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Whynter ARC-1230WN
Cooling
14,000 BTU
Covers
600 ft²
Efficiency
12.3 CEER
Noise
58 dB
$629 est.
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GE Smart Portable APCA14YBMW
by GE · Model APCA14YBMW
A no-fuss 14,000 BTU smart portable with SmartHQ app and voice control and solid mid-size room coverage.
Cooling
14,000 BTU
Covers
550 ft²
Efficiency
7.9 EER
Noise
52 dB
$540 est.
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Strengths & trade-offs
Pros
- Built-in Wi-Fi via SmartHQ
- Auto-evaporation drainage
- 9,850 BTU SACC for 550 sq ft
Cons
- Middling 7.9 EER efficiency
- Model being phased out by GE
What the GE Smart Portable APCA14YBMW costs to run
Estimated from this unit's 7.9 EER 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 | $68 /mo |
| Mixed / Temperate | Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Mountain | $72 /mo |
| Hot & Humid | Southeast, Gulf Coast, Texas | $60 /mo |
| Hot & Dry | Southwest, Desert | $64 /mo |
Full specifications
| Type | Portable air conditioner |
| Cooling capacity | 14,000 BTU |
| Rated coverage | 550 ft² |
| Efficiency | 7.9 EER |
| Noise (low) | 52 dB |
| Smart features | App, Voice |
| ENERGY STAR | No |
| Model number | APCA14YBMW |
| Typical street price | $540 |
Specs from manufacturer data; price and ratings are snapshots and may vary. See how we evaluate.
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