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Frigidaire vs Hisense window air conditioners: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Frigidaire and Hisense room air conditioner, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Frigidaire model
$97/yr
25 models
Typical Hisense model · cheaper to run
$94/yr
20 models
Difference over 10 years
$23
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Frigidaire typical | Hisense typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small rooms (under 8,000 BTU) | $60 (6) | $79 (3) | Frigidaire FHWC055TF1 · $47/yr |
| Medium rooms (8,000 to 10,000 BTU) | $85 (7) | $85 (7) | Frigidaire FHWW085WF1 · $68/yr |
| Large rooms (over 10,000 to 15,000 BTU) | $119 (8) | $109 (8) | Hisense AW-12TW1RZAU70 · $98/yr |
| Very large rooms (over 15,000 BTU) | $200 (4) | $182 (2) | Frigidaire FHWW185WF2 · $154/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
Cheapest Hisense models to run
- WCT06W25A 6000 BTU · $60/yr
- AALW08TW26 8000 BTU · $73/yr
- AHW0823TW1W 8000 BTU · $73/yr
- HLAW0825TW 8000 BTU · $73/yr
- 143-1381-6 7900 BTU · $79/yr
Questions
Are Frigidaire or Hisense window air conditioners cheaper to run?
Hisense. The typical (median) Hisense model costs $94 a year in electricity, against $97 for Frigidaire, about $23 over a 10-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest Frigidaire room air conditioner to run?
The Frigidaire FHWC055TF1, at $47 a year (260 kWh).
What is the cheapest Hisense room air conditioner to run?
The Hisense WCT06W25A, at $60 a year (329 kWh).