Air conditioners

Frigidaire FAA055P7A

Price range:

$129.88 - $189.99

Summary: This 5,200-Btu Frigidaire model features a digital display, a built-in timer, a remote control, auto-fan speed, an energy-saver mode, and a dirty-filter indicator.

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Type: 5,000 to 6,000 Btu/hr. (Cools 100-300 sq. ft.)

About - Frigidaire FAA055P7A
The FAA055P7A is part of the air conditioner test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, air conditioner models like the FAA055P7A 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 - Frigidaire FAA055P7A

The FAA055P7A is part of the air conditioner test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, air conditioner models like the FAA055P7A 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
Frigidaire air conditioners are available in independent and regional appliance retailers, as well as at Lowe's and Best Buy. Units range in price from $100 to $500, and in Btu from 5,000 to 25,000. Frigidaire makes units that are Energy Star certified.

About This Brand

Frigidaire air conditioners are available in independent and regional appliance retailers, as well as at Lowe's and Best Buy. Units range in price from $100 to $500, and in Btu from 5,000 to 25,000. Frigidaire makes units that are Energy Star certified.

Features & Specs - Frigidaire FAA055P7A
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.	5200
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	11.0
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.)	23
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.)	46
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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Worked like a charm.

By Chuckles from Davenport, IA on 10/12/2009

Pros:

Accurate Temperature Controls, Cools the Whole Room, Easy Window Installation, Energy Efficient, Even Air Distribution

Cons:

Loud

Best Uses:

Bedroom

Describe Yourself:

Quality Oriented

Primary use:

Personal

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Cooled the bedroom easily allowing central A/C to remain high or even off at night. Went from $200 summertime electric bill to $95. Fairly easy to install in double hung window but needed foam rubber around frame extensions to reduce noise from outside. unit noise was better than previous window A/C but still moderately noisy in the bedroom environment. I would buy it again.

Good, quiet unit.

By SRV from Minneapolis, MN on 10/7/2009

Pros:

Accurate Temperature Controls, Cools the Whole Room, Easy To Install, Easy Window Installation, Energy Efficient, Even Air Distribution, Quiet

Best Uses:

Bedroom, Small Room

Describe Yourself:

Quality Oriented

Primary use:

Personal

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Easy controls on A/C or remote.

A good unit but loud

By MikeD from NY on 10/5/2009

Pros:

Cools the Whole Room, Easy Window Installation, Energy Efficient

Cons:

Loud

Best Uses:

Bedroom

Describe Yourself:

Quality Oriented

Primary use:

Personal

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I wish Amana still made quality AC units. The Quiet Cool I purchased 15 years ago was much quieter. Most window units today are just cheaply made and very loud.

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