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The GE AHEE06AC cools small areas well, has user-friendly controls, and uses just .46 kW/ hr, making it a great value for apartments and as a second unit, though it lacks smart features.
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Product Snapshot
Overview
The GE AHEE06AC is the brand’s budget 6000 BTU window air conditioner released in 2020. Designed to cool rooms up to 250 square feet, this electronic window AC has a thermostat, three cooling and three fan-only speeds, and a 24-hour on/off timer.
Like many of the best air conditioners, it also comes with a remote control, adding convenience without the complexity of more expensive models that use Bluetooth and app-based smart home features. Two-way louvers allow some control of airflow direction.
Consensus
our Verdict
The GE AHEE06AC has adequate cooling ability for its intended use in rooms up to around 250 square feet. It has up to 139 CFM of airflow on high and a cooling speed of just under 7 minutes per degree. Noise is also average, with 55-56 dB. However, its energy consumption is a low .46 kW/ hour, making it one of the more affordable air conditioners to run.
Its controls are simple and easy to use but lack smart features. It doesn’t have Bluetooth or smart home integration, but it does have an electronic thermostat, a remote control, and a programmable timer.
ReasonS to Buy
Adequate cooling
Performs well for its 6000-BTU rating, with cooling rates of around six minutes per degree F
535 cooling Watts outperforms most air conditioners with a 6000-BTU rating. You can also check out the GE Profile Clearview PHNT10 review for another good choice.
Simple, easy-to-use electronic controls
Comes with a useful IR remote, three cooling modes, and three fan-only speeds, plus a programmable digital thermostat and a 24-hour timer
The 139-CFM max is less than the cheaper GE AHEC05AC provides.
Can get noisy on its high setting
While its 55-dB noise level on low is average for air conditioners, the 06AC gets up to 62 dB on high
Lacks smart features
The 06AC doesn’t have wireless connectivity, app support, or voice control
Relying on simple three-mode settings and an electronic thermostat, it doesn’t have the versatility or scheduling options some app-enabled air conditioners have.
GE AHEE06AC Specs
Airflow Rate
139 CFM
App Compatible
No
Auto Shut-Off
Yes
BTU Cooling Rating
6000 BTU
Cord Length
6 ft
Depth
15"
Energy Efficiency Ratio
2.6
Energy Star Certified
No
Form Factor
Window
Height
12.5"
Integrated Heater
No
Max Window Opening Height
n/a
Max Window Opening Width
36"
Min Window Opening Height
13.38"
Min Window Opening Width
21.78"
Number Of Cool Settings
3
Number of Fan Speeds
3
Recommended Room Size
250 sq ft
Remote Control
Yes
Sleep Mode
No
Timer
Yes
Weight
38.92 lbs
Width
16.7"
Wireless Connectivity
No
All Specs
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The GE AHEE06AC is the brand’s budget 6000 BTU window air conditioner released in 2020. Designed to cool rooms up to 250 square feet, this…
The GE AHEE06AC is the brand’s budget 6000 BTU window air conditioner released in 2020. Designed to cool rooms up to 250 square feet, this electronic window AC has a thermostat, three cooling and three fan-only speeds, and a 24-hour on/off timer.
Like many of the best air conditioners, it also comes with a remote control, adding convenience without the complexity of more expensive models that use Bluetooth and app-based smart home features. Two-way louvers allow some control of airflow direction.
Compared to the entry-level AHEC05AC, the AHEE06AC offers more cooling capacity with 6000 BTU instead of 5000 BTU. The 06AC has 535 cooling Watts compared…
Compared to the entry-level AHEC05AC, the AHEE06AC offers more cooling capacity with 6000 BTU instead of 5000 BTU. The 06AC has 535 cooling Watts compared to the 05AC’s 455 Watts. Both units have nearly equal noise outputs, with the 06AC being slightly quieter at 55 dB vs. 56 dB in low cool mode.
The AHEE06AC is generally easier to install than the pricier Clearview PHNT10CC since the 08AC weighs just 44 pounds, whereas the 92-pound NHNT10CC requires more…
The AHEE06AC is generally easier to install than the pricier Clearview PHNT10CC since the 08AC weighs just 44 pounds, whereas the 92-pound NHNT10CC requires more teamwork. The NHNT10CC has more cooling capacity than the 06AC, 10,300 BTU instead of 6,000, and is quieter, at 40 dB on its lowest setting compared to 55 dB. For another energy-efficient model from GE, consider the GE Profile Clearview AHTT06BC we also reviewed.
Compared to the Midea EasyCool MAW05M1BWT, the 06AC cools faster, reducing temperatures in a 150-square-foot space by about one more degree per hour. The EasyCool,…
Compared to the Midea EasyCool MAW05M1BWT, the 06AC cools faster, reducing temperatures in a 150-square-foot space by about one more degree per hour. The EasyCool, by contrast, uses even less energy, at .4 kW per hour, compared to the 06ACs’ .46 kW per hour. The Midea is marginally quieter, with 58 dB on its highest setting, while the 06AC registers 62 dB. The EasyCool has a more basic control layout using rotary knobs and lacks the 06AC’s remote control functionality.
