GE Profile PWDV08W

• CEER (class median 15.0)15.0, tied with 10 others
• Yearly cost vs. class median ($72)about the same
• Width 18.5" (class median 19.4")narrower than 96%
• Weight 43 lb (class median 56 lb)lighter than 93%
• Rank among 13 similar designs#7

Compared with the other ENERGY STAR certified 8,000 BTU window units. Yearly cost at 750 hours and 18.0¢/kWh.

These model numbers have the same capacity, efficiency, energy use, dimensions and weight as the GE Profile PWDV08W: the same unit under another brand, or with a colour or retailer code. Everything on this page applies to them.

• Hisense AHW0823TW1W
• Richmond RMV08A10A

How many square feet does the GE Profile PWDV08W cool?

At 8,000 BTU/h it suits a room of about 250 to 350 sq ft with normal sun and two people, following the ENERGY STAR sizing guide. In a heavily shaded room that stretches to about 275-385 sq ft; in a very sunny one it shrinks to 225-315 sq ft. A kitchen needs 4,000 BTU more.

How many watts and amps does the GE Profile PWDV08W use?

About 533 watts at full power (8,000 BTU/h divided by its CEER of 15.0), which is 4.6 amps at 115 V. That is 0 W less than the typical unit in its class (533 W), or $0 a year cheaper to run at 18.0¢/kWh. Its inverter compressor slows down instead of cycling, so real use is usually lower. Its CEER beats 14% of the 29 units in the class.

Can the GE Profile PWDV08W run on a standard outlet?

Yes. It runs on 115 V and draws about 4.6 A, well inside a standard 15 A outlet, but do not share the circuit with a space heater, microwave or other big load. Every certified unit in this class is 115 V.

What are the dimensions of the GE Profile PWDV08W, and will it fit my window?

18.5" W × 13.6" H × 19" D, 43 lb. It is narrower than 96% of its 28 competitors and lighter than 93% of them. The window must be wider than 18.5"; the side panels fill the remaining gap.

Can the GE Profile PWDV08W also heat the room?

No, it only cools. If you also need heat, 4 certified units in this class can do both; see the list of air conditioners with heat.

Is the GE Profile PWDV08W worth buying to replace an old air conditioner?

An old unit of the same size at 9 CEER would cost about $120 a year to run at 750 hours and 18.0¢/kWh; this one costs about $72, so it saves roughly $48 a year.

Is the GE Profile PWDV08W the same as the Hisense AHW0823TW1W?

As far as the certified data goes, yes. ENERGY STAR lists 3 model numbers with the same capacity, efficiency, energy use, dimensions and weight, which means the same unit sold under another brand or with a different colour or retailer code. The full list is on this page.