How much would a Whirlpool air conditioner from 1995 cost today?

Question

model # ar1000xa0
10,000 BTU

I can not figure out how to look it up.
A friend of the family is trying to sell it to us for $175...I am not so sure that it is even worth that much
please help
thank you

Answer 1

I would compare to what they are charging on auction sites.

Take a look at:
http://search.ebay.com/whirlpool-air-conditioner-btu_W0QQfromZR8QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQssPageNameZRC0021
for example.

Some good sites are available as well for research.
http://www.ajmadison.com/cgi-bin/ajmadison/item_list/cat00036/8_501_12_500_BTU.html
just do a search like:
http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&q=whirlpool+10000+btu+air+conditioner+watt&btnG=Google+Search&meta=

New they claim that it will be 350. Don't forget to account for shipping and handling that you won't have to pay.

I would think a 10 year old one would not be as energy efficient as a newer model, so the money you save by getting this one will be paid for later in electricity bills. Take a look at the energy star ratings on the appliances that you compare with.

I would think 175 is a bit steep...

Hope that helps.

Answer 2

I am guessing that this is a window unit because i have never seen a whirlpool central a/c unit. I would say that $175 is a little too steep for a unit that is over 10 years old. Just on the fact that the effeciency has declined during its lifetime warrants serious misgivings about buying it for any price.

Answer 3

if he wants 175 make a 115 bid, the point is to agreed on 130-140

Answer 4

A air conditioner from1995 is worth about 45 dollars in this neck of the woods(KY.) but if it is a small one:10,000 or smaller free is what it would be worth here.

Answer 5

you should get it for free.