Friedrich KHVS12B33A room air conditioner
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Kühl+ KHVS12B33B

window air conditioner · 12,600 BTU cooling · fits ~550 sq ft

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A window AC rated 12,600 BTU — enough cooling for a room of up to about 550 square feet (ENERGY STAR's room AC sizing chart).

Cools up to 550 sq ft Needs a 230V circuit CEER 15.8 · excellent ENERGY STAR Most Efficient Inverter · quieter Also heats R-32
12,600
BTU cooling

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$1,699.99 at Amazon

The Friedrich KHVS12B33A: 12,600 BTU, CEER 14.4, inverter, ENERGY STAR. This is the same size, and the most efficient match we could tie to its exact Amazon listing. The listing names this model number; we checked it was in stock, from a third-party seller on Amazon, on November 11, 2026.

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The Verified Label — every certified spec

Verified LabelCertified cooling, fit & running cost
UPC 662021908118
Certified June 17, 2026

Cooling & efficiency — source: ENERGY STAR / DOE

Cooling capacity largest room it suits, ENERGY STAR chart12,600 BTU · up to ~550 sq ft
CEER combined energy efficiency ratio — sets your bill15.8
Energy vs federal minimum computed by us61% less energy

Fit & install — does it fit your window?

Dimensions (H × W × D)Not published
WeightNot published
MountingWindow (double-hung)
Power230 V · dedicated circuit

Efficiency & running cost — computed by Verified HVAC Data

Estimated annual running cost at U.S. average electricity prices · ~598 kWh a year$113 /yr
CEER combined energy efficiency ratio15.8 · 2nd of 5 in its class
Against its 13,000 BTU class 5 certified units$5/yr below it · median $118
Efficiency tierENERGY STAR Most Efficient

Refrigerant & identity

RefrigerantGWP ≈ 675 (IPCC)R-32
Variable-speed compressorYes — inverter
Heating modeYes — also heats
ENERGY STARMost Efficient
ModelKHVS12B33B
UPC662021908118

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Frequently asked questions

Is 12,600 BTU right for my room, or should I size up?

About 550 square feet is the guide figure, and 5 certified units sit on that shelf. The next shelf up is 14,000 BTU (33 units), about 700 sq ft. Below it, 12,000 BTU (80 units) covers about 550 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 Kühl+ KHVS12B33B 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 13,000 BTU class are 115-volt, so a same-size alternative may avoid the wiring entirely.

Does the Kühl+ KHVS12B33B heat as well as cool?

Yes — it is certified with a heating mode, so it works as a shoulder-season heater as well as an air conditioner. Only 30 of the 389 room ACs we publish do. It is supplemental heat for one room, not a replacement for a home heating system.

Does the Kühl+ KHVS12B33B qualify for efficiency rebates?

It meets ENERGY STAR Most Efficient, the top tier some utility rebate programmes require. 3 of the 5 units in its 13,000 BTU class reach that tier, so it is a narrow field at this size. Rebates are set by your state and utility, not by the manufacturer — check the programmes for your area.

Will the Kühl+ KHVS12B33B 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.

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