Whirlpool WHAW050EX: $60 a year to run
This model (Room air conditioners) uses 286 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $60 a year and $602 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
286 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$60
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$602
Efficiency rank
23 / 589
19 % 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 30, 2026 |
Compared with the average model (Room air conditioners), this one saves about $63 a year.
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- Air purifiers
Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology