Kühl KCVS12B30B

• CEER (class median 15.0)16.8, no ties
• Yearly cost vs. class median ($108)$6 less
• Width 25.9" (class median 20.3")narrower than 3%
• Weight 110 lb (class median 59 lb)lighter than 6%
• Rank among 4 similar designs (saddle)#1

Compared with the other ENERGY STAR certified 12,000 BTU window units. Yearly cost at 750 hours and 18.0¢/kWh.

How many square feet does the Kühl KCVS12B30B cool?

At 12,700 BTU/h it suits a room of about 450 to 550 sq ft with normal sun and two people, following the ENERGY STAR sizing guide. In a heavily shaded room that stretches to about 495-605 sq ft; in a very sunny one it shrinks to 405-495 sq ft. A kitchen needs 4,000 BTU more.

How many watts and amps does the Kühl KCVS12B30B use?

About 756 watts at full power (12,700 BTU/h divided by its CEER of 16.8), which is 3.3 amps at 230 V. That is 44 W less than the typical unit in its class (800 W), or $6 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 97% of the 34 units in the class.

What outlet does the Kühl KCVS12B30B need?

It is a 230 V unit that draws 3.3 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 12% of the 34 certified units in this class are 230 V.

What are the dimensions of the Kühl KCVS12B30B, and will it fit my window?

25.9" W × 15.9" H × 29" D, 110 lb. It is narrower than 3% of its 33 competitors and lighter than 6% of them. It hangs over the sill, so check the sill depth and that the window can open far enough to set the unit in.

Is the Kühl KCVS12B30B saddle design an advantage?

For the view, yes: most of the body sits outside and below the sill, so it blocks less of the window than a box unit. At 110 lb, support it from outside until the bracket is fixed.

Can the Kühl KCVS12B30B also heat the room?

No, it only cools. If you also need heat, 5 certified units in this class can do both; see the list of air conditioners with heat.

Is the Kühl KCVS12B30B worth buying to replace an old air conditioner?

An old unit of the same size at 9 CEER would cost about $191 a year to run at 750 hours and 18.0¢/kWh; this one costs about $102, so it saves roughly $89 a year.