How many square feet does the Friedrich KCVS16B30A cool?

At 16,200 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 KCVS16B30A use?

About 1125 watts at full power (16,200 BTU/h divided by its CEER of 14.4), which is 4.9 amps at 230 V. That is 188 W more than the typical unit in its class (938 W), or $25 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 KCVS16B30A need?

It is a 230 V unit that draws 4.9 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 13% of the 15 certified units in this class are 230 V.

What are the dimensions of the Friedrich KCVS16B30A, and will it fit my window?

25.9" W × 15.9" H × 29" D, 110 lb. It is narrower than 14% of its 14 competitors and lighter than 7% of them. The window must be wider than 25.9"; the side panels fill the remaining gap.

Can the Friedrich KCVS16B30A also heat the room?

No, it only cools. If you also need heat, 0 certified units in this class can do both; see the list of air conditioners with heat.

Is the Friedrich KCVS16B30A worth buying to replace an old air conditioner?

An old unit of the same size at 9 CEER would cost about $244 a year to run at 750 hours and 18.0¢/kWh; this one costs about $152, so it saves roughly $91 a year.

16,200 BTU window air conditioner

Friedrich KCVS16B30A

Below average efficiency for its size: a CEER of 14.4 ranks #12 of 15 14,000-15,000 BTU window air conditioners.

It cools a room of about 550-700 sq ft, draws about 1125 watts and costs about $152 a year to run at typical U.S. use and prices.

CEER: 14.4 Combined efficiency, higher is better
Below average · beats 13%
Cooling: 16,200 BTU/hFor about 550-700 sq ft
Energy use: 844 kWh/yr35% less than the federal minimum
Unit size: 25.9" wide 15.9" high, 29" deep, 110 lb

A good fit if…

You want a certified 16,200 BTU window air conditioner at a typical efficiency level.

Think twice if…

Running cost matters most - its CEER is below average for 14,000-15,000 BTU window air conditioners.
You only have ordinary outlets - it needs a 230 V circuit and plug.
You plan to install it alone - at 110 lb it is a two-person job.
You also need heat - it cools only.

Calculate my running cost Check the size for my room

Details

Specifications16,200 BTU, 230 V

General
Brand	Friedrich
Model number	KCVS16B30A
Type	Window
Design	Standard box
Heating	No, cooling only
Compressor	Variable speed (inverter)
Voltage	230 V (needs a 230 V outlet)
Refrigerant	R-32 (GWP 675)
Support bracket included	Yes
On the market since	March 12, 2025
Last certified	March 13, 2025
Performance
Cooling capacity	16,200 BTU/h
CEERCombined energy efficiency ratio, includes standby power	14.4
Yearly energy useENERGY STAR test: 750 hours	844 kWh
Better than federal minimum	35% less energy
ENERGY STAR Most Efficient	No
Size
Width × height × depth	25.9" W × 15.9" H × 29" D
Weight	110 lb

How it compares with 14 other 14,000-15,000 BTU window units#12 of 15

CEER (class median 15.0)14.4, tied with 3 others
Yearly cost vs. class median ($127)$25 more
Width 25.9" (class median 25.4")narrower than 14%
Weight 110 lb (class median 90 lb)lighter than 7%
Rank among 7 similar designs#7

Compared with the other ENERGY STAR certified 14,000-15,000 BTU window units. Yearly cost at 750 hours and 18.0¢/kWh.

Questions6

How many square feet does the Friedrich KCVS16B30A cool?: At 16,200 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 KCVS16B30A use?: About 1125 watts at full power (16,200 BTU/h divided by its CEER of 14.4), which is 4.9 amps at 230 V. That is 188 W more than the typical unit in its class (938 W), or $25 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 KCVS16B30A need?: It is a 230 V unit that draws 4.9 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 13% of the 15 certified units in this class are 230 V.
What are the dimensions of the Friedrich KCVS16B30A, and will it fit my window?: 25.9" W × 15.9" H × 29" D, 110 lb. It is narrower than 14% of its 14 competitors and lighter than 7% of them. The window must be wider than 25.9"; the side panels fill the remaining gap.
Can the Friedrich KCVS16B30A also heat the room?: No, it only cools. If you also need heat, 0 certified units in this class can do both; see the list of air conditioners with heat.
Is the Friedrich KCVS16B30A worth buying to replace an old air conditioner?: An old unit of the same size at 9 CEER would cost about $244 a year to run at 750 hours and 18.0¢/kWh; this one costs about $152, so it saves roughly $91 a year.

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1. The air conditioner Friedrich KCVS16B30A

Cooling capacity BTU/hCEER efficiency, higher is better

2. How you use it

StateElectricity ¢ per kWhHours a day at full powerDays a year from your state's climate

Per year: $238
Per month of use: $43
Per day: $1.44
Per hour: 18.0¢
Power draw: 1125 W

Electricity used: 1,485 kWh a yearAn old 9 CEER unit of the same size would cost $380

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 KCVS16B30A.

Model	CEER	Compared with this one
TCL T15WQ2S	14.4	same CEER, 0.5" narrower, 17 lb lighter, U-shaped, 115 V
Whirlpool WHAW-151IN	14.4	same CEER, 4.1" wider, 8 lb lighter, U-shaped, 115 V
LG LW1522FVSM	14.7	0.3 CEER higher, 2.3" narrower, 25 lb lighter, saddle design, 115 V
Friedrich CCV15A10A	14.4	same CEER, 8 lb lighter, U-shaped, 115 V
Friedrich KCVM14B10A	14.7	0.3 CEER higher, 10 lb heavier, 115 V

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