Friedrich WCVT10B10A: $133 a year to run
This model (Room air conditioners) uses 635 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $133 a year and $1,334 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
635 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$133
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$1,334
Efficiency rank
431 / 589
37 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Through the Wall |
|---|---|
| Cooling capacity (BTU/h) | 11000 |
| Refrigerant | R-32 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | March 12, 2025 |
Compared with the average model (Room air conditioners), this one costs about $11 more a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| Friedrich WCVT12B10B | 596 | $125 |
| Friedrich WCVT10B10B | 534 | $112 |
| Brothers 102397 | 532 | $112 |
| Brothers 102399 | 532 | $112 |
| DuraSTAR DRTAC101XVB1 | 532 | $112 |
| DuraSTAR DRTAC102XVB1 | 532 | $112 |
| Frigidaire FHTC105WC1 | 532 | $112 |
| Frigidaire FHTC105WC2 | 532 | $112 |
- Refrigerators
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- Dehumidifiers
- Water heaters
- Electric cooktops and ranges
- Televisions
- Computers
- Air purifiers
Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology