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TCL

TCL W6WC72-B

window air conditioner · 6,000 BTU cooling · fits ~250 sq ft

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A window AC rated 6,000 BTU — enough cooling for a room of up to about 250 square feet (ENERGY STAR's room AC sizing chart).

Cools up to 250 sq ft Standard 115V plug Fits windows ≥ 19" wide CEER 13.7 · excellent ENERGY STAR Inverter · quieter R-32
6,000
BTU cooling

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The Verified Label — every certified spec

Verified LabelCertified cooling, fit & running cost
UPC 846042047784
certified 2025-11-11
status: Active

Cooling & efficiency — source: ENERGY STAR / DOE

Cooling capacity largest room it suits, ENERGY STAR chart6,000 BTU · up to ~250 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 × 19 × 18 in
Weight40 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 · ~329 kWh a year$62 /yr
CEER combined energy efficiency ratio13.7 · 8th of 17 in its class
Against its 6,000 BTU class 17 certified unitsat the class median · median $62
Efficiency tierENERGY STAR certified

Worth keeping in proportion: every unit in the 6,000 BTU class runs within $7 a year of every other. The gap between the cheapest and dearest to buy at this size is 0× larger. Efficiency is the smallest number on this page, which is why it is not at the top of it.

Refrigerant & identity

RefrigerantGWP ≈ 675 (IPCC)R-32
Variable-speed compressorYes — inverter
Heating modeCooling only
ENERGY STARCertified
ModelW6WC72-B
UPC846042047784

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 6,000 BTU right for my room, or should I size up?

About 250 square feet is the guide figure, and 17 certified units sit on that shelf. The next shelf up is 8,000 BTU (73 units), about 350 sq ft. Below it, 5,000 BTU (8 units) covers about 150 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 W6WC72-B fit my window?

Measure your window opening first — it needs to be at least 19" wide (the cabinet width), and the unit is about 13" tall and 18" deep, roughly 40 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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