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      11,000 BTU window air conditioner with heat

      GE Appliances AWGP12W

      Below average efficiency for its size: a CEER of 13.2 ranks #34 of 34 12,000 BTU window air conditioners.

      It cools a room of about 400-450 sq ft, draws about 833 watts and costs about $113 a year to run at typical U.S. use and prices.

      CEER
      13.2 Combined efficiency, higher is better
      Below average · beats 1%
      Cooling
      11,000 BTU/hFor about 400-450 sq ft
      Energy use
      625 kWh/yr35% less than the federal minimum
      Unit size
      19" wide 15" high, 20.5" deep, 48 lb

      A good fit if…

      • You want heat in spring and fall - it runs as a heat pump in reverse.
      • You want to plug it into an ordinary outlet - it runs on 115 V.

      Think twice if…

      • Running cost matters most - its CEER is below average for 12,000 BTU window air conditioners.

      Calculate my running costCheck the size for my room

      Details

      Specifications11,000 BTU, 115 V
      General
      BrandGE Appliances
      Model numberAWGP12W
      TypeWindow
      DesignStandard box
      HeatingYes (heat pump, reverse cycle)
      CompressorVariable speed (inverter)
      Voltage115 V (standard outlet)
      RefrigerantR-32 (GWP 675)
      Support bracket includedNo
      On the market sinceFebruary 1, 2025
      Last certifiedJanuary 16, 2025
      Performance
      Cooling capacity11,000 BTU/h
      CEERCombined energy efficiency ratio, includes standby power13.2
      Yearly energy useENERGY STAR test: 750 hours625 kWh
      Better than federal minimum35% less energy
      ENERGY STAR Most EfficientNo
      Size
      Width × height × depth19" W × 15" H × 20.5" D
      Weight48 lb
      How it compares with 33 other 12,000 BTU window units#34 of 34
      • CEER (class median 15.0)13.2, no ties
      • Yearly cost vs. class median ($108)$5 more
      • Width 19" (class median 20.7")narrower than 91%
      • Weight 48 lb (class median 59 lb)lighter than 100%
      • Rank among 3 similar designs that heat#3

      Compared with the other ENERGY STAR certified 12,000 BTU window units. Yearly cost at 750 hours and 18.0¢/kWh.

      Questions6
      How many square feet does the GE Appliances AWGP12W cool?
      At 11,000 BTU/h it suits a room of about 400 to 450 sq ft with normal sun and two people, following the ENERGY STAR sizing guide. In a heavily shaded room that stretches to about 440-495 sq ft; in a very sunny one it shrinks to 360-405 sq ft. A kitchen needs 4,000 BTU more.
      How many watts and amps does the GE Appliances AWGP12W use?
      About 833 watts at full power (11,000 BTU/h divided by its CEER of 13.2), which is 7.2 amps at 115 V. That is 33 W more than the typical unit in its class (800 W), or $5 a year dearer to run at 18.0¢/kWh. Its inverter compressor slows down instead of cycling, so real use is usually lower. Its CEER beats 0% of the 34 units in the class.
      Can the GE Appliances AWGP12W run on a standard outlet?
      Yes. It runs on 115 V and draws about 7.2 A, well inside a standard 15 A outlet, but do not share the circuit with a space heater, microwave or other big load. 12% of certified units in this class need 230 V, so a 115 V model is the easy case.
      What are the dimensions of the GE Appliances AWGP12W, and will it fit my window?
      19" W × 15" H × 20.5" D, 48 lb. It is narrower than 91% of its 33 competitors and lighter than 100% of them. The window must be wider than 19"; the side panels fill the remaining gap.
      How does the GE Appliances AWGP12W heat?
      It reverses its refrigerant cycle to work as a heat pump, which makes it one of only 5 certified units in its class that heat. Heating output is not part of the ENERGY STAR data, so ask the maker for its heating capacity and lowest outdoor temperature before relying on it in winter.
      Is the GE Appliances AWGP12W worth buying to replace an old air conditioner?
      An old unit of the same size at 9 CEER would cost about $165 a year to run at 750 hours and 18.0¢/kWh; this one costs about $113, so it saves roughly $53 a year.

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      1. The air conditioner GE Appliances AWGP12W
      2. How you use it
      Per year
      $176
      Per month of use
      $32
      Per day
      $1.07
      Per hour
      13.3¢
      Power draw
      833 W

      Electricity used: 1,100 kWh a yearAn old 9 CEER unit of the same size would cost $258

      Power draw is capacity divided by CEER, which already includes standby power. Inverter units often run below full power, so real use can be lower. Electricity prices: U.S. EIA residential averages (12 months to July 2026). Days a year start from your state's cooling degree days (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).

      Closest alternatives

      Units with a similar CEER in the same class, and what sets each one apart from the GE Appliances AWGP12W.

      ModelCEERCompared with this one
      Midea MAW12HV1CWT13.30.1 CEER higher, 10 lb heavier, U-shaped
      Midea MAW12HV1KWT-A14.41.2 CEER higher, 12 lb heavier
      GE Profile PHNT12CCH114.71.5 CEER higher, 0.7" wider, 32 lb heavier, saddle design, cooling only
      GREE GJC12BU-A6DRNJ2A14.71.5 CEER higher, 2" wider, 17 lb heavier, U-shaped, cooling only
      Midea MAW12V1QWT15.01.8 CEER higher, 6 lb heavier, U-shaped, cooling only

      See all 34 12,000 BTU window air conditioners, ranked

      Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Room Air Conditioners (U.S. EPA), certification of January 16, 2025. How we use the data.