Air Conditioner - Sone or Decibel Rating

Room or Window air conditioners are not routinely evaluated for sound output. Most models are not given a sone or decibel rating.

Understanding a Sone or Decibel Rating for a Window Air Conditioner

Room air conditioners list decibel ratings in the specifications when they are available. In general, if they are not listed, there is not a decibel or sone rating available. They are not all rated for sound performance. You are more likely to see a decibel rating in the specifications for a newer air conditioner model.

With residential air conditioners, the sound levels are actually more dependent on installation factors than on the sound produced by the appliance. The installation variables can depend on, but are not limited to, the following conditions.

• The location of the appliance within the home.

• The type of model such as a built-in wall model compared to a window mounted model.

• How securely it is mounted into a window.

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