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Perfect aire 1PACV5000: $47 a year to run
This room air conditioner uses 260 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $47 a year and $473 over a typical 10-year life. It ranks #10 of 492 window models for running cost.
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- Plus running cost. Add $473 of electricity over 10 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
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Cost to run where you live
260 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 | Perfect aire |
| Model | 1PACV5000 |
| Type | Window |
| Energy use | 260 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 377 kWh / year |
| Width | 16 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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