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TCL W6WC72-I

Window

Summary

The TCL W6WC72-I is a window that uses 329 kWh per year, costing approximately $52.56annually to run at the US average electricity rate. Over 10 years, that's $525.60 in energy costs alone. It uses 25% less energy than the federal minimum standard. This is a solidly efficient choice.

Ranked #25 out of 404 room air conditioners by annual running cost, it costs $44.44 less per year than the category average of $97.

$52.56
per year to run
75
efficiency score /100
$525.60
10-year energy cost

How This Compares to Other Room Air Conditioners

Ranked #25 out of 404 in the room air conditioners category (by lowest annual cost).

Annual Cost
$52.56 vs avg $97
$44.44/yr cheaper
Energy Use
329 kWh vs avg 605
276 kWh less
Efficiency Score
75 vs avg 90
Below average

Energy Details

Annual Energy Use329 kWh/year
Better Than Standard25%
Annual Cost (at $0.16/kWh)$52.56
Monthly Cost (estimated)$4.38
BrandTCL
TypeWindow

Running Cost Breakdown

Estimated electricity costs at different time horizons (based on $0.16/kWh US average rate):

Monthly
$4.38
1 Year
$52.56
5 Years
$262.80
10 Years
$525.60

Actual costs vary by location. States like Hawaii ($0.43/kWh) pay significantly more while Idaho ($0.11/kWh) pays less. Use our energy calculator to estimate costs at your local rate.

What This Means for You

The TCL W6WC72-I is cheaper to run than the average room air conditioner in its category. At $52.56/year, you'll save approximately $444.40 over 10 years compared to a typical model in this category.

With a high efficiency score, this model is one of the better options if minimizing long-term energy costs is a priority.

Energy costs are just one factor in choosing a room air conditioner. Consider the purchase price, features, reliability, and how the total cost of ownership (purchase price + energy costs over its expected lifespan) compares to alternatives.

Energy cost estimated at $0.16/kWh (US national average). Your actual cost depends on your local electricity rate and usage patterns. Data from ENERGY STAR certified product database.