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K�hl+ KHVL28B35B
28,300 BTU · Window room air conditioner
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About the K�hl+ KHVL28B35B
The K�hl+ KHVL28B35B is a 28,300 BTU window room air conditioner certified by ENERGY STAR. Its official test figure is 1,495 kWh of electricity a year, which at the U.S. average price of 18.19¢ per kWh comes to $272 a year, or $2,719 over a typical 10-year life.
That is 53% less energy than the federal maximum for this type of air conditioner (3,180 kWh a year), a saving of about $307 a year compared with a model that only just meets the standard.
Among 492 window models it ranks #487 for running cost. The cheapest model of this type would save $2,246 in electricity over 10 years, though it may differ in size and features.
Listed features: heat mode.
Cost to run where you live
1,495 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.
One of the cheapest to run
No ENERGY STAR model of the same type and size uses less electricity.
Specs
| Brand | K�hl+ |
| Model | KHVL28B35B |
| Type | Window |
| Energy use | 1495 kWh / year |
| Federal maximum for this type | 3180 kWh / year |
| Size | 28,300 BTU |
| Width | 28 in |
| Features | Heat mode |
| Efficiency (CEER) | 14.2 |
| Mounting | Straddles Windowsill |
| Voltage | 230 V |
| Inverter (variable speed) | Yes |
| Heat mode | Yes |
| Refrigerant | R-32 |
| Height | 20.2 in |
| Depth | 35.5 in |
| Weight | 160.0 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+ KHVL28B35B cost to run?
About $272 a year at the U.S. average electricity price (18.19¢/kWh), based on its ENERGY STAR rating of 1,495 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+ KHVL28B35B cost in electricity over its life?
About $2,719 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+ KHVL28B35B energy efficient?
Yes. It is ENERGY STAR certified and uses 53% less energy than the federal maximum for its type.
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