Whirlpool Room air conditioners: energy use and running cost
The average model uses 584 kWh a year, which costs $123 a year at 21.0¢/kWh.
Most efficient models
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| Whirlpool WHAW050EX | 286 | $60 |
| Whirlpool WHAW061CX | 329 | $69 |
| Whirlpool WHAW081CX | 375 | $79 |
| Whirlpool WHAW081INV | 375 | $79 |
| Whirlpool WHAW-081IN | 400 | $84 |
| Whirlpool WHAW101CX | 469 | $99 |
| Whirlpool WHAW101INV | 469 | $99 |
| Whirlpool WHAW-101IN | 500 | $105 |
| Whirlpool WHAW121CWX | 563 | $118 |
| Whirlpool WHAW121INV | 563 | $118 |
| Whirlpool WHAW-121IN | 600 | $126 |
| Whirlpool WHAW151CX | 656 | $138 |
| Whirlpool WHAW151INV | 703 | $148 |
| Whirlpool WHAW-151IN | 781 | $164 |
| Whirlpool WHAW182INV | 844 | $177 |
| Whirlpool WHHW182INV | 844 | $177 |
| Whirlpool WHAW-181IN | 938 | $197 |
| Whirlpool WHAW242INV | 1,304 | $274 |
| Whirlpool WHHW242INV | 1,304 | $274 |
| Whirlpool WHAW-241IN | 1,417 | $298 |
- 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