BLACK+DECKER BDM08C specs
BLACK+DECKER BDM08C is an ENERGY STAR certified window air conditioner rated at 8,000 BTU/h with a CEER of 16 on 115 V.
BLACK+DECKER BDM08C is a window air conditioner rated 8,000 BTU/h with a CEER of 16 (higher than 71% of the 521 certified ones), the capacity ENERGY STAR’s chart assigns to rooms of 300 up to 350 sq ft.
Official specs
| Cooling capacity | 8,000 BTU/h |
|---|---|
| Efficiency (CEER) | 16 |
| Annual energy use | 375 kWh/yr |
| Voltage | 115 V |
| Less energy than federal standard | 47 % |
| Type | Window |
| Mounting | Does Not Straddle Window or Windowsill |
| Heating mode | No |
| Variable-speed compressor | Yes |
| Refrigerant | R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP) |
| Size (H × W × D) | 13.6 × 19 × 18.5 in |
| Weight | 42.1 lb |
| Connected | No |
| Noise level | n/c |
| ENERGY STAR certified | 2026-09-29 |
Similar window air conditioners
| Model | CoolingBTU/h | Efficiency (CEER) | VoltageV |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK+DECKER BDM08C this page | 8,000 | 16 | 115 |
| Midea MAW08V1QWT | 8,000 | 15 | 115 |
| LG LW6023IVSM | 6,000 | 15.5 | 115 |
| GE Appliances AWGP12W**# | 11,000 | 13.2 | 115 |
Skip it if
- Your room is outside 300–350 sq ft: ENERGY STAR’s chart lists 8,000 BTU/h for that range (8-foot ceiling), and a different size for other rooms.
- You need a heating mode: this listing shows none.
How it ranks in the ENERGY STAR list
- cooling capacity: 8,000 — rank 352 of 521 certified window air conditioner models (higher is better).
- efficiency (CEER): 16 — rank 15 of 521 certified window air conditioner models (higher is better).
- annual energy use: 375 — rank 55 of 521 certified window air conditioner models (lower is better).
Ranks compare this model with every window air conditioner in the ENERGY STAR dataset (2026-11-06), not with products on sale today.
Reading these specs
- BTU/h
- Cooling capacity in British thermal units per hour, as listed.
- CEER
- Combined Energy Efficiency Ratio. Higher is more efficient.
- Voltage
- The supply voltage listed for the model.
Noise level is not part of the ENERGY STAR dataset, so it shows as n/c. Check the maker’s own specification sheet for decibels.
Where to buy
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Frequently asked questions
How much cooling does the BLACK+DECKER BDM08C provide?
ENERGY STAR lists 8,000 BTU per hour. Match capacity to your room using the maker’s sizing guidance.
How efficient is the BLACK+DECKER BDM08C?
The listed CEER is 16, with annual energy use of 375 kWh, which ENERGY STAR reports as 47% less energy than the federal standard.
What voltage does the BLACK+DECKER BDM08C need, and how loud is it?
The listing gives 115 V. Noise level is not part of the ENERGY STAR dataset (n/c); see the maker’s specifications for decibels.
Sources
- ENERGY STAR certified window air conditioner data, record 4713457 (data.energystar.gov, dataset 5xn2-dv4h, updated 2026-11-06)
- ENERGY STAR product guidance for window air conditioners
We compile and compare published data; we do not run our own product tests. See How We Compare.