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

MAW08U1KWT-M Room Air Conditioners · Midea

MAW08U1KWT-M (Midea, ENERGY STAR Certified) uses 387.4 kWh per year, an estimated $65.86/yr to run, ranking 15th cheapest of 80 sampled room air conditioners, 27% below the $90.70/yr median of the 80 sampled models.

Certification: ENERGY STAR Certified

Est. annual energy cost
$65.86/yr
Cheaper than all but 18% of sampled models in this category
Annual energy use: 387.4 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 category15th of 80
Cost percentilebottom 18%
Vs category median27% below ($90.70/yr)
Rank within same status10th of 32 (Median $72.59/yr)
Rank within similar capacity4th of 14 · cooling capacity btu hour 6240~9360 (Median $72.34/yr)
Category low to high$44.27/yr ~ $313.99/yr

Certified specifications (as reported)

Specifications exactly as reported in the certified dataset.
SpecValue
height inches13.5
width inches19.2
depth inches22.0
weight lbs52.7
cooling capacity btu hour7800
voltage volts115
typeWindow
installation mounting typeStraddles Window
support bracketYes
heating modeNo
casement windowNone
product class2. Without reverse cycle, with louvered sides, and 6,000 to 7,999 Btu/h
variable speed compressorYes
refrigerant typeR-32
refrigerant with gwpR-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP)
combined energy efficiency ratio ceer15.1

Similar models in this category

Closest capacity first (at most two rows per identical cost).
ModelCertificationEst. energy cost
MAW08U1KWT ENERGY STAR Most Efficient$65.86/yr
MAW08U1KWT-A ENERGY STAR Most Efficient$65.86/yr
MAW08V1SWBL-T ENERGY STAR Certified$72.59/yr
MAW08V1SWWT-T ENERGY STAR Certified$72.59/yr
MWFUWA-08CRFN8-BCP0 ENERGY STAR Most Efficient$63.75/yr

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run the Midea MAW08U1KWT-M per year?

The Midea MAW08U1KWT-M is certified at 387.4 kWh per year, which works out to about $65.86/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 Midea MAW08U1KWT-M efficient compared with other room air conditioners?

Among the 80 room air conditioners compared on this site, the Midea MAW08U1KWT-M ranks 15th cheapest to run and sits in the bottom 18% of the cost range. That is 27% below 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 Midea MAW08U1KWT-M hold?

The Midea MAW08U1KWT-M is listed as ENERGY STAR Certified. Among the 32 sampled room air conditioners with that status the median running cost is $72.59/yr, and the Midea MAW08U1KWT-M ranks 10th cheapest within that group. Certification status reflects efficiency relative to product class, not absolute energy use.

How does the Midea MAW08U1KWT-M compare with similarly sized models?

Using the certified cooling capacity btu hour value of 7800.0, 14 sampled models fall within +/-20% (6240 to 9360), and the Midea MAW08U1KWT-M ranks 4th cheapest among them. The median for that size band is $72.34/yr. Comparing within a size band is more meaningful than comparing certification labels.

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