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LG air conditioners: every model we track, compared

We track 37 LG air conditioner models: 26 window units, 5 through-the-wall units and 6 portables, 5,000 BTU to 24,500 BTU. 26 are in stock at a retailer right now, from $199. 1 CPSC air conditioner notice we hold names LG: LG Portable Air Conditioners (2016). None of the 33 LG models we track that state a model number is named in a notice we hold, which is not a safety certification. 4 listings state no model number, so check the label on the unit itself.

Models
37
Sizes
5,000 to 24,500 BTU
In stock now
26
Notices naming it
1

How LG compares with other brands, size by size

At each standard size where LG and another brand both have a model in stock, we check whether LG's cheapest model is the cheapest, its best efficiency rating the highest and its quietest verified noise rating the lowest. A price counts as cheaper only by at least $20 and 5%, and only between models installed the same way (a do-it-yourself kit is not priced against an installer-fitted system); anything closer is level. We do not rate reliability: no public data reports repair rates by brand.

Window units

  • LG has 17 window units in stock at 7 standard sizes; at all 7, another brand has one in stock too.
  • Of the 7 sizes compared like for like, its cheapest model is the cheapest in stock by at least $20 and 5% at 1; it is within $20 or 5% of the cheapest other brand at 1; another brand is cheaper by at least $20 and 5% at 5.
  • Of the 3 sizes where both publish a CEER rating, it is within 0.5 CEER of the best at 2; another brand rates higher by at least 0.5 CEER at 1.
  • Of the 7 sizes where both have a verified noise rating, it is within 3 dB of the quietest at 2; another brand is quieter by at least 3 dB at 5.
  • 3 of its 17 in-stock models are ENERGY STAR certified.
  • Where its listings state one, the compressor warranty is 1 year.
LG against the cheapest other brand at each size
SizeLG fromOthers from
5,000 BTU$199$159 GE
6,000 BTU$199$249.99 Amana
8,000 BTU$269$269 GE
10,000 BTU$329.95$309 GE
12,000 BTU$459$379 GE
14,000 BTU$579$409 GE
18,000 BTU$699$548 Frigidaire

Through-the-wall units

  • LG has 3 through-the-wall units in stock at 3 standard sizes; at all 3, another brand has one in stock too.
  • Of the 3 sizes compared like for like, its cheapest model is the cheapest in stock by at least $20 and 5% at 2; it is within $20 or 5% of the cheapest other brand at 1.
  • Of the 3 sizes where both have a verified noise rating, another brand is quieter by at least 3 dB at all 3.
  • None of its 3 in-stock models is ENERGY STAR certified.
  • Where its listings state one, the compressor warranty is 1 year.
LG against the cheapest other brand at each size
SizeLG fromOthers from
8,000 BTU$549$529 Frigidaire
10,000 BTU$489 (9,800 BTU)$529 Frigidaire
12,000 BTU$549 (11,800 BTU)$599.99 Whirlpool

LG window air conditioners (26)

Smallest first. "Not published" means the listing does not state that figure.

LG through-the-wall air conditioners (5)

Smallest first. "Not published" means the listing does not state that figure.

LG portable air conditioners (6)

Smallest first. "Not published" means the listing does not state that figure.

Prices are live retailer offers and change often; compare.ac may earn a commission on purchases, at no cost to you. Where one model number is sold as more than one listing, the row shows the cheapest and links the others. Portable units are often advertised by their older ASHRAE rating; the DOE's SACC rating is lower, so a portable's BTU does not compare directly with a window unit's.

CPSC air conditioner notices that name LG

Every notice we hold that names the brand, newest first, whoever filed it, including notices for models no retailer we track sells. A notice covers the model numbers it lists, not every LG unit.

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LG questions, answered

Is LG a good air conditioner brand?

We do not score brands, and no public data reports repair rates by brand. Here is how its in-stock models compare with every other brand's at the same size. For its window units: of the 7 sizes compared like for like, its cheapest model is the cheapest in stock by at least $20 and 5% at 1; it is within $20 or 5% of the cheapest other brand at 1; another brand is cheaper by at least $20 and 5% at 5. Of the 3 sizes where both publish a CEER rating, it is within 0.5 CEER of the best at 2; another brand rates higher by at least 0.5 CEER at 1. Of the 7 sizes where both have a verified noise rating, it is within 3 dB of the quietest at 2; another brand is quieter by at least 3 dB at 5. 3 of its 17 in-stock models are ENERGY STAR certified. For its through-the-wall units: of the 3 sizes compared like for like, its cheapest model is the cheapest in stock by at least $20 and 5% at 2; it is within $20 or 5% of the cheapest other brand at 1. Of the 3 sizes where both have a verified noise rating, another brand is quieter by at least 3 dB at all 3. None of its 3 in-stock models is ENERGY STAR certified. 1 CPSC air conditioner notice we hold names LG: LG Portable Air Conditioners (2016). None of the 33 LG models we track that state a model number is named in a notice we hold, which is not a safety certification. 4 listings state no model number, so check the label on the unit itself.

Has LG had air conditioner recalls?

1 CPSC air conditioner notice we hold names LG: LG Portable Air Conditioners (2016). None of the 33 LG models we track that state a model number is named in a notice we hold, which is not a safety certification. 4 listings state no model number, so check the label on the unit itself. A notice covers specific model numbers, so check the number on a unit's own label against it before buying or using one.

What sizes do LG air conditioners come in?

Window units: 5,000, 6,000, 7,600, 8,000, 10,000, 12,000, 14,000, 18,000, 23,000, 23,500 and 24,500 BTU. Through-the-wall units: 8,000, 9,800, 11,200, 11,800 and 14,000 BTU. Portables: 10,000, 10,200, 11,000, 12,000 and 14,000 BTU. Match the size to your room with the sizing calculator rather than picking the biggest one.

How much do LG air conditioners cost?

Window units in stock: $199 to $819. Through-the-wall units in stock: $489 to $549. Portables in stock: $288 to $629. Prices are live retailer offers and change often.

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