Through-wallENERGY STAR

LG LT1016CER Through-Wall

4.1(850 retailer ratings) by LG · Model LT1016CER
LG_LT1016CER_Through-Wall

Best-selling mid-size wall AC: efficient 9,800 BTU cooling for ~450 sq ft on a standard 115V outlet.

Cooling
9,800 BTU
Covers
450 ft²
Efficiency
10.6CEER
Noise
56 dB
$549 est.
typical street price · via Amazon
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Strengths & trade-offs

Pros
  • Energy Star, 10.6 CEER
  • Gold Fin anti-corrosion coil
  • Trim kit fits most sleeves
Cons
  • No smart features
  • Cool-only, no heat mode

What the LG LT1016CER Through-Wall costs to run

Estimated from this unit's 10.6CEER 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$36 /mo
Mixed / TemperateMid-Atlantic, Midwest, Mountain$38 /mo
Hot & HumidSoutheast, Gulf Coast, Texas$31 /mo
Hot & DrySouthwest, Desert$33 /mo

Full specifications

TypeThrough-wall air conditioner
Cooling capacity9,800 BTU
Rated coverage450 ft²
Efficiency10.6 CEER
Noise (low)56 dB
Smart featuresNone
ENERGY STARYes
Model numberLT1016CER
Typical street price$549

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
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Noise
59 dB
$570 est.
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