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      15,200 BTU through-the-wall air conditioner with heat

      Friedrich WHVT14B33A

      Below average efficiency for its size: a CEER of 12.0 ranks #15 of 15 through-the-wall air conditioners.

      It cools a room of about 550-700 sq ft, draws about 1267 watts and costs about $171 a year to run at typical U.S. use and prices.

      CEER
      12.0 Combined efficiency, higher is better
      Below average · beats 3%
      Cooling
      15,200 BTU/hFor about 550-700 sq ft
      Energy use
      950 kWh/yr38% less than the federal minimum
      Unit size
      26.5" wide 15.2" high, 21" deep, 115 lb

      A good fit if…

      • You want heat in spring and fall - it runs as a heat pump in reverse.

      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 115 lb it is a two-person job.
      • You want to mount it in a window - it needs a wall sleeve.

      Calculate my running costCheck the size for my room

      Details

      Specifications15,200 BTU, 230 V
      General
      BrandFriedrich
      Model numberWHVT14B33A
      TypeThrough-the-wall
      HeatingYes (heat pump, reverse cycle)
      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 capacity15,200 BTU/h
      CEERCombined energy efficiency ratio, includes standby power12.0
      Yearly energy useENERGY STAR test: 750 hours950 kWh
      Better than federal minimum38% less energy
      ENERGY STAR Most EfficientNo
      Size
      Width × height × depth26.5" W × 15.2" H × 21" D
      Weight115 lb
      How it compares with 14 other through-the-wall units#15 of 15
      • CEER (class median 13.9)12.0, no ties
      • Yearly cost vs. class median ($117)$55 more
      • Width 26.5" (class median 26.5")narrower than 0%
      • Weight 115 lb (class median 90 lb)lighter than 0%
      • Rank among 2 similar designs that heat#2

      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 WHVT14B33A cool?
      At 15,200 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 WHVT14B33A use?
      About 1267 watts at full power (15,200 BTU/h divided by its CEER of 12.0), which is 5.5 amps at 230 V. That is 404 W more than the typical unit in its class (863 W), or $55 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 WHVT14B33A need?
      It is a 230 V unit that draws 5.5 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 WHVT14B33A, and will it fit my window?
      26.5" W × 15.2" H × 21" D, 115 lb. It is narrower than 0% of its 14 competitors and lighter than 0% of them. It slides into a wall sleeve, so compare the sleeve opening with the unit before buying.
      How does the Friedrich WHVT14B33A heat?
      It reverses its refrigerant cycle to work as a heat pump, which makes it one of only 2 certified units in its class that heat. Heating output is not part of the ENERGY STAR data, so ask the maker for its heating capacity and lowest outdoor temperature before relying on it in winter.
      Is the Friedrich WHVT14B33A worth buying to replace an old air conditioner?
      An old unit of the same size at 9 CEER would cost about $229 a year to run at 750 hours and 18.0¢/kWh; this one costs about $171, so it saves roughly $57 a year.

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      1. The air conditioner Friedrich WHVT14B33A
      2. How you use it
      Per year
      $268
      Per month of use
      $49
      Per day
      $1.62
      Per hour
      20.3¢
      Power draw
      1267 W

      Electricity used: 1,672 kWh a yearAn old 9 CEER unit of the same size would cost $357

      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 WHVT14B33A.

      ModelCEERCompared with this one
      Wallmaster WHVT14B33B12.80.8 CEER higher
      Friedrich WCVT16B30A12.60.6 CEER higher, 5 lb lighter, cooling only
      Friedrich WCVT10B30A13.01.0 CEER higher, 25 lb lighter, cooling only
      Friedrich WCVT10B10A13.01.0 CEER higher, 25 lb lighter, cooling only, 115 V
      Wallmaster WCVT12B30B13.91.9 CEER higher, 5 lb lighter, cooling only

      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.