Brothers 102396vsGE Profile AHTR12ACH2
Side-by-side air conditioner comparison
Brothers 102396
Cooling Capacity
12000BTU/hr
CEER
13.90BTU/Wh
Voltage
230V
Weight
59.1lb
GE Profile AHTR12ACH2
Cooling Capacity
12200BTU/hr
CEER
15.40BTU/Wh
Voltage
115V
Weight
68lb
Key differences
GE Profile AHTR12ACH2 is 10% more efficient at 15.40 BTU/Wh versus 13.90 BTU/Wh for the Brothers 102396. The GE Profile AHTR12ACH2 is larger at 12200 BTU/hr versus 12000 BTU/hr. Overall, the GE Profile AHTR12ACH2 sits higher in the category, ranking above 80% of certified room air conditioners.
Performance
| Spec | Brothers | GE Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity(BTU/hr) | 12000 | 12200 |
| CEER(BTU/Wh) | 13.90 | 15.40 |
| Variable Speed Compressor | Yes | Yes |
| Heating Mode | No | No |
Electrical
| Spec | Brothers | GE Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Voltage(V) | 230 | 115 |
Dimensions
| Spec | Brothers | GE Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Width(in) | 24.1 | 10.6 |
| Height(in) | 14.7 | 14 |
| Depth(in) | 20.9 | 19.9 |
| Weight(lb) | 59.1 | 68 |
Installation
| Spec | Brothers | GE Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Through the Wall | Window |
| Product Class | 8b. Without reverse cycle, without louvered sides, and 11, 000 to 13, 999 Btu/h | 3. Without reverse cycle, with louvered sides, and 8, 000 to 13, 999 Btu/h |
| Mounting Type | Does Not Straddle Window or Windowsill | Does Not Straddle Window or Windowsill |
| Support Bracket | No | Yes |
| Casement Window | None | None |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Brothers | GE Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-32 | R-32 |
| GWP Rating | R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP) | R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP) |