As summer temperatures rise, so does the need for a reliable and energy-efficient cooling solution for your home. One of the most popular choices for homeowners is a casement window air conditioner. GE, a trusted name in home appliances, offers a range of casement window air conditioners that are both powerful and energy-efficient. In this blog post, we will explore the features and benefits of GE casement window air conditioners and help you decide if they are the right choice for your home.
A casement window air conditioner is a type of air conditioning unit that is specifically designed to fit into casement windows, which are windows that open vertically rather than horizontally. These air conditioners are compact, easy to install, and ideal for cooling individual rooms or small living spaces.
GE offers a range of casement window air conditioners, each with their own unique features and benefits. Let's take a closer look at some of the most popular models and their key features.
Cooling Capacity:10,000 BTU
Room Size:Up to 450 square feet
Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER):12.1
Wi-Fi Connectivity:Yes
The GE APCA10YZMW is a powerful and energy-efficient casement window air conditioner that can cool a room up to 450 square feet. With its 10,000 BTU cooling capacity and 12.1 EER, this unit is perfect for medium-sized rooms. One of the standout features of this model is its Wi-Fi connectivity, which allows you to control the air conditioner from anywhere using your smartphone.
Cooling Capacity:12,000 BTU
Room Size:Up to 550 square feet
Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER):11.5
Wi-Fi Connectivity:Yes
The GE APCA12YZMW is a slightly more powerful model, with a 12,000 BTU cooling capacity and the ability to cool a room up to 550 square feet. This model also features Wi-Fi connectivity for easy remote control and an EER of 11.5, making it an energy-efficient choice for larger rooms.
Cooling Capacity:8,000 BTU
Room Size:Up to 350 square feet
Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER):12.4
Wi-Fi Connectivity:No
The GE APCA08YZBW is a more compact option with an 8,000 BTU cooling capacity and the ability to cool a room up to 350 square feet. This model does not have Wi-Fi connectivity, but it does have an impressive EER of 12.4, making it one of the most energy-efficient models in the GE casement window air conditioner lineup.
Installing a GE casement window air conditioner is a relatively simple process that can be done by most homeowners. The units come with an installation kit, which includes a window mounting bracket, side curtains, and all necessary hardware. The air conditioner should be installed in a window that is within reach of an electrical outlet and has a minimum width of 15.5 inches and a maximum width of 16.25 inches.
Regular maintenance is essential to keep your GE casement window air conditioner running efficiently. This includes cleaning or replacing the air filter every 30 days, cleaning the condenser coils, and checking for any debris or obstructions in the outdoor portion of the unit.
One of the primary benefits of choosing a GE casement window air conditioner is the potential for energy savings. The higher the EER of the unit, the more energy-efficient it is. By choosing a model with a high EER, you can save on your energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint.
Additionally, many GE casement window air conditioners are ENERGY STAR certified, meaning they meet strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. By choosing an ENERGY STAR certified model, you can save even more on your energy bills and help protect the environment.
GE casement window air conditioners offer a powerful and energy-efficient cooling solution for your home. With a range of models to choose from, you can find the perfect unit to suit your needs and room size. Easy installation, regular maintenance, and energy-saving features make these air conditioners a smart choice for any homeowner looking to stay cool and comfortable during the hot summer months.
Casement windows are the most common style of window. They feature hinged panels that swing open and closed. Casement windows are available in single panels or multiple panels. The direction a door swings, either to the right or the left, is called the handing. In addition to handing, window are identified as either inswing or outswing depending on whether they open into the house or towards the outside.
Our team of experts will work with you to develop a bespoke plan that fits your needs. We take a holistic approach to the planning process, combining our technical expertise with our knowledge of customer requirements and project constraints.
This newly built private house is in Sydney, Australia. The area occupied by the fenestration system in our scheduled design drawings was up to more than 110 square meters. A wide range of design details made the perfect mix of modern aesthetics and traditional sophistication, the simulated vertical hung windows with tilt & turn opening systems in this home are absolutely breathtaking. SDLS (Simulated Divided Lites with Spacer Bar) brings some historical vintage feeling to the whole building without losing any energy saving performance. Long narrow fixed windows creating larger-than-life expenses, coupled with German high-end systems made this project stand out from the rest.
The client's idea was to maintain a certain vintage feel, and our aim was to meet the energy efficiency needs and standards of modern houses as much as possible while maintaining a retro design. Doorwin’s 61S simulated hung windows with tilt & turn openings is a respectful modernization of a classic architectural masterwork.
Why choose the tilt and turn opening method?
Because it generally has better air seals than sliding, single hung, or double hung window frames. Tilt and turn windows form a complete seal when fully closed, this means they are less prone to water leakage, and cold draughts and you’ll keep more of your heating indoors where it belongs. They can be opened in the upper tilt way to ventilate at a minimum opening status and are easy to clean outside of the glass; when there’s a good day, they can be opened as normal inward casement windows.
Our well-crafted bespoke systems enhance the functionality and panoramic view of this modern house.
Huge, fixed glass walls up to seven meters long and two meters high bring great lighting and open views, making it really refreshing to the mind. Five meters high long narrow windows give the whole building a contemporary aesthetic.
Every window’s placement and shape not only add to the uniqueness of this home but also provide a more energy-saving ability for the owners.
Doorwin energy-efficient integrated glazing units feature double-pane glass, warm-edge spacers, argon gas fill, Low-E coatings, and fully tempered glass, they can not only create a comfortable and natural indoor environment but also save electricity bills and heating bills of more than 100 USD for the owner, it’s a real bargain compared to choosing a regular glazing set.
Aluminum Door offered an air of uniqueness and elegance to a home. With their luxurious patterns and beautiful finishes, it provides this house with a bounty of aesthetics and security. Aluminum entry doors allow you to resist any weather extremes, corrosion, and pests. So aluminum is one of the most resilient and durable materials you can select for front doors considering the price/performance ratio.
With pieces of double panes, and Low-E tempered glass. The door provides a good insulation performance.
Divided lite windows and doors offer unique architectural solutions for buildings without compromising energy efficiency or aesthetics. Doorwin provides multiple muntin and glass options to customize your divided lite windows and doors. Further customization is available with a variety of colors and materials, creating an infinite number of design combinations to best suit your style.
In this project, we use SDLS (simulated divided lites with spacer bars), these bars permanently adhere to both sides of the glass, and spacer bars are installed between the glass, this is the most energy-efficient way to create the look of classical décor grilles. The windows in the bathroom bedroom and study have an Arch Transom Design, making these rooms, which are often used by the owner, have some traditional aesthetics.
BTW, Doorwin offers free design assistance, so if you need a custom design like this one, contact us right away and we will provide you with the most aesthetically and functionally pleasing design solution.
For windows and doors, hardware is as important as the engine is to the car. The continuous technological innovation of the European hardware industry has strongly promoted the performance improvement and functional innovation of windows and doors. In this project, Doorwin uses Hoppe™ multi-point locks, hinges, and handles from Germany.
Multi-point lock systems provide not only the burglar-resistance but also a tighter compression seam, making the window keeps good energy-efficient performance. Together with Technoform Bautec’s insulation edge bond and sealant strips, these make up our products' top insulation and energy-saving performance.
We have several international patents to reduce clients’ labor costs, such as our unique flanges and assembly type tubular design, which is different from the other products on the market. What sets us apart among Chinese counterpart is that all our products are equipped with nail fin structures for quick and easy installation. Labor costs during installation may exceed of the window and door price, therefore, our exclusive patent allows users to not only get a significant increase in installation efficiency, but also greatly reduce the labor cost of window and door installation. A cost that may bring you unexpected savings that far exceed the price difference you may care about now.
With our own expertise, we provided the no-cost design development and contract documentation with CAD & BIM drawings, including elevation, details about the project, and installation help.
Before production, we will provide accurate sample drawings, which will clearly show the cross-sectional pattern, size, opening method and direction, pattern of the warm spacer, and the installation nodes. We will not go into production until you have signed off on the drawing to ensure that you receive a final product that meets the exact requirements of your project.
Doorwin's professional packing system guarantees all products are delivered safely and without any damage. We apply a four-point packing system. Firstly, adhesive plastic film is applied on interior wood frames and exterior aluminum frames to avoid scratches on the surface. Then, a paper board is applied after we apply air bubble film surrounding the whole windows/ doors to avoid any destruction or clash. Lastly, we place them into a durable non-fumigation plywood crate to avoid any possible damage during transportation.
With years of experience shipping our products worldwide, we could guarantee to ship our products to their final destinations intact and without any damage.
Doorwin is one of the most professional window & door manufacturers are known for its great customized products. In Doorwin, a variety of colors, styles, and sizes of products are available to meet the client’s unique requirements. We own three ISO9000-certified modern factories in China. With a factory area of 20,000 m2 and a production capacity of 100,000 m2 per year. Doorwin Group has the scale to ensure timely delivery and the flexibility to reduce manufacturing lead times to as short as 18 days.