Friedrich Kuhl Series 20,000 BTU Smart Window/Wall Air Conditioner with 4 Fan Speeds & Remote Control - White

MODEL: KCM18A30A
4.4 out of 5 Customer Rating
Friedrich Kuhl Series 20,000 BTU Smart Window/Wall Air Conditioner with 4 Fan Speeds & Remote Control - White is rated 4.5 out of 5 by 124.
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About this Item

Dimensions

Product Height
17.93 Inches
Product Width
25.93 Inches
Product Depth
29 Inches
Product Weight (lbs.)
132 Lb(s)
Window Opening Max. Width (in.)
42 Inches
Window Opening Max. Height (in.)
-
Window Opening Min. Height (in.)
18.2 Inches
Overall Height with Sleeve (in.)
17.94 Inches
Overall Width with Sleeve (in.)
25.94 Inches
Overall Depth with Sleeve (in.)
29 Inches

Air Conditioner Details

Color
White
Series
Kuhl
Type
Window/Wall
Window Type
Double Hung Window
Room Size
Extra Large
Cooling BTU
20000 BTUs
Cooling Speeds
4
Heat/Cool
No
Number of Fan Speed
4 Fan Speeds
No. of Air Flow Directions
8
CFM
425 CFM
Vent/Air Exchange Exhaust
Yes
Moisture Removal (Pints/hr)
6 Pints/hr
Filter Description
Washable, Antimicrobial Air Filter
Standard Mesh Filter
-
Charcoal Filter
-
Washable Filters
Yes
Inverter Technology
No
Chassis Type
Slide Out
Additional Features
Prog. Thermostat, Slide Out
Chassis

Smart Features

WiFi Connected
Yes
Wifi/App Controllable
Wifi/Smartphone App Controllable

Settings and Controls

Control Type
Digital
Temperature Display
Yes
Automatic Timer
Yes
Delay Timer
-
Automatic Shut Off/Sleep Mode
Yes
Quiet Mode
-

Accessory Details

Remote Control Included
Yes
Upgradeable Filter
-
Upgradeable Filter Model Number
-

Energy Info

Energy Star Rated
No
Energy Efficiency Ratio
10.4 EER
Energy Star Approved
Yes

Technical Details

Through the Wall Restrictions
None
Power Cord Length (in.)
72 Inches
Power Requirements
220 Volt 15 Amp Dedicated Circuit (Tandem Plug)
Voltage (V)
230
Amperage (A)
15 Amps
Auto Restart
Yes
Refrigerant Type
R-410a

Certifications

ADA Compliant
No
CSA Listed
No
ETL Listed
No
UL Listed
No

Manufacturer Warranty

Warranty Terms - Parts
24 Month(s)
Warranty Terms - Labor
12 Month(s)
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect Fit Product was easy to install and cools a very large area
Date published: 2023-08-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Pricey but worth it Quiet and efficient. Easy enough to install thru the wall
Date published: 2023-05-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by from My Second Friedrich AC This is my second purchase of a Friedrich Kuhl Series 20,000 BTU 220V AC. I have not had a chance to use it yet since I bought it in April. But the one I already have for 2 years is relatively quiet, cools well and can be operated with a remote control.
Date published: 2023-04-29
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Outstanding AC So quiet, hardly know it's running. Cools all my rooms. Recommend highly.
Date published: 2022-09-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Cools beyond our expectations The Friedrich unit installed cools the area beyond our expectations. It’s very sleek looking and runs much quieter than the old model. Very pleased and highly recommend.
Date published: 2022-09-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Experience with AC wall install Great service, friendly staff, and installation was professional.
Date published: 2022-08-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Cool unit Unit packs a decent punch! Cool all of upstairs areas
Date published: 2021-07-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Friedrich Kuhl air conditioner model KCM18A30A It does a great job cooling and removing the humidity in the room and it is very quiet.
Date published: 2021-07-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Friedrich Kuhl 20,000 BTU Wall Air Conditioner I bought the Friedrich Kuhl 20,000 BTU wall unit to replace an old GE unit we've had for 30+ years. It's a great upgrade to the house; I love how quiet it is and how quickly it cools my entire first floor. Well worth the investment.
Date published: 2021-06-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome air conditioner Replaced an old Kenmore air conditioner with Friedrich. So happy with new unit. Very quiet and cools off entire floor. For anyone looking to buy a new unit, do not hesitate with 20,000BTU air.
Date published: 2021-06-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by from AC looks great Air conditioner looks great and is very effective at cooling my living room/kitchen space down. Haven’t had to use it much with it still being early in the summer
Date published: 2021-06-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Replacing my 30+ year old Sears air conditioner This Friedrich Kuhl 20,000 BTU unit replaced a Sears model that was purchased back in1988. The new air conditioner is so much more quiet than the older unit. The thermostat also works like a charm. It was definitely a great purchase. PC Richard even sent out a crew ahead in order to make certain the new unit would fit properly through the wall. Thank you, PC Richard
Date published: 2021-06-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent cooling and quiet operation Very quiet operation. The unit goes about its business quietly and efficiently, turning off and on at the desired temperature. AT 20,000 BTU's, the air conditioner really cools down the first floor of the house quickly. This is our second Kuhl from Friedrich, the first of which we purchased back in 2015.
Date published: 2021-05-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Happy I updated Quiet on all the time, very efficient on electricity
Date published: 2020-08-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The best brand Friedrich I have a Cap house and it cools the whole down stairs it's very powerful and it can be controlled from your iPhone.
Date published: 2020-07-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Kuhl 20,000 btu Very quiet and cold. I walked over to unit I thought it was off. It wasn’t!!
Date published: 2020-06-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A good change This replaced a product we purchased a month ago. We had to change it out because it was so loud we couldn't have a conversation when it was on.
Date published: 2019-08-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent through wall AC This AC is great! It’s unrealisitic to think it will be silent. It’s more quiet then any other other ac I’ve heard even close to 20,000 BTUs. It’s 20 decibels quieter (63db) then my old unit with the same BTUs. It cools quickly and monitors the temperature nicely. The installers did a great job. The old hole had no framing at all and they did a beautiful job repairing the opening and finishing it nicely. It’s an expensive unit but I think it’s worth it compared to what else is on the market. Couldn’t be happier.
Date published: 2019-07-21
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Weigh your options Works well. Pretty quiet as air conditioners go. Overpriced. Manufacturer has only one model that fits in current wall opening No other options without reconstruction on external wall.
Date published: 2023-09-01
Rated 4 out of 5 by from So far so good We've had this air conditioner for about a month and its been good so far. I will give it 5 stars in time as long as there isn't any problems. The remote is small but does the job and the noise doesn't bother me much. Not loud but not quiet.
Date published: 2023-07-23
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Low sound for 20,000 BTU Unit Quieter unit than most.For a 20,000 BTU unit it is kind on the ears.
Date published: 2022-09-29
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Quietly Cool Keeps the house cool and is so quiet. I recommend this item.
Date published: 2022-09-22
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Giod AC and bad installers. Nice looking AC and cools very well but not as quiet as I'd like it to be. I know its a wall AC and could never be as quiet as a split system or central AC. Overall I'm happy with it, the installers had no customer service skills and were very negative about doing the job in the beginning. I basically had to babysit them to make sure they did the install properly. Their craftsmanship was not good and not well equipped to do this type of work.
Date published: 2022-08-27
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Quiet and efficient We bought this as a through the wall air conditioner because it fits our apartment's current wall opening. We only have it for one month and so far it operates fairly quietly and cools our entire living room, dining room and hallways of our two bedroom apartment set on 70 degrees. No complaints so far. We have not set up the app as yet so can't comment on that. It is powerful and cools down quickly even in 90 degree weather.
Date published: 2022-06-28
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Uneven airflow in this AC nice AC but very unusual that about 85% of airflow comes out of the left vent and 15% out of the right. They told me that is normal for this AC. I never had an AC do that. So must be poor design. You would think an expensive AC like this would have good engineers designing it. Otherwise it does cool my living area and kitchen. Noise level is better than my older unit but I expected it to be even quieter.
Date published: 2022-06-17
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Great unit This unit cools a 600sqft area within a matter of minutes on low. It’s very quiet compared to other units of similar size I’ve owned. It has a remote control and can also be controlled with wifi via an app. The app is nearly impossible to sync to the unit though. A lot of complaints about the app online. Other than the app issues, I’m very pleased and would definitely recommend this AC unit.
Date published: 2021-05-28
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Happy with my purchase 4 out of 5 as it is still pretty loud. Great purchase as it cools the house well.
Date published: 2020-07-26
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Very cooool I bought this a couple of months prior to installing. Once installed i have experienced the following: Cools off a large area quite efficiently and keeps it cool right to the temperature selected. Very loud (louder than expected including a higher pitch sound when condensor is on) - however, this is offset by the cooling effect. I am unsure on recommending this product due to how loud it is. The app on my IPhone/IPad doesn't really work but I don't use it since the remote is sufficient. The aesthetics are remarkable and blends in nicely with my wall. PC Richards delivered quickly (even in the pandemic) and would definitely recommend using for any appliance.
Date published: 2020-07-15
Rated 4 out of 5 by from What does this mean? Unit is quiet, and doesn't shake wall when activated. Cools area well. Not had a "clean filter" command yet, but process appears to be a project by unit's design. Withholding a 5 star rating until I have a history on unit's longevity.
Date published: 2020-07-07
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Decent AC Good AC, but the front design makes it stick out. The air intact is on the sides and bottom instead of the front.
Date published: 2019-10-04
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Does it need a support if installing through the wall?

Asked by: BobH
Nope. In fact the new sleeve for the Friedrich unit fit in the existing opening. It just needed a little widening. No support is needed. The installer will use enough screws to securely mount the sleeve in place. 
Answered by: Chris from Long Island
Date published: 2023-07-27

I have model KCM18A30A and need to replace the carbon filter. Does anyone know the product code for the correct carbon filter for this machine?

Asked by: Jan&Sarge
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