Kühl KCVS08B10B

• CEER (class median 15.0)17.0, no ties
• Yearly cost vs. class median ($72)$3 less
• Width 25.9" (class median 19.4")narrower than 0%
• Weight 70 lb (class median 56 lb)lighter than 7%
• Rank among 2 similar designs (saddle)#1

Compared with the other ENERGY STAR certified 8,000 BTU window units. Yearly cost at 750 hours and 18.0¢/kWh.

How many square feet does the Kühl KCVS08B10B cool?

At 8,700 BTU/h it suits a room of about 300 to 400 sq ft with normal sun and two people, following the ENERGY STAR sizing guide. In a heavily shaded room that stretches to about 330-440 sq ft; in a very sunny one it shrinks to 270-360 sq ft. A kitchen needs 4,000 BTU more.

How many watts and amps does the Kühl KCVS08B10B use?

About 512 watts at full power (8,700 BTU/h divided by its CEER of 17.0), which is 4.5 amps at 115 V. That is 21 W less than the typical unit in its class (533 W), or $3 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 29 units in the class.

Can the Kühl KCVS08B10B run on a standard outlet?

Yes. It runs on 115 V and draws about 4.5 A, well inside a standard 15 A outlet, but do not share the circuit with a space heater, microwave or other big load. Every certified unit in this class is 115 V.

What are the dimensions of the Kühl KCVS08B10B, and will it fit my window?

25.9" W × 15.9" H × 29" D, 70 lb. It is narrower than 0% of its 28 competitors and lighter than 7% 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 KCVS08B10B 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 70 lb, support it from outside until the bracket is fixed.

Can the Kühl KCVS08B10B also heat the room?

No, it only cools. If you also need heat, 4 certified units in this class can do both; see the list of air conditioners with heat.

Is the Kühl KCVS08B10B worth buying to replace an old air conditioner?

An old unit of the same size at 9 CEER would cost about $131 a year to run at 750 hours and 18.0¢/kWh; this one costs about $69, so it saves roughly $62 a year.