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Friedrich KCVS12B10A: $114 a year to run

This room air conditioner uses 625 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $114 a year and $1,137 over a typical 10-year life. It ranks #367 of 492 window models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $1,137 of electricity over 10 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
  3. Compare. Pick your state to see your real number, then check the cheaper-to-run models of the same size.
Per year (U.S. avg)
$114
Over 10 years
$1,137
Saves vs the federal minimum
$70/yr
Size
12,500 BTU

Where to buy

Compare the price, then add the running cost below to get the true cost.

Cost to run where you live

Electricity per year
$114
Electricity over 10 years
$1,137
Add the price you pay
+ $1,137

625 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.

Hisense AW-12TW1RZAU7011500 BTU$98/yrsaves $156
Hisense AWUS1227TW11500 BTU$98/yrsaves $156
BLACK+DECKER BDM12C12000 BTU$102/yrsaves $113
Brothers 10237312000 BTU$102/yrsaves $113

Specs

BrandFriedrich
ModelKCVS12B10A
TypeWindow
Energy use625 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type1008 kWh / year
Width25.9 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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