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Default Which AC Unit Uses Less Power?

I have 2 window units:

1. an 18,000btu 220V
2. a 10,000btu 110V

I remember reading somewhere that, while obviously bigger & more powerful,
the 18K unit is cheaper to run because it's 220V.
This is counter-intuitive but does anyone know?


 
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