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LG 8,000 BTU Dual Inverter Window AC (LW8022IVSM)
Model LW8022IVSM
Not fully reviewed yet
The 2022 LG 8,000 BTU inverter, a box unit that fits a sash opening a little shorter than the Midea U needs. Most owner reports of LG's room-temperature misreading come from this generation.
Specs
| Spec | LG 8,000 BTU Dual Inverter Window AC (LW8022IVSM) |
|---|---|
| Type | Window |
| Cooling (DOE / SACC) | 8,000 BTU |
| Inverter | Yes |
| Window width, min | 22 in |
| Window width, max | 36 in |
| Min sash opening | 13 in |
| Window fit | 22-36 in wide, 13 in opening (LG figure) |
Sources: LG (window fit, cited in our Midea U review) · Owner reports in our LG Dual Inverter review
Before you buy
- Owners report the indoor reading running 5-6°F high on this model; check it against a separate thermometer.
- LG's current 8,000-class unit is the 8,500 BTU LW8024IVSM, a larger 85 lb chassis.
Compare it with
- LG 8,000 BTU Dual Inverter Window AC (LW8022IVSM) vs Midea U 8,000 BTU U-Shaped Window AC (MAW08V1UWT) (our score 7.5)
- LG 8,000 BTU Dual Inverter Window AC (LW8022IVSM) vs Midea U 8,000 BTU (MAW08U2QWT) (our score 7.5)
- LG 8,000 BTU Dual Inverter Window AC (LW8022IVSM) vs Midea 8,000 BTU Smart Inverter Window AC with Heat (MAW08HV1CWT) (our score 6.9)
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