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Frigidaire vs TCL window air conditioners: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Frigidaire and TCL room air conditioner, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Frigidaire model
$97/yr
25 models
Typical TCL model · cheaper to run
$91/yr
50 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 | TCL typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small rooms (under 8,000 BTU) | $60 (6) | $60 (13) | Frigidaire FHWC055TF1 · $47/yr |
| Medium rooms (8,000 to 10,000 BTU) | $85 (7) | $79 (14) | Frigidaire FHWW085WF1 · $68/yr |
| Large rooms (over 10,000 to 15,000 BTU) | $119 (8) | $109 (17) | Frigidaire FHWW125WF1 · $102/yr |
| Very large rooms (over 15,000 BTU) | $200 (4) | $214 (6) | 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 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 Frigidaire or TCL window air conditioners cheaper to run?
TCL. The typical (median) TCL 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 TCL room air conditioner to run?
The TCL T05WV9M, at $50 a year (274 kWh).