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TCL

TCL H15W4KW-CA

window air conditioner · 15,000 BTU cooling · fits ~750 sq ft

A window AC rated 15,000 BTU — enough cooling for a room of roughly 750 square feet (the 20-BTU-per-square-foot rule).

Cools up to 750 sq ft Standard 115V plug Fits windows 24–36" wide Quiet · 36 dBA CEER 14.4 · excellent ENERGY STAR Inverter · quieter R-32
15,000
BTU cooling
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Sold on Amazon — DIY install

A window AC is a self-install unit: you set it in the window (or wall sleeve), no contractor or refrigerant charge needed. We could not confirm a listing for this exact model number, so this opens an Amazon search for a TCL window AC of this capacity — one we checked returns real results. Compare whatever you find against the certified specs above.

Sized for ~750 sq ft — measure your room and check your window type before you buy.

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The Verified Label — every certified spec

Verified LabelCertified cooling, fit & running cost
UPC 846042030946
certified 2024-03-11
status: Active

Cooling & efficiency — source: ENERGY STAR / DOE

Cooling capacity the room it suits at ~20 BTU/sq ft15,000 BTU · ~750 sq ft
CEER combined energy efficiency ratio — sets your bill14.4
Energy vs federal minimum computed by us35% less energy

Fit & install — does it fit your window?

Dimensions (H × W × D)15 × 26 × 28 in
Weight102 lb
MountingWindow (double-hung)
Power115 V · standard outlet
Noise manufacturer-reported, not a certified rating · Whisper-quiet at just 36dB in Fan mode and 40dB in Quiet Cooling mode.36–40 dBA

Efficiency & running cost — computed by Verified HVAC Data

Estimated annual running cost at U.S. average electricity prices · ~781 kWh a year$147 /yr
CEER combined energy efficiency ratio14.4 · 2nd of 7 in its class
Against its 15,000 BTU class 7 certified unitsat the class median · median $147
Efficiency tierENERGY STAR certified

Worth keeping in proportion: every unit in the 15,000 BTU class runs within $43 a year of every other. The gap between the cheapest and dearest to buy at this size is 5× larger. Efficiency is the smallest number on this page, which is why it is not at the top of it.

Refrigerant & identity

RefrigerantGWP ≈ 675 (IPCC)R-32
Variable-speed compressorYes — inverter
Heating modeCooling only
ENERGY STARCertified
Warranty per manufacturer1-Year Warranty
ModelH15W4KW-CA
UPC846042030946

Brand, warranty & reliability

Value / budgetTCL

A large Chinese electronics maker selling low-cost mini-splits; units cool well and reviewers like the smart features, but the HVAC track record is short and the North American dealer/parts network is thin.

Parts warrantyModel/registration dependent — up to 5 yr on parts/PCB on registered inverter AC models (1 yr on complete machine baseline)
CompressorUp to 10 yr on inverter compressor on registered models (varies by model/region)

Reliability is our read of published brand assessments (source), not a certified rating — real-world dependability hinges on a correct install more than the brand. Warranty terms are the manufacturer's (policy) and almost always require online registration within 60–90 days for the full length.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 15,000 BTU right for my room, or should I size up?

About 750 square feet is the guide figure, and 7 certified units sit on that shelf. The next shelf up is 18,000 BTU (17 units), about 900 sq ft. Below it, 14,000 BTU (33 units) covers about 700 sq ft. Between two shelves, take the smaller one: oversizing is the usual reason a unit cools but leaves the room clammy, which our sizing calculator explains.

Will the TCL H15W4KW-CA fit my window?

Measure your window opening first — it needs to be at least 26" wide (the cabinet width), and the unit is about 15" tall and 28" deep, roughly 102 lb. Most double-hung windows fit units in this range with the included side panels, but confirm your window's inside width and minimum height.

Sources. Certification and CEER from ENERGY STAR room-AC data and the DOE compliance certification database. Cooling capacity, dimensions and refrigerant are the manufacturer-certified values. Annual running cost, suggested room size and the percentile are computed by Verified HVAC Data from published ratings and EIA U.S. average electricity prices — see our methodology. Refrigerant GWP is the IPCC value. We publish no star ratings and take no payment for placement. "Not published" means the source registry doesn't disclose it — we never fill a spec with a guess.

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