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Friedrich KCVM14B10A: $129 a year to run
This room air conditioner uses 709 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $129 a year and $1,290 over a typical 10-year life. It ranks #415 of 492 window models for running cost.
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Cost to run where you live
709 kWh a year (ENERGY STAR test figure) × 18.19¢ per kWh, the average residential price in the U.S. for Jan–Aug 2026 (EIA). Your bill depends on your utility and how you use it.
Cheaper to run, same type and size
Or see every large rooms (over 10,000 to 15,000 btu) model ranked.
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Specs
| Brand | Friedrich |
| Model | KCVM14B10A |
| Type | Window |
| Energy use | 709 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 1091 kWh / year |
| Width | 25.9 in |
Specs and energy use from the ENERGY STAR certified products list (U.S. EPA). An asterisk in a model number stands for colour or finish codes. HouseholdLeak is not affiliated with ENERGY STAR or the EPA.
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