Friedrich CCV15A10A

• CEER (class median 15.0)14.4, tied with 3 others
• Yearly cost vs. class median ($127)$14 more
• Width 26" (class median 25.4")narrower than 7%
• Weight 102 lb (class median 90 lb)lighter than 36%
• Rank among 5 similar designs (U-shaped)#3

Compared with the other ENERGY STAR certified 14,000-15,000 BTU window units. Yearly cost at 750 hours and 18.0¢/kWh.

These model numbers have the same capacity, efficiency, energy use, dimensions and weight as the Friedrich CCV15A10A: the same unit under another brand, or with a colour or retailer code. Everything on this page applies to them.

• TCL H15W4KW
• TCL H15W4KW-CA

How many square feet does the Friedrich CCV15A10A cool?

At 15,000 BTU/h it suits a room of about 550 to 700 sq ft with normal sun and two people, following the ENERGY STAR sizing guide. In a heavily shaded room that stretches to about 605-770 sq ft; in a very sunny one it shrinks to 495-630 sq ft. A kitchen needs 4,000 BTU more.

How many watts and amps does the Friedrich CCV15A10A use?

About 1042 watts at full power (15,000 BTU/h divided by its CEER of 14.4), which is 9.1 amps at 115 V. That is 105 W more than the typical unit in its class (938 W), or $14 a year dearer to run at 18.0¢/kWh. Its inverter compressor slows down instead of cycling, so real use is usually lower. Its CEER beats 0% of the 15 units in the class.

Can the Friedrich CCV15A10A run on a standard outlet?

Yes. It runs on 115 V and draws about 9.1 A, well inside a standard 15 A outlet, but do not share the circuit with a space heater, microwave or other big load. 13% of certified units in this class need 230 V, so a 115 V model is the easy case.

What are the dimensions of the Friedrich CCV15A10A, and will it fit my window?

26" W × 15.3" H × 27.5" D, 102 lb. It is narrower than 7% of its 14 competitors and lighter than 36% of them. The window closes into the U-shaped slot, so measure the opening height as well as the width: you need at least the unit's 26" width between the frame sides.

Is the Friedrich CCV15A10A U-shaped design an advantage?

Mostly yes. The sash closes into the unit, so the window stays sealed and daylight comes in, and the compressor is outside the glass, which cuts noise indoors. The trade-off is a window that must slide up and down, and a few extra steps to fit the foam seals.

Can the Friedrich CCV15A10A also heat the room?

No, it only cools. If you also need heat, 0 certified units in this class can do both; see the list of air conditioners with heat.

Is the Friedrich CCV15A10A worth buying to replace an old air conditioner?

An old unit of the same size at 9 CEER would cost about $226 a year to run at 750 hours and 18.0¢/kWh; this one costs about $141, so it saves roughly $85 a year.

Is the Friedrich CCV15A10A the same as the TCL H15W4KW?

As far as the certified data goes, yes. ENERGY STAR lists 3 model numbers with the same capacity, efficiency, energy use, dimensions and weight, which means the same unit sold under another brand or with a different colour or retailer code. The full list is on this page.