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Room Air Conditioners

FriedrichKCVS12B10A

ENERGY STAR certified · Mar 2025

Annual energy use
625 kWh/yr
Cooling capacity
12500 BTU/h
Combined energy efficiency ratio
15 BTU/Wh
Below federal standard
38 %

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$79.50 Nevada$294.88 Hawaii

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How this is calculated
  • Annual energy use is the figure ENERGY STAR lists for this model under typical test conditions. It is not measured in your home.
  • Yearly cost = annual kWh × your rate. Monthly cost is the yearly cost divided by 12, a flat average. Five-year cost keeps the rate constant; prices will change.
  • Statewide averages are not your utility’s tariff. Use your bill’s rate for a closer number.
  • We do not estimate watts or hourly cost: the source data does not include them.

How it compares

Among 262 ENERGY STAR certified window models with a similar cooling capacity (9375 to 15625 BTU/h), this one ranks 206th lowest in annual energy use.

Median of these models
571 kWh/yr
This model vs the median
+9%
Uses less than
20% of them
405 kWh/yr (lowest)781 kWh/yr (highest)

Compared with every comparable model on the ENERGY STAR list, not only the ones published on this site. Same type, similar size.

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Yearly cost by state

Same 625 kWh/yr at each state’s average residential price (2026-08).

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Specifications

Annual energy use
625 kWh/yrENERGY STAR estimated annual energy use, typical use (DOE test procedure)
Cooling capacity
12500 BTU/hRated cooling capacity
Combined energy efficiency ratio
15 BTU/WhCombined Energy Efficiency Ratio
Below federal standard
38 %As published by ENERGY STAR
Type
Window
Product class
3. Without reverse cycle, with louvered sides, and 8,000 to 13,999 Btu/h
Installation
Does Not Straddle Window or Windowsill
Heating mode
No
Variable-speed compressor
Yes
Voltage
115 V
Height
15.9 in
Width
25.9 in
Depth
29.0 in
Weight
110.0 lb
Refrigerant
R-32
Refrigerant and GWP
R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP)
Connected
No
UPC
724587447644
Markets
United States, Canada
Available on market
2025-03-12
ENERGY STAR ID
3999713

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Frequently asked questions

How much electricity does the Friedrich KCVS12B10A use?

ENERGY STAR lists 625 kWh per year under typical test conditions, which is calculated with U.S. Department of Energy test procedures for a typical cooling season. Your use will differ with the climate, how many hours a day you cool and the temperature you set.

How much does it cost to run?

At statewide average residential prices, the listed annual use costs about $79.50 in Nevada and $294.88 in Hawaii (EIA, 2026-08). Your own utility rate may be different; enter it in the calculator.

How does the Friedrich KCVS12B10A compare with similar models?

Among 262 ENERGY STAR certified window models with a similar cooling capacity, it ranks 206th lowest in annual energy use. Its 625 kWh per year is 9% above the median of 571.15 kWh.

What does the CEER number mean?

The combined energy efficiency ratio is the cooling output in BTU for each watt-hour of electricity used. This model is listed at 15 BTU/Wh. A higher number means more cooling for the same electricity.

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Methodology and sources

Model data comes from the ENERGY STAR Certified Room Air Conditioners dataset (EPA). Electricity prices are statewide average residential prices from the U.S. EIA, latest period August 2026. Values are stored locally and refreshed by scheduled imports. Missing values are left blank, never estimated.