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TCL vs Whirlpool window air conditioners: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified TCL and Whirlpool room air conditioner, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical TCL model · cheaper to run
$91/yr
50 models
Typical Whirlpool model
$106/yr
20 models
Difference over 10 years
$148
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | TCL typical | Whirlpool typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small rooms (under 8,000 BTU) | $60 (13) | $56 (2) | TCL T05WV9M · $50/yr |
| Medium rooms (8,000 to 10,000 BTU) | $79 (14) | $79 (6) | TCL T08WV3S · $68/yr |
| Large rooms (over 10,000 to 15,000 BTU) | $109 (17) | $114 (6) | TCL T12WV4S · $102/yr |
| Very large rooms (over 15,000 BTU) | $214 (6) | $204 (6) | Whirlpool WHAW182INV · $154/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
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 TCL or Whirlpool window air conditioners cheaper to run?
TCL. The typical (median) TCL model costs $91 a year in electricity, against $106 for Whirlpool, about $148 over a 10-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest TCL room air conditioner to run?
The TCL T05WV9M, at $50 a year (274 kWh).
What is the cheapest Whirlpool room air conditioner to run?
The Whirlpool WHAW050EX, at $52 a year (286 kWh).