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Seasons SW12VB1: $102 a year to run

This room air conditioner uses 563 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $102 a year and $1,024 over a typical 10-year life. It ranks #287 of 492 window models for running cost.

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  2. Plus running cost. Add $1,024 of electricity over 10 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
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Per year (U.S. avg)
$102
Over 10 years
$1,024
Saves vs the federal minimum
$91/yr
Size
12,000 BTU

Where to buy

Compare the price, then add the running cost below to get the true cost.

Cost to run where you live

Electricity per year
$102
Electricity over 10 years
$1,024
Add the price you pay
+ $1,024

563 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.

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Specs

BrandSeasons
ModelSW12VB1
TypeWindow
Energy use563 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type1061 kWh / year
Width21.7 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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