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Haier ESA3057

Approximate retail price:

$159.99

Summary: This 5,200-Btu model features a digital display and a built-in timer.

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

About - Haier ESA3057
The ESA3057 is part of the air conditioner test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, air conditioner models like the ESA3057 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 - Haier ESA3057

The ESA3057 is part of the air conditioner test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, air conditioner models like the ESA3057 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
Haier is available at Wal-Mart and BJ's, and at independent appliance dealers. Haier also markets window air conditioners under the Amana name. It makes Energy Star units. Prices range $100 to $500, and Btu from 5,000 to 24,000.

About This Brand

Haier is available at Wal-Mart and BJ's, and at independent appliance dealers. Haier also markets window air conditioners under the Amana name. It makes Energy Star units. Prices range $100 to $500, and Btu from 5,000 to 24,000.

Features & Specs - Haier ESA3057
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	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.)	24
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.)	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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just awful

By danno from brooklyn on 10/5/2009

Pros:

Cools the Whole Room, Easy To Install, Easy Window Installation

Cons:

Leaks into the room, Loud, Ugly

Best Uses:

NONE

Describe Yourself:

Quality Oriented

Primary use:

Personal

How long have you owned it:

Three-to-six months

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

You would think a small a/c would be designed to be in a small room. This one is loud enough to prevent even the slightest conversation unless you like to yell. It cold drown out the sound of a nearby truck route.
During heavy rains the unit leaks into the interior room.
Mine had a bright orange label on it that served as the unit identification plate which when removed for aesthetic reasons voided its warranty and made it unreturnable.
I threw it out after the first season.
At least it was cheap.

I Just Bought Ear Plugs!

By Perryvillan from Charlestown, RI on 7/31/2009

Pros:

Cools the Whole Room, Easy Window Installation

Cons:

Loud

Best Uses:

Bedroom

Describe Yourself:

Quality Oriented

Primary use:

Personal

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

We bought this unit yesterday, installed it and used it last night. The room was nice and cool and dry, but we didn't get any sleep until we gave up and turned it off. It starts out quiet, but after about two minutes it sets up a roar and weird pulsating sound that doesn't go away. I went out and bought ear plugs today because it's still hot and humid and I need to sleep, but tomorrow, it's going back to the store.

[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

ok, but make sure it can drain out

By toddspin from Leominster,ma on 10/21/2008

Pros:

Accurate Temperature Controls, Cools the Whole Room, Dehumidifier, Quiet

Cons:

Energy Inefficient

Best Uses:

Large Room

Describe Yourself:

Value Oriented

Primary use:

Personal

How long have you owned it:

Three-to-six months

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

hard a hard time fitting it into my window, but that's more a problem with the window rather than the actual unit. Because of this, the unit does not drain properly.

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