GE Profile ClearView Inverter Window Air Conditioner 10,300 BTU, Ultra Quiet, Full Window View, Cools Up to 450 Sq Ft, Energy Star, WiFi Smart, Remote

This is definitely the best version of a window air conditioner! It’s nice and quiet, runs consistently so it’s a pretty even amount of noise all the time, and it can cool our primary bedroom effectively. The installation was a little cumbersome but the instructions were clear and the hard foam side panels seal against the outside way better than the plastic accordion solutions other units have. And most importantly, it blows the cold air up instead of out, which makes it much more comfortable to be around. It’s definitely loud from the outside but I can’t complain much.

Must have got a bad one, bought it June 30th, July 25th it quit. Was excited to get this unit. It takes longer to install than a regular window unit, but I was excited to be able to open the window on cool days. It ran great, was quiet, and cooled nicely. After a couple of weeks, I noticed it was noisier than normal, and it then shut off with a P1 error. looked it up and it said empty inside tray its full of water. opened the plug and water poured out. Started the air it ran a about 15 min then it shut off same code again. Same thing full of water, it was staying inside, not pumping to the outside. Unplugged it waited a a couple of hrs, plugged back in, ran a bit, then same issue again, tried all the suggestions in troubleshooting. The pump must have quit. ended up returning it. I really liked it until the issue.

Really wonderful window AC, a huge improvement over the floor standing portable unit I’ve been using for years. The unit itself is extremely quiet since all the noisy bits are outside, it can make a bit of a racket shaking the window and nearby objects though. You’ll find windowsill vibrations you never knew you had. Also extremely energy efficient, I saved about $20/month in the summer vs the old portable AC unit. Compressor, interior fan, and exterior fan are also electronically variable speed, and the unit can control each one to maximize efficiency. Also has some extra efficiency boosting functions like splashing drain water over the exterior coil. Very easy to install, no mounting brackets at all since it just straddles the windowsill. It is pretty heavy though, and somewhat awkwardly sized (most of the weight is on the end that sits outside). It can be taken in and out by one person if they’re in decent shape, but two people makes it a lot easier to avoid hurting yourself.

After having bought the non-inverter model of this a/c I complained to GE about its lousy performance and they generously refunded my money. I then purchased the inverter clearview a/c. It is a much refined unit. Much quieter and actually cools pretty well although there is a trick to keeping your room cool the complete night. What I do is program the temperature to drop a degree every two hours and that seems to keep it relatively stable. I just can’t understand why they program an a/c to have a 3-4 degree swing with a digital temp control. This should be adjustable.

A few things that may help others when making this decision to buy a Clearview AC 1. I noticed that a few people have referenced the small barely visible light flashing near the filter vent screen and thinking that the unit is defective. This light will illuminate and flash if your wifi connection fails or if the unit is not connected to your network. You must download the SmartHQ app and allow your network to connect to your air conditioner and after you connect, the light will go out. 2. Noise and vibration. After you have installed your new ac, you may notice noise outside. This is purposeful and the noise isn’t crazy loud at all. It is on par with an average window ac unit. A couple of things to consider about the vibration. After installing the ac and tightening up the built in clamps, you can expect to have vibration if you are installing the ac in a house that has vinyl siding or possibly even stucco. Consider installing a piece of rubber under the adjustable stabilizer screws where the foot of the clamp meets your home’s exterior. A great source of rubber would be from a bicycle tire tube. Cut a 4-6 inch section of the tube and fold it over a few times and place under the clamp foot. The clamp foot is about the size of a quarter and by folding the section of rubber over a few times, you have just created a dampener that will absorb and eliminate any vibration and it will be small enough to barely see unless you are looking for it. A tube for a bicycle or tricycle can be had for a few dollars. It doesn’t have to be big or does it doesn’t have to be perfect. As far as the performance of the 10,300 btu clear view ac, it is ultra quiet and very efficient. It cools quicker than the non inverter models. The air is ice cold and will adjust to 64 degrees F. I am extremely satisfied with my choice in this unit as it does everything you would want and expect in an air conditioner. Going with the inverter equipped model was smart. It will save you money and it will not cost you in the way of performance. By choosing the inverter model, there won’t be any surges when the ac begins to cycle. This means that there won’t be issues with your new ac tripping a breaker if you plug in a vacuum cleaner. The thing is a beast. If I had to buy it again, I would. Easy 5 stars. *Buy the bicycle tube or a mud flap and use it if you have siding outside. You will thank me. Also, if the unit has been placed on its side or upside down for any reason, delivery etc., please turn the unit upright for at least 30 minutes to allow the oils to seep back down onto the parts that need to be lubricated. Enjoy!

I do not recommend this A/C. I have another brand of U inverter A/C (starts with M) and it performs much better and was cheaper. This A/C is pretty noisy on the high setting, which is the only setting on which it will actually cool the space. If any other setting is used, it is much more quiet, but it turns off prematurely and never reaches the set temperature. The actual temperature on any setting other than "high" is several degrees higher than the set temperature. The A/C does not have physical buttons -- you touch the hard plastic case instead. If you reach for anything and brush against the A/C, the buttons are accidentally activated. They do not feel responsive and I do not have confidence that they will work long-term. You have to press the on/off switch twice every single time you use it. The included remote control has no LED screen, is cheap plastic, and you cannot tell what option has been selected when you press a button. E.g., you press the "mode" button to scroll through the modes, but you have to guess which mode has actually been selected. The other A/C I mentioned above has an LED screen and you can see which option you have selected. Amazon shipped this item with some of the installation materials missing. I had to obtain them directly from GE. To GE's credit, they did ship me a new set. They get one additional star for good customer service. I have not tried to connect the WiFi. I do not yet know whether it is as energy efficient as it is supposed to be. I have purchased several GE large appliances in the past, and they mostly held up well. GE appliances purchased in the past few years have not performed as well. Message to GE: You need to deliver quality for your higher price or else your competition will get my business.

I've tried to make this unit work for me but it's just horrible. Installation was fine. It's not hard to install but materials supplied seem low quality and are difficult to cut and manipulate for installation. Unit is smaller and fits in a small window just fine. The unit cools the room but at a huge cost. I bought the inverter version with hopes that it would be quieter and more energy efficient. The unit is so noisy I had a friend over and he asked me why it sounded like a heavy truck was parked idling outside my garage. It vibrates the whole side of my house and inside the bedroom makes unbearable rattling noises while I'm trying to sleep. I called Amazon and unfortunately I was outside the return window. I called GE and they recommendeded I call a service technician on the other side of the country. Calling back, they recommendeded a company that only service commercial units. Calling a 3rd time they recommendeded several local HVAC companies that don't service window units. Do yourself a favor and just don't buy this. It's the most regrettable purchase decision I have made this year.

This is by FAR quieter than the 12000BTU GE standard unit it replaced. In fact it is no louder than the quite lasko tower fan that I use to circulate the air in my living room. I honestly forget that the unit is on, and I sit about 6ft away from it. I can leave the tv at the same volume as when the unit is off. I can hear when someone talks to me. I don’t have to go in another room when I get a call. This is great. I was concerned about spending so much on this unit compared to standard ones, but decided to because I was tired of all the noise. Unexpected bonus: this will pay for itself in electricity savings by the end of next summer! Because of its design, not only is it vastly quieter, it is way more efficient than a standard unit. On an 85F day, my old 12000btu unit would use about 17-18kw, this new unit only used 2.4kw on the same settings. Also, I installed it in a 43” wide window using the suppled parts. If you have a larger window, you can just get a little creative, plan ahead using the insulation pieces provided and you should be fine. It is pretty easy to address basic noise issues during installation. If the body of it is vibrating, just tighten the 2 outside wall support bolts to stabilize the unit. With mine, the air filter in the main intake rattled a little to start with. To fix, just take some of the leftover thin black insulation and put it on the filter in the corner where it is vibrating. I had to put it in 2 corners, but no rattling noises at all. It is so quiet. This was an excellent purchase.