Do I need a professional to install the TCL 10,000 BTU Through-the-Wall Air Conditioner - Cool Only 115V?

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

Window unit

TCL

10,000 BTU Through-the-Wall Air Conditioner - Cool Only 115V

A window air conditioner rated at 10,000 BTU for rooms up to 450 sq ft. It self-installs in a window.

$599.99

Live price at Sylvane

Price checked Sep 24, 2026

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Performance

Cooling capacity: 10,000 BTU · 2.9 kW
Heating capacity: Cooling only
Room coverage: up to 450 sq ft
Energy Star: Not published
CEER: Not published
Annual energy (cooling): Not published

Noise, size & features

Indoor noise: Not published
Outdoor noise: Not published
Indoor unit: 24.21 x 14.53 x 20.28 in

What to watch

At $600 it costs more than 26 of the 34 other 10,000-11,000 BTU window units we list with a live price.

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 TCL 10,000 BTU Through-the-Wall Air Conditioner - Cool Only 115V

What size room does the TCL 10,000 BTU Through-the-Wall Air Conditioner - Cool Only 115V cool?: It is rated to cool a room up to 450 sq ft (10,000 BTU · 2.9 kW).
Do I need a professional to install the TCL 10,000 BTU Through-the-Wall Air Conditioner - Cool Only 115V?: No. It is a window unit you can fit yourself, no professional needed. Usually no permit.

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