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GE AWCS06BWF 6,000 BTU

4.1(11,400) by GE · Model AWCS06BWF
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GE's current budget 6K: electronic controls, remote, and R-32 refrigerant at a $209 street price — with bare-minimum efficiency as the honest trade.

Cooling
6,000 BTU
Covers
250 ft²
Efficiency
11 CEER
Noise
56 dB
$209 est.
typical street price · via Amazon
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Strengths & trade-offs

Pros
  • Trusted-brand 6K at ~$209
  • 3 cool + 3 fan speeds, remote, 24-hr timer
  • Current-generation R-32 design
Cons
  • Federal-minimum CEER 11.0, no ENERGY STAR
  • 56 dB on low — audible in bedrooms

What the GE AWCS06BWF 6,000 BTU 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 $21 /mo
Mixed / Temperate Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Mountain $22 /mo
Hot & Humid Southeast, Gulf Coast, Texas $18 /mo
Hot & Dry Southwest, Desert $20 /mo

Full specifications

Type Window air conditioner
Cooling capacity 6,000 BTU
Rated coverage 250 ft²
Efficiency 11 CEER
Noise (low) 56 dB
Smart features None
ENERGY STAR No
Model number AWCS06BWF
Typical street price $209

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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