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K�hl KCVL36B30B

window air conditioner · 33,000 BTU cooling · fits ~1,650 sq ft

A window AC rated 33,000 BTU — enough cooling for a room of roughly 1,650 square feet (the 20-BTU-per-square-foot rule).

ENERGY STAR Most Efficient Window R-32 Variable-speed
33,000
BTU cooling
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At a glance

Who it's for

Cooling a single room of about 1,650 sq ft — a bedroom, office or apartment — that you install yourself, no contractor.

The standout number

CEER 13.4 — the room-AC efficiency number; higher means a lower summer electric bill.

The catch

Window units only fit windows in their size range — measure your window width and height against the dimensions below before you buy.

The Verified Label — every certified spec

Verified LabelCertified cooling, fit & running cost
UPC 662021866630
certified 2026-06-17
status: Active

Cooling & efficiency — source: ENERGY STAR / DOE

Cooling capacity the room it suits at ~20 BTU/sq ft33,000 BTU · ~1,650 sq ft
CEER combined energy efficiency ratio — sets your bill13.4
Energy vs federal minimum computed by us49% less energy

Fit & install — does it fit your window?

Dimensions (H × W × D)20 × 28 × 36 in
Weight155 lb
MountingWindow (double-hung)
Power230 V · dedicated circuit

Operating cost — computed by Verified HVAC Data

Estimated annual running cost

$348

per year at U.S. average electricity prices · ~1,847 kWh

Efficiency tier

CEER 13.4

ENERGY STAR Most Efficient — top tier

Running cost falls as CEER rises and as you run it fewer hours. Your climate and local electricity price change the total.

Refrigerant & identity

RefrigerantGWP ≈ 675 (IPCC)R-32
Variable-speed compressorYes — inverter
Heating modeCooling only
ENERGY STARMost Efficient
ModelKCVL36B30B
UPC662021866630

How it ranks

Where this unit sits among the 420 window and through-the-wall air conditioners we track, on CEER — the efficiency number that decides its running cost. Percentiles are computed from our corpus (higher = better).

CEER efficiency

Better than 9%

of the 420 room ACs with a published CEER

Cooling capacity

33,000 BTU

Sized for a room of about 1,650 sq ft at 20 BTU per square foot.

Rebates & incentives

This unit meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient, the top room-AC tier some utility rebates require. The federal 25C credit expired December 31, 2025, and it never covered room ACs anyway; the live money is state and utility programs. Check what applies where you live on our rebates page.

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Frequently asked questions

What size room does the K�hl KCVL36B30B cool?

It puts out 33,000 BTU of cooling. The common rule of thumb is 20 BTU per square foot, so it suits a room of about 1,650 square feet with 8-foot ceilings. Sunny rooms, kitchens or spaces with many people need a bit more; heavily shaded rooms a bit less.

How efficient is the K�hl KCVL36B30B?

It is rated CEER 13.4. CEER (Combined Energy Efficiency Ratio) is the DOE test number for room air conditioners — the higher it is, the less electricity the unit uses for the same cooling. This model uses about 49% less energy than the federal minimum for its size.

What does the K�hl KCVL36B30B cost to run?

We estimate about $348 a year to run it — roughly 1,847 kWh, at U.S. average electricity prices and a typical cooling season. Your climate and local power price move the number; running it fewer hours costs less.

Will the K�hl KCVL36B30B fit my window?

Measure your window opening first. This unit's cabinet is about 28" wide and 20" tall, 36" deep, and weighs roughly 155 lb. Most double-hung windows fit units in this range with the included side panels, but confirm your window's inside width and minimum height.

Where can I buy the K�hl KCVL36B30B?

Room air conditioners are self-install and sold online. Our "Find it on Amazon" button opens a live search for this exact brand and model so you can compare current prices and sellers. It sets in the window (or wall sleeve) yourself — no contractor and no refrigerant charge.

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.

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