Danby DAC120ECBIWDB

• CEER (class median 15.0)15.0, tied with 13 others
• Yearly cost vs. class median ($108)about the same
• Width 21.7" (class median 20.3")narrower than 36%
• Weight 51 lb (class median 59 lb)lighter than 91%
• Rank among 13 similar designs#5

Compared with the other ENERGY STAR certified 12,000 BTU window units. Yearly cost at 750 hours and 18.0¢/kWh.

These model numbers have the same capacity, efficiency, energy use, dimensions and weight as the Danby DAC120ECBIWDB: the same unit under another brand, or with a colour or retailer code. Everything on this page applies to them.

• Vissani VAWA12V4HWT

How many square feet does the Danby DAC120ECBIWDB cool?

At 12,000 BTU/h it suits a room of about 450 to 550 sq ft with normal sun and two people, following the ENERGY STAR sizing guide. In a heavily shaded room that stretches to about 495-605 sq ft; in a very sunny one it shrinks to 405-495 sq ft. A kitchen needs 4,000 BTU more.

How many watts and amps does the Danby DAC120ECBIWDB use?

About 800 watts at full power (12,000 BTU/h divided by its CEER of 15.0), which is 7.0 amps at 115 V. That is 0 W less than the typical unit in its class (800 W), or $0 a year cheaper to run at 18.0¢/kWh. Its inverter compressor slows down instead of cycling, so real use is usually lower. Its CEER beats 18% of the 34 units in the class.

Can the Danby DAC120ECBIWDB run on a standard outlet?

Yes. It runs on 115 V and draws about 7.0 A, well inside a standard 15 A outlet, but do not share the circuit with a space heater, microwave or other big load. 12% of certified units in this class need 230 V, so a 115 V model is the easy case.

What are the dimensions of the Danby DAC120ECBIWDB, and will it fit my window?

21.7" W × 14.7" H × 19" D, 51 lb. It is narrower than 36% of its 33 competitors and lighter than 91% of them. The window must be wider than 21.7"; the side panels fill the remaining gap.

Can the Danby DAC120ECBIWDB also heat the room?

No, it only cools. If you also need heat, 5 certified units in this class can do both; see the list of air conditioners with heat.

Is the Danby DAC120ECBIWDB worth buying to replace an old air conditioner?

An old unit of the same size at 9 CEER would cost about $180 a year to run at 750 hours and 18.0¢/kWh; this one costs about $108, so it saves roughly $72 a year.

Is the Danby DAC120ECBIWDB the same as the Vissani VAWA12V4HWT?

As far as the certified data goes, yes. ENERGY STAR lists both model numbers with the same capacity, efficiency, energy use, dimensions and weight, which means the same unit sold under another brand or with a different colour or retailer code. The full list is on this page.