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Brothers 102397: $97 a year to run

This room air conditioner uses 532 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $97 a year and $968 over a typical 10-year life. It ranks #11 of 58 through the wall models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $968 of electricity over 10 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
  3. Compare. Pick your state to see your real number, then check the cheaper-to-run models of the same size.
Per year (U.S. avg)
$97
Over 10 years
$968
Saves vs the federal minimum
$86/yr
Size
10,000 BTU

Where to buy

Compare the price, then add the running cost below to get the true cost.

Cost to run where you live

Electricity per year
$97
Electricity over 10 years
$968
Add the price you pay
+ $968

532 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.

One of the cheapest to run

No ENERGY STAR model of the same type and size uses less electricity.

Specs

BrandBrothers
Models102397, 102399
TypeThrough the Wall
Energy use532 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type1004 kWh / year
Width24.1 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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