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14,000 BTU window air conditioner

GE PWJV14W

Very good efficiency for its size: a CEER of 16.0 ranks #4 of 15 14,000-15,000 BTU window air conditioners.

It cools a room of about 450-700 sq ft, draws about 875 watts and costs about $118 a year to run at typical U.S. use and prices.

CEER
16.0 Combined efficiency, higher is better
Very good · beats 77%
Cooling
14,000 BTU/hFor about 450-700 sq ft
Energy use
656 kWh/yr50% less than the federal minimum
Unit size
20.2" wide 15.1" high, 21.3" deep, 70 lb

A good fit if…

  • You want low bills - its CEER beats 77% of 14,000-15,000 BTU window air conditioners.
  • You want to plug it into an ordinary outlet - it runs on 115 V.
  • You want the very top tier - it meets the ENERGY STAR Most Efficient criteria.

Think twice if…

  • You also need heat - it cools only.

Calculate my running costCheck the size for my room

Details

Specifications14,000 BTU, 115 V
General
BrandGE
Model numberPWJV14W
TypeWindow
DesignStandard box
HeatingNo, cooling only
CompressorVariable speed (inverter)
Voltage115 V (standard outlet)
RefrigerantR-32 (GWP 675)
Support bracket includedYes
On the market sinceMarch 13, 2026
Last certifiedJune 1, 2026
Performance
Cooling capacity14,000 BTU/h
CEERCombined energy efficiency ratio, includes standby power16.0
Yearly energy useENERGY STAR test: 750 hours656 kWh
Better than federal minimum50% less energy
ENERGY STAR Most EfficientYes
Size
Width × height × depth20.2" W × 15.1" H × 21.3" D
Weight70 lb
How it compares with 14 other 14,000-15,000 BTU window units#4 of 15
  • CEER (class median 15.0)16.0, tied with 4 others
  • Yearly cost vs. class median ($127)$8 less
  • Width 20.2" (class median 25.4")narrower than 79%
  • Weight 70 lb (class median 93 lb)lighter than 64%
  • Rank among 7 similar designs#1

Compared with the other ENERGY STAR certified 14,000-15,000 BTU window units. Yearly cost at 750 hours and 18.0¢/kWh.

Questions6
How many square feet does the GE PWJV14W cool?
At 14,000 BTU/h it suits a room of about 450 to 700 sq ft with normal sun and two people, following the ENERGY STAR sizing guide. In a heavily shaded room that stretches to about 495-770 sq ft; in a very sunny one it shrinks to 405-630 sq ft. A kitchen needs 4,000 BTU more.
How many watts and amps does the GE PWJV14W use?
About 875 watts at full power (14,000 BTU/h divided by its CEER of 16.0), which is 7.6 amps at 115 V. That is 62 W less than the typical unit in its class (938 W), or $8 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 60% of the 15 units in the class.
Can the GE PWJV14W run on a standard outlet?
Yes. It runs on 115 V and draws about 7.6 A, well inside a standard 15 A outlet, but do not share the circuit with a space heater, microwave or other big load. 13% of certified units in this class need 230 V, so a 115 V model is the easy case.
What are the dimensions of the GE PWJV14W, and will it fit my window?
20.2" W × 15.1" H × 21.3" D, 70 lb. It is narrower than 79% of its 14 competitors and lighter than 64% of them. The window must be wider than 20.2"; the side panels fill the remaining gap.
Can the GE PWJV14W also heat the room?
No, it only cools. If you also need heat, 0 certified units in this class can do both; see the list of air conditioners with heat.
Is the GE PWJV14W worth buying to replace an old air conditioner?
An old unit of the same size at 9 CEER would cost about $210 a year to run at 750 hours and 18.0¢/kWh; this one costs about $118, so it saves roughly $92 a year.

Running cost calculator

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1. The air conditioner GE PWJV14W
2. How you use it
Per year
$185
Per month of use
$34
Per day
$1.12
Per hour
14.0¢
Power draw
875 W

Electricity used: 1,155 kWh a yearAn old 9 CEER unit of the same size would cost $329

Power draw is capacity divided by CEER, which already includes standby power. Inverter units often run below full power, so real use can be lower. Electricity prices: U.S. EIA residential averages (12 months to July 2026). Days a year start from your state's cooling degree days (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).

Closest alternatives

Units with a similar CEER in the same class, and what sets each one apart from the GE PWJV14W.

ModelCEERCompared with this one
Whirlpool WHAW151CX16.0same CEER, 13 lb lighter, U-shaped
Midea MAW14RV1KWT16.0same CEER, 1.5" wider, 13 lb lighter
Whirlpool WHAW151INV16.0same CEER, 5.2" wider, 20 lb heavier, U-shaped
Friedrich KCVM14B10B16.20.2 CEER higher, 5.7" wider, saddle design
Kühl KCVS16B30B16.0same CEER, 5.7" wider, 40 lb heavier, saddle design, 230 V

See all 15 14,000-15,000 BTU window air conditioners, ranked

Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Room Air Conditioners (U.S. EPA), certification of June 1, 2026. How we use the data.