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Friedrich vs TCL window air conditioners: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Friedrich and TCL room air conditioner, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Friedrich model
$134/yr
31 models
Typical TCL model · cheaper to run
$91/yr
50 models
Difference over 10 years
$426
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Friedrich typical | TCL typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium rooms (8,000 to 10,000 BTU) | $83 (4) | $79 (14) | TCL T08WV3S · $68/yr |
| Large rooms (over 10,000 to 15,000 BTU) | $116 (14) | $109 (17) | Friedrich WCVT10B10B · $97/yr |
| Very large rooms (over 15,000 BTU) | $216 (13) | $214 (6) | 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 TCL models to run
- T05WV9M 5000 BTU · $50/yr
- T05WV9MB 5000 BTU · $50/yr
- W5WC72 5000 BTU · $50/yr
- W5WC72-B 5000 BTU · $50/yr
- W5WC72M 5000 BTU · $50/yr
Questions
Are Friedrich or TCL window air conditioners cheaper to run?
TCL. The typical (median) TCL model costs $91 a year in electricity, against $134 for Friedrich, about $426 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 TCL room air conditioner to run?
The TCL T05WV9M, at $50 a year (274 kWh).