Friedrich KCVM18B30A: $209 a year to run
This model (Room air conditioners) uses 995 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $209 a year and $2,091 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
995 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$209
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$2,091
Efficiency rank
547 / 589
35 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Window |
|---|---|
| Cooling capacity (BTU/h) | 19100 |
| Refrigerant | R-32 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | No |
| Available since | March 12, 2025 |
Compared with the average model (Room air conditioners), this one costs about $86 more a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| Friedrich CCV18A30A | 938 | $197 |
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| TCL H18W4KW | 938 | $197 |
| TCL H18W4KW-CA | 938 | $197 |
| TCL T18WQ2S | 938 | $197 |
| Whirlpool WHAW-181IN | 938 | $197 |
| LG LW1822IVSM | 918 | $193 |
| Frigidaire FHWW185WE2 | 900 | $189 |
- Refrigerators
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- Dehumidifiers
- Water heaters
- Electric cooktops and ranges
- Televisions
- Computers
- Air purifiers
Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology