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Frigidaire vs Perfect aire window air conditioners: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Frigidaire and Perfect aire room air conditioner, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Frigidaire model
$97/yr
25 models
Typical Perfect aire model
$97/yr
19 models
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Frigidaire typical | Perfect aire typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small rooms (under 8,000 BTU) | $60 (6) | $60 (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) | $114 (6) | Frigidaire FHWW125WF1 · $102/yr |
| Very large rooms (over 15,000 BTU) | $200 (4) | $237 (3) | 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 Perfect aire models to run
- 1PACV5000 5000 BTU · $47/yr
- 1PACV6000 6000 BTU · $60/yr
- 1PACU8000 8000 BTU · $73/yr
- 1PACV8000 (400 kWh version) 8000 BTU · $73/yr
- 1PATWV8000 8000 BTU · $77/yr
Questions
Are Frigidaire or Perfect aire window air conditioners cheaper to run?
They are even: the typical model of both brands costs $97 a year to run.
What is the cheapest Frigidaire room air conditioner to run?
The Frigidaire FHWC055TF1, at $47 a year (260 kWh).
What is the cheapest Perfect aire room air conditioner to run?
The Perfect aire 1PACV5000, at $47 a year (260 kWh).