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SpecLG 10,000 BTU Dual Inverter Window AC (LW1022FVSM)Midea U 10,000 BTU (MAW10U1KWT)
PhotoLG 10,000 BTU Dual Inverter Window AC (LW1022FVSM)Midea U 10,000 BTU (MAW10U1KWT)
Our scoreSCORE7.2 / 10SCORE7.5 / 10
Our takeThe size step for a living room up to 450 sq ft, in the lighter 62 lb top-down chassis with the same 22-36 in window fit as the 6,000. Its 50 dBA low fan step makes it a poor fit for a small bedroom.The 2026 10,000 BTU U at CEER 16, ENERGY STAR Most Efficient and not recalled. Little owner history yet.
TypeWindowU-shaped window
Cooling (DOE / SACC)10,000 BTU10,000 BTU
CEER1516best
InverterYesYes
Heat modeNoneNone
Noise, lowest setting (maker figure)44 dBAn/a
Window width, min22 inn/a
Window width, max36 inn/a
Min sash opening13 inn/a
Weight62 lbn/a
Warranty1 yrn/a
ENERGY STARYesYes
Watch out forLG's 1-year warranty applies only when bought from an LG authorized dealer; ask a third-party seller. LW1022IVSM is the sibling model with identical lg.com specs.U1KWT and the recalled U1QWT differ by one letter (K vs Q).
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