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TCL W5WC72M: $50 a year to run
This room air conditioner uses 274 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $50 a year and $498 over a typical 10-year life. It ranks #16 of 492 window models for running cost.
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- Plus running cost. Add $498 of electricity over 10 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
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Cost to run where you live
274 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 small rooms (under 8,000 btu) model ranked.
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Specs
| Brand | TCL |
| Model | W5WC72M |
| Type | Window |
| Energy use | 274 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 365 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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