How many square feet does the TCL H8W4MW cool?

At 8,000 BTU/h it suits a room of about 250 to 350 sq ft with normal sun and two people, following the ENERGY STAR sizing guide. In a heavily shaded room that stretches to about 275-385 sq ft; in a very sunny one it shrinks to 225-315 sq ft. A kitchen needs 4,000 BTU more.

How many watts and amps does the TCL H8W4MW use?

About 533 watts at full power (8,000 BTU/h divided by its CEER of 15.0), which is 4.6 amps at 115 V. That is 0 W less than the typical unit in its class (533 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 14% of the 29 units in the class.

Can the TCL H8W4MW run on a standard outlet?

Yes. It runs on 115 V and draws about 4.6 A, well inside a standard 15 A outlet, but do not share the circuit with a space heater, microwave or other big load. Every certified unit in this class is 115 V.

What are the dimensions of the TCL H8W4MW, and will it fit my window?

23" W × 14" H × 18.8" D, 57 lb. It is narrower than 18% of its 28 competitors and lighter than 29% of them. The window must be wider than 23"; the side panels fill the remaining gap.

Can the TCL H8W4MW also heat the room?

No, it only cools. If you also need heat, 4 certified units in this class can do both; see the list of air conditioners with heat.

Is the TCL H8W4MW worth buying to replace an old air conditioner?

An old unit of the same size at 9 CEER would cost about $120 a year to run at 750 hours and 18.0¢/kWh; this one costs about $72, so it saves roughly $48 a year.

8,000 BTU window air conditioner

TCL H8W4MW

Below average efficiency for its size: a CEER of 15.0 ranks #22 of 29 8,000 BTU window air conditioners.

It cools a room of about 250-350 sq ft, draws about 533 watts and costs about $72 a year to run at typical U.S. use and prices.

CEER: 15.0 Combined efficiency, higher is better
Below average · beats 33%
Cooling: 8,000 BTU/hFor about 250-350 sq ft
Energy use: 400 kWh/yr38% less than the federal minimum
Unit size: 23" wide 14" high, 18.8" deep, 57 lb

A good fit if…

You want to plug it into an ordinary outlet - it runs on 115 V.

Think twice if…

Running cost matters most - its CEER is below average for 8,000 BTU window air conditioners.
You also need heat - it cools only.

Calculate my running cost Check the size for my room

Details

Specifications8,000 BTU, 115 V

General
Brand	TCL
Model number	H8W4MW
Type	Window
Design	Standard box
Heating	No, cooling only
Compressor	Variable speed (inverter)
Voltage	115 V (standard outlet)
Refrigerant	R-32 (GWP 675)
Support bracket included	No
On the market since	November 27, 2023
Last certified	December 7, 2023
Performance
Cooling capacity	8,000 BTU/h
CEERCombined energy efficiency ratio, includes standby power	15.0
Yearly energy useENERGY STAR test: 750 hours	400 kWh
Better than federal minimum	38% less energy
ENERGY STAR Most Efficient	No
Size
Width × height × depth	23" W × 14" H × 18.8" D
Weight	57 lb

How it compares with 28 other 8,000 BTU window units#22 of 29

CEER (class median 15.0)15.0, tied with 10 others
Yearly cost vs. class median ($72)about the same
Width 23" (class median 19.4")narrower than 18%
Weight 57 lb (class median 56 lb)lighter than 29%
Rank among 13 similar designs#11

Compared with the other ENERGY STAR certified 8,000 BTU window units. Yearly cost at 750 hours and 18.0¢/kWh.

Questions6

How many square feet does the TCL H8W4MW cool?: At 8,000 BTU/h it suits a room of about 250 to 350 sq ft with normal sun and two people, following the ENERGY STAR sizing guide. In a heavily shaded room that stretches to about 275-385 sq ft; in a very sunny one it shrinks to 225-315 sq ft. A kitchen needs 4,000 BTU more.
How many watts and amps does the TCL H8W4MW use?: About 533 watts at full power (8,000 BTU/h divided by its CEER of 15.0), which is 4.6 amps at 115 V. That is 0 W less than the typical unit in its class (533 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 14% of the 29 units in the class.
Can the TCL H8W4MW run on a standard outlet?: Yes. It runs on 115 V and draws about 4.6 A, well inside a standard 15 A outlet, but do not share the circuit with a space heater, microwave or other big load. Every certified unit in this class is 115 V.
What are the dimensions of the TCL H8W4MW, and will it fit my window?: 23" W × 14" H × 18.8" D, 57 lb. It is narrower than 18% of its 28 competitors and lighter than 29% of them. The window must be wider than 23"; the side panels fill the remaining gap.
Can the TCL H8W4MW also heat the room?: No, it only cools. If you also need heat, 4 certified units in this class can do both; see the list of air conditioners with heat.
Is the TCL H8W4MW worth buying to replace an old air conditioner?: An old unit of the same size at 9 CEER would cost about $120 a year to run at 750 hours and 18.0¢/kWh; this one costs about $72, so it saves roughly $48 a year.

Running cost calculator

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1. The air conditioner TCL H8W4MW

Cooling capacity BTU/hCEER efficiency, higher is better

2. How you use it

StateElectricity ¢ per kWhHours a day at full powerDays a year from your state's climate

Per year: $113
Per month of use: $20
Per day: $0.68
Per hour: 8.5¢
Power draw: 533 W

Electricity used: 704 kWh a yearAn old 9 CEER unit of the same size would cost $188

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 TCL H8W4MW.

Model	CEER	Compared with this one
Whirlpool WHAW-081IN	15.0	same CEER, 1.2" wider, 4 lb heavier, U-shaped
LG LW8024IVSM	15.0	same CEER, 0.6" wider, 28 lb heavier
Hisense AALW08TW26	15.0	same CEER, 2.7" narrower, 6 lb lighter, U-shaped
Midea MAW08V1QWT	15.0	same CEER, 3.8" narrower, 4 lb lighter, U-shaped
Friedrich CCV08A10A	15.0	same CEER, 2.3" narrower

See all 29 8,000 BTU window air conditioners, ranked

Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Room Air Conditioners (U.S. EPA), certification of December 7, 2023. How we use the data.