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TCL 10W3E1-A 10,000 BTU

4.3(5,600 retailer ratings) by TCL · Model 10W3E1-A

A high-value 10K workhorse with thousands of fans — big-room cooling without the big-brand markup.

Cooling

10,000 BTU

Covers

450 ft²

Efficiency

12CEER

Noise

54 dB

$289 est.

typical street price · via Amazon

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Strengths & trade-offs

Pros

Strong value per BTU
8-way directional vents
Energy Star certified

Cons

No Wi-Fi connectivity
Fan can drone on high

What the TCL 10W3E1-A 10,000 BTU 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 zone	Example regions	Est. cost / month
Cool North	Pacific NW, Upper Midwest, New England	$32 /mo
Mixed / Temperate	Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Mountain	$34 /mo
Hot & Humid	Southeast, Gulf Coast, Texas	$28 /mo
Hot & Dry	Southwest, Desert	$30 /mo

Full specifications

Type	Window air conditioner
Cooling capacity	10,000 BTU
Rated coverage	450 ft²
Efficiency	12 CEER
Noise (low)	54 dB
Smart features	None
ENERGY STAR	Yes
Model number	10W3E1-A
Typical street price	$289