TCL H18W4KW-CA Energy Use and Running Cost

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$119.25 Nevada$442.31 Hawaii

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How this is calculated

Annual energy use is the figure ENERGY STAR lists for this model under typical test conditions. It is not measured in your home.
Yearly cost = annual kWh × your rate. Monthly cost is the yearly cost divided by 12, a flat average. Five-year cost keeps the rate constant; prices will change.
Statewide averages are not your utility’s tariff. Use your bill’s rate for a closer number.
We do not estimate watts or hourly cost: the source data does not include them.

How it compares

Among 74 ENERGY STAR certified window models with a similar cooling capacity (13500 to 22500 BTU/h), this one ranks 66th lowest in annual energy use.

Median of these models: 712 kWh/yr
This model vs the median: +32%
Uses less than: 4% of them

653 kWh/yr (lowest)1100 kWh/yr (highest)

Compared with every comparable model on the ENERGY STAR list, not only the ones published on this site. Same type, similar size.

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Yearly cost by state

Same 937.500 kWh/yr at each state’s average residential price (2026-08).

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Specifications

Annual energy use: 937.5 kWh/yrENERGY STAR estimated annual energy use, typical use (DOE test procedure)
Cooling capacity: 18000 BTU/hRated cooling capacity
Combined energy efficiency ratio: 14.4 BTU/WhCombined Energy Efficiency Ratio
Below federal standard: 35 %As published by ENERGY STAR
Type: Window
Product class: 4. Without reverse cycle, with louvered sides, and 14,000 to 19,999 Btu/h
Installation: Straddles Window
Heating mode: No
Variable-speed compressor: Yes
Voltage: 230 V
Height: 15.3 in
Width: 26.0 in
Depth: 27.5 in
Weight: 116.0 lb
Refrigerant: R-32
Refrigerant and GWP: R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP)
Connected: No
UPC: 846042030953
Markets: United States, Canada
Available on market: 2024-12-10
ENERGY STAR ID: 3845228

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Frequently asked questions

How much electricity does the TCL H18W4KW-CA use?

ENERGY STAR lists 937.5 kWh per year under typical test conditions, which is calculated with U.S. Department of Energy test procedures for a typical cooling season. Your use will differ with the climate, how many hours a day you cool and the temperature you set.

How much does it cost to run?

At statewide average residential prices, the listed annual use costs about $119.25 in Nevada and $442.31 in Hawaii (EIA, 2026-08). Your own utility rate may be different; enter it in the calculator.

How does the TCL H18W4KW-CA compare with similar models?

Among 74 ENERGY STAR certified window models with a similar cooling capacity, it ranks 66th lowest in annual energy use. Its 937.5 kWh per year is 32% above the median of 711.75 kWh.

What does the CEER number mean?

The combined energy efficiency ratio is the cooling output in BTU for each watt-hour of electricity used. This model is listed at 14.4 BTU/Wh. A higher number means more cooling for the same electricity.

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Methodology and sources

Model data comes from the ENERGY STAR Certified Room Air Conditioners dataset (EPA). Electricity prices are statewide average residential prices from the U.S. EIA, latest period August 2026. Values are stored locally and refreshed by scheduled imports. Missing values are left blank, never estimated.