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      11,100 BTU through-the-wall air conditioner

      Friedrich WCVT10B30A

      Below average efficiency for its size: a CEER of 13.0 ranks #12 of 15 through-the-wall air conditioners.

      It cools a room of about 400-450 sq ft, draws about 854 watts and costs about $116 a year to run at typical U.S. use and prices.

      CEER
      13.0 Combined efficiency, higher is better
      Below average · beats 27%
      Cooling
      11,100 BTU/hFor about 400-450 sq ft
      Energy use
      640 kWh/yr37% less than the federal minimum
      Unit size
      26.5" wide 15.2" high, 21" deep, 90 lb

      A good fit if…

      • You want a certified 11,100 BTU through-the-wall air conditioner at a typical efficiency level.

      Think twice if…

      • Running cost matters most - its CEER is below average for through-the-wall air conditioners.
      • You only have ordinary outlets - it needs a 230 V circuit and plug.
      • You plan to install it alone - at 90 lb it is a two-person job.
      • You also need heat - it cools only.

      Calculate my running costCheck the size for my room

      Details

      Specifications11,100 BTU, 230 V
      General
      BrandFriedrich
      Model numberWCVT10B30A
      TypeThrough-the-wall
      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 capacity11,100 BTU/h
      CEERCombined energy efficiency ratio, includes standby power13.0
      Yearly energy useENERGY STAR test: 750 hours640 kWh
      Better than federal minimum37% less energy
      ENERGY STAR Most EfficientNo
      Size
      Width × height × depth26.5" W × 15.2" H × 21" D
      Weight90 lb
      How it compares with 14 other through-the-wall units#12 of 15
      • CEER (class median 13.9)13.0, tied with 1 other
      • Yearly cost vs. class median ($117)$1 less
      • Width 26.5" (class median 26.5")narrower than 0%
      • Weight 90 lb (class median 110 lb)lighter than 50%
      • Rank among 13 similar designs#12

      Compared with the other ENERGY STAR certified through-the-wall units. Yearly cost at 750 hours and 18.0¢/kWh.

      Questions6
      How many square feet does the Friedrich WCVT10B30A cool?
      At 11,100 BTU/h it suits a room of about 400 to 450 sq ft with normal sun and two people, following the ENERGY STAR sizing guide. In a heavily shaded room that stretches to about 440-495 sq ft; in a very sunny one it shrinks to 360-405 sq ft. A kitchen needs 4,000 BTU more.
      How many watts and amps does the Friedrich WCVT10B30A use?
      About 854 watts at full power (11,100 BTU/h divided by its CEER of 13.0), which is 3.7 amps at 230 V. That is 9 W less than the typical unit in its class (863 W), or $1 a year cheaper to run at 18.0¢/kWh. Its inverter compressor slows down instead of cycling, so real use is usually lower. Its CEER beats 20% of the 15 units in the class.
      What outlet does the Friedrich WCVT10B30A need?
      It is a 230 V unit that draws 3.7 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 60% of the 15 certified units in this class are 230 V.
      What are the dimensions of the Friedrich WCVT10B30A, and will it fit my window?
      26.5" W × 15.2" H × 21" D, 90 lb. It is narrower than 0% of its 14 competitors and lighter than 50% of them. It slides into a wall sleeve, so compare the sleeve opening with the unit before buying.
      Can the Friedrich WCVT10B30A also heat the room?
      No, it only cools. If you also need heat, 2 certified units in this class can do both; see the list of air conditioners with heat.
      Is the Friedrich WCVT10B30A worth buying to replace an old air conditioner?
      An old unit of the same size at 9 CEER would cost about $167 a year to run at 750 hours and 18.0¢/kWh; this one costs about $116, so it saves roughly $51 a year.

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      1. The air conditioner Friedrich WCVT10B30A
      2. How you use it
      Per year
      $180
      Per month of use
      $33
      Per day
      $1.09
      Per hour
      13.7¢
      Power draw
      854 W

      Electricity used: 1,127 kWh a yearAn old 9 CEER unit of the same size would cost $260

      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 WCVT10B30A.

      ModelCEERCompared with this one
      Wallmaster WHVT14B33B12.80.2 CEER lower, 25 lb heavier, also heats
      Friedrich WCVT10B10A13.0same CEER, 115 V
      Friedrich WCVT16B30A12.60.4 CEER lower, 20 lb heavier
      Wallmaster WCVT12B30B13.90.9 CEER higher, 20 lb heavier
      Friedrich WCVT12B10A13.20.2 CEER higher, 20 lb heavier, 115 V

      See all 15 through-the-wall air conditioners, ranked

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