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Friedrich vs Frigidaire window air conditioners: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Friedrich and Frigidaire room air conditioner, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Friedrich model
$134/yr
31 models
Typical Frigidaire model · cheaper to run
$97/yr
25 models
Difference over 10 years
$367
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Friedrich typical | Frigidaire typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium rooms (8,000 to 10,000 BTU) | $83 (4) | $85 (7) | Frigidaire FHWW085WF1 · $68/yr |
| Large rooms (over 10,000 to 15,000 BTU) | $116 (14) | $119 (8) | Friedrich WCVT10B10B · $97/yr |
| Very large rooms (over 15,000 BTU) | $216 (13) | $200 (4) | Friedrich WCVT16B30B · $150/yr |
Cheapest Friedrich models to run
- CCV08A10A 8000 BTU · $73/yr
- KCVS08B10A 8700 BTU · $74/yr
- CCV10A10A 10000 BTU · $91/yr
- WCVT10B30B 10000 BTU · $96/yr
- WCVT10B10B 10100 BTU · $97/yr
Cheapest Frigidaire models to run
- FHWC055TF1 5000 BTU · $47/yr
- FHWC056TF1 5000 BTU · $47/yr
- FHWC065TF1 6000 BTU · $60/yr
- FHWC066TF1 6000 BTU · $60/yr
- FHWW085WF1 8000 BTU · $68/yr
Questions
Are Friedrich or Frigidaire window air conditioners cheaper to run?
Frigidaire. The typical (median) Frigidaire model costs $97 a year in electricity, against $134 for Friedrich, about $367 over a 10-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest Friedrich room air conditioner to run?
The Friedrich CCV08A10A, at $73 a year (400 kWh).
What is the cheapest Frigidaire room air conditioner to run?
The Frigidaire FHWC055TF1, at $47 a year (260 kWh).