Midea MWCUWH-24CRFN8-MCM3 Running Cost (Room Air…
Midea MWCUWH-24CRFN8-MCM3: running cost
ENERGY STAR certifies the Midea MWCUWH-24CRFN8-MCM3 at 1,353.4 kWh/yr, one of the more expensive models in its category to run for its category.
That $254 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 Midea MWCUWH-24CRFN8-MCM3 compares to other room air conditioners
The category average is 603 kWh/yr; this model runs 124.4% above it, ranking 433 of 447 room air conditioners tracked here for running cost. 447 certified room air conditioners, one average, about $141/year of daylight between it and this model; the full methodology has the rest.
Neighbouring models
Right next to the Midea MWCUWH-24CRFN8-MCM3 on that list: Midea MAW25R2VWT ($254/yr, 1,353.4 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while Perfect aire 1PACV25000E ($254/yr, 1,353.4 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Same brand, different models
Of the 161 ENERGY STAR certified room air conditioners Midea makes, the MWCUWH-24CRFN8-MCM3 costs the most to run, $205/year more than Midea's cheapest, the MWEUWA-05CRFN8-BCN4.
What this adds up to over time
Over the 10-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the Midea MWCUWH-24CRFN8-MCM3 costs roughly $2,544 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Is it worth replacing?
Running above the category average, $254/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 Midea MWCUWH-24CRFN8-MCM3 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 1,353.4 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 433 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.