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GE Profile AHTR14AC*# family
13,500 BTU · Window room air conditioner
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About the GE Profile AHTR14AC*# family
The GE Profile AHTR14AC*# family is a 13,500 BTU window room air conditioner certified by ENERGY STAR. Its official test figure is 689 kWh of electricity a year, which at the U.S. average price of 18.19¢ per kWh comes to $125 a year, or $1,253 over a typical 10-year life.
That is 35% less energy than the federal maximum for this type of air conditioner (1,060 kWh a year), a saving of about $67 a year compared with a model that only just meets the standard.
Among 492 window models it ranks #397 for running cost. The cheapest model of this type would save $780 in electricity over 10 years, though it may differ in size and features.
If you want the same type and a similar size for less to run, the Hisense AW-12TW1RZAU70 uses 539 kWh a year and would save about $273 over 10 years.
Cost to run where you live
689 kWh a year (ENERGY STAR test figure) × 18.19¢ per kWh, the average residential price in the U.S. for Jan–Aug 2026 (EIA). Your bill depends on your utility and how you use it.
Cheaper to run, same type and size
Or see every large rooms (over 10,000 to 15,000 btu) model ranked.
| Hisense AW-12TW1RZAU70 | 11500 BTU | $98/yr | saves $273 |
| Hisense AWUS1227TW | 11500 BTU | $98/yr | saves $273 |
| BLACK+DECKER BDM12C | 12000 BTU | $102/yr | saves $229 |
| Brothers 102373 | 12000 BTU | $102/yr | saves $229 |
Specs
| Brand | GE Profile |
| Model | AHTR14AC*# |
| Type | Window |
| Energy use | 689 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 1060 kWh / year |
| Size | 13,500 BTU |
| Width | 10.6 in |
| Efficiency (CEER) | 14.7 |
| Mounting | Does Not Straddle Window or Windowsill |
| Voltage | 115 V |
| Inverter (variable speed) | Yes |
| Heat mode | No |
| Refrigerant | R-32 |
| Height | 14.0 in |
| Depth | 19.9 in |
| Weight | 103.0 lb |
Specs and energy use from the ENERGY STAR certified products list (U.S. EPA). An asterisk in a model number stands for colour or finish codes. HouseholdLeak is not affiliated with ENERGY STAR or the EPA.
Questions people ask
How much does the GE Profile AHTR14AC*# family cost to run?
About $125 a year at the U.S. average electricity price (18.19¢/kWh), based on its ENERGY STAR rating of 689 kWh a year. In a state with expensive power it can be much more; pick your state on this page to see your number.
How much will the GE Profile AHTR14AC*# family cost in electricity over its life?
About $1,253 over 10 years, a typical life for a room air conditioner. Add that to the price you pay to get the true cost to own.
Is the GE Profile AHTR14AC*# family energy efficient?
Yes. It is ENERGY STAR certified and uses 35% less energy than the federal maximum for its type.
Is there a cheaper air conditioner to run of the same type and size?
Yes. The Hisense AW-12TW1RZAU70 uses 539 kWh a year, about $273 less in electricity over 10 years.
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