day.

The Dreo AC515S 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner is normally $549, but now that it’s the end of the season, Amazon has it at 58% off. That brings its cost down to $229, which is a savings of $320. This is also its all-time lowest price, so you might want to plan ahead and get the savings now — rather than wait until next year when air conditioners are in high demand at the start of s

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