Window

GE AHEC05AC Mechanical

4.4(1,100 retailer ratings) by GE · Model AHEC05AC

GE's no-frills 5K mechanical unit — a hardware-store staple that just works for small rooms.

Cooling

5,000 BTU

Covers

150 ft²

Efficiency

11CEER

Noise

56 dB

$169 est.

typical street price · via Amazon

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Strengths & trade-offs

Pros

Trusted GE build quality
EZ Mount install kit
10 temperature settings

Cons

No remote control
Average noise for its size

What the GE AHEC05AC Mechanical costs to run

Estimated from this unit's 11CEER rating at 8 hours/day of cooling, using average residential electricity rates for each US climate zone. Your usage and utility rate will shift these numbers — run the calculator for your exact room.

Climate zone	Example regions	Est. cost / month
Cool North	Pacific NW, Upper Midwest, New England	$17 /mo
Mixed / Temperate	Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Mountain	$19 /mo
Hot & Humid	Southeast, Gulf Coast, Texas	$15 /mo
Hot & Dry	Southwest, Desert	$16 /mo

Full specifications

Type	Window air conditioner
Cooling capacity	5,000 BTU
Rated coverage	150 ft²
Efficiency	11 CEER
Noise (low)	56 dB
Smart features	None
ENERGY STAR	No
Model number	AHEC05AC
Typical street price	$169