LG LW1022FVSM

• CEER (class median 15.0)15.0, tied with 11 others
• Yearly cost vs. class median ($90)about the same
• Width 19.6" (class median 20.3")narrower than 59%
• Weight 63 lb (class median 58 lb)lighter than 44%
• Rank among 2 similar designs (saddle)#1

Compared with the other ENERGY STAR certified 10,000 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 LG LW1022FVSM: the same unit under another brand, or with a colour or retailer code. Everything on this page applies to them.

• LG LW1022IVSM

How many square feet does the LG LW1022FVSM cool?

At 10,000 BTU/h it suits a room of about 350 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 385-495 sq ft; in a very sunny one it shrinks to 315-405 sq ft. A kitchen needs 4,000 BTU more.

How many watts and amps does the LG LW1022FVSM use?

About 667 watts at full power (10,000 BTU/h divided by its CEER of 15.0), which is 5.7 amps at 116 V. That is 0 W more than the typical unit in its class (667 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 28 units in the class.

Can the LG LW1022FVSM run on a standard outlet?

Yes. It runs on 115 V and draws about 5.7 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 LG LW1022FVSM, and will it fit my window?

19.6" W × 12.4" H × 24.5" D, 63 lb. It is narrower than 59% of its 27 competitors and lighter than 44% of them. It hangs over the sill, so check the sill depth and that the window can open far enough to set the unit in.

Is the LG LW1022FVSM saddle design an advantage?

For the view, yes: most of the body sits outside and below the sill, so it blocks less of the window than a box unit. At 63 lb, support it from outside until the bracket is fixed.

Can the LG LW1022FVSM also heat the room?

No, it only cools. If you also need heat, 6 certified units in this class can do both; see the list of air conditioners with heat.

Is the LG LW1022FVSM worth buying to replace an old air conditioner?

An old unit of the same size at 9 CEER would cost about $150 a year to run at 750 hours and 18.0¢/kWh; this one costs about $90, so it saves roughly $60 a year.

Is the LG LW1022FVSM the same as the LG LW1022IVSM?

As far as the certified data goes, yes. ENERGY STAR lists both 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.