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Frigidaire LRA074AT7

Approximate retail price:

$159.00

Summary: This 6,500-btu Frigidaire model features a digital display, built-in timer, auto-fan speed, energy saver mode, dirty filter indicator, a remote control, and up/down louver control.

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Type: 5,000 to 6,500 Btu/hr. (Cools 100-300 sq. ft.)

About - Frigidaire LRA074AT7
The Frigidaire LRA074AT7 is part of the air conditioner test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, air conditioner models like the LRA074AT7 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 LRA074AT7

The Frigidaire LRA074AT7 is part of the air conditioner test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, air conditioner models like the LRA074AT7 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 LRA074AT7
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.	6500
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	10.7
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.)	22
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.)	39
Weight (lbs.) In general, smaller-capacity models are lighter, while larger-capacity and some high-efficiency models tend to be heavier. Weight (lbs.)	45
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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Pam

from

Kennedale, TX

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

after 4 mos use-unrepairable

3/15/2012

Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Comment:

I bought this in Jul 2011 and used it for only 4 months. Today, Mar 2012 I plug it in and it won't work. Called the tele # listed on unit - its been disconnected but recording gives nbr to call Loews in which goes to their parts/serv number.??? I was told that it was not repairable. At least its still under warranty. Be sure if you buy this you keep your receipt, you might just need it when you return the unit! I bought a GE the same day last year for another location in the house, I turned it on today and its working and cooling just fine. I think this a/c unit was made with cheap parts. I'll get something more reliable next time.

How long have you owned it:

Three-to-six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

Mark

from

San Francisco, CA

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Nice Unit! Runs VERY Quiet!

3/8/2012

Pros

Cools the Whole Room

Easy To Install

Easy Window Installation

Even Air Distribution

Quiet

Cons

Best Uses

Bedroom

Comment:

Just bought this unit today and I'm quiet happy with it so far...it is NOT loud like some of the other comments state...those people must have very sensitive ears because it's VERY quiet. Easy to install, light weight, nice design, and once again, it's quiet!

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

curry

from

Rockport, MA

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Light weight, efficient, noisy.

11/1/2011

Pros

Cools the Whole Room

Easy To Install

Easy Window Installation

Cons

Loud

Uneven Cooling

Best Uses

Bedroom

Small Room

Comment:

I am a 77 year old woman and was able to lift and install this a.c. easily myself. It is really light, but pretty noisy compared to the 10 year old one it had replaced. <br />When we were removing it this fall, we discovered it had LOTS of water in it from a recent storm, so much so that it didn't balance on the sill, and fell out of the second story window when we lifted the sash before we could grab it. We probably will buy a similar replacement as we doubt Frigidaire will cover it in the warranty!

How long have you owned it:

Three-to-six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

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