How many fit
8 of the 23 models checked meet every need here: “Go into an opening narrower than 23 inches”.
8 models fit, out of 23 checkedPicked for one job
Best narrow-window air conditioner
Top pick
GE Profile ClearView Smart Window Air Conditioner, 8,300 BTU
GE Profile ClearView takes the narrow-window win in this set, since its official fit range starts at 20 inches, one inch narrower than both LG alternatives. Because it is an 8,300 BTU saddle unit, confirm that the room load and 13-inch opening height fit too.
Why it suits this job
- Cooling comes to 8,300 BTU per hour.
- The published combined energy efficiency ratio is 11.4.
- The catch
- You'll need clear space outside for the deep saddle, plus careful support.
- Go with LG 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner if
- your deciding need is fitting an opening under 23 inches wide
More reasons we picked it
- The sash range it documents is 20 to 40 inches wide.
- At 115 volts, the minimum opening height is 13 inches.
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In this set, GE Profile ClearView wins for narrow windows because its official fit range starts at 20 inches, one inch narrower than both LG alternatives. Being an 8,300 BTU saddle unit, it still calls for a check that the room load and 13-inch opening height also fit.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the window air conditioners we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Show the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Go into an opening narrower than 23 inches”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| GE Profile ClearView Smart Window Air Conditioner, 8,300 BTU |
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| LG 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner |
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| LG 6,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner |
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Decision guide
How to choose for this job
GE Profile ClearView wins on narrow windows in this set, because its official fit range starts at 20 inches, one inch narrower than both LG alternatives. As an 8,300 BTU saddle unit, it needs you to confirm that the room load and 13-inch opening height fit as well.
What the choice comes down to
You get 8,300 BTU per hour of cooling. The deep saddle also needs room outside and careful support.
What puts ClearView Smart Window Air Conditioner, 8,300 BTU ahead
A published combined energy efficiency ratio of 11.4 sits alongside 8,300 BTU per hour of cooling capacity.
When another model fits better
LG 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner is the one to choose if fitting an opening under 23 inches wide is the deciding need. LG 6,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner is likewise the one to choose when fitting an opening under 23 inches wide decides it.
What this page can’t tell you
- Sizing works from an 8-foot ceiling.
- Open plans and unusual heat sources deserve a closer assessment.
- What a window must support differs by model.
3 options
The top pick and the alternatives
GE Profile, AHTT08BC
ClearView Smart Window Air Conditioner, 8,300 BTU
Its published combined energy efficiency ratio is 11.4, and it cools at 8,300 BTU per hour.
Top pick ifLeaving more of the window glass visible in a room of around 350 square feet
Key facts
- Cooling capacity of 8,300 BTU
- Combined energy efficiency ratio of 11.4
The catch
You'll need clear space outside for the deep saddle, plus careful support.
LG, LW5024X
5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner
A 5,000 BTU per hour unit with a documented sash range of 21 to 35 inches wide.
Pick this instead ifyour deciding need is fitting an opening under 23 inches wide
Key facts
- It cools at 5,000 BTU per hour.
- Documented sash range: 21 to 35 inches wide.
The catch
There's no remote, no app and no precise digital thermostat.
LG, LW6017R
6,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner
Its documented sash range of 21 to 35 inches wide pairs with 6,000 BTU per hour of cooling.
Pick this instead ifwhat decides it for you is a window opening narrower than 23 inches
Key facts
- Coverage from the maker of up to 250 square feet at 6,000 BTU
- Cooling and fan speeds: three
The catch
It has neither Wi-Fi nor inverter control.
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Top pick for this job
GE Profile ClearView Smart Window Air Conditioner, 8,300 BTU
Cooling comes to 8,300 BTU per hour.
See price & reviews on AmazonPick this instead if
LG 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner
your deciding need is fitting an opening under 23 inches wide
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