How loud is the July Smart Window AC 8,000 BTU (JLYA1000)?

54 dB(A) indoors, about as loud as a dishwasher.

How energy-efficient is the July Smart Window AC 8,000 BTU (JLYA1000)?

Its efficiency rating is CEER 11.

What size room does the July Smart Window AC 8,000 BTU (JLYA1000) 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 July Smart Window AC 8,000 BTU (JLYA1000)?

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

Window unitCEER 11

July

Smart Window AC 8,000 BTU (JLYA1000)

Name: July Smart Window AC 8,000 BTU (JLYA1000)
Brand: July

8,000 BTU July smart window AC focused on design and easy install (CEER about 11.0, not Energy Star), with swappable color covers and WiFi control for rooms up to 350 sq ft.

$499

List price

July direct (july.ac); 8,000 BTU around $499, line starts at $399 for the 6,000 BTU.

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Performance

Cooling capacity: 8,000 BTU · 2.3 kW
Heating capacity: Cooling only
Room coverage: up to 350 sq ft
Energy Star: No
CEER: 11
Annual energy (cooling): Not published

Noise, size & features

Model number: JLYA1000
Indoor noise: 54 dB(A)about as loud as a dishwasher
Outdoor noise: Not published
Indoor unit

What is good

Design-led unit with six interchangeable front-cover colors
Patented install frame makes window mounting quick and safe
WiFi with iOS, Android, Alexa and Google
Optional air-purifying filter and 30-day trial

What to watch

Lower CEER (about 11.0), not Energy Star certified
Premium price for the efficiency delivered
Sold mostly direct, with limited public spec detail and no verified GTIN

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

Plug and play

Refrigerant

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

Common questions about the July Smart Window AC 8,000 BTU (JLYA1000)

How loud is the July Smart Window AC 8,000 BTU (JLYA1000)?: 54 dB(A) indoors, about as loud as a dishwasher.
How energy-efficient is the July Smart Window AC 8,000 BTU (JLYA1000)?: Its efficiency rating is CEER 11.
What size room does the July Smart Window AC 8,000 BTU (JLYA1000) 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 July Smart Window AC 8,000 BTU (JLYA1000)?: No. It is a window unit you can fit yourself, no professional needed. Usually no permit.

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