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Windmill 12,000 BTU WhisperTech Window AC (12W2Wi)
Model 12W2Wi
SCORE5.7 / 10
The largest WhisperTech, but its CEER of 13.5 trails the 8,000 and 10,000 and it isn't ENERGY STAR listed. At this size an LG Dual Inverter at CEER 15 is the better buy.
Specs
| Spec | Windmill 12,000 BTU WhisperTech Window AC (12W2Wi) |
|---|---|
| Type | Window |
| Cooling (DOE / SACC) | 12,000 BTU |
| CEER | 13.5 |
| Inverter | Yes |
| Heat mode | None |
| Noise, lowest setting (maker figure) | 42 dBA |
| Window width, min | 23 in |
| Window width, max | 37 in |
| Min sash opening | 14 in |
| Weight | 65 lb |
| Warranty | 1 yr |
| ENERGY STAR | No |
| Noise | "Starts at 42 dB" (Windmill marketing figure) |
| Power (Windmill) | 115V, 1,280 W, 11.6 A |
| Room size | About 550 sq ft |
Sources: Windmill technical specs page · FTC EnergyGuide labels (Windmill) · ENERGY STAR dataset (no listing) · Amazon listing B0CVR2Y6MF (model 12W2Wi, 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.
- Windmill sells a non-inverter Original and a budget Lite line under the same name; confirm the model number on the box.
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