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Friedrich CP08E10

Approximate retail price:

$359.00

Summary: This 7,800-Btu Friedrich model features a digital display, built-in timer, and energy-saver mode.

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Type: 7,000 to 8,200 Btu/hr. (Cools 250-400 sq. ft.)

About - Friedrich CP08E10
The Friedrich CP08E10 is part of the air conditioner test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, air conditioner models like the CP08E10 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Comfort: This is how well temperature and humidity are controlled at the low-cool setting. The best performers held temperatures to within one-and-a-half degrees of the setpoint. Indoor noise low: This judgment of indoor noise at the low-cool setting combines an objective measurement of noise level using a decibel meter with a subjective assessment of noise quality (how annoying or grating the particular sounds were). Indoor noise high: This judgment of indoor noise at the high-cool setting combines an objective measurement of noise level using a decibel meter with a subjective assessment of noise quality (how annoying or grating the particular sounds were).

About - Friedrich CP08E10

The Friedrich CP08E10 is part of the air conditioner test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, air conditioner models like the CP08E10 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Comfort:: This is how well temperature and humidity are controlled at the low-cool setting. The best performers held temperatures to within one-and-a-half degrees of the setpoint.
Indoor noise low:: This judgment of indoor noise at the low-cool setting combines an objective measurement of noise level using a decibel meter with a subjective assessment of noise quality (how annoying or grating the particular sounds were).
Indoor noise high:: This judgment of indoor noise at the high-cool setting combines an objective measurement of noise level using a decibel meter with a subjective assessment of noise quality (how annoying or grating the particular sounds were).

About This Brand
Friedrich is a smaller, more expensive brand of window air conditioners available at PC Richards and other appliance retailers. Window air units range in price from $500 to $1,200. Friedrich makes units with Btu from 5,000 to 24,000 and units that are Energy Star certified.

About This Brand

Friedrich is a smaller, more expensive brand of window air conditioners available at PC Richards and other appliance retailers. Window air units range in price from $500 to $1,200. Friedrich makes units with Btu from 5,000 to 24,000 and units that are Energy Star certified.

Features & Specs - Friedrich CP08E10
Btu/hr. The unit's cooling capacity, as supplied by the manufacturer (and as certified by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, AHAM, unless otherwise noted in the Recommendations & Notes). Capacities range from 5,000 British thermal units per hour (enough for a modest-sized bedroom) up to 12,500 Btu/hr. (adequate for a large, sun-drenched room or even two interconnected rooms). Btu/hr.	7800
EER The energy-efficiency rating, as supplied by the manufacturer (and as certified by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, AHAM, unless otherwise noted in the Recommendations & Notes). The higher a unit's EER, the lower its operating cost compared with other models of its size. EER	10.8
Min window width (in.) The minimum and maximum window-widths into which the air conditioner will fit. If your window opening is narrower than the minimum width, the air conditioner will not fit. If your window opening is wider than the maximum width, the side panels will not cover the entire opening. Min window width (in.)	21
Max window width (in.) The minimum and maximum window-widths into which the air conditioner will fit. If your window opening is narrower than the minimum width, the air conditioner will not fit. If your window opening is wider than the maximum width, the side panels will not cover the entire opening. Max window width (in.)	36
Weight (lbs.) In general, smaller-capacity models are lighter, while larger-capacity and some high-efficiency models tend to be heavier. Weight (lbs.)	64
Remote control Much like the remotes for home-entertainment devices, these wireless devices control almost any function on the unit. They're especially useful if access to the air conditioner is limited, as when the unit is mounted through the wall at ceiling level. The remote generally works well anywhere in a room, although some may not work as well when they're used far to one side of the air conditioner. Remote control	Yes
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Anonymous

from

Boston, MA

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Solid - but not that quiet

9/30/2010

Pros

Accurate Temperature Controls

Cools the Whole Room

Easy To Install

Easy Window Installation

Energy Efficient

Even Air Distribution

Cons

Best Uses

Office

Comment:

This unit is just fine - it works and was not difficult to install. It is both cheaper - but also less quiet than my other higher end Friedrich (x-star series). Quality-wise it is better than most other ACs I've had - but not up to the quality level of the higher-end friedrich units. But - I needed a smaller unit to fit in a smaller office window and this one works!

Anonymous

from

New Hyde Park, NY

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Worst Friedrich A/C

6/1/2010

Pros

Cools the Whole Room

Energy Efficient

Cons

Heavy

Loud

Best Uses

Comment:

I went through 2 of these units. The first one did not blow any cold air. The cool light just kept flashing. After a difficult install I returned it to [...] for another one. After installing it for the second time all seemed fine until I turned it on that evening and it was so loud it sounded like a motor boat. It was in a bedroom and it was impossible to sleep. The next day I tried it again and it was not as loud but the vibration was still very loud and disturbing. I then returned it a second time to [...] for a full refund and went to [...] and bought a Kenmore 8000 BTU Model #79081 for $200.00. This was cheaper, more powerful, smaller, lighter and easier to install. I have three other Friedrich A/C's which all work fine. It seems that Friedrich missed something on this unit, I also read somewhere that this unit is made by another company for Friedrich. It seems the Friedrich name is being tarnished.

Anonymous

from

Bloomfield, NJ

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Very quiet

5/25/2009

Pros

Cools the Whole Room

Energy Efficient

Even Air Distribution

Quiet

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Any Room

Bedroom

Comment:

I just bought this model after returning two Kenmore 75062 due to their noisy compressor and poor dampening. It's a very quiet unit and worth considering for bedrooms and other noise sensitive environments.<br />I think it fairs better than what its rating might suggest.<br /><br />Installation is a bit tricky, but worth the effort.

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