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16,200 BTU window air conditioner

Friedrich KCVS16B30A

Below average efficiency for its size: a CEER of 14.4 ranks #12 of 15 14,000-15,000 BTU window air conditioners.

It cools a room of about 550-700 sq ft, draws about 1125 watts and costs about $152 a year to run at typical U.S. use and prices.

CEER
14.4 Combined efficiency, higher is better
Below average · beats 13%
Cooling
16,200 BTU/hFor about 550-700 sq ft
Energy use
844 kWh/yr35% less than the federal minimum
Unit size
25.9" wide 15.9" high, 29" deep, 110 lb

A good fit if…

  • You want a certified 16,200 BTU window air conditioner at a typical efficiency level.

Think twice if…

  • Running cost matters most - its CEER is below average for 14,000-15,000 BTU window air conditioners.
  • You only have ordinary outlets - it needs a 230 V circuit and plug.
  • You plan to install it alone - at 110 lb it is a two-person job.
  • You also need heat - it cools only.

Calculate my running costCheck the size for my room

Details

Specifications16,200 BTU, 230 V
General
BrandFriedrich
Model numberKCVS16B30A
TypeWindow
DesignStandard box
HeatingNo, cooling only
CompressorVariable speed (inverter)
Voltage230 V (needs a 230 V outlet)
RefrigerantR-32 (GWP 675)
Support bracket includedYes
On the market sinceMarch 12, 2025
Last certifiedMarch 13, 2025
Performance
Cooling capacity16,200 BTU/h
CEERCombined energy efficiency ratio, includes standby power14.4
Yearly energy useENERGY STAR test: 750 hours844 kWh
Better than federal minimum35% less energy
ENERGY STAR Most EfficientNo
Size
Width × height × depth25.9" W × 15.9" H × 29" D
Weight110 lb
How it compares with 14 other 14,000-15,000 BTU window units#12 of 15
  • CEER (class median 15.0)14.4, tied with 3 others
  • Yearly cost vs. class median ($127)$25 more
  • Width 25.9" (class median 25.4")narrower than 14%
  • Weight 110 lb (class median 90 lb)lighter than 7%
  • Rank among 7 similar designs#7

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

Questions6
How many square feet does the Friedrich KCVS16B30A cool?
At 16,200 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 KCVS16B30A use?
About 1125 watts at full power (16,200 BTU/h divided by its CEER of 14.4), which is 4.9 amps at 230 V. That is 188 W more than the typical unit in its class (938 W), or $25 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.
What outlet does the Friedrich KCVS16B30A need?
It is a 230 V unit that draws 4.9 A, so it needs its own 230 V circuit with a matching plug (typically NEMA 6-15 or 6-20). If the room has only ordinary 115 V outlets, an electrician has to add one. Only 13% of the 15 certified units in this class are 230 V.
What are the dimensions of the Friedrich KCVS16B30A, and will it fit my window?
25.9" W × 15.9" H × 29" D, 110 lb. It is narrower than 14% of its 14 competitors and lighter than 7% of them. The window must be wider than 25.9"; the side panels fill the remaining gap.
Can the Friedrich KCVS16B30A 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 KCVS16B30A worth buying to replace an old air conditioner?
An old unit of the same size at 9 CEER would cost about $244 a year to run at 750 hours and 18.0¢/kWh; this one costs about $152, so it saves roughly $91 a year.

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1. The air conditioner Friedrich KCVS16B30A
2. How you use it
Per year
$238
Per month of use
$43
Per day
$1.44
Per hour
18.0¢
Power draw
1125 W

Electricity used: 1,485 kWh a yearAn old 9 CEER unit of the same size would cost $380

Power draw is capacity divided by CEER, which already includes standby power. Inverter units often run below full power, so real use can be lower. Electricity prices: U.S. EIA residential averages (12 months to July 2026). Days a year start from your state's cooling degree days (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).

Closest alternatives

Units with a similar CEER in the same class, and what sets each one apart from the Friedrich KCVS16B30A.

ModelCEERCompared with this one
TCL T15WQ2S14.4same CEER, 0.5" narrower, 17 lb lighter, U-shaped, 115 V
Whirlpool WHAW-151IN14.4same CEER, 4.1" wider, 8 lb lighter, U-shaped, 115 V
LG LW1522FVSM14.70.3 CEER higher, 2.3" narrower, 25 lb lighter, saddle design, 115 V
Friedrich CCV15A10A14.4same CEER, 8 lb lighter, U-shaped, 115 V
Friedrich KCVM14B10A14.70.3 CEER higher, 10 lb heavier, 115 V

See all 15 14,000-15,000 BTU window air conditioners, ranked

Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Room Air Conditioners (U.S. EPA), certification of March 13, 2025. How we use the data.