Cost to run a window air conditioner in Virginia

$0.16/hour

Window Air Conditioner at 900 W in Virginia (17.64¢/kWh) · $38.61/month at 8 h/day

By hours of use

Use	Per day	Per month	Per year
1 h/day	$0.16	$4.83	$57.95
2 h/day	$0.32	$9.65	$115.89
4 h/day	$0.64	$19.31	$231.79
8 h/day	$1.27	$38.61	$463.58
12 h/day	$1.91	$57.92	$695.37
24 h/day	$3.81	$115.83	$1,390.74

A 8,000-10,000 BTU window unit draws roughly 700-1,000 W while the compressor runs.

How much does it cost to run a window air conditioner in Virginia?

At 900 W and 17.64¢/kWh: $0.16 per hour, $1.27 per day and $38.61 per month at 8 h/day.

How does Virginia compare with other states?

The same use costs $27.84/month in Nevada (cheapest) and $103.27/month in Hawaii (most expensive); the US average is $39.75.

Price: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential, August 2026 preliminary; released October 23, 2026).

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