Friedrich CCV24A30A
window air conditioner · 24,000 BTU cooling · fits ~1,200 sq ft
A window AC rated 24,000 BTU — enough cooling for a room of roughly 1,200 square feet (the 20-BTU-per-square-foot rule).
What actually decides this purchase
We publish 22 units at 24,000 BTU. They run within $38 a year of each other — but they sell for $635 to $1,115, a 1.8× spread. Efficiency is not what decides this purchase at 24,000 BTU; price, noise and whether it fits your window are. Here is where this unit lands.
At $1,115 this sits above the 24,000 BTU median of $635 — $480 more for cooling that costs the same to run, since the whole class is within $38 a year of itself. That premium has to buy something you can name: quieter running, a better warranty, a fit your window needs. Worth comparing against the Midea MAW24R2VWT at $635.
Price
$1,115
10th cheapest of the 10 units we have a price for at this size (median $635). Checked 2026-08-20.
Noise
32–42 dBA
Manufacturer-published, not a certified test.
Window fit
28–41" wide
From the manufacturer's submittal sheet — the range the unit is designed to fit.
Circuit
230V needed
Needs a dedicated circuit. Budget an electrician before you buy.
Buy this unit
$1,115.00 at Amazon
A window AC is a self-install unit: you set it in the window (or wall sleeve), no contractor or refrigerant charge needed. We verified this listing against the certified record: same brand, the same 24,000 BTU cooling capacity, the same window AC form factor, and in stock at the price shown. Its title doesn’t carry this model number, so treat it as the current equivalent rather than a guaranteed identical SKU.
Sized for ~1,200 sq ft — measure your room and check your window type before you buy.
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The Verified Label — every certified spec
certified 2024-03-11
status: Active
Cooling & efficiency — source: ENERGY STAR / DOE
Fit & install — does it fit your window?
Efficiency & running cost — computed by Verified HVAC Data
Worth keeping in proportion: every unit in the 24,000 BTU class runs within $38 a year of every other. The gap between the cheapest and dearest to buy at this size is 13× larger. Efficiency is the smallest number on this page, which is why it is not at the top of it.
Refrigerant & identity
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Frequently asked questions
Is 24,000 BTU right for my room, or should I size up?
About 1,200 square feet is the guide figure, and 22 certified units sit on that shelf. Below it, 18,000 BTU (17 units) covers about 900 sq ft. Between two shelves, take the smaller one: oversizing is the usual reason a unit cools but leaves the room clammy, which our sizing calculator explains.
Does the Friedrich CCV24A30A need a special outlet?
Yes. It runs on 230 volts, not the 115-volt outlet a bedroom or living room normally has, so it needs a dedicated circuit installed by an electrician. Budget for that before you buy: most units in its 24,000 BTU class are 115-volt, so a same-size alternative may avoid the wiring entirely.
Will the Friedrich CCV24A30A fit my window?
The certification record doesn't publish reliable full dimensions for this unit, so measure your opening and compare against the seller's listing before you buy.
Sources. Certification and CEER from ENERGY STAR room-AC data and the DOE compliance certification database. Cooling capacity, dimensions and refrigerant are the manufacturer-certified values. Annual running cost, suggested room size and the percentile are computed by Verified HVAC Data from published ratings and EIA U.S. average electricity prices — see our methodology. Refrigerant GWP is the IPCC value. We publish no star ratings and take no payment for placement. "Not published" means the source registry doesn't disclose it — we never fill a spec with a guess.