Editable appliance estimate

Window air conditioner Electricity Cost Calculator

Estimate running cost from wattage, daily use, and your utility rate. Replace the preset with values from your own appliance for a more useful result.

Appliance and usage

Start with a typical value, then enter what is on your device label.

Selected applianceWindow air conditionerIllustrative preset; cooling demand and rated power vary.
Your estimate

$48.60 per month

ELEC_COST_V1.0
Daily cost$1.62
Annual cost$591.30
Daily energy9 kWh
Annual energy3,285 kWh

Monthly estimates use 30 days; annual estimates use 365 days.

Result explanation

A 1,500-watt window air conditioner running 6 hours a day uses 9 kWh daily.

At $0.18 per kWh, that costs $1.62 per day, $48.60 per 30-day month, and $591.30 per year.

Preset and example

Cost of the window air conditioner

Preset power1,500 watts
Daily operating time6 hours
Daily energy9 kWh
Annual energy3,285 kWh

At $0.18 per kWh, the illustrative preset costs $1.62 per day, $48.60 per 30-day month, and $591.30 per year.

Illustrative preset; cooling demand and rated power vary. Guidance: U.S. Energy Information Administration — Measuring Electricity. Checked 2026-10-01.

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