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Midea MT12VB1: $118 a year to run
This room air conditioner uses 648 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $118 a year and $1,179 over a typical 10-year life. It ranks #38 of 58 through the wall models for running cost.
- Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
- Plus running cost. Add $1,179 of electricity over 10 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
- Compare. Pick your state to see your real number, then check the cheaper-to-run models of the same size.
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Cost to run where you live
648 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 large rooms (over 10,000 to 15,000 btu) model ranked.
| Friedrich WCVT12B10B | 11200 BTU | $108/yr | saves $95 |
| Friedrich WCVT10B10A | 11000 BTU | $116/yr | saves $24 |
| Wallmaster WCVT12B30B | 11800 BTU | $116/yr | saves $20 |
| Friedrich WCVT10B30A | 11100 BTU | $116/yr | saves $15 |
Specs
| Brand | Midea |
| Models | MT12VB1, MT12VB2 |
| Type | Through the Wall |
| Energy use | 648 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 1199 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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