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DuraSTAR DRTAC102XVB1: $97 a year to run
This room air conditioner uses 532 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $97 a year and $968 over a typical 10-year life. It ranks #13 of 58 through the wall models for running cost.
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Cost to run where you live
532 kWh a year (ENERGY STAR test figure) × 18.19¢ per kWh, the average residential price in the U.S. for Jan–Aug 2026 (EIA). Your bill depends on your utility and how you use it.
One of the cheapest to run
No ENERGY STAR model of the same type and size uses less electricity.
Specs
| Brand | DuraSTAR |
| Model | DRTAC102XVB1 |
| Type | Through the Wall |
| Energy use | 532 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 1004 kWh / year |
| Width | 24.1 in |
Specs and energy use from the ENERGY STAR certified products list (U.S. EPA). An asterisk in a model number stands for colour or finish codes. HouseholdLeak is not affiliated with ENERGY STAR or the EPA.
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