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DuraSTAR DRWAC081XVB1: $68 a year to run
This room air conditioner uses 375 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $68 a year and $682 over a typical 10-year life. It ranks #50 of 492 window models for running cost.
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- Plus running cost. Add $682 of electricity over 10 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
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Cost to run where you live
375 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.
Cheaper to run, same type and size
Or see every medium rooms (8,000 to 10,000 btu) model ranked.
| ZAFRO 54091EWA0-8K-ZAZ | 8100 BTU | $68/yr | saves $4 |
Specs
| Brand | DuraSTAR |
| Model | DRWAC081XVB1 |
| Type | Window |
| Energy use | 375 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 708 kWh / year |
| Width | 19 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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