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

KCVM18B30B Room Air Conditioners · K�hl

KCVM18B30B (K�hl, ENERGY STAR Most Efficient) uses 1073.6 kWh per year, an estimated $182.51/yr to run, ranking 74th cheapest of 80 sampled room air conditioners, 101% above the $90.70/yr median of the 80 sampled models.

Certification: ENERGY STAR Most Efficient

Est. annual energy cost
$182.51/yr
Cheaper than all but 91% of sampled models in this category
Annual energy use: 1073.6 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 category74th of 80
Cost percentilebottom 91%
Vs category median101% above ($90.70/yr)
Rank within same status42nd of 48 (Median $96.39/yr)
Rank within similar capacity4th of 7 · cooling capacity btu hour 16720~25080 (Median $182.51/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 inches17.9
width inches25.9
depth inches29.0
weight lbs130.0
cooling capacity btu hour20900
voltage volts230
typeWindow
installation mounting typeStraddles Windowsill
support bracketYes
heating modeNo
casement windowNone
product class5a. Without reverse cycle, with louvered sides, and 20,000 to 27,999 Btu/h
variable speed compressorYes
refrigerant typeR-32
refrigerant with gwpR-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP)
combined energy efficiency ratio ceer14.6

Similar models in this category

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SW18V2 ENERGY STAR Most Efficient$143.45/yr
SW24V2 ENERGY STAR Most Efficient$221.73/yr
MAW24RV1KWT ENERGY STAR Most Efficient$221.73/yr

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run the K�hl KCVM18B30B per year?

The K�hl KCVM18B30B is certified at 1073.6 kWh per year, which works out to about $182.51/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 KCVM18B30B efficient compared with other room air conditioners?

Among the 80 room air conditioners compared on this site, the K�hl KCVM18B30B ranks 74th cheapest to run and sits in the bottom 91% of the cost range. That is 101% 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 KCVM18B30B hold?

The K�hl KCVM18B30B 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 KCVM18B30B ranks 42nd cheapest within that group. Certification status reflects efficiency relative to product class, not absolute energy use.

How does the K�hl KCVM18B30B compare with similarly sized models?

Using the certified cooling capacity btu hour value of 20900.0, 7 sampled models fall within +/-20% (16720 to 25080), and the K�hl KCVM18B30B ranks 4th cheapest among them. The median for that size band is $182.51/yr. Comparing within a size band is more meaningful than comparing certification labels.

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