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GE Profile AHTR12ACH2: $108 a year to run
This room air conditioner uses 594 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $108 a year and $1,080 over a typical 10-year life. It ranks #308 of 492 window models for running cost.
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Cost to run where you live
594 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
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Specs
| Brand | GE Profile |
| Model | AHTR12ACH2 |
| Type | Window |
| Energy use | 594 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 1007 kWh / year |
| Width | 10.6 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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