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Frigidaire vs Midea window air conditioners: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Frigidaire and Midea room air conditioner, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Frigidaire model
$97/yr
25 models
Typical Midea model · cheaper to run
$91/yr
192 models
Difference over 10 years
$58
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Frigidaire typical | Midea typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small rooms (under 8,000 BTU) | $60 (6) | $60 (30) | Frigidaire FHWC055TF1 · $47/yr |
| Medium rooms (8,000 to 10,000 BTU) | $85 (7) | $76 (82) | Frigidaire FHWW085WF1 · $68/yr |
| Large rooms (over 10,000 to 15,000 BTU) | $119 (8) | $109 (63) | Frigidaire FHWW125WF1 · $102/yr |
| Very large rooms (over 15,000 BTU) | $200 (4) | $237 (17) | 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 Midea models to run
- MAW05R1KWT-B 5000 BTU · $47/yr
- MAW05R1VWBL-T 5000 BTU · $47/yr
- MAW05R1VWWT-T 5000 BTU · $47/yr
- MAW05S1KWT-A 5000 BTU · $47/yr
- MWEUWA-05CRFN8-BCN4 5000 BTU · $47/yr
Questions
Are Frigidaire or Midea window air conditioners cheaper to run?
Midea. The typical (median) Midea model costs $91 a year in electricity, against $97 for Frigidaire, about $58 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 Midea room air conditioner to run?
The Midea MAW05R1KWT-B, at $47 a year (260 kWh).