Through-wallENERGY STAR

GE 12K Heat/Cool SmartHQ

4.2(85 retailer ratings) by GE · Model AJEQ12DWJ
Cool_SmartHQ

Year-round 12K heat/cool wall unit with built-in WiFi — the modern R32 successor to GE's AJEQ line.

Cooling
12,000 BTU
Covers
550 ft²
Efficiency
9.5CEER
Noise
60 dB
$849 est.
typical street price · via Amazon
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Strengths & trade-offs

Pros
  • 10,600 BTU electric heat
  • Built-in WiFi SmartHQ app
  • Seacoast corrosion protection
Cons
  • Needs 230V/20A outlet
  • Priciest unit in class

What the GE 12K Heat/Cool SmartHQ costs to run

Estimated from this unit's 9.5CEER 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 zoneExample regionsEst. cost / month
Cool NorthPacific NW, Upper Midwest, New England$49 /mo
Mixed / TemperateMid-Atlantic, Midwest, Mountain$52 /mo
Hot & HumidSoutheast, Gulf Coast, Texas$42 /mo
Hot & DrySouthwest, Desert$45 /mo

Full specifications

TypeThrough-wall air conditioner
Cooling capacity12,000 BTU
Rated coverage550 ft²
Efficiency9.5 CEER
Noise (low)60 dB
Smart featuresApp, Voice, Scheduling
ENERGY STARYes
Model numberAJEQ12DWJ
Typical street price$849

Specs from manufacturer data; price and ratings are snapshots and may vary. See how we evaluate. Data last reviewed June 2026.

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4.3(250 retailer ratings)
Cooling
12,000 BTU
Covers
550 ft²
Efficiency
10.5 CEER
Noise
59 dB
$570 est.
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