Midea MAW18R2VWT: $189 a year to run

This model (Room air conditioners) uses 900 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $189 a year and $1,891 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.

Energy use
900 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$189
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$1,891
Efficiency rank
531 / 589

40 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.

Product details

TypeWindow
Cooling capacity (BTU/h)18000
RefrigerantR-32
ENERGY STAR Most EfficientNo
Available sinceDecember 28, 2023

Compared with the average model (Room air conditioners), this one costs about $66 more a year.

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Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology