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K�hl+ KHVS12B33B: $109 a year to run

This room air conditioner uses 598 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $109 a year and $1,088 over a typical 10-year life. It ranks #309 of 492 window models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $1,088 of electricity over 10 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
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Per year (U.S. avg)
$109
Over 10 years
$1,088
Saves vs the federal minimum
$170/yr
Size
12,600 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
$109
Electricity over 10 years
$1,088
Add the price you pay
+ $1,088

598 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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BLACK+DECKER BDM12C12000 BTU$102/yrsaves $64
Brothers 10237312000 BTU$102/yrsaves $64

Specs

BrandK�hl+
ModelKHVS12B33B
TypeWindow
Energy use598 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type1534 kWh / year
Width25.9 in
FeaturesHeat mode

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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