TCL W5WC72: $58 a year to run
This model (Room air conditioners) uses 274 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $58 a year and $575 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
274 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$58
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$575
Efficiency rank
13 / 589
25 % 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 | November 11, 2025 |
Compared with the average model (Room air conditioners), this one saves about $65 a year.
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|---|---|---|
| BLACK+DECKER BDM05C | 260 | $55 |
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| Frigidaire FHWC056TF1 | 260 | $55 |
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| Midea MAW05R1VWBL-T | 260 | $55 |
| Midea MAW05R1VWWT-T | 260 | $55 |
| Midea MAW05S1KWT-A | 260 | $55 |
- 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