LG LW6018ER

Window Air Conditioners / 5,000 to 6,500 Btu/hr. (Cools 100-250 Sq. Ft.)

We expect this model to perform similarly to the tested LG LW6019ER although it may differ in price and features.

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CR Expert Take

How did it perform in our owner surveys and expert lab testing?

Overall Score

The Overall Score for this model incorporates our expert lab test results, as well as ratings for that brand’s reliability and owner satisfaction from our annual product owner survey of members.

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What goes into the Overall Score?

OWNER SURVEYS

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Comfort

/ 5

Indoor noise low

/ 5

Indoor noise high

/ 5

Brownout

/ 5

Ease of use

/ 5

Color

/ 5

About

The LG LW6018ER is part of the Air Conditioners test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Window Air Conditioners models like the LW6018ER are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Comfort: How quickly the air conditioner on its high fan setting cooled a room sized for the particular unit and how accurate it came to meeting the temperature set point.

Indoor noise low: This judgment of indoor noise at the low-cool setting is the objective measurement of noise level using a sound meter.

Indoor noise high: This judgment of indoor noise at the high-cool setting is the objective measurement of noise level using a sound meter.

Brand Reliability & Satisfaction

#? in Reliability of all Window Air Conditioner Brands

Did the brand perform consistently well over time?

PREDICTED RELIABILITY SCORE

/ 100

Predicted brand reliability scores are based on the likelihood of newly purchased window air conditioners experiencing a problem, adjusted for extended warranty or service contract status and product usage, by the end of the 4th year of ownership. Higher scores mean better reliability. Ranked #? of 9

Would our members recommend this brand?

OWNER SATISFACTION SCORE

/ 100

Brand owner satisfaction scores are based on how likely owners are to recommend their window air conditioner to their friends and family. Ranked #? of 9

Source: Consumer Reports' 2022 and 2024 Summer Surveys

Features & Specs

Features

Inverter

Remote control

Yes

Electronic control with built-in timer

Yes

Auto fan speed

Dirty filter indicator

Yes

Directional control

Even

U-Shaped

Specs

Btu/hr.

6000

EER

12.4

CEER

Weight (lbs.)

Min window width (in.)

Max window width (in.)

Min window height (in.)

Slide-out chassis

Exterior support bracket with leveling provision

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LG LW6018ER

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