How many watts does the Friedrich 24,000 BTU Chill Premier Window AC with Heat use?

It draws 2,340 watts (10.6 amps at 208/230 V) while cooling at full power, per its retailer's specification for this exact model. At the US average electricity price that is about $0.43 an hour; once the room is cool the compressor cycles, so most hours cost less.

What size room does the Friedrich 24,000 BTU Chill Premier Window AC with Heat cool?

It is rated to cool a room up to 1,500 sq ft (24,000 BTU · 7 kW).

Do I need a professional to install the Friedrich 24,000 BTU Chill Premier Window AC with Heat?

No. It is a window unit you can fit yourself, no professional needed. Usually no permit.

Does the Friedrich 24,000 BTU Chill Premier Window AC with Heat heat as well as cool?

Yes. It heats with an electric coil, rated 10,600 BTU of heating output.

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Friedrich · Model CEW24B33B

24,000 BTU Chill Premier Window AC with Heat

Name: Friedrich 24,000 BTU Chill Premier Window AC with Heat
Brand: Friedrich

A window air conditioner rated at 24,000 BTU for rooms up to 1,500 sq ft. It heats in winter too and self-installs in a window.

$1,229

List price

No live retailer for this exact model right now.

Last listed at Sylvane for $1,229 on Oct 1, 2026. We have not been able to confirm it since.

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Will it cool your room?

Room size 861 sq ft ≈ 80 m²

More than you need for 861 sq ft

This has more cooling than your 861 sq ft room needs. It can short-cycle and leave the air cool but humid.

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At a glance

Best for renters and rooms where you cannot install a fixed unit.

Cooling

24,000 BTU

Size

Large

Noise

Install: Self-fit, no pro neededPermission: Usually no permit

Performance

Cooling capacity: 24,000 BTU · 7 kW
Power while cooling: 2,340 W (10.6 A at 208/230 V), about $0.43 an hour
Heating capacity: 10,600 BTU
Heat source: Electric coil
Room coverage: up to 1,500 sq ft
Energy Star: Not published
CEER: Not published
Annual energy (cooling): Not published

Noise, size & features

Model number: CEW24B33B
Indoor noise: Not published
Outdoor noise: Not published
Indoor unit: 27 x 18.625 x 26.625 in
Outdoor unit: None
Refrigerant: R-32
Wi-Fi / app: Not published
Outdoor unit needed: No
Power supply: 208/230 V, NEMA 6-20P plug
Warranty: 5-Year Limited Warranty

Heating capacity, heat source, supply voltage, plug, cooling power, cooling current, refrigerant and warranty are from Sylvane's published specifications for this exact configuration, checked Oct 18, 2026.

Power while cooling: From the maximum cooling draw its retailer lists for this exact model. An hour's cost is at that draw and the US average electricity price of 18.44¢/kWh (U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A (residential average, May 2026)). The compressor cycles once the room is cool, so most hours cost less.

What is good

Heats as well as cools, which 31 of the 151 window units we list offer.
Uses R-32 (GWP 675), the low-GWP class new US residential equipment moved to.

Installation & the rules that apply

This is a window unit. No EPA Section 608 technician is needed: the refrigerant circuit is factory-sealed and never opened. A plug-in window unit needs no permit, so the friction is with your building rather than the government. Many HOAs restrict window units on appearance grounds, though an HOA regulating how you mount one stands on much firmer ground than one banning cooling outright. Landlords can set conditions, and the falling hazard is taken seriously: New York City, for instance, requires window units to be supported by brackets or mounting rails, and many building insurers and HOAs now require a bracket regardless of city.

Installation

Self-fit, no pro needed

Refrigerant

R-32

United StatesUS: local mechanical and electrical permits (vary by city)Reviewed June 2026Permit required

United StatesUS: historic district Certificate of AppropriatenessReviewed June 2026Permit required

United StatesUS: HOA / condo CC&Rs and architectural reviewReviewed June 2026Permit required

United StatesUS: NEC Article 440 dedicated circuit and disconnectReviewed June 2026Allowed with conditions

United StatesUS: window-unit restrictions and bracket/safety rulesReviewed June 2026Allowed with conditions

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Common questions about the Friedrich 24,000 BTU Chill Premier Window AC with Heat

How many watts does the Friedrich 24,000 BTU Chill Premier Window AC with Heat use?: It draws 2,340 watts (10.6 amps at 208/230 V) while cooling at full power, per its retailer's specification for this exact model. At the US average electricity price that is about $0.43 an hour; once the room is cool the compressor cycles, so most hours cost less.
What size room does the Friedrich 24,000 BTU Chill Premier Window AC with Heat cool?: It is rated to cool a room up to 1,500 sq ft (24,000 BTU · 7 kW).
Do I need a professional to install the Friedrich 24,000 BTU Chill Premier Window AC with Heat?: No. It is a window unit you can fit yourself, no professional needed. Usually no permit.
Does the Friedrich 24,000 BTU Chill Premier Window AC with Heat heat as well as cool?: Yes. It heats with an electric coil, rated 10,600 BTU of heating output.