Prices, ratings and stock were checked on Amazon on October 21, 2026. Specs from the older page are marked as such and were not retested. The old winter-use claim was removed because the LW8016ER is a cool-only window unit.
The LG LW8016ER is only sold renewed now, and a new LG costs the same. Here is what the old page said, which claim was wrong and what to buy.
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The LW8016ER, Renewed
The old page reviewed the LG LW8016ER Energy Star window air conditioner. On October 21, 2026, the Amazon link opened a renewed unit at $299.00, not a new one. A new LG 8,000 BTU window unit sells at the same price, so the renewed deal is not much of a deal.
Energy Star and the 12.1 EER
The listing for the renewed unit says a 2016 Energy Star rating and a 12.1 EER. EER is cooling output per watt, and higher is better. A 12.1 is a good number for an 8,000 BTU window unit. Newer units use CEER, a slightly different test, so compare like with like.
How Big a Room?
The new LG lists 350 square feet. A shaded bedroom of 250 to 300 square feet is the sweet spot. For a sunny room, add a size. Run the BTU calculator before you buy.
Here is where mid-size window ACs are going: slimmer, quieter and fewer of them. LG still sells an 8,000 BTU unit, now at $299.00 with a 4.3 rating, and a renewed LW8016ER shows up at the same price. Good news if you like LG. Less good if you want a bargain.
3 8,000 BTU Window ACs
Rechecked on Amazon on October 21, 2026. Prices, ratings and buttons are below.
Price on Amazon: $299.00 | 4.3 stars from 414 ratings (checked October 21, 2026)
The LG 8,000 BTU is the current LG. The listing says it cools up to 350 square feet, runs as low as 53 dB, has three cooling and fan speeds with Auto Cool, electronic controls with a remote and auto restart. It costs $299.00, with a 4.3 rating from 414 ratings.
Price on Amazon: $299.00 | 3.8 stars from 42 ratings (checked October 21, 2026)
The LG LW8016ER (Renewed) is the old model, sold as certified refurbished. The listing shows a 12.1 EER, 115V power and a size of 19.6 by 19.4 by 12.4 inches. It costs $299.00, with a 3.8 rating from 42 ratings.
Price on Amazon: $339.00 | 4.1 stars from 911 ratings (checked October 21, 2026)
The Midea U 8,000 BTU sits sideways in the window, so the window can still open. The listing says it cools 350 square feet, saves more than 37 percent energy and works with Alexa and Google. It costs $339.00, with a 4.1 rating from 911 ratings.
The downside is the refurbished trap. The old LW8016ER now appears mostly as a renewed unit, which means someone else used it. A renewed unit can be fine, but warranty terms are shorter and the review pile is small. Expect more renewed listings as old models disappear. Compare a renewed price with the new LG at the same number before you click.
Noise: the Old Complaint
The old page said the unit is noisy because the compressor sits in the window box. That is true of every window unit. The new LG lists 53 dB on low, about the level of a quiet office. For more, see the quietest window air conditioners.
Renewed vs New
A renewed unit is tested and sold by a refurbisher. It can save money, but the warranty is usually shorter. Here the price is the same as new, so go new. If a renewed unit is $100 cheaper, read the return policy first.
Installation Reality
The old page said it is relatively easy to install. A window unit is a two-person job. Use the support bracket, seal the gaps and tilt the unit slightly outward so water drains outside. Do not skip the bracket.
The Pick
Want LG and new? The LG 8,000 BTU. Want the open-window design? The Midea U. For more LG, read the LG LW1016ER review. For more choices, see the best small window air conditioners and the list of best 8,000 BTU air conditioners.
FAQ
Is the LG LW8016ER still sold?
Only as a renewed unit on Amazon, at $299.00 as of October 21, 2026.
Does the LG LW8016ER heat?
The old page said it works in winter. It is a cool-only window unit, so treat that claim as wrong.
How loud is the new LG 8,000 BTU?
The listing says as low as 53 dB.
Is a renewed AC worth it?
Only if it is clearly cheaper than a new one. Check the warranty.
Final Word
Skip the renewed LW8016ER at full price. The new LG is the same money, and the Midea U is the quiet, open-window pick.
What comes next: inverter window units, Wi-Fi as standard and quieter fans. If you want the cheapest quiet 8,000 BTU, buy a new unit while stock lasts.
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