Comfort Aire RADS-253R03
window air conditioner · 24,000 BTU cooling · fits ~1,500 sq ft
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A window AC rated 24,000 BTU — enough cooling for a room of up to about 1,500 square feet (ENERGY STAR's room AC sizing chart).
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certified 2025-01-23
status: Active
Cooling & efficiency — source: ENERGY STAR / DOE
Fit & install — does it fit your window?
Efficiency & running cost — computed by Verified HVAC Data
Refrigerant & identity
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Frequently asked questions
Is 24,000 BTU right for my room, or should I size up?
About 1,500 square feet is the guide figure, and 22 certified units sit on that shelf. Below it, 18,000 BTU (17 units) covers about 1,000 sq ft. Between two shelves, take the smaller one: oversizing is the usual reason a unit cools but leaves the room clammy, which our sizing calculator explains.
Does the Comfort Aire RADS-253R03 need a special outlet?
Yes. It runs on 230 volts, not the 115-volt outlet a bedroom or living room normally has, so it needs a dedicated circuit installed by an electrician. Budget for that before you buy: most units in its 24,000 BTU class are 115-volt, so a same-size alternative may avoid the wiring entirely.
Will the Comfort Aire RADS-253R03 fit my window?
Measure your window opening first — it needs to be at least 24" wide (the cabinet width), and the unit is about 18" tall and 25" deep, roughly 103 lb. Most double-hung windows fit units in this range with the included side panels, but confirm your window's inside width and minimum height.
Sources. Certification and CEER from ENERGY STAR room-AC data and the DOE compliance certification database. Cooling capacity, dimensions and refrigerant are the manufacturer-certified values. Annual running cost, suggested room size and the percentile are computed by Verified HVAC Data from published ratings and EIA U.S. average electricity prices — see our methodology. Refrigerant GWP is the IPCC value. We publish no star ratings and take no payment for placement. "Not published" means the source registry doesn't disclose it — we never fill a spec with a guess.