Friedrich WCVT16B30A: $210 a year to run
This model (Room air conditioners) uses 1,000 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $210 a year and $2,102 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
1,000 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$210
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$2,102
Efficiency rank
548 / 589
35 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Through the Wall |
|---|---|
| Cooling capacity (BTU/h) | 16800 |
| 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 $87 more a year.
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| Friedrich WHVT14B33A | 950 | $200 |
| Wallmaster WHVT14B33B | 838 | $176 |
| Friedrich WCVT16B30B | 826 | $174 |
| Friedrich WCVT12B10A | 767 | $161 |
| Brothers 102395 | 755 | $159 |
| DuraSTAR DRTAC142XVB1 | 755 | $159 |
| Frigidaire FHTC145WC2 | 755 | $159 |
| Midea MAT14R2FWTK | 755 | $159 |
- 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