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LG LW1521ERSM 15,000 BTU

4.4(3,100 retailer ratings) by LG · Model LW1521ERSM
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The go-to large-room smart unit: 15K BTU, Wi-Fi via ThinQ, and whole-floor coverage to 800 sq ft.

Cooling
15,000 BTU
Covers
800 ft²
Efficiency
11.8CEER
Noise
53 dB
$549 est.
typical street price · via Amazon
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Strengths & trade-offs

Pros
  • Cools up to 800 sq ft
  • ThinQ app and voice control
  • 4-way air deflection
Cons
  • Needs a large window
  • Heavy 100+ lb install

What the LG LW1521ERSM 15,000 BTU costs to run

Estimated from this unit's 11.8CEER 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$43 /mo
Hot & DrySouthwest, Desert$46 /mo

Full specifications

TypeWindow air conditioner
Cooling capacity15,000 BTU
Rated coverage800 ft²
Efficiency11.8 CEER
Noise (low)53 dB
Smart featuresApp, Voice, Scheduling
ENERGY STARYes
Model numberLW1521ERSM
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(1,800 retailer ratings)
Cooling
12,000 BTU
Covers
550 ft²
Efficiency
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Noise
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$360 est.
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