Data through April 2026
Running cost · Room Air Conditioners · ENERGY STAR certified
TCL T24WQ2S
The TCL T24WQ2S is certified at 1,417 kWh per year (based on 750 standardized hours), roughly $267 at the national average — though seasonal use means your real bill lands in a few months, not twelve. Even among certified models it's on the thirsty end: 166% more electricity than the median room air conditioner, ranked 389 of 396. Where you live moves the bill from $175 a year in North Dakota to $661 in Hawaii.
Estimated annual running cost · U.S. average rate 18.8¢/kWh
$267/yr
- Per month
- $22.24
- Per day
- 73¢
- Certified use
- 1,417 kWh/yr
- Cooling capacity
- 24,000 BTU/hr
- CEER
- 12.7
- Mounting
- Straddles Window
- Variable-speed compressor
- Yes
What it costs in every state
| State | Rate ¢/kWh | This model $/yr | Relative cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 17.4¢ | $247 | |
| Alaska | 27.4¢ | $388 | |
| Arizona | 15.5¢ | $219 | |
| Arkansas | 14.2¢ | $201 | |
| California | 35.3¢ | $500 | |
| Colorado | 16.5¢ | $234 | |
| Connecticut | 32.2¢ | $457 | |
| Delaware | 18.8¢ | $266 | |
| District of Columbia | 25.4¢ | $360 | |
| Florida | 15.4¢ | $218 | |
| Georgia | 15.4¢ | $218 | |
| Hawaiipriciest | 46.6¢ | $661 | |
| Idaho | 12.7¢ | $180 | |
| Illinois | 20.5¢ | $290 | |
| Indiana | 17.9¢ | $254 | |
| Iowa | 13.9¢ | $196 | |
| Kansas | 15.8¢ | $224 | |
| Kentucky | 15.0¢ | $213 | |
| Louisiana | 14.4¢ | $205 | |
| Maine | 28.4¢ | $403 | |
| Maryland | 22.1¢ | $313 | |
| Massachusetts | 29.4¢ | $417 | |
| Michigan | 21.4¢ | $303 | |
| Minnesota | 16.4¢ | $232 | |
| Mississippi | 16.8¢ | $238 | |
| Missouri | 14.0¢ | $199 | |
| Montana | 13.9¢ | $197 | |
| Nebraska | 13.3¢ | $188 | |
| Nevada | 14.3¢ | $203 | |
| New Hampshire | 27.2¢ | $386 | |
| New Jersey | 23.5¢ | $333 | |
| New Mexico | 15.2¢ | $215 | |
| New York | 29.4¢ | $417 | |
| North Carolina | 16.3¢ | $230 | |
| North Dakotacheapest | 12.3¢ | $175 | |
| Ohio | 19.5¢ | $276 | |
| Oklahoma | 13.3¢ | $189 | |
| Oregon | 15.8¢ | $224 | |
| Pennsylvania | 21.5¢ | $304 | |
| Rhode Island | 28.3¢ | $401 | |
| South Carolina | 17.1¢ | $242 | |
| South Dakota | 14.5¢ | $206 | |
| Tennessee | 14.9¢ | $212 | |
| Texas | 17.0¢ | $241 | |
| Utah | 13.3¢ | $188 | |
| Vermont | 24.6¢ | $348 | |
| Virginia | 17.4¢ | $246 | |
| Washington | 14.4¢ | $204 | |
| West Virginia | 16.1¢ | $228 | |
| Wisconsin | 19.2¢ | $272 | |
| Wyoming | 14.7¢ | $208 |
Certified models closest in efficiency
| Model | kWh/yr | $/yr (US avg) |
|---|---|---|
| Friedrich CCV24A30A | 1,417 | $267 |
| TCL H24W4KW | 1,417 | $267 |
| TCL H24W4KW-CA | 1,417 | $267 |
| Whirlpool WHAW-241IN | 1,417 | $267 |
| Friedrich KHVM24B34A | 1,363 | $257 |
| Comfort Aire RADS-253R03 | 1,353 | $255 |
Run your own numbers
Your rate, your numbers
- Per day
- 73¢
- Per month
- $22.24
- Per year
- $267
1,417 kWh/yr × 18.8¢/kWh = $267/yr
Prefilled with this model's certified 1,417 kWh/yr — adjust if your usage differs from the DOE test basis. The certified annual kWh assumes 750 cooling hours per year (the DOE standard). In hot climates real usage can run well above that; in mild ones, below.
Certified variants covered by this entry
T24WQ2S · T24WQ2S
Questions, answered with the data
- How much electricity does the TCL T24WQ2S use?
- ENERGY STAR certifies the TCL T24WQ2S at 1,417 kWh per year. The certified annual kWh assumes 750 cooling hours per year (the DOE standard). In hot climates real usage can run well above that; in mild ones, below.
- How much does the TCL T24WQ2S cost to run per month?
- About $22.24 a month at the U.S. average residential rate (18.8¢/kWh) — 73¢ a day, or $267 a year. Your state's rate moves this up or down; see the table above.
- Is the TCL T24WQ2S energy efficient?
- It uses 166% more electricity than the median certified room air conditioner, which puts it among the least efficient certified models.
- What does the TCL T24WQ2S cost to run in the cheapest vs. priciest state?
- At current residential rates it costs about $175 a year in North Dakota (12.3¢/kWh) and $661 in Hawaii (46.6¢/kWh).
- Does this figure cover other model numbers?
- Yes — 2 certified retail variants (color, finish, and store-specific SKUs) share this exact energy certification. They're listed under "Certified variants" on this page.