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LG Dual Inverter LW1022IVSM
Cooling
10,000 BTU
Covers
450 ft²
Efficiency
15 CEER
Noise
44 dB
$429 est.
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MRCOOL DIY 4th Gen 12K
Cooling
12,000 BTU
Covers
500 ft²
Efficiency
22 SEER2
Noise
32 dB
$1099 est.
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Midea Duo MAP12S1TBL
Cooling
12,000 BTU
Covers
450 ft²
Efficiency
9 CEER
Noise
53 dB
$499 est.
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