Questions and Answers for GE 5,000 BTU 115V Window Air Conditioner Cools 150 Sq. Ft. in White

A:  Hi - Thank you for reaching out to us. We recommend multiplying the running wattage by 2 or 3 to estimate start-up watts. The start-up wattage is also listed on the model/serial tag on the unit. We hope this helps. Kind regards - Vikki@GEA

A:  Hello - This running watts for this window a/c unit is 455 watts. We hope this information is helpful. Thanks for your interest in our appliance. Best wishes! -Don@GEA

A:  Hello - This unit requires a 115 Volt outlet type. Thanks for checking with us. All the best! -Don@GEA

A:  Hello - The decibel rating for this unit is 56 at the lowest and the highest is 59 dbA. What sounds “quiet” and what sounds “loud” is very subjective and can vary widely from one consumer to the next. We sometimes receive consumer feedback on the same air conditioner model where one says it is quiet and another says it is loud. We hope this information is helpful. Thanks for taking the time to reach out. All the best! -Don@GEA

A:  That is not a answer to the question. How loud it is was not asked. Need to know if it is what they refer to as hard start or soft start. That is so you can choose correct generator.

A:  Hello - Water will collect in the base pan during high humidity or rainy days. The water may overflow and drip from the outdoor side of the unit. This is normal. Thanks for the feedback that we'll be sure to share with our product design team. Warm regards. -Don@GEA

A:  Hello - The air conditioner can be installed without the side curtain panels if needed to fit in a narrow window. We recommend that you review the "Window Requirements" section located on pg. 9 of the owner's manual for more details: https://images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/63/637ce8ae-6e2b-417d-8cb3-94d8f59340db.pdf. Thanks for taking the time to reach out. Best wishes! -Don@GEA

A:  Hi - Thank you for reaching out to us. We recommend reviewing the installation instructions starting on page 7 with your landlord to determine what they will allow you to do to secure the air conditioner in the window and how best to install the window safety bracket to make your home secure -- https://images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/63/637ce8ae-6e2b-417d-8cb3-94d8f59340db.pdf -- We hope you find this helpful. Kind regards - Vikki@GEA

A:  4.1 Amps X 115 Volts = 471.5 Watts

A:  Hello- Thanks so much for checking with us. This model uses 5100 BTU's and will cost approximately $45.00 a year to run it. This is an estimated energy cost based on a national average electricity cost of 13 cents per kWh and a seasonal use of 8 hours a day over a 3-month period. https://products-salsify.geappliances.com/image/upload/s--0C6I9Toi--/eae1b82a15fbf94e8085a7bf514b45fbcd21db22.pdf?_ga=2.225847962.1082497102.1690822023-1663574260.1690591489 If you have any other questions, please let us know. We are here to help! Joyce@GEA

A:  Hey there - thanks for reaching out! This model requires a 115/120-volt AC, 60-Hz grounded outlet protected with a 15-amp time-delay fuse or circuit breaker. To learn more, see the Electrical Requirements section on page 7 of the Owner’s Manual: https://images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/63/637ce8ae-6e2b-417d-8cb3-94d8f59340db.pdf -- We hope this helps in your decision making! Have a nice day. Lauren@GEA

A:  Hi - Thank you for your interest in a new GE room air conditioner. This unit weighs 35.9 lbs uncrated. We hope this model will work for you. Kind regards - Vikki@GEA