Appliance Energy Cost Index Model-level energy use and running cost, from ENERGY STAR certified product data

102387 Room Air Conditioners · Brothers

102387 (Brothers, ENERGY STAR Most Efficient) uses 843.8 kWh per year, an estimated $143.45/yr to run, ranking 71st cheapest of 80 sampled room air conditioners, 58% above the $90.70/yr median of the 80 sampled models.

Certification: ENERGY STAR Most Efficient

Est. annual energy cost
$143.45/yr
Cheaper than all but 88% of sampled models in this category
Annual energy use: 843.8 kWh
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Where this model sits (computed from source data)

Figures above are computed at build time from the sampled source records - no external estimates are used.
Cost rank in category71st of 80
Cost percentilebottom 88%
Vs category median58% above ($90.70/yr)
Rank within same status39th of 48 (Median $96.39/yr)
Rank within similar capacity2nd of 5 · cooling capacity btu hour 14400~21600 (Median $143.45/yr)
Category low to high$44.27/yr ~ $313.99/yr

Certified specifications (as reported)

Specifications exactly as reported in the certified dataset.
SpecValue
additional model informationDual voltage 230/208
height inches17.9
width inches25.4
depth inches23.6
weight lbs94.4
cooling capacity btu hour18000
voltage volts230
typeWindow
installation mounting typeDoes Not Straddle Window or Windowsill
support bracketNo
heating modeNo
casement windowNone
product class4. Without reverse cycle, with louvered sides, and 14,000 to 19,999 Btu/h
variable speed compressorYes
refrigerant typeR-32
refrigerant with gwpR-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP)

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WHVT14B33B ENERGY STAR Most Efficient$142.44/yr

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run the Brothers 102387 per year?

The Brothers 102387 is certified at 843.8 kWh per year, which works out to about $143.45/yr at the flat rate assumed on this site. Certified figures come from standardized test procedures, so your actual bill varies with usage and your local electricity rate.

Is the Brothers 102387 efficient compared with other room air conditioners?

Among the 80 room air conditioners compared on this site, the Brothers 102387 ranks 71st cheapest to run and sits in the bottom 88% of the cost range. That is 58% above the category median of $90.70/yr. The cheapest sampled model runs at $44.27/yr and the most expensive at $313.99/yr.

What ENERGY STAR status does the Brothers 102387 hold?

The Brothers 102387 is listed as ENERGY STAR Most Efficient. Among the 48 sampled room air conditioners with that status the median running cost is $96.39/yr, and the Brothers 102387 ranks 39th cheapest within that group. Certification status reflects efficiency relative to product class, not absolute energy use.

How does the Brothers 102387 compare with similarly sized models?

Using the certified cooling capacity btu hour value of 18000.0, 5 sampled models fall within +/-20% (14400 to 21600), and the Brothers 102387 ranks 2nd cheapest among them. The median for that size band is $143.45/yr. Comparing within a size band is more meaningful than comparing certification labels.

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