How energy-efficient is the GE Profile Inverter Smart Window Air Conditioner 8,000 BTU in White?

Its efficiency rating is CEER 16, and it is ENERGY STAR certified.

Do I need a professional to install the GE Profile Inverter Smart Window Air Conditioner 8,000 BTU in White?

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

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GE Profile · Model PWJV08WWF

Inverter Smart Window Air Conditioner 8,000 BTU in White

Name: GE Profile Inverter Smart Window Air Conditioner 8,000 BTU in White
Brand: GE Profile
Price: 344 USD
Availability: InStock

A window air conditioner rated at 8,000 BTU for rooms up to 350 sq ft. It self-installs in a window.

$344

Live price at Abt Electronics

Price checked Oct 6, 2026

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Price history at Abt Electronics

Lowest since Jul 25, 2026:$288on Sep 4, 2026

Tracked price is down from $358 on Aug 8, 2026

Based on 59 prices we have recorded since Jul 25, 2026, not a market average.

Will it cool your room?

Room size 150 sq ft ≈ 13.9 m²

More than you need for 13.9 m²

This has more cooling than your 150 sq ft room needs. It can short-cycle and leave the air cool but humid.

Running costest.

~$70/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.

Local rates vary widely (about 15¢/kWh in Florida to 33¢ in California), and hotter regions run their AC more hours, so your real cost differs.

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At a glance

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

Cooling

2.3 kW

Size

Noise

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

Performance

Cooling capacity: 8,000 BTU · 2.3 kW
Heating capacity: Cooling only
Room coverage: up to 350 sq ft
Energy Star: Yes
CEER: 16
Annual energy (cooling): 375 kWh

Noise, size & features

Model number: PWJV08WWF
Indoor noise: Not published
Outdoor noise: Not published
Indoor unit: Not published
Outdoor unit: None
Refrigerant: R-32
Wi-Fi / app: Not published
Outdoor unit needed: No

What is good

Its CEER 16 is more efficient than 44 of the 47 other window units we list with a published CEER.
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

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

United StatesUS: historic district Certificate of AppropriatenessReviewed June 2026Permit required

United StatesUS: HOA / condo CC&Rs and architectural reviewReviewed June 2026Permit required

United StatesUS: NEC Article 440 dedicated circuit and disconnectReviewed June 2026Allowed with conditions

United StatesUS: window-unit restrictions and bracket/safety rulesReviewed June 2026Allowed with conditions

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Common questions about the GE Profile Inverter Smart Window Air Conditioner 8,000 BTU in White

How much does the GE Profile Inverter Smart Window Air Conditioner 8,000 BTU in White cost to run per year?: About $70 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 energy-efficient is the GE Profile Inverter Smart Window Air Conditioner 8,000 BTU in White?: Its efficiency rating is CEER 16, and it is ENERGY STAR certified.
What size room does the GE Profile Inverter Smart Window Air Conditioner 8,000 BTU in White cool?: It is rated to cool a room up to 350 sq ft (8,000 BTU · 2.3 kW).
Do I need a professional to install the GE Profile Inverter Smart Window Air Conditioner 8,000 BTU in White?: No. It is a window unit you can fit yourself, no professional needed. Usually no permit.