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Keystone KSTAW06CE 6,000 BTU

4.7(11) by Keystone · Model KSTAW06CE
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A straightforward budget 6K with a temperature-sensing Follow Me remote — better efficiency than most units at this price.

Cooling
6,000 BTU
Covers
250 ft²
Efficiency
12 CEER
Noise
52 dB
$230 est.
typical street price · via Amazon
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Strengths & trade-offs

Pros
  • CEER 12.0 — above most budget 6K units
  • Follow Me LCD remote senses temperature where you sit
  • 3 cooling and 3 fan speeds with 24-hour timer
Cons
  • No app or voice control
  • Not currently ENERGY STAR certified

What the Keystone KSTAW06CE 6,000 BTU costs to run

Estimated from this unit's 12 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 $19 /mo
Mixed / Temperate Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Mountain $20 /mo
Hot & Humid Southeast, Gulf Coast, Texas $17 /mo
Hot & Dry Southwest, Desert $18 /mo

Full specifications

Type Window air conditioner
Cooling capacity 6,000 BTU
Rated coverage 250 ft²
Efficiency 12 CEER
Noise (low) 52 dB
Smart features None
ENERGY STAR No
Model number KSTAW06CE
Typical street price $230

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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