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HEMA

HEMA DS-2W1822CI

window air conditioner · 18,000 BTU cooling · fits ~900 sq ft

A window AC rated 18,000 BTU — enough cooling for a room of roughly 900 square feet (the 20-BTU-per-square-foot rule).

Cools up to 900 sq ft Needs a 230V circuit CEER 14.4 · excellent ENERGY STAR Inverter · quieter R-32
18,000
BTU cooling
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A window AC is a self-install unit: you set it in the window (or wall sleeve), no contractor or refrigerant charge needed. We have not matched a retail listing for this exact model, so we are not linking one. Search your usual retailer for the model number above — and check the certified specs here against whatever you find.

Sized for ~900 sq ft — measure your room and check your window type before you buy.

At a glance

Who it's for

Cooling a single room of about 900 sq ft — a bedroom, office or apartment — that you install yourself, no contractor.

The standout number

CEER 14.4 — the room-AC efficiency number; higher means a lower summer electric bill.

The catch

Window units only fit windows in their size range — measure your window width and height against the dimensions below before you buy.

The Verified Label — every certified spec

Verified LabelCertified cooling, fit & running cost
UPC not published
certified 2024-12-10
status: Active

Cooling & efficiency — source: ENERGY STAR / DOE

Cooling capacity the room it suits at ~20 BTU/sq ft18,000 BTU · ~900 sq ft
CEER combined energy efficiency ratio — sets your bill14.4
Energy vs federal minimum computed by us35% less energy

Fit & install — does it fit your window?

Dimensions (H × W × D)Not published
WeightNot published
MountingWindow (double-hung)
Power230 V · dedicated circuit

Operating cost — computed by Verified HVAC Data

Estimated annual running cost

$177

per year at U.S. average electricity prices · ~938 kWh

≈ $4/yr more than the average unit this size

Efficiency tier

CEER 14.4

ENERGY STAR certified

Running cost falls as CEER rises and as you run it fewer hours. Your climate and local electricity price change the total.

Refrigerant & identity

RefrigerantGWP ≈ 675 (IPCC)R-32
Variable-speed compressorYes — inverter
Heating modeCooling only
ENERGY STARCertified
ModelDS-2W1822CI

How it ranks

Where this unit sits among the 420 window and through-the-wall air conditioners we track, on CEER — the efficiency number that decides its running cost. Percentiles are computed from our corpus (higher = better).

CEER efficiency

Better than 23%

of the 420 room ACs with a published CEER

Cooling capacity

18,000 BTU

Sized for a room of about 900 sq ft at 20 BTU per square foot.

Rebates & incentives

This unit is ENERGY STAR certified, which a few utility rebates ask for. The federal 25C credit expired December 31, 2025, and it never covered room ACs anyway; the live money is state and utility programs. Check what applies where you live on our rebates page.

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Frequently asked questions

What size room does the HEMA DS-2W1822CI cool?

It puts out 18,000 BTU of cooling. The common rule of thumb is 20 BTU per square foot, so it suits a room of about 900 square feet with 8-foot ceilings. Sunny rooms, kitchens or spaces with many people need a bit more; heavily shaded rooms a bit less.

How efficient is the HEMA DS-2W1822CI?

It is rated CEER 14.4. CEER (Combined Energy Efficiency Ratio) is the DOE test number for room air conditioners — the higher it is, the less electricity the unit uses for the same cooling. This model uses about 35% less energy than the federal minimum for its size.

What does the HEMA DS-2W1822CI cost to run?

We estimate about $177 a year to run it — roughly 938 kWh, at U.S. average electricity prices and a typical cooling season. Your climate and local power price move the number; running it fewer hours costs less.

Will the HEMA DS-2W1822CI fit my window?

The certification record doesn't publish reliable full dimensions for this unit, so measure your opening and compare against the seller's listing before you buy.

Where can I buy the HEMA DS-2W1822CI?

Room air conditioners are self-install and sold online. Our "Find it on Amazon" button opens a live search for this exact brand and model so you can compare current prices and sellers. It sets in the window (or wall sleeve) yourself — no contractor and no refrigerant charge.

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.

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