Appliance Energy Cost Index Model-level energy use and running cost, from ENERGY STAR certified product data

KCVL28B30B Room Air Conditioners · K�hl

KCVL28B30B (K�hl, ENERGY STAR Most Efficient) uses 1570.7 kWh per year, an estimated $267.02/yr to run, ranking 79th cheapest of 80 sampled room air conditioners, 194% above the $90.70/yr median of the 80 sampled models.

Certification: ENERGY STAR Most Efficient

Est. annual energy cost
$267.02/yr
Cheaper than all but 98% of sampled models in this category
Annual energy use: 1570.7 kWh
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Where this model sits (computed from source data)

Figures above are computed at build time from the sampled source records - no external estimates are used.
Cost rank in category79th of 80
Cost percentilebottom 98%
Vs category median194% above ($90.70/yr)
Rank within same status47th of 48 (Median $96.39/yr)
Rank within similar capacity4th of 5 · cooling capacity btu hour 23120~34680 (Median $254.10/yr)
Category low to high$44.27/yr ~ $313.99/yr

Certified specifications (as reported)

Specifications exactly as reported in the certified dataset.
SpecValue
height inches20.2
width inches28.0
depth inches35.5
weight lbs155.0
cooling capacity btu hour28900
voltage volts230
typeWindow
installation mounting typeStraddles Windowsill
support bracketYes
heating modeNo
casement windowNone
product class5b. Without reverse cycle, with louvered sides, and 28,000 Btu/h or more
variable speed compressorYes
refrigerant typeR-32
refrigerant with gwpR-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP)
combined energy efficiency ratio ceer13.8

Similar models in this category

Closest capacity first (at most two rows per identical cost).
ModelCertificationEst. energy cost
KHVL28B35B ENERGY STAR Most Efficient$254.10/yr
KCVL36B30B ENERGY STAR Most Efficient$313.99/yr
SW24V2 ENERGY STAR Most Efficient$221.73/yr
MAW24RV1KWT ENERGY STAR Most Efficient$221.73/yr
KCVM24B30B ENERGY STAR Most Efficient$211.89/yr

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run the K�hl KCVL28B30B per year?

The K�hl KCVL28B30B is certified at 1570.7 kWh per year, which works out to about $267.02/yr at the flat rate assumed on this site. Certified figures come from standardized test procedures, so your actual bill varies with usage and your local electricity rate.

Is the K�hl KCVL28B30B efficient compared with other room air conditioners?

Among the 80 room air conditioners compared on this site, the K�hl KCVL28B30B ranks 79th cheapest to run and sits in the bottom 98% of the cost range. That is 194% above the category median of $90.70/yr. The cheapest sampled model runs at $44.27/yr and the most expensive at $313.99/yr.

What ENERGY STAR status does the K�hl KCVL28B30B hold?

The K�hl KCVL28B30B is listed as ENERGY STAR Most Efficient. Among the 48 sampled room air conditioners with that status the median running cost is $96.39/yr, and the K�hl KCVL28B30B ranks 47th cheapest within that group. Certification status reflects efficiency relative to product class, not absolute energy use.

How does the K�hl KCVL28B30B compare with similarly sized models?

Using the certified cooling capacity btu hour value of 28900.0, 5 sampled models fall within +/-20% (23120 to 34680), and the K�hl KCVL28B30B ranks 4th cheapest among them. The median for that size band is $254.10/yr. Comparing within a size band is more meaningful than comparing certification labels.

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