K�hl Room air conditioners: energy use and running cost
The average model uses 584 kWh a year, which costs $123 a year at 21.0¢/kWh.
Most efficient models
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| K�hl KCVS08B10B | 384 | $81 |
| K�hl+ KHVS10B11B | 530 | $111 |
| K�hl KCVS12B30B | 567 | $119 |
| K�hl KCVS12B10B | 569 | $120 |
| K�hl+ KHVS12B33B | 598 | $126 |
| K�hl KCVS16B30B | 722 | $152 |
| K�hl KCVM18B30B | 1,074 | $226 |
| K�hl KCVM24B30B | 1,246 | $262 |
| K�hl+ KHVL28B35B | 1,495 | $314 |
| K�hl KCVL28B30B | 1,571 | $330 |
| K�hl KCVL36B30B | 1,847 | $388 |
- 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