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BLACK+DECKER BDM078C: $78 a year to run
This room air conditioner uses 427 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $78 a year and $777 over a typical 10-year life. It ranks #153 of 492 window models for running cost.
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- Plus running cost. Add $777 of electricity over 10 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
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Cost to run where you live
427 kWh a year (ENERGY STAR test figure) × 18.19¢ per kWh, the average residential price in the U.S. for Jan–Aug 2026 (EIA). Your bill depends on your utility and how you use it.
Cheaper to run, same type and size
Or see every small rooms (under 8,000 btu) model ranked.
| ZAFRO 54091EWA0-8K-ZAZ | 8100 BTU | $68/yr | saves $98 |
| BLACK+DECKER BDM08C | 8000 BTU | $68/yr | saves $95 |
| DuraSTAR DRWAC081XVB1 | 8000 BTU | $68/yr | saves $95 |
| Frigidaire FHWW085WF1 | 8000 BTU | $68/yr | saves $95 |
Specs
| Brand | BLACK+DECKER |
| Model | BDM078C |
| Type | Window |
| Energy use | 427 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 569 kWh / year |
| Width | 16 in |
Specs and energy use from the ENERGY STAR certified products list (U.S. EPA). An asterisk in a model number stands for colour or finish codes. HouseholdLeak is not affiliated with ENERGY STAR or the EPA.
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