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Frigidaire FHTC085WC1
8,000 BTU · Through the Wall room air conditioner
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About the Frigidaire FHTC085WC1
The Frigidaire FHTC085WC1 is a 8,000 BTU through the wall room air conditioner certified by ENERGY STAR. Its official test figure is 426 kWh of electricity a year, which at the U.S. average price of 18.19¢ per kWh comes to $77 a year, or $775 over a typical 10-year life.
That is 47% less energy than the federal maximum for this type of air conditioner (803 kWh a year), a saving of about $69 a year compared with a model that only just meets the standard.
Among 58 through the wall models it ranks #3 for running cost, in the cheapest 10%.
Cost to run where you live
426 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 | Frigidaire |
| Model | FHTC085WC1 |
| Type | Through the Wall |
| Energy use | 426 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 803 kWh / year |
| Size | 8,000 BTU |
| Width | 24.1 in |
| Efficiency (CEER) | 14.1 |
| Mounting | Does Not Straddle Window or Windowsill |
| Voltage | 115 V |
| Inverter (variable speed) | Yes |
| Heat mode | No |
| Refrigerant | R-32 |
| Height | 14.7 in |
| Depth | 20.9 in |
| Weight | 53.8 lb |
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.
Questions people ask
How much does the Frigidaire FHTC085WC1 cost to run?
About $77 a year at the U.S. average electricity price (18.19¢/kWh), based on its ENERGY STAR rating of 426 kWh a year. In a state with expensive power it can be much more; pick your state on this page to see your number.
How much will the Frigidaire FHTC085WC1 cost in electricity over its life?
About $775 over 10 years, a typical life for a room air conditioner. Add that to the price you pay to get the true cost to own.
Is the Frigidaire FHTC085WC1 energy efficient?
Yes. It is ENERGY STAR certified and uses 47% less energy than the federal maximum for its type.
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