Friedrich KCVM14B10B vs Friedrich Kühl KHVS10B11B
Two of the window air conditioners in our best window air conditioners comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: Official 14100 Btu/h cooling capacity, CEER 16.2, ENERGY STAR Most Efficient, window-straddling installation
Check price at AmazonBest for: Official 10600 Btu/h cooling capacity, CEER 15, ENERGY STAR Most Efficient, window-straddling installation
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Friedrich KCVM14B10B | Friedrich Kühl KHVS10B11B | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR CEEROfficial ENERGY STAR combined energy efficiency ratio. Higher is more efficient. Missing values take the category minimum. | 16.2 | 15 | 32% |
| Cooling capacityOfficial ENERGY STAR cooling capacity in Btu/h. Missing values take the category minimum. Size the unit to the room; the highest capacity is not always the right fit. | 14100 Btu/h | 10600 Btu/h | 24% |
| ENERGY STAR Most EfficientYes when the official ENERGY STAR record marks Most Efficient as Yes. Unstated counts as no. | Yes | Yes | 18% |
| Window-straddling installationYes when the official ENERGY STAR record lists a mounting type that straddles the window or windowsill. Unstated or 'does not straddle' counts as no. | Yes | Yes | 14% |
| Heating modeYes when the official ENERGY STAR record lists a heating mode. Unstated counts as no. | No | Yes | 12% |
| Cooling capacity (ENERGY STAR) | 14100 Btu/h | 10600 Btu/h | info |
| Combined energy efficiency ratio (ENERGY STAR CEER) | 16.2 | 15 | info |
| ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | Yes | Yes | info |
| Heating mode (ENERGY STAR) | No | Yes | info |
| Variable-speed compressor (ENERGY STAR) | Yes | Yes | info |
| Installation / mounting (ENERGY STAR) | Straddles Windowsill | Straddles Windowsill | info |
| Window-straddling installation | Yes | Yes | info |
| Voltage (ENERGY STAR) | 115 V | 115 V | info |
| Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR) | 653 kWh/year | 530 kWh/year | info |
| Weight (ENERGY STAR) | 70 lb | 105 lb | info |
| Dimensions (ENERGY STAR) | 17.9 × 25.9 × 29.0 in (H × W × D) | 15.9 × 25.9 × 29.0 in (H × W × D) | info |
| Product type (ENERGY STAR) | Window | Window | info |
| Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR) | R-32 | R-32 | info |
| Certified model number | KCVM14B10B | KHVS10B11B | info |
| Estimated cooling power (computed) | 870 watts, computed as certified capacity ÷ CEER | 707 watts, computed as certified capacity ÷ CEER | info |
| CoolPick score | 7.3/10 | 7.1/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Friedrich KCVM14B10B
Better published figure on: ENERGY STAR CEER, Cooling capacity.
What we like
- Official ENERGY STAR CEER of 16.2
- Marked ENERGY STAR Most Efficient on the official record
- ENERGY STAR lists a window-straddling installation (typical of U-shaped designs)
Watch out for
- ENERGY STAR does not list a heating mode
Friedrich Kühl KHVS10B11B
Better published figure on: Heating mode.
What we like
- Marked ENERGY STAR Most Efficient on the official record
- ENERGY STAR lists a window-straddling installation (typical of U-shaped designs)
- ENERGY STAR lists a heating mode
Watch out for
- No additional scored gaps in the official record we used
Verdict
On published specs, the Friedrich KCVM14B10B scores higher (7.3 vs 7.1). Specs don't capture sound character or feel, so weigh the pros and cons above too.
- Choose the Friedrich KCVM14B10B if this sounds like you: official 14100 Btu/h cooling capacity, CEER 16.2, ENERGY STAR Most Efficient, window-straddling installation.
- Choose the Friedrich Kühl KHVS10B11B if this sounds like you: official 10600 Btu/h cooling capacity, CEER 15, ENERGY STAR Most Efficient, window-straddling installation.
- Friedrich KCVM14B10B: ENERGY STAR Product Finder: KCVM14B10B
- Friedrich KCVM14B10B: ENERGY STAR certified room air conditioners dataset
- Friedrich Kühl KHVS10B11B: ENERGY STAR Product Finder: KHVS10B11B
- Friedrich Kühl KHVS10B11B: ENERGY STAR certified room air conditioners dataset