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GE AHEC05AC Mechanical

4.4(1,100) by GE · Model AHEC05AC
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GE's no-frills 5K mechanical unit — a hardware-store staple that just works for small rooms.

Cooling
5,000 BTU
Covers
150 ft²
Efficiency
11 CEER
Noise
56 dB
$169 est.
typical street price · via Amazon
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Strengths & trade-offs

Pros
  • Trusted GE build quality
  • EZ Mount install kit
  • 10 temperature settings
Cons
  • No remote control
  • Average noise for its size

What the GE AHEC05AC Mechanical costs to run

Estimated from this unit's 11 CEER 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 North Pacific NW, Upper Midwest, New England $17 /mo
Mixed / Temperate Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Mountain $19 /mo
Hot & Humid Southeast, Gulf Coast, Texas $15 /mo
Hot & Dry Southwest, Desert $16 /mo

Full specifications

Type Window air conditioner
Cooling capacity 5,000 BTU
Rated coverage 150 ft²
Efficiency 11 CEER
Noise (low) 56 dB
Smart features None
ENERGY STAR No
Model number AHEC05AC
Typical street price $169

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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Cooling
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Covers
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Efficiency
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Noise
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