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K�hl KCVL36B30B
33,000 BTU · Window room air conditioner
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About the K�hl KCVL36B30B
The K�hl KCVL36B30B is a 33,000 BTU window room air conditioner certified by ENERGY STAR. Its official test figure is 1,847 kWh of electricity a year, which at the U.S. average price of 18.19¢ per kWh comes to $336 a year, or $3,360 over a typical 10-year life.
That is 49% less energy than the federal maximum for this type of air conditioner (3,622 kWh a year), a saving of about $323 a year compared with a model that only just meets the standard.
Among 492 window models it ranks #491 for running cost. The cheapest model of this type would save $2,887 in electricity over 10 years, though it may differ in size and features.
If you want the same type and a similar size for less to run, the K�hl+ KHVL28B35B uses 1,495 kWh a year and would save about $640 over 10 years.
Cost to run where you live
1,847 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 very large rooms (over 15,000 btu) model ranked.
| K�hl+ KHVL28B35B | 28300 BTU | $272/yr | saves $640 |
| K�hl KCVL28B30B | 28900 BTU | $286/yr | saves $502 |
| Friedrich KCVL28B30A | 28900 BTU | $299/yr | saves $373 |
| Friedrich KHVL28B35A | 28200 BTU | $305/yr | saves $306 |
Specs
| Brand | K�hl |
| Model | KCVL36B30B |
| Type | Window |
| Energy use | 1847 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 3622 kWh / year |
| Size | 33,000 BTU |
| Width | 28 in |
| Efficiency (CEER) | 13.4 |
| Mounting | Straddles Windowsill |
| Voltage | 230 V |
| Inverter (variable speed) | Yes |
| Heat mode | No |
| Refrigerant | R-32 |
| Height | 20.2 in |
| Depth | 35.5 in |
| Weight | 155.0 lb |
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.
Questions people ask
How much does the K�hl KCVL36B30B cost to run?
About $336 a year at the U.S. average electricity price (18.19¢/kWh), based on its ENERGY STAR rating of 1,847 kWh a year. In a state with expensive power it can be much more; pick your state on this page to see your number.
How much will the K�hl KCVL36B30B cost in electricity over its life?
About $3,360 over 10 years, a typical life for a room air conditioner. Add that to the price you pay to get the true cost to own.
Is the K�hl KCVL36B30B energy efficient?
Yes. It is ENERGY STAR certified and uses 49% less energy than the federal maximum for its type.
Is there a cheaper air conditioner to run of the same type and size?
Yes. The K�hl+ KHVL28B35B uses 1,495 kWh a year, about $640 less in electricity over 10 years.
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