Quick Answer: If you know your window AC’s brand and model, buy the genuine OEM replacement remote — it pairs instantly and covers every function, and real part numbers exist for LG, Frigidaire, Honeywell, and GE window units, typically $15-30. If the model is unknown or discontinued, a universal remote like the AnyCommand ACR-01 (“Over 60 Brands”) is the fallback — it works by cycling through stored codes rather than instant pairing, so expect it to nail power, temperature, and fan speed reliably, with less-common functions like sleep timer or swing being the least consistently mapped. And before buying anything: if your unit is WiFi-capable (LG ThinQ, GE Profile SmartHQ, Midea MSmartHome all qualify), the manufacturer’s free app can replace a lost remote entirely.
Every part number and product claim below is cross-checked against a manufacturer page, authorized retailer, or verified OEM listing as of this update.
First, check if you even need to buy a remote
Two things are worth ruling out before spending on a replacement. First, most window AC units — even basic non-smart models — have a control panel built into the front of the unit itself, with buttons for power, temperature, and fan speed, so you’re never actually stuck unable to run the AC while you shop for a remote. Second, if your unit is one of the growing number of WiFi-connected models, the manufacturer’s own app can fully replace the remote at no cost: LG’s ThinQ app, GE Profile’s SmartHQ app (confirmed on the ClearView line’s own product pages), and Midea’s MSmartHome/Midea Air app all support full mode, fan, temperature, and scheduling control over WiFi. If your model plate shows a “smart” or WiFi-enabled designation, check the app store listing for compatibility before ordering a physical remote at all.
| Option | Best for | Typical cost | Covers every mode? |
|---|---|---|---|
| OEM replacement remote | Known brand/model | $15-30 | Yes |
| Universal remote (e.g. AnyCommand ACR-01) | Unknown/discontinued model | $15-25 | Mostly — basic functions reliable, timer/swing less so |
| Manufacturer app (WiFi units) | Smart/WiFi-enabled units | Free | Yes, if the unit supports it |
Genuine OEM replacement remotes (when you know your brand)
LG AKB73598009 / AKB73598011 Remote
- Pairs instantly with no code-matching — supports the full Dual Inverter feature set, including the low-noise and energy-saver modes that a universal remote often can't reach.
- Confirm your exact LW model number against the listing before ordering; LG uses different remote part numbers across older non-inverter window units.
- If your LG unit is WiFi/Smart-enabled (the "SM" suffix — see our LG air conditioner guide), the free ThinQ app may cover you without buying this at all.
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Frigidaire 5304476904 Remote
- A direct substitute part for Frigidaire's window-unit remote lineup, sold by remote-replacement specialists as well as general retailers.
- Frigidaire changes remote part numbers across generations, so match your unit's model number on the listing rather than assuming this fits every Frigidaire window AC — our Frigidaire air conditioner guide lists current models if you're unsure which you own.
Honeywell A2530-571-AF01 Remote
- Sold directly through authorized Honeywell air-comfort retailers as the correct replacement for the HW and MO portable/window series.
- Before ordering, double-check your specific model against our Honeywell air conditioner guide — Honeywell has discontinued several older models, and their remotes aren't always cross-compatible with current ones.
GE WJ26X10152 Remote
- Matches GE's room-AC remote design directly — verify the exact model suffix on your unit, since GE (and its Haier-engineered cousins) has used several remote generations across its window-AC range.
When to go universal instead
If the model plate is worn off, the unit is old enough that the manufacturer no longer lists a remote part number, or you’d rather keep one spare remote that can cover several ACs in the house, a universal remote is the practical fallback.
AnyCommand ACR-01 Universal AC Remote
- Works like a universal TV remote: you cycle through stored manufacturer code sets and test each against your unit until one responds, rather than pairing instantly.
- Reliably covers power, temperature, and fan speed across most brands; less-common functions like sleep timer or louver/swing control are the ones most likely to not map to your specific unit.
- Not a fix for newer WiFi-linked units using two-way proprietary signaling instead of simple one-way infrared — those are better served by the manufacturer's app, if supported.
The bottom line
Match your unit’s exact brand and model to a genuine OEM remote whenever you can find one — it’s a direct swap with full function support, and real part numbers exist for LG, Frigidaire, Honeywell, and GE window units in the $15-30 range. Reach for a universal remote like the AnyCommand ACR-01 only when the model is unknown or discontinued, and expect its code-matching process to nail the basics rather than every advanced mode. And if your unit is WiFi-capable, check the manufacturer’s app first — LG ThinQ, GE SmartHQ, and Midea’s MSmartHome can replace a lost remote for free.