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TCL T14WV9S: $119 a year to run

This room air conditioner uses 656 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $119 a year and $1,193 over a typical 10-year life. It ranks #387 of 492 window models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $1,193 of electricity over 10 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
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Per year (U.S. avg)
$119
Over 10 years
$1,193
Saves vs the federal minimum
$120/yr
Size
14,000 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
$119
Electricity over 10 years
$1,193
Add the price you pay
+ $1,193

656 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

BrandTCL
ModelT14WV9S
TypeWindow
Energy use656 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type1313 kWh / year
Width19.8 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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