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Frigidaire, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
8,000 BTU, 350 sq ft, 24 to 36 inch window width, 14 inch opening height, 44 lb. Washable filter included, optional RAC-10 advanced filter sold separately.
Frigidaire, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
12,000 BTU, 550 sq ft, 25 to 36 inch window width, 15.5 inch opening height, 51 lb. Washable filter included, optional RAC-11 advanced filter sold separately.
LG, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
14,000 BTU, 27 to 39 inch window width, 16 inch opening height, 85 lb, 115 V and 14.7 CEER. Sheet states 700 sq ft but its example room dimensions and Amazon title are inconsistent with that guide. Use cooling capacity and measured room load instead.
LG, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
10,000 BTU for 450 sq ft, ThinQ, 115 V and published 44 dB sleep mode. Exact installation dimensions are retained from the previously verified US product record.
TCL, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
12,000 BTU cooling, 11,700 BTU heating, 28 to 41 inch window width and 18 inch minimum opening height, 92.6 lb and 115 V. Conflicting efficiency records are excluded.
ENERGY STAR, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
Sizing table assumes 8 ft ceilings. Heavy shade reduces capacity by 10 percent, very sunny rooms add 10 percent, each regular occupant beyond two adds 600 BTU, kitchens add 4,000 BTU. This is a screening guide rather than a building heat-load assessment.
Frigidaire, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
Freshly reviewed exact US model documentation. Exact FHWW085WE1 identity, dimensions, compatibility and operating specifications used by the matcher.
Midea, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
Freshly reviewed exact US model documentation. Exact MAW08HV1CWT identity, dimensions, compatibility and operating specifications used by the matcher.
Frigidaire, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
Freshly reviewed exact US model documentation. Exact FFRA051WAE identity, dimensions, compatibility and operating specifications used by the matcher.
LG, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
Freshly reviewed exact US model documentation. Exact LW6017R identity, dimensions, compatibility and operating specifications used by the matcher.
LG, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
Freshly reviewed exact US model documentation. Exact LW6024RSMX identity, dimensions, compatibility and operating specifications used by the matcher.
GE Profile, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
Freshly reviewed exact US model documentation. Exact AHTT08BC identity, dimensions, compatibility and operating specifications used by the matcher.
GE, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
Freshly reviewed exact US model documentation. Exact AHEE06AC identity, dimensions, compatibility and operating specifications used by the matcher.
Midea, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
Exact models on cover. Heating shuts off below 41F outdoor. Installation opening and operating limits reviewed.
GE Appliances, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
Manufacturer linked installation and control instructions for AHEE06AC.
LG, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
Current English PDF linked by LG US support on2026-09-20, release date2026-02-19. Rev00_082525 cover explicitly names LW6017R. Page11 gives21 to35in window width and12in opening height.
LG, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
Current English PDF linked by LG US support on2026-09-20, release date2026-02-19. Rev00_082525 cover explicitly names LW6024RSMX. Page10 gives21 to35in window width and12in opening height. Reconfirms olderMFL72002117 guide.
Frigidaire, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
Used for 5000 BTU, manual controls, no remote or timer, and window range. Its 250 sq ft field is inconsistent with usual 5000-BTU sizing and is not used.
GE Appliances, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
Exact AHEE06AC column supports 21.875 to 36 inch opening width, 13.375 height, 6000 BTU, 115V, 24-hour timer, 535W and remote.
GE Appliances, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
Exact model AHTT08BC identified on this question. Manufacturer account GE Answers, signed Mike@GEA, states on June 13, 2022 that this model does not use inverter technology. Rechecked September 20, 2026. This directly corrects the inherited inverter:true field. Manufacturer-authored answer is hosted by Lowe's.
LG, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
Current public specification table. Three speeds, 40 lb net weight, 14.37-inch depth, 11.3 CEER and 250-square-foot coverage.
LG, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
Two speeds, ThinQ Wi-Fi, 37 lb, 12 5/6-inch depth and 11.5 CEER. Installation width and Energy Saver fields conflict with other LG documentation and are not used as advantages.
Windmill, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
Exact third column. 8,000 BTU WhisperTech, 61 lb, 23–37 in open width, 14 in open height, 7 in indoor protrusion, CEER 15, 115 V, 6.8 A, 740 W. Starts at 42 dB is not a matched independent acoustic test. Older manufacturer sheet lists 63 lb, so no precise lifting delta is used.
Windmill, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
8,000 BTU and larger models require 23–37 in open width and 14 in open height. Single/double hung vertical windows. No through-wall sleeve or horizontal slider/casement substitution.
Windmill, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
45-degree upward discharge. Washable mesh and optional replaceable carbon filtration. Alexa and Google Home setup documented. Uses exact 8K WhisperTech specs from the technical table. The default selected 6K variant is excluded.
Frigidaire, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
Exact FHWW085WE1. Product weight 44 lb, six-way adjustable airflow, both Alexa and Google Home, included remote, washable dust filter, advanced RAC-10 sold separately. Current acoustic headline 42 dBA with comparison to FHWC083TC1, not Windmill.
Frigidaire, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
January 2024 exact FHWW085WE1 sheet. 8,000 BTU, 350 sq ft, CEER 15, 24–36 in opening width and 14 in height. Front discharge, manual direction, 115 V. Ultra Quiet 42 dBA differs from Low 50 dBA, so mode-specific sound figures must not be interchanged.
Windmill, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
Exact 8K WhisperTech model 08W2Wi sheet hosted by Home Depot. Lists 63 lb, 23–37 by 14 in window fit and CEER 15. Current Windmill technical table lists 61 lb. The 50 lb buyer-ceiling example is unchanged at either figure, but the exact delivered weight is not resolved.
Frigidaire, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
Installation guide linked by exact FHWW085WE1 page. Standard double-hung opening 24–36 in, 14 in high. Instructions require two or more people to move and install. Outdoor condenser clearances and correct rear pitch are required. Retrieved in this session, subsequent direct web requests timed out.
Midea, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
Fresh exact model confirms heat/cool, app, Alexa/Google, 350 sq ft and 55.95 lb. Use reviewed manual for heating outdoor range 41–75 F, not product copy blending operating ranges.
LG, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
14000 BTU, CEER 14.7, 27 to 39-inch window width, 16-inch opening and 85 lb weight.
LG, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
10000 BTU, CEER 15, 63 lb, 22 to 36-inch window width and 13-inch minimum height.
Frigidaire, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
12000 BTU inverter, CEER 15, 51 lb and 25 to 36-inch window width.
Midea, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
12000 BTU, heat-pump function, CEER 13.3, 57.98 lb and 24 to 38.5-inch window width.
Midea, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
Heat mode is intended for outdoor temperatures from 41 to 75 F. It is not a cold-winter primary heater.
Midea, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
Exact UWT model, 10000 BTU, 450-square-foot room guide, 54.01 lb body and no heat. Distinct from older QWT identity.
Midea, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
Official indexed manual identifies MAW06V1UWT, MAW06V1UBL, MAW08V1UWT, MAW10V1UWT and MAW12V1UWT. PDF returns HTTP 200 but exceeds the web extractor size limit.
Midea Customer Support via Lowe's, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
Midea Team answer dated May 18, 2026 on exact MAW10V1UWT product says updated units are not part of the recall and have a drain hole with new-material black plugs. This is not a clearance claim for all older Midea U units.
Amazon, Store listing, checked September 20, 2026
Selected 10000 BTU 2026 Edition. Product-details Model Number is MAW10V1UWT. New offer with purchase controls observed for New York 10001, sold and shipped by Amazon.com. Window range 22 to 36 inches and 13.75-inch minimum height.
Midea, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
Corrects the earlier QWT source mismatch while preserving product ID midea-u-10000-2026 and ASIN B0G34PP2JW. Exact selected 2026 Amazon model is MAW10V1UWT.
ENERGY STAR, Independent source, checked September 20, 2026
10000 BTU, CEER 15 and 63 lb weight. Used as a primary certification cross-check.
LG, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
Current manufacturer room guide is 700 square feet. Amazon title says 800, so manufacturer capacity guidance is used.
Midea, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
Exact non-A model. 12000 BTU, 550 square feet, inverter, 19.41 by 22.17 by 13.9 inch cabinet and 57.98 pounds. Photo from this exact model page.
Midea, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
Cover explicitly includes MAW08HV1CWT, MAW12HV1CWT and MAW12HV1CWT-A. Page 20 specifies outdoor heating range 41 to 75 F. Page 22 explains shutdown below 41 F.
Midea, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
Exact non-A model label gives 12000 BTU and CEER 13.3.
Amazon US, Store listing, checked September 20, 2026
Model number MAW12HV1CWT, UPC 810040948831. New (2) displayed with price and free shipping. Installation width 24 to 38.5 inches and minimum height 14.5 inches.
TCL, Maker specs, checked September 20, 2026
TCL brochure hosted by Home Depot. Exact H12W4KWH specifies 12000 cooling BTU, 11700 heating BTU, 115 V, heat pump, 28 to 41 inch window width, 18 inch opening height, 92.6 pounds and Matter. CEER intentionally not used because an ENERGY STAR record conflicts with this sheet.
Amazon US, Store listing, checked September 20, 2026
Exact heat-pump title and model. Other sellers shows New (2) with a price and free shipping. No featured offer.
Lowe's, Store listing, checked September 20, 2026
Exact model H12W4KWH product gallery. Real TCL product photography hosted by retailer. Gallery includes a remote and illustrative phone.
TCL, Maker specs, checked September 1, 2026
Exact H6W23W identity, dimensions, compatibility and operating specifications used by the matcher.
Frigidaire, Maker specs, checked September 1, 2026
Exact FHWW085WE1 identity, dimensions, compatibility and operating specifications used by the matcher.
Frigidaire, Maker specs, checked September 1, 2026
Exact FHWW125WE1 identity, dimensions, compatibility and operating specifications used by the matcher.
Midea, Maker specs, checked September 1, 2026
Exact MAW05R1JWT-B identity, dimensions, compatibility and operating specifications used by the matcher.
Midea, Maker specs, checked September 1, 2026
Exact MAW08HV1CWT identity, dimensions, compatibility and operating specifications used by the matcher.
Frigidaire, Maker specs, checked September 1, 2026
Exact FFRA051WAE identity, dimensions, compatibility and operating specifications used by the matcher.
Frigidaire, Maker specs, checked September 1, 2026
Exact FHWC083TC1 identity, dimensions, compatibility and operating specifications used by the matcher.
LG, Maker specs, checked September 1, 2026
Exact LW6017R identity, dimensions, compatibility and operating specifications used by the matcher.
LG, Maker specs, checked September 1, 2026
Exact LW5024X identity, dimensions, compatibility and operating specifications used by the matcher.
LG, Maker specs, checked September 1, 2026
Exact LW6024RSMX identity, dimensions, compatibility and operating specifications used by the matcher.
Windmill, Maker specs, checked September 1, 2026
Exact W1W12 identity, dimensions, compatibility and operating specifications used by the matcher.
Windmill, Maker specs, checked September 1, 2026
Exact WhisperTech 8K identity, dimensions, compatibility and operating specifications used by the matcher.
GE Profile, Maker specs, checked September 1, 2026
Exact AHTT08BC identity, dimensions, compatibility and operating specifications used by the matcher.
GE, Maker specs, checked September 1, 2026
Exact AHEE06AC identity, dimensions, compatibility and operating specifications used by the matcher.
LG, Maker specs, checked September 1, 2026
Exact LW1022IVSM identity, dimensions, compatibility and operating specifications used by the matcher.
Hisense, Maker specs, checked September 1, 2026
Exact AWL1225TW1W identity, dimensions, compatibility and operating specifications used by the matcher.
TCL, Maker specs, checked September 1, 2026
Exact H8W4KW identity, dimensions, compatibility and operating specifications used by the matcher.
LG, Maker specs, checked September 1, 2026
Exact LW8016ER identity, dimensions, compatibility and operating specifications used by the matcher.
GE, Maker specs, checked September 1, 2026
Exact AWCS08WWA identity, dimensions, compatibility and operating specifications used by the matcher.