Friedrich KCVL28B30A: $345 a year to run
This model (Room air conditioners) uses 1,642 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $345 a year and $3,451 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
1,642 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$345
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$3,451
Efficiency rank
586 / 589
47 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Window |
|---|---|
| Cooling capacity (BTU/h) | 28900 |
| Refrigerant | R-32 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | Yes |
| Available since | March 12, 2025 |
Compared with the average model (Room air conditioners), this one costs about $222 more a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| K�hl KCVL28B30B | 1,571 | $330 |
| K�hl+ KHVL28B35B | 1,495 | $314 |
| Friedrich CCV24A30A | 1,417 | $298 |
| TCL H24W4KW | 1,417 | $298 |
| TCL H24W4KW-CA | 1,417 | $298 |
| TCL T24WQ2S | 1,417 | $298 |
| Whirlpool WHAW-241IN | 1,417 | $298 |
| Friedrich KHVM24B34A | 1,363 | $286 |
- Refrigerators
- Freezers
- Washing machines
- Dishwashers
- Tumble dryers
- Dehumidifiers
- Water heaters
- Electric cooktops and ranges
- Televisions
- Computers
- Air purifiers
Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology