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Hisense vs Whirlpool window air conditioners: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Hisense and Whirlpool 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 Whirlpool model
$106/yr
20 models
Difference over 10 years
$113
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Hisense typical | Whirlpool typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small rooms (under 8,000 BTU) | $79 (3) | $56 (2) | Whirlpool WHAW050EX · $52/yr |
| Medium rooms (8,000 to 10,000 BTU) | $85 (7) | $79 (6) | Whirlpool WHAW081CX · $68/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) | $204 (6) | Whirlpool WHAW182INV · $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 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 Hisense or Whirlpool window air conditioners cheaper to run?
Hisense. The typical (median) Hisense model costs $94 a year in electricity, against $106 for Whirlpool, about $113 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 Whirlpool room air conditioner to run?
The Whirlpool WHAW050EX, at $52 a year (286 kWh).