BLACK+DECKER BDM05C: $55 a year to run
This model (Room air conditioners) uses 260 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $55 a year and $547 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
260 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$55
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$547
Efficiency rank
1 / 589
31 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Window |
|---|---|
| Cooling capacity (BTU/h) | 5000 |
| Refrigerant | R-32 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | September 29, 2026 |
Compared with the average model (Room air conditioners), this one saves about $68 a year.
- Refrigerators
- Freezers
- Washing machines
- Dishwashers
- Tumble dryers
- Dehumidifiers
- Water heaters
- Electric cooktops and ranges
- Televisions
- Computers
- Air purifiers
Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology