K�hl KCVS16B30B: $152 a year to run
This model (Room air conditioners) uses 722 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $152 a year and $1,517 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
722 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$152
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$1,517
Efficiency rank
500 / 589
50 % less energy than the federal minimum standard.
Product details
| Type | Window |
|---|---|
| Cooling capacity (BTU/h) | 15400 |
| Refrigerant | R-32 |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | Yes |
| Available since | June 2, 2026 |
Compared with the average model (Room air conditioners), this one costs about $29 more a year.
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Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology