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LG Dual Inverter LW1022IVSM
Cooling
10,000 BTU
Covers
450 ft²
Efficiency
15 CEER
Noise
44 dB
$429 est.
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MRCOOL DIY 4th Gen 12K
Cooling
12,000 BTU
Covers
500 ft²
Efficiency
22 SEER2
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32 dB
$1099 est.
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Midea Duo MAP12S1TBL-A
Cooling
12,000 BTU
Covers
450 ft²
Efficiency
14.7 CEER
Noise
42 dB
$579 est.
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