Fedders AZEY08F2A White 3500/8000 BTU 10.8 EER Heat And Cool Window Air Conditioner with Full Funct Review

Fought like the dickens to get this specific version because only one other on the market has the following:
... Controls on the left
...8000btu or less WITH HEAT (not heat pump, electric heat to warm you)
... Remote

The other costs hundreds more and is a Friedrich.I rarely turn on the AC and didn't want to spend that much more.AAFeders dot com has these in stock as of May 2010.YesINCORRECTLY SPELLED.Delivery cross country is in just days.THE GREAT
Sometimes just a whisper OF QUIET but it can gurgle a bit like a tiny babbling brook.
When I cleaned up I realize this might be because the foam insulation strips were left off.If I find out I'll let you know in an update.
Heat is constant air sound like a white noise machine and though it feels only lukewarm, it actually will take the room to 86d degrees and roast you like a piglet in no time at all.
Cool feels fantastic, but I'm not having a hot day here yet.

THE NOT SO GREAT
The Fan Speed button on the control panel FAILS in every mode except cool.It operates in LOW ONLY unless I use the REMOTE to select Med and High speed fan activity.

NOT as QUIET as I wanted.At 14ft you don't hear it at all but at 12inches to 3ft it is loud enough to disturb low volume tv watching but it doesn't do any annoying groaning, popping or banging as it cycles.I'm a light sleeper and was able to sleep inches from it.

The picture if you see one where the louvers run the full width of the top of the unit THAT IS NOT RIGHT.That's the 10000BTU unit.This version has the older look with small set of controls top left taking up what would be some of the louver space.

The description says the louvers rotate up and down.Well they do rotate UP and back to neutral but NOT DOWN.

I'll post a pic so you can see.Global Industrial dot com had shown it right but is out of stock and took the listing down altogether.Haven't tested the AUTO feature.If it works well it will be a first for any heating or cooling appliance I've bought to actually have even a reasonably accurate thermostat function.

If you are wondering why I give it such a high rating, it is an inexpensive model at $308-315 (don't pay more than $375) and its annoyances/flaws are easy to deal with.

**MEASURING WINDOW OPENING**
Do notice the image added.The minimum height needed for this model is 16.25 inches and 16.5 would make it easier on your installer.It is not the 15+ stated on some store's tech sheet.

When measuring start ABOVE the lip some window frame have.Don't start down on the sill as the installation manual indicates. I did that and if I didn't have an installer who could reconfig my window the unit would have had to be shipped back!

Don't assume your window can go up where the bottom of the edge of the front most pane lines up with the bottom of the upper pane.You may have stops and other window elements that prevent the lower sash from rising that much.Really push it up all the way then measure, don't assume.

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3500/8000 BTU 10.8 EER Heat And Cool Window Air Conditioner Full function remote control 24 hour timer on-off Sleep mode Energy Saver mode LED display C/F display change Filter check (250 hours) Auto-restart Function Operation Modes: Cool/Fan/Dry/Auto Easy mount window kit

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Frigidaire FAM186R2A 18,500-BTU Window Air Conditioner with Electronic Controls Review

I'm a believer in internet shopping and with the high cost of gas we're using it even more.Especially when Amazon offers free shipping and that was a big factor in making this purchase. Plus the amount of information offered about this unit made it appealing and in the end a terrific purchase.This unit is for our 1920s Arts & Crafts style brick home.The carrier who delivered alerted us in advance, let us select the day, and called the day of delivery making it very easy.The packaging was perfect - Frigidaire did a very good job.The instructions are not the best.I wish companies would bring in buyers (people who are not associated with the company or product in any way) and let them struggle with the instructions and learn to create user friendly manuals.Since our house is brick the mounting brackets weren't usable but with some creative thinking we came up with a solution to make it safe and secure.The unit is wonderful, quiet both inside and out and does a great job of cooling.Love the remote and easy to set controls.Would definitely purchase this unit again.

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With a complete line of room air conditioners, portable air conditioners and dehumidifiers, Frigidaire technology is hard at work to enhance the comfort of your home. Offering a broad range of ENERGY STAR models and features like single-touch electronic controls, full-function remotes that double as thermostats, portable air conditioners that heat as well as cool and dehumidifies that operate in low temperatures, Frigidaire Home Comfort products are designed to provide you with easy-to-use, quiet, efficient and reliable service. The FAM186R1A features electronic controls that is coupled with full-function remote capabilities that gives the consumer the control they love at the remote, not the unit. Cool, energy saver and fan modes, On/Off 24-Hour timer, auto cool and sleep can be programmed with the remote. Electronic controls offer filter check reminder and clean air features. It has clean air filtration that provides relief for increasing numbers of allergy and respiratory ailment sufferers. Negative ion generators and electrostatic filter elements are used for air cleaning performance that is substantially higher than conventional filter methods.This Frigidaire FAM186R1A Energy Star Rated Air Conditioner has a 18,500/18,200 BTU cooling capacity. It is perfect for large rooms or rooms where supplemental cooling is needed (Up to 1,170 Square Feet) It features an EER of 10.7. The Variable Speed Fan and 8-Way Air Direction along with Electronic Controls with Full Function Remote and 24 Hour On / Off Timer makes it very easy to operate.

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Frigidaire FAA086P7A MS II 8,000-BTU Room Air Conditioner with Electronic Controls Review

Bought this unit to replace an old A/C in the bedroom, and I can't believe how noisy it is.

Even at the lowest fan speed it is extremely loud. Using the energy saver feature the unit is bound to wake you up every time it comes on. And I am not spoiled...I live on a noisy street in Manhattan.

This one is going back.

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Ideal for medium- to large-size rooms up to 350 square feet, this air conditioner features an 8,000-BTU cooling capacity and an energy-efficiency rating of 10.8. The unit's electronic controls with full-function temperature-sensing remote control make it simple to operate, while its three-speed fan, eight-way air direction, 24-hour on/off timer, and sleep mode offer added convenience. For those with allergy problems, the air conditioner includes negative ion generators and electrostatic filter elements to provide excellent air-cleaning performance. Other thoughtful details include its clean air ionizer that tilts out for easy cleaning, and its LVC technology (low voltage compensation), which ensures proper operation when the voltage fluctuates below normal levels. The unit requires a window height of 14 inches and a width of 23 to 36 inches, and its pleated quick-mount window kit allows for clean, secure installation. Weighing approximately 58 pounds, the air conditioner measures 15-1/2 by 18-1/2 by 12-1/2 inches and carries a one-year full and five-year sealed system warranty.

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Frigidaire FAA065P7A 6,000 BTU MSII Air Conditioner with Electronic Controls Review

A large brick and mortar store sells these exclusively at very low prices, and Consumer Reports had many nice things to say about them, so I bought three of them.Oh yes, three.

I remember when air conditioners weighed, minimally, sixty pounds.These weigh about forty pounds, and that makes them much easier to carry, place on a window sill, and move while positioning for the season.

They also draw slightly less than 15 amps, and have a fuse breaker built into the plug, which may or may not slightly mitigate tripped circuits or blown fuses in your home.It also starts with the compressor off for the first three minutes, so the amperage draw isn't high enough to trip a circuit.This is particularly consumer-friendly engineering.

The remote control is very nice and actually quite helpful for the kids' rooms; I can change settings without trying to creep past them at night, in case the rooms gets too cold or hot.

The units are quiet and do a very good job of colling down a room, even a 16x10 south-facing second-floor room with three windows.There are two or three issues you need to accept.

One, the energy efficient mode is probably very efficient, but somewhat intrusive.It will cycle the fan off and be perfectly quiet, then kick back on with air or cooled air as it needs it.In theory this is not a bad idea, but if it cycles every two minutes, it might keep you awake at night with noise/quiet/noise/quiet.

Two, the condensation pan does not have outlet holes, so you will be retaining a half-inch or so of water for the summer season.I do not like this at all, and removing a unit from a window means understanding this and attempting to drain it in some clever way before bringing it indoors.There should be outlet holes, period.

Three, the screw-type air deflectors are sort of hit and miss with directional quality.In general, no air conditioner manufacturer really does this right.The directional vents should be modeled after automobile air vents, with focused airflow and very generous coverage arcs.

The units are very efficient (10.7) and inexpensive, and Frigidaire will stand behind them for five years.I liked them enough to buy three, and would probably buy them again.A final note, the 8,000 BTU version is too loud for a bedroom.I had to return it and get a 6,000 BTU unit, which was fine.

-Fred

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Offering a 6,000 BTU cooling capacity, the window-mounted Frigidaire Air Conditioner (model FAA065P7A) can cool rooms up to 216 square feet in size. It includes an antibacterial filter reduces bacteria, room odors, and other airborne particles for a cool, comfortable environment. Additionally, it includes an ionizer/electrostatic clean air filtration system that ensures a clean airflow and with LVC technology (Low Voltage Compensation)--great for those suffering from allergies.
It installs quickly with the included window mount kit, and it fits windows with a 14-inch minimum height and between a 23- to 36-inch width. The unit's sleep mode increases room temperature by two degrees in the first thirty minutes and another two after an hour, returning the unit to the original preset temperature after seven hours. Other features include a multi-step fan with 3 speeds, electronic controls with a convenient temperature readout, and remote control. It measures 18-1/2 by 15-1/2 by 12-1/2 inches (WxDxH) and is backed by a 1-year full warranty.

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