A:AnswerNo, I don't have the exact db but seems noisier than it should be and noisier than previous units I've had. It's not too loud just louder than expected for how well it cools the room.
A:AnswerHi Kevin - Thanks for choosing GE! Yes, the air conditioner can be installed without the side curtain panels if needed to fit in a narrow window. See page 10 of the Installation Guide at this link: https://products.geappliances.com/MarketingObjectRetrieval/Dispatcher?RequestType=PDF&Name=49-5000462.pdf - For step-by-step video instructions: https://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=39294 - Keep in touch! Sue
A:AnswerYes Kevin, my husband and I are both older & handicapped. Best buy scheduled my installation & removal of my older nonworking unit, which they hauled away. 1/2 hour from start to finish. No Charge at all!!!