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Friedrich CP08E10

Approximate retail price:

$340

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.)

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TKC

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!

How long have you owned it:

One-to-three months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Frank

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.

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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.

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

The Friedrich CP08E10 is part of the Air conditioners test program at Consumer Reports. The Friedrich CP08E10 Air conditioners features and specs include Max window width (in.), Min window width (in.), Weight (lbs.), Remote control, Btu/hr., EER. In our lab tests, Air conditioners models like the Friedrich CP08E10 are reviewed on Overall score, Airflow left, Airflow right, Brownout, Ease of use, Indoor noise high, Indoor noise low, Comfort. Consumer Reports subscribers share reviews of the Friedrich CP08E10 based on personal experience. The Consumer Reports user reviews of the Friedrich CP08E10 include star ratings, pros, cons, best uses, and a bottom line review to help guide your purchasing decision of the Friedrich CP08E10.

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