Best overall
Midea MAH09B1AGR
9,500 BTU · saddle · heats too
- CEER
- 17.6
- Power draw
- 540 W
- Per year
- $73
Highest CEER of all 28 10,000 BTU window air conditioners: 17.6.
Specs, size and running costBest 10,000 BTU window air conditioners
A 10,000 BTU window air conditioner suits a room of about 350-450 sq ft.
The most efficient of the 28 certified models is the Midea MAH09B1AGR (17.6 CEER). A typical one draws about 667 W and costs about $90 a year to run.
Top picks
Best U-shaped
Gradient CCHP11
9,300 BTU · U-shaped · heats too
- CEER
- 16.8
- Power draw
- 554 W
- Per year
- $75
The window closes into the unit: better seal, more light, compressor outside.
Specs, size and running costBest with heat
GREE GJH09BW-A6DRNL1B
9,300 BTU · U-shaped · heats too
- CEER
- 16.1
- Power draw
- 578 W
- Per year
- $78
Runs as a heat pump in cool weather as well as cooling.
Specs, size and running cost- Room sizeabout 350-450 sq ft
- Standard 115 V plug28 of 28
- Unit width10.6-26.5 in
- Weight43-140 lb
- U-shaped or saddle16 of 28
- Also heat6 of 28
Compare all 28 10,000 BTU window air conditioners
Filter by size, brand or features
28 models, ranked by CEER (efficiency). Yearly cost at 750 hours and the U.S. average electricity price.
| # | Features | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midea MAH09B1AGRalso sold as 6 other model numbers | 9,500 | $73 | 25" | Saddle, Heat | |
| 2 | Gradient CCHP11 | 9,300 | $75 | 25.3" | U-shaped, Heat | |
| 3 | GREE GJH09BW-A6DRNL1B | 9,300 | $78 | 26" | U-shaped, Heat | |
| 4 | Frigidaire Gallery GHWW105TF1 | 10,000 | $85 | 19.2" | - | |
| 5 | GE PWJV10W | 10,000 | $85 | 19" | - | |
| 6 | Midea 1010451479also sold as 8 other model numbers | 10,000 | $85 | 19.2" | U-shaped | |
| 7 | Midea MAW10V1WWTalso sold as 13 other model numbers | 10,000 | $85 | 19" | - | |
| 8 | TCL T10WV3Salso sold as 4 other model numbers | 10,000 | $85 | 19.8" | U-shaped | |
| 9 | Whirlpool WHAW101CX | 10,000 | $85 | 18.6" | U-shaped | |
| 10 | Whirlpool WHAW101INV | 10,000 | $85 | 24.2" | U-shaped | |
| 11 | GE Profile AHTR10ACH2 | 10,100 | $87 | 10.6" | - | |
| 12 | GREE GJH09BW-A6DRNL1Aalso sold as 1 other model number | 9,300 | $83 | 26" | U-shaped, Heat | |
| 13 | Friedrich CCV10A10Aalso sold as 4 other model numbers | 10,000 | $90 | 20.7" | - | |
| 14 | GE Profile PWDV10Walso sold as 3 other model numbers | 10,000 | $90 | 18.5" | - | |
| 15 | Hisense AWUS1026TW | 10,000 | $90 | 20.3" | U-shaped | |
| 16 | Kühl+ KHVS10B11B | 10,600 | $96 | 25.9" | Saddle, Heat | |
| 17 | LG LW1022FVSMalso sold as 1 other model number | 10,000 | $90 | 19.6" | Saddle | |
| 18 | Midea 1014634875also sold as 10 other model numbers | 10,000 | $90 | 18.6" | - | |
| 19 | Midea MAW10V1QWTalso sold as 9 other model numbers | 10,000 | $90 | 19.2" | U-shaped | |
| 20 | Midea MAW10V1UWTalso sold as 4 other model numbers | 10,000 | $90 | 19.2" | - | |
| 21 | TCL H10W4MW | 10,000 | $90 | 23" | - | |
| 22 | TCL T10WQ2S | 10,000 | $90 | 20.7" | U-shaped | |
| 23 | Whirlpool WHAW-101INalso sold as 6 other model numbers | 10,000 | $90 | 24.2" | U-shaped | |
| 24 | Windmill 10W2Wi | 10,000 | $90 | 19.3" | - | |
| 25 | GE Profile PHNT10CCH1 | 10,300 | $95 | 19.7" | Saddle | |
| 26 | GREE GJC10BU-A6DRNJ2Aalso sold as 1 other model number | 10,000 | $92 | 21" | U-shaped | |
| 27 | Friedrich WCVT10B30B | 10,000 | $95 | 26.5" | - | |
| 28 | Friedrich KHVS10B11A | 10,200 | $99 | 25.9" | Heat |
More about 10,000 BTU window air conditioners
Yearly running cost by city
A typical model (15.0 CEER) against the most efficient (17.6 CEER), at each city's cooling hours and state electricity price.
| City | Typical | Most efficient |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | $173 | $140 |
| Houston, TX | $149 | $121 |
| Miami, FL | $180 | $146 |
| Atlanta, GA | $78 | $63 |
| New York, NY | $99 | $80 |
| Chicago, IL | $60 | $49 |
| Denver, CO | $39 | $31 |
| Seattle, WA | $12 | $10 |
Is this the right size?
The ENERGY STAR guide gives 10,000 BTU for about 350-450 sq ft. Adjust for your room: a heavily shaded room needs about 10% less, a very sunny one about 10% more, add 600 BTU for each person beyond two, and 4,000 BTU for a kitchen.
Questions
- What is the best 10,000 BTU window air conditioner?
- On certified efficiency, the Midea MAH09B1AGR at 17.6 CEER, about $73 a year at typical U.S. use. The best U-shaped design is the Gradient CCHP11 (16.8 CEER).
- How many square feet does a 10,000 BTU window air conditioner cool?
- About 350-450 sq ft with normal sun and two people, following the ENERGY STAR sizing guide. In a very sunny room it covers about 10% less; add 4,000 BTU if it cools a kitchen.
- How many watts does a 10,000 BTU window air conditioner use?
- Between 540 and 729 watts at full power for certified models, about 667 W for a typical one. That is about $90 a year at 750 hours and the U.S. average price.
- Does a 10,000 BTU window air conditioner need a special outlet?
- No. All 28 certified models plug into a standard 115 V outlet.