Perfect aire 1PACV8000: Energy Use & Operating Cost
At a glance (estimate)
- Operating cost (est.)
- $74.24/yr
- Energy use
- 400 kWh/yr
- Type
- room air conditioner
- ENERGY STAR
- Yes
Cost is an estimate. Operating cost is an estimate, computed from each model's measured annual energy use at the EIA U.S. national-average residential electricity rate (18.56 ¢/kWh, March 2026). Your actual cost depends on your local utility rate and how you use the appliance. Verify current price and exact specs with the retailer. How we compute this.
The Perfect aire 1PACV8000 is an ENERGY STAR certified Straddles Window room air conditioner. It uses about 400 kWh/yr of electricity. At the U.S. national-average residential electricity rate, that works out to an estimated $74.24 a year to run. Energy use is the measured figure from the ENERGY STAR certification; the cost is computed so you can compare it against other models on the same basis.
Specifications matter alongside running cost. Its capacity is about 8000.0 btu per hour. This page is a spec-and-cost comparison, not buying, installation or repair advice; confirm exact dimensions and current pricing with the retailer before you buy.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 8000.0 btu per hour |
| Width | 19.2 in |
| Height | 13.5 in |
| Depth | 22.0 in |
| CEER | 15.0 |
What drives this number
Energy use is the measured ENERGY STAR figure; the dollar cost is computed. Operating cost is an estimate, computed from each model's measured annual energy use at the EIA U.S. national-average residential electricity rate (18.56 ¢/kWh, March 2026). Your actual cost depends on your local utility rate and how you use the appliance.
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