Kühl+ KHVL28B35B

• CEER (class median 13.3)14.2, no ties
• Yearly cost vs. class median ($256)$14 more
• Width 28" (class median 26")narrower than 6%
• Weight 160 lb (class median 130 lb)lighter than 0%

Compared with the other ENERGY STAR certified 24,000 BTU and up window units. Yearly cost at 750 hours and 18.0¢/kWh.

How many square feet does the Kühl+ KHVL28B35B cool?

At 28,300 BTU/h it suits a room of about 100 to 150 sq ft with normal sun and two people, following the ENERGY STAR sizing guide. In a heavily shaded room that stretches to about 110-165 sq ft; in a very sunny one it shrinks to 90-135 sq ft. A kitchen needs 4,000 BTU more.

How many watts and amps does the Kühl+ KHVL28B35B use?

About 1993 watts at full power (28,300 BTU/h divided by its CEER of 14.2), which is 8.7 amps at 230 V. That is 103 W more than the typical unit in its class (1890 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 82% of the 17 units in the class.

What outlet does the Kühl+ KHVL28B35B need?

It is a 230 V unit that draws 8.7 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 100% of the 17 certified units in this class are 230 V.

What are the dimensions of the Kühl+ KHVL28B35B, and will it fit my window?

28" W × 20.2" H × 35.5" D, 160 lb. It is narrower than 6% of its 16 competitors and lighter than 0% 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+ KHVL28B35B 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 160 lb, support it from outside until the bracket is fixed.

How does the Kühl+ KHVL28B35B heat?

It reverses its refrigerant cycle to work as a heat pump, which makes it one of only 3 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 Kühl+ KHVL28B35B worth buying to replace an old air conditioner?

An old unit of the same size at 9 CEER would cost about $425 a year to run at 750 hours and 18.0¢/kWh; this one costs about $270, so it saves roughly $156 a year.