Kühl KCVL28B30B

• CEER (class median 13.3)13.8, tied with 2 others
• Yearly cost vs. class median ($256)$28 more
• Width 28" (class median 26")narrower than 6%
• Weight 155 lb (class median 130 lb)lighter than 13%
• Rank among 4 similar designs (saddle)#3

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 KCVL28B30B cool?

At 28,900 BTU/h it suits a room of about 1500 to 2000 sq ft with normal sun and two people, following the ENERGY STAR sizing guide. In a heavily shaded room that stretches to about 1650-2200 sq ft; in a very sunny one it shrinks to 1350-1800 sq ft. A kitchen needs 4,000 BTU more.

How many watts and amps does the Kühl KCVL28B30B use?

About 2094 watts at full power (28,900 BTU/h divided by its CEER of 13.8), which is 9.1 amps at 230 V. That is 204 W more than the typical unit in its class (1890 W), or $28 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 59% of the 17 units in the class.

What outlet does the Kühl KCVL28B30B need?

It is a 230 V unit that draws 9.1 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 KCVL28B30B, and will it fit my window?

28" W × 20.2" H × 35.5" D, 155 lb. It is narrower than 6% of its 16 competitors and lighter than 13% 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 KCVL28B30B 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 155 lb, support it from outside until the bracket is fixed.

Can the Kühl KCVL28B30B also heat the room?

No, it only cools. If you also need heat, 3 certified units in this class can do both; see the list of air conditioners with heat.

Is the Kühl KCVL28B30B worth buying to replace an old air conditioner?

An old unit of the same size at 9 CEER would cost about $434 a year to run at 750 hours and 18.0¢/kWh; this one costs about $283, so it saves roughly $151 a year.