Friedrich KCVS12B10A: $131 a year to run
This model (Room air conditioners) uses 625 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $131 a year and $1,314 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
625 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$131
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$1,314
Efficiency rank
426 / 589
38 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Window |
|---|---|
| Cooling capacity (BTU/h) | 12500 |
| 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 $9 more a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| GE Profile PHNT12CCH1 | 622 | $131 |
| BLACK+DECKER BD12NWES | 600 | $126 |
| Century RXTS-121A | 600 | $126 |
| Comfort Aire RXTS-121A | 600 | $126 |
| Danby DAC120ECBIWDB | 600 | $126 |
| DELLA 048-TL-W12KI | 600 | $126 |
| ELEMENT EHWR12BE | 600 | $126 |
| Friedrich CCV12A10A | 600 | $126 |
- 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