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TCL

TCL T05WV9R

window air conditioner · 5,000 BTU cooling · fits ~150 sq ft

A window AC rated 5,000 BTU — enough cooling for a room of up to about 150 square feet (ENERGY STAR's room AC sizing chart).

Cools up to 150 sq ft Standard 115V plug Fits windows ≥ 16" wide CEER 13.7 · excellent ENERGY STAR Inverter · quieter R-32
5,000
BTU cooling
Representative illustration of a room air conditioner

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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 ~150 sq ft — measure your room and check your window type before you buy.

The Verified Label — every certified spec

Verified LabelCertified cooling, fit & running cost
UPC 846042050265
certified 2025-11-11
status: Active

Cooling & efficiency — source: ENERGY STAR / DOE

Cooling capacity largest room it suits, ENERGY STAR chart5,000 BTU · up to ~150 sq ft
CEER combined energy efficiency ratio — sets your bill13.7
Energy vs federal minimum computed by us25% less energy

Fit & install — does it fit your window?

Dimensions (H × W × D)13 × 16 × 16 in
Weight42 lb
MountingWindow (double-hung)
Power115 V · standard outlet

Efficiency & running cost — computed by Verified HVAC Data

Estimated annual running cost at U.S. average electricity prices · ~274 kWh a year$52 /yr
CEER combined energy efficiency ratio13.7 · 1st of 8 in its class
Against its 5,000 BTU class 8 certified unitsat the class median · median $52
Efficiency tierENERGY STAR certified

Refrigerant & identity

RefrigerantGWP ≈ 675 (IPCC)R-32
Variable-speed compressorYes — inverter
Heating modeCooling only
ENERGY STARCertified
ModelT05WV9R
UPC846042050265

Brand, warranty & reliability

Value / budgetTCL

A large Chinese electronics maker selling low-cost mini-splits; units cool well and reviewers like the smart features, but the HVAC track record is short and the North American dealer/parts network is thin.

Parts warrantyModel/registration dependent — up to 5 yr on parts/PCB on registered inverter AC models (1 yr on complete machine baseline)
CompressorUp to 10 yr on inverter compressor on registered models (varies by model/region)

Reliability is our read of published brand assessments (source), not a certified rating — real-world dependability hinges on a correct install more than the brand. Warranty terms are the manufacturer's (policy) and almost always require online registration within 60–90 days for the full length.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 5,000 BTU right for my room, or should I size up?

About 150 square feet is the guide figure, and 8 certified units sit on that shelf. The next shelf up is 6,000 BTU (17 units), about 250 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.

Will the TCL T05WV9R fit my window?

Measure your window opening first — it needs to be at least 16" wide (the cabinet width), and the unit is about 13" tall and 16" deep, roughly 42 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.

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