Friedrich WCVT16B30A
through-the-wall air conditioner · 16,800 BTU cooling · fits ~840 sq ft
A through-the-wall AC rated 16,800 BTU — enough cooling for a room of roughly 840 square feet (the 20-BTU-per-square-foot rule).
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Sized for ~840 sq ft — measure your room and check your window type before you buy.
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certified 2025-03-13
status: Active
Cooling & efficiency — source: ENERGY STAR / DOE
Fit & install — does it fit your window?
Efficiency & running cost — computed by Verified HVAC Data
Refrigerant & identity
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Frequently asked questions
Is 16,800 BTU right for my room, or should I size up?
About 840 square feet is the guide figure. The next shelf up is 18,000 BTU (17 units), about 900 sq ft. Below it, 15,000 BTU (7 units) covers about 750 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 WCVT16B30A 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.
Does the Friedrich WCVT16B30A need a wall sleeve?
Yes — through-the-wall units slide into a wall sleeve. This unit measures 27" wide, 15" tall and 21" deep and weighs about 110 lb. Check that your existing sleeve opening matches, or buy the maker's sleeve.
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.