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Keystone KSTAW12CE

4.3(1,800 retailer ratings) by Keystone · Model KSTAW12CE
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Budget-friendly 12K with a clever temperature-sensing remote — big coolth for apartments and garages.

Cooling
12,000 BTU
Covers
550 ft²
Efficiency
12CEER
Noise
58 dB
$360 est.
typical street price · via Amazon
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Strengths & trade-offs

Pros
  • 550 sq ft coverage
  • Follow-me temp-sensing remote
  • 2.5 pt/hr dehumidification
Cons
  • Audible at higher speeds
  • Short 1-year warranty

What the Keystone KSTAW12CE costs to run

Estimated from this unit's 12CEER 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$38 /mo
Mixed / TemperateMid-Atlantic, Midwest, Mountain$41 /mo
Hot & HumidSoutheast, Gulf Coast, Texas$34 /mo
Hot & DrySouthwest, Desert$36 /mo

Full specifications

TypeWindow air conditioner
Cooling capacity12,000 BTU
Rated coverage550 ft²
Efficiency12 CEER
Noise (low)58 dB
Smart featuresNone
ENERGY STARYes
Model numberKSTAW12CE
Typical street price$360

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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Cooling
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Covers
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Efficiency
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Noise
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$419 est.
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