TCL T12WQ2S specs
TCL T12WQ2S is an ENERGY STAR certified window air conditioner rated at 12,000 BTU/h with a CEER of 15 on 115 V.
TCL T12WQ2S is a window air conditioner rated 12,000 BTU/h with a CEER of 15 (higher than 27% of the 521 certified ones), the capacity ENERGY STAR’s chart assigns to rooms of 450 up to 550 sq ft.
Official specs
| Cooling capacity | 12,000 BTU/h |
|---|---|
| Efficiency (CEER) | 15 |
| Annual energy use | 600 kWh/yr |
| Voltage | 115 V |
| Less energy than federal standard | 38 % |
| Type | Window |
| Mounting | Straddles Window |
| Heating mode | No |
| Variable-speed compressor | Yes |
| Refrigerant | R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP) |
| Size (H × W × D) | 13.4 × 20.7 × 19.3 in |
| Weight | 58.6 lb |
| Connected | No |
| Noise level | n/c |
| ENERGY STAR certified | 2025-08-22 |
Similar window air conditioners
| Model | CoolingBTU/h | Efficiency (CEER) | VoltageV |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCL T12WQ2S this page | 12,000 | 15 | 115 |
| LG LW1224IVSM | 12,000 | 15 | 115 |
| GE Appliances AWGP12W**# | 11,000 | 13.2 | 115 |
| Frigidaire FHWW145WF1 | 14,000 | 16 | 115 |
Skip it if
- Your room is outside 450–550 sq ft: ENERGY STAR’s chart lists 12,000 BTU/h for that range (8-foot ceiling), and a different size for other rooms.
- You need a heating mode: this listing shows none.
- Efficiency is your priority: its CEER is 15; 35% of certified window units list a higher CEER.
How it ranks in the ENERGY STAR list
- cooling capacity: 12,000 — rank 124 of 521 certified window air conditioner models (higher is better).
- efficiency (CEER): 15 — rank 185 of 521 certified window air conditioner models (higher is better).
- annual energy use: 600 — rank 334 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 TCL T12WQ2S provide?
ENERGY STAR lists 12,000 BTU per hour. Match capacity to your room using the maker’s sizing guidance.
How efficient is the TCL T12WQ2S?
The listed CEER is 15, with annual energy use of 600 kWh, which ENERGY STAR reports as 38% less energy than the federal standard.
What voltage does the TCL T12WQ2S 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 4514551 (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.