Room Air Conditioners
FriedrichWCVT12B10A
ENERGY STAR certified · Mar 2025
- Annual energy use
- 767 kWh/yr
- Cooling capacity
- 13500 BTU/h
- Combined energy efficiency ratio
- 13.2 BTU/Wh
- Below federal standard
- 39 %
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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 36 ENERGY STAR certified through the wall models with a similar cooling capacity (10125 to 16875 BTU/h), this one ranks 33rd lowest in annual energy use.
- Median of these models
- 648 kWh/yr
- This model vs the median
- +18%
- Uses less than
- 8% of them
Compared with every comparable model on the ENERGY STAR list, not only the ones published on this site. Same type, similar size.
Same type and size, lower energy use
| Model | kWh/yr | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Friedrich WCVT10B10A | 635 | 635 kWh |
| Wallmaster WCVT12B30B | 637 | 637 kWh |
| Friedrich WCVT10B30A | 640 | 640 kWh |
| Seasons ST12VB1 | 648 | 648 kWh |
| Seasons ST12VB2 | 648 | 648 kWh |
Yearly cost by state
Same 767 kWh/yr at each state’s average residential price (2026-07).
Comparable models
Same type, within 25% of this model’s cooling capacity.
Specifications
- Annual energy use
- 767 kWh/yrENERGY STAR estimated annual energy use, typical use (DOE test procedure)
- Cooling capacity
- 13500 BTU/hRated cooling capacity
- Combined energy efficiency ratio
- 13.2 BTU/WhCombined Energy Efficiency Ratio
- Below federal standard
- 39 %As published by ENERGY STAR
- Type
- Through the Wall
- Product class
- 8b. Without reverse cycle, without louvered sides, and 11,000 to 13,999 Btu/h
- Installation
- Does Not Straddle Window or Windowsill
- Heating mode
- No
- Variable-speed compressor
- Yes
- Voltage
- 115 V
- Height
- 15.2 in
- Width
- 26.5 in
- Depth
- 21.0 in
- Weight
- 110.0 lb
- Refrigerant
- R-32
- Refrigerant and GWP
- R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP)
- Connected
- No
- UPC
- 724587447781
- Markets
- United States, Canada
- Available on market
- 2025-03-12
- ENERGY STAR ID
- 3999723
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Frequently asked questions
How much electricity does the Friedrich WCVT12B10A use?
ENERGY STAR lists 767 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 $97.56 in Louisiana and $368.16 in Hawaii (EIA, 2026-07). Your own utility rate may be different; enter it in the calculator.
How does the Friedrich WCVT12B10A compare with similar models?
Among 36 ENERGY STAR certified through the wall models with a similar cooling capacity, it ranks 33rd lowest in annual energy use. Its 767 kWh per year is 18% above the median of 647.5 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 13.2 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 July 2026. Values are stored locally and refreshed by scheduled imports. Missing values are left blank, never estimated.