How loud is the Danby 10,000 BTU Inverter Window Air Conditioner?

45 dB(A) indoors, about as loud as a refrigerator.

How energy-efficient is the Danby 10,000 BTU Inverter Window Air Conditioner?

Its efficiency rating is CEER 15, and it is ENERGY STAR certified.

Do I need a professional to install the Danby 10,000 BTU Inverter Window Air Conditioner?

No. It is a window unit you can fit yourself, no professional needed. Usually no permit.

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Danby · Model DAC100B8IWDB-6

10,000 BTU Inverter Window Air Conditioner

Name: Danby 10,000 BTU Inverter Window Air Conditioner
Brand: Danby

A window air conditioner rated at 10,000 BTU. It self-installs in a window.

$450

List price

No live retailer for this exact model right now.

Last listed at Sylvane for $449.99 on Jul 9, 2026. We have not been able to confirm it since.

The closest window unit you can buy today:

Keystone 10,000 BTU Inverter Window Air Conditioner

Performance

Cooling capacity: 10,000 BTU · 2.9 kW
Heating capacity: Cooling only
Room coverage: Not published
Energy Star: Yes
CEER: 15
Annual energy (cooling): 500 kWh

Noise, size & features

Model number: DAC100B8IWDB-6
Indoor noise: 45 dB(A)about as loud as a refrigerator
Outdoor noise: Not published
Indoor unit

What is good

Uses R-32 (GWP 675), the low-GWP class new US residential equipment moved to.

Installation & the rules that apply

This is a window unit. No EPA Section 608 technician is needed: the refrigerant circuit is factory-sealed and never opened. A plug-in window unit needs no permit, so the friction is with your building rather than the government. Many HOAs restrict window units on appearance grounds, though an HOA regulating how you mount one stands on much firmer ground than one banning cooling outright. Landlords can set conditions, and the falling hazard is taken seriously: New York City, for instance, requires window units to be supported by brackets or mounting rails, and many building insurers and HOAs now require a bracket regardless of city.

Installation

Self-fit, no pro needed

Refrigerant

R-32

GeneralRenters: get written landlord consent firstReviewed June 2026Often blocks install

Common questions about the Danby 10,000 BTU Inverter Window Air Conditioner

How much does the Danby 10,000 BTU Inverter Window Air Conditioner cost to run per year?: About $90 a year. Estimated from ENERGY STAR's published annual energy use at about 750 hours of cooling a year (the DOE test standard) and the US average electricity price of 18.44¢/kWh (U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A (residential average, May 2026)). A standardized figure for comparison; your real cost depends on how much you run it, your local rate and your climate.
How loud is the Danby 10,000 BTU Inverter Window Air Conditioner?: 45 dB(A) indoors, about as loud as a refrigerator.
How energy-efficient is the Danby 10,000 BTU Inverter Window Air Conditioner?: Its efficiency rating is CEER 15, and it is ENERGY STAR certified.
Do I need a professional to install the Danby 10,000 BTU Inverter Window Air Conditioner?: No. It is a window unit you can fit yourself, no professional needed. Usually no permit.