What the Frigidaire FHWW185WE2 costs to run
At 900 kWh/yr, the Frigidaire FHWW185WE2's ENERGY STAR certification puts it one of the more expensive models in its category to run against every other certified room air conditioner.
That $169 is priced at 18.8¢/kWh, the average of all 51 state rates this site tracks. Your own state's rate is one click away.
How the Frigidaire FHWW185WE2 compares to other room air conditioners
The category average is 603 kWh/yr; this model runs 49.3% above it, ranking 395 of 447 room air conditioners tracked here for running cost. 447 certified room air conditioners, one average, about $56/year of daylight between it and this model; the full methodology has the rest.
Neighbouring models
Right next to the Frigidaire FHWW185WE2 on that list: Seasons SW18V2 ($159/yr, 843.8 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while Hisense AW1823TW3W ($169/yr, 900 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Comparing Frigidaire's own models
Ranked 5 of Frigidaire's 6 certified room air conditioners, this sits between the FHWW085WE1 ($75/yr, the brand's cheapest) and the FHWW245WE2 ($254/yr, its priciest).
Cost over its typical lifespan
10 years is NAHB's typical service life for this category; at $169/year, the Frigidaire FHWW185WE2 adds up to about $1,692 in electricity over that span.
Shopping for a new one
Running above the category average, $169/year is exactly the kind of number that makes a newer, more efficient model pay for itself faster.
Compare current ENERGY STAR certified room air conditioners before buying.
If you're keeping it
A room air conditioner like the Frigidaire FHWW185WE2 is a real household expense whether or not it needs replacing yet; a protection plan is one way to budget for a repair rather than a full replacement.
How this was checked
Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 900 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 395 of 447 for running cost, see the room air conditioner category page for the rest of the field, or the guide to how much your state matters.