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Windmill 6,000 BTU Original Window AC (W1W12)
Model W1W12
Not fully reviewed yet
Windmill's only 6,000 BTU outside the Lite line, and it's the non-inverter Original at CEER 11.0. For a small bedroom, the LG 6,000 Dual Inverter at CEER 15.5 is the efficient choice.
Specs
| Spec | Windmill 6,000 BTU Original Window AC (W1W12) |
|---|---|
| Type | Window |
| Cooling (DOE / SACC) | 6,000 BTU |
| CEER | 11 |
| Inverter | No |
| Heat mode | None |
| Noise, lowest setting (maker figure) | 49 dBA |
| Window width, min | 22 in |
| Window width, max | 36 in |
| Min sash opening | 14 in |
| Weight | 48 lb |
| Warranty | 1 yr |
| ENERGY STAR | No |
| Noise | "Starts at 49 dB" (Windmill marketing figure) |
| Power | 115V, 680 W, 6 A |
Sources: Windmill technical specs page · FTC EnergyGuide labels (Windmill) · Amazon listing B09TM28Q98 (model W1W12, Creators API)
Before you buy
- Windmill's warranty is one year on every size, with no longer compressor term, and owners report control-board and stop-cooling failures.
- Not the same unit as the 6,000 BTU Windmill Lite (06W11).
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