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

KHVS10B11B Room Air Conditioners · K�hl+

KHVS10B11B (K�hl+, ENERGY STAR Most Efficient) uses 530 kWh per year, an estimated $90.10/yr to run, ranking 35th cheapest of 80 sampled room air conditioners, 1% below the $90.70/yr median of the 80 sampled models.

Certification: ENERGY STAR Most Efficient

Est. annual energy cost
$90.10/yr
Cheaper than all but 42% of sampled models in this category
Annual energy use: 530 kWh
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Where this model sits (computed from source data)

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Cost rank in category35th of 80
Cost percentilebottom 42%
Vs category median1% below ($90.70/yr)
Rank within same status14th of 48 (Median $96.39/yr)
Rank within similar capacity11th of 37 · cooling capacity btu hour 8480~12720 (Median $95.62/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 inches15.9
width inches25.9
depth inches29.0
weight lbs105.0
cooling capacity btu hour10600
voltage volts115
typeWindow
installation mounting typeStraddles Windowsill
support bracketYes
heating modeYes
casement windowNone
product class11. With reverse cycle, with louvered sides, and less than 20,000 Btu/h
variable speed compressorYes
refrigerant typeR-32
refrigerant with gwpR-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP)
combined energy efficiency ratio ceer15

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MT10VB1 ENERGY STAR Certified$90.42/yr
MT10VB2 ENERGY STAR Certified$90.42/yr
MAW10RV1KWT ENERGY STAR Certified$79.70/yr

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run the K�hl+ KHVS10B11B per year?

The K�hl+ KHVS10B11B is certified at 530 kWh per year, which works out to about $90.10/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+ KHVS10B11B efficient compared with other room air conditioners?

Among the 80 room air conditioners compared on this site, the K�hl+ KHVS10B11B ranks 35th cheapest to run and sits in the bottom 42% of the cost range. That is 1% below 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+ KHVS10B11B hold?

The K�hl+ KHVS10B11B 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+ KHVS10B11B ranks 14th cheapest within that group. Certification status reflects efficiency relative to product class, not absolute energy use.

How does the K�hl+ KHVS10B11B compare with similarly sized models?

Using the certified cooling capacity btu hour value of 10600.0, 37 sampled models fall within +/-20% (8480 to 12720), and the K�hl+ KHVS10B11B ranks 11th cheapest among them. The median for that size band is $95.62/yr. Comparing within a size band is more meaningful than comparing certification labels.

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