Brothers 102387vsFriedrich KCVM18B30A
Side-by-side air conditioner comparison
Brothers 102387
Cooling Capacity
18000BTU/hr
CEER
16BTU/Wh
Voltage
230V
Weight
94.4lb
Friedrich KCVM18B30A
Cooling Capacity
19100BTU/hr
CEER
14.40BTU/Wh
Voltage
230V
Weight
130lb
Key differences
Brothers 102387 is 10% more efficient at 16.00 BTU/Wh versus 14.40 BTU/Wh for the Friedrich KCVM18B30A. The Friedrich KCVM18B30A is larger at 19100 BTU/hr versus 18000 BTU/hr. Overall, the Friedrich KCVM18B30A sits higher in the category, ranking above 92% of certified room air conditioners.
Performance
| Spec | Brothers | Friedrich |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity(BTU/hr) | 18000 | 19100 |
| CEER(BTU/Wh) | 16 | 14.40 |
| Variable Speed Compressor | Yes | Yes |
| Heating Mode | No | No |
Electrical
| Spec | Brothers | Friedrich |
|---|---|---|
| Voltage(V) | 230 | 230 |
Dimensions
| Spec | Brothers | Friedrich |
|---|---|---|
| Width(in) | 25.4 | 25.9 |
| Height(in) | 17.9 | 17.9 |
| Depth(in) | 23.6 | 29 |
| Weight(lb) | 94.4 | 130 |
Installation
| Spec | Brothers | Friedrich |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Window | Window |
| Product Class | 4. Without reverse cycle, with louvered sides, and 14, 000 to 19, 999 Btu/h | 4. Without reverse cycle, with louvered sides, and 14, 000 to 19, 999 Btu/h |
| Mounting Type | Does Not Straddle Window or Windowsill | Does Not Straddle Window or Windowsill |
| Support Bracket | No | Yes |
| Casement Window | None | None |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Brothers | Friedrich |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-32 | R-32 |
| GWP Rating | R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP) | R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP) |