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Kenmore 70051

Price range:

$151.99 - $159.99

Summary: This 5,200-btu Kenmore 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 - Kenmore 70051
The Kenmore 70051 is part of the air conditioner test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, air conditioner models like the 70051 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 - Kenmore 70051

The Kenmore 70051 is part of the air conditioner test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, air conditioner models like the 70051 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
Kenmore air conditioners are made by LG and are sold at Sears and Kmart, for $100 to $500. Kenmore markets units with Btu from 5,000 to 24,000 and units that are Energy Star certified.

About This Brand

Kenmore air conditioners are made by LG and are sold at Sears and Kmart, for $100 to $500. Kenmore markets units with Btu from 5,000 to 24,000 and units that are Energy Star certified.

Features & Specs - Kenmore 70051
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.)	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.)	43
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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10th Legion

from

Killeen, TX

5.0

Good Value For a One Room A/C

5/10/2012

Pros

compact

Low Energy Consumption

Remote Control

Value

Cons

Best Uses

Bedroom

Comment:

I have owned Kenmore 5000-6000 BTU window airconditioners and have found them to be extremely reliable and good value. This new model replaces an older Kenmore unit and is better in every way. I particularly like the auto fan speed mode. For a window air conditioner it is quiet enough that I sleep through it's cooling cycles at night. Really works well cooling down our master bedroom, while keeping the rest of our house at a higher temperature. For $100 less than the CU top rated model, this is a no-brainer, definitely best buy, purchase.

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

JerryS

from

Austin TX

3.0

Good price

4/30/2012

Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Comment:

We use it to cool the bedroom so the central air-conditioner does not have to run at night. The remote control does not light up and the buttons have insufficient elevation to feel at night. You will need to turn the lights on to make an adjustment. Yes, the beeper is very loud so most people won't miss the sound. The auto fan control does not respond quickly or does not work at all. If you are on high speed and switch to automatic, it stays on high. The same for low speed. I'm not sure if it ever changes speed. The sleep mode raises the temperature 2 times in 2 degree increments at 15 minute intervals. Then after 6 or 7 hours it goes back to the lower temperature and you wake up cold. This is very poor programming. External light shines through the air conditioner and appears as poor insulation. Maybe not. It has been given a good noise rating but I disagree. I have 2 other Kenmore window air conditioners and this one is the loudest. They use a smaller fan to produce the same amount of air flow and it creates a lot of white noise. The compressor is quiet but not the fan blower. For the price it is a good air conditioner but it is cheap in many respects. I get the impression CR has adjusted their rating chart to squeeze this air conditioner into a rating higher than it deserves. Yes, I would recoment this air-conditioner but I would prefer better choices. For another $25 it could have been a more practical air-conditioner.

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Chris Z

from

Catonsville MD

4.0

Nice AC unit, worth [$].

4/16/2012

Pros

Accurate Temperature Controls

Cools the Whole Room

Easy To Install

Easy Window Installation

Energy Efficient

Cons

Best Uses

Bedroom

Comment:

Just picked one of these up at Sears to replace an 8 year old 5400 BTU Kenmore unit. This one is about as quiet, maybe a trifle louder on high fan. Looks good, but feels just a little bit... cheaper in terms of construction. Then again it is $100 less than the previous one.The EER is nice (11 is excellent) and it cooled down the room with no problem at all. It's pretty light, easy to install, and the remote is nice.Overall I'd say it's a fine little AC unit for [$].

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

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