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Hisense vs Perfect aire window air conditioners: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Hisense and Perfect aire room air conditioner, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Hisense model · cheaper to run
$94/yr
20 models
Typical Perfect aire model
$97/yr
19 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 | Hisense typical | Perfect aire typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small rooms (under 8,000 BTU) | $79 (3) | $60 (3) | Perfect aire 1PACV5000 · $47/yr |
| Medium rooms (8,000 to 10,000 BTU) | $85 (7) | $85 (7) | Hisense AALW08TW26 · $73/yr |
| Large rooms (over 10,000 to 15,000 BTU) | $109 (8) | $114 (6) | Hisense AW-12TW1RZAU70 · $98/yr |
| Very large rooms (over 15,000 BTU) | $182 (2) | $237 (3) | Perfect aire 1PACV18000 · $154/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
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 Hisense or Perfect aire window air conditioners cheaper to run?
Hisense. The typical (median) Hisense model costs $94 a year in electricity, against $97 for Perfect aire, about $23 over a 10-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest Hisense room air conditioner to run?
The Hisense WCT06W25A, at $60 a year (329 kWh).
What is the cheapest Perfect aire room air conditioner to run?
The Perfect aire 1PACV5000, at $47 a year (260 kWh).