Best overall
Friedrich KCVM14B10B
14,100 BTU · saddle
- CEER
- 16.2
- Power draw
- 870 W
- Per year
- $118
Highest CEER of all 15 14,000-15,000 BTU window air conditioners: 16.2.
Specs, size and running costBest 14,000-15,000 BTU window air conditioners
A 14,000-15,000 BTU window air conditioner suits a room of about 550-700 sq ft.
The most efficient of the 15 certified models is the Friedrich KCVM14B10B (16.2 CEER). A typical one draws about 933 W and costs about $126 a year to run.
Top picks
Best U-shaped
Whirlpool WHAW151INV
15,000 BTU · U-shaped
- CEER
- 16.0
- Power draw
- 938 W
- Per year
- $127
The window closes into the unit: better seal, more light, compressor outside.
Specs, size and running costEasiest to install
GE Profile PWDV14W
14,000 BTU · window
- CEER
- 15.0
- Power draw
- 933 W
- Per year
- $126
The lightest in this size at 55 lb.
Specs, size and running cost- Room sizeabout 550-700 sq ft
- Standard 115 V plug13 of 15
- Unit width10.6-30 in
- Weight55-120 lb
- U-shaped or saddle8 of 15
- Also heat0 of 15
Compare all 15 14,000-15,000 BTU window air conditioners
Filter by size, brand or features
15 models, ranked by CEER (efficiency). Yearly cost at 750 hours and the U.S. average electricity price.
| # | Features | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friedrich KCVM14B10B | 14,100 | $118 | 25.9" | Saddle | |
| 2 | Whirlpool WHAW151INV | 15,000 | $127 | 25.4" | U-shaped | |
| 3 | Kühl KCVS16B30B | 15,400 | $130 | 25.9" | Saddle, 230 V | |
| 4 | GE PWJV14W | 14,000 | $118 | 20.2" | - | |
| 5 | Midea MAW14RV1KWTalso sold as 9 other model numbers | 14,000 | $118 | 21.7" | - | |
| 6 | Whirlpool WHAW151CXalso sold as 4 other model numbers | 14,000 | $118 | 19.8" | U-shaped | |
| 7 | GE Profile PWDV14Walso sold as 2 other model numbers | 14,000 | $126 | 19" | - | |
| 8 | Midea 1014634880also sold as 12 other model numbers | 14,000 | $126 | 21.7" | - | |
| 9 | LG LW1522FVSMalso sold as 1 other model number | 14,000 | $129 | 23.6" | Saddle | |
| 10 | Friedrich KCVM14B10A | 13,900 | $128 | 25.9" | - | |
| 11 | GE Profile AHTR14AC | 13,500 | $124 | 10.6" | - | |
| 12 | Friedrich KCVS16B30A | 16,200 | $152 | 25.9" | 230 V | |
| 13 | Friedrich CCV15A10Aalso sold as 2 other model numbers | 15,000 | $141 | 26" | U-shaped | |
| 14 | TCL T15WQ2S | 15,000 | $141 | 25.4" | U-shaped | |
| 15 | Whirlpool WHAW-151IN | 15,000 | $141 | 30" | U-shaped |
More about 14,000-15,000 BTU window air conditioners
Yearly running cost by city
A typical model (15.0 CEER) against the most efficient (16.2 CEER), at each city's cooling hours and state electricity price.
| City | Typical | Most efficient |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | $242 | $226 |
| Houston, TX | $209 | $195 |
| Miami, FL | $252 | $235 |
| Atlanta, GA | $109 | $102 |
| New York, NY | $139 | $130 |
| Chicago, IL | $84 | $78 |
| Denver, CO | $54 | $50 |
| Seattle, WA | $17 | $15 |
Is this the right size?
The ENERGY STAR guide gives 14,000-15,000 BTU for about 550-700 sq ft. Adjust for your room: a heavily shaded room needs about 10% less, a very sunny one about 10% more, add 600 BTU for each person beyond two, and 4,000 BTU for a kitchen.
Questions
- What is the best 14,000-15,000 BTU window air conditioner?
- On certified efficiency, the Friedrich KCVM14B10B at 16.2 CEER, about $118 a year at typical U.S. use. The best U-shaped design is the Whirlpool WHAW151INV (16.0 CEER).
- How many square feet does a 14,000-15,000 BTU window air conditioner cool?
- About 550-700 sq ft with normal sun and two people, following the ENERGY STAR sizing guide. In a very sunny room it covers about 10% less; add 4,000 BTU if it cools a kitchen.
- How many watts does a 14,000-15,000 BTU window air conditioner use?
- Between 870 and 1125 watts at full power for certified models, about 933 W for a typical one. That is about $126 a year at 750 hours and the U.S. average price.
- Does a 14,000-15,000 BTU window air conditioner need a special outlet?
- 13 of 15 plug into a standard 115 V outlet; the other 2 need a 230 V outlet. Use the filter above to show 115 V models only.