KINGHOME: 1 DOE certified model
KINGHOME has one window AC basic model certified to DOE as of 2026-11-03, rated 9,300 BTU/h. It's the same unit as a model filed under 1 other brand. How its efficiency compares with its DOE class is below.
Source: DOE Compliance Certification Database (window ACs), data as of 2026-11-03.
Window and room air conditioners
| # | Photo | Model | Labels | Cooling, BTU/h | Covers | CEER | Watts | Type | Heat pump | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KINGHOMEKHWA09INfiled as Gree GJH09BW-A6DRNL1A |
| 9,300BTU/h, up to 400 sq ft | 400 sq ft | 15.1 | 830 | Window | Yes | 2 |
How efficient is the KINGHOME KHWA09IN?
KINGHOME KHWA09IN files CEER 15.1 Btu/Wh. The median among the 19 models in its DOE class (window ACs with heat pump, less than 20,000 BTU/h) is 15.1, so it's right at the median: higher than 5 of the 19.
A higher CEER means more cooling per watt.
Who makes KINGHOME window ACs?
DOE's database has no manufacturer field, so the evidence is whose model number each unit is filed under and which other brands file the same unit.
Its one basic model is filed under Gree's own model number (GJH09BW-A6DRNL1A).
KINGHOME shares its basic model with one other brand, Gree.
| Basic model | KINGHOME model | Number belongs to | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|
| GJH09BW- | KHWA09IN | Gree | 2 |
How much does a KINGHOME window AC cost to run?
For KINGHOME KHWA09IN, DOE's record lists 830 W of electrical input while cooling. That's about 15¢ an hour ($36.17 for 30 days at 8 hours a day).
At 18.16¢ per kWh, the US average residential price for August 2026 (EIA Electric Power Monthly, table 5.6.A). Worked out from the certified figures.
How does KINGHOME KHWA09IN compare with other brands?
Picked by rule from models with a matched listing, DOE data as of 2026-11-03.
- Within 1,000 BTU/h of its size, highest CEER: TCL KC-29/YXRDBp(E1/6)(080719), 10,000 BTU/h. Up to 450 sq ft, window, CEER 16: about 6% less power for the same cooling.
- Nearest bigger unit: TCL T12WV4S, 12,000 BTU/h. Up to 550 sq ft, window, CEER 16.
Questions about KINGHOME
- Is KINGHOME a good window AC brand?
- Its one window AC basic model, KINGHOME KHWA09IN, certifies 9,300 BTU/h, and its CEER of 15.1 is higher than 5 of the 19 in its DOE class (window ACs with heat pump, less than 20,000 BTU/h). It's filed under another company's model number (see who makes them above). We don't test reliability, noise or build quality, so we can't rank brands on those. How we compare models.
- How big a room will a KINGHOME window AC cool?
- KINGHOME KHWA09IN certifies 9,300 BTU/h, which ENERGY STAR's sizing chart puts at 400 sq ft.
- Is KINGHOME the same as Gree?
- For one unit, yes: both file it under the same DOE basic model (GJH09BW-A6DRNL1A). Compare the 2 brands of GJH09BW-A6DRNL1A.