What size room does the GE Mechanical Window Air Conditioner 5,000 BTU in White cool?

It is rated to cool a room up to 150 sq ft (5,000 BTU · 1.5 kW).

Do I need a professional to install the GE Mechanical Window Air Conditioner 5,000 BTU in White?

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

Window unit

GE · Model AWAS05BWF

Mechanical Window Air Conditioner 5,000 BTU in White

A window air conditioner rated at 5,000 BTU for rooms up to 150 sq ft. It self-installs in a window.

$159

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Price checked Oct 27, 2026

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Lowest since Jul 25, 2026:$159on Jul 25, 2026

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Will it cool your room?

Room size (assumed)150 sq ft ≈ 13.9 m²

Fits a 150 sq ft room

This unit's cooling matches a 150 sq ft room. Set your room size to check the fit for your space.

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At a glance

Best for renters and rooms where you cannot install a fixed unit.

Cooling

5,000 BTU

Size

Noise

Install: Self-fit, no pro neededPermission: Usually no permit

Performance

Cooling capacity: 5,000 BTU · 1.5 kW
Heating capacity: Cooling only
Room coverage: up to 150 sq ft
Energy Star: Not published
CEER: Not published
Annual energy (cooling): Not published

Noise, size & features

Model number: AWAS05BWF
Indoor noise: Not published
Outdoor noise: Not published
Indoor unit: Not published
Outdoor unit: None
Refrigerant: Not published
Wi-Fi / app: Not published
Outdoor unit needed: No

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

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

GeneralCondo / HOA: exterior changes need approvalReviewed June 2026Permit required

GeneralHistoric / listed buildings: consent before any exterior unitReviewed June 2026Permit required

MassachusettsMassachusetts: local historic district approval (MGL c.40C)Reviewed June 2026Permit required

United StatesUS: local mechanical and electrical permits (vary by city)Reviewed June 2026Permit required

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Common questions about the GE Mechanical Window Air Conditioner 5,000 BTU in White

What size room does the GE Mechanical Window Air Conditioner 5,000 BTU in White cool?: It is rated to cool a room up to 150 sq ft (5,000 BTU · 1.5 kW).
Do I need a professional to install the GE Mechanical Window Air Conditioner 5,000 BTU in White?: No. It is a window unit you can fit yourself, no professional needed. Usually no permit.