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Frigidaire vs Whirlpool window air conditioners: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Frigidaire and Whirlpool room air conditioner, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Frigidaire model · cheaper to run
$97/yr
25 models
Typical Whirlpool model
$106/yr
20 models
Difference over 10 years
$90
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Frigidaire typical | Whirlpool typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small rooms (under 8,000 BTU) | $60 (6) | $56 (2) | Frigidaire FHWC055TF1 · $47/yr |
| Medium rooms (8,000 to 10,000 BTU) | $85 (7) | $79 (6) | 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) | $204 (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 Whirlpool models to run
- WHAW050EX 5000 BTU · $52/yr
- WHAW061CX 6000 BTU · $60/yr
- WHAW081CX 8000 BTU · $68/yr
- WHAW081INV 8000 BTU · $68/yr
- WHAW-081IN 8000 BTU · $73/yr
Questions
Are Frigidaire or Whirlpool window air conditioners cheaper to run?
Frigidaire. The typical (median) Frigidaire model costs $97 a year in electricity, against $106 for Whirlpool, about $90 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 Whirlpool room air conditioner to run?
The Whirlpool WHAW050EX, at $52 a year (286 kWh).