Soleus Air MA-9000 9,000 BTU Portable AC/Dehumidifier/Heater and Fan Review

This unit is just right for taking the edge off of a hot day in an otherwise temperate climate (like the Bay Area).Can cool down one or multiple rooms 5 to 10 degrees.The output vent fits just right into a sliding door.Perfect if you don't have the option of installing a higher-output window-mounted unit.It also runs quiet, indoors and outdoors.

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Our 9,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner, Dehumidifier, Heater and Fan has a 63°-88° Adjustable Thermostat and 24 hour Programmable Timer, using a 3 speed fan with automatic oscillation and Heavy Duty caster wheels

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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 FAH12ER2T 12,000-BTU Through-the-Wall Air Conditioner with 10,000-BTU Heat and Electronic Controls Review

I recently moved to a Co-op Complex that has Emerson in the wall units. This unit is easy to install (but very heavy), blows very cold air out and the remote is easy to use. It comes with the stuffer sealer and replacement sealer for inside the wall sleave. My living room is 12' wide and is approx. 36' long. The air circulates rather well and after having the A/C on for a little while, the temperature reader on the remote control did drop severl degrees. This was when we had a heat wave of 93 degrees or higher for several days in a row. It defiantly is powerful, I had the bathroom door closed and it was hot in there while the living room was noticably cooler than earlier. For 12,000 BTU the energy rating was not bad at 9.0 but its not an energy star model. Still, it was much better than the 20 year old A/C that it replaced. I believe the other model that was less than 12,000 BTU had an energy efficiency rating of 9.4 which my maintence guy said isn't really noticable and the new Frigidaire 12,000 BTU model is much better at energy efficiency than the old Emerson that I replaced it with. Still when I replace the other 2 Emerson A/C's I think I'll stick with Frigidaire.

Update: 7/26/08

This unit is great! My electric bill is not making me twist my head like from The Exorcist. I just bought its middle sibling, the 10,000 BTU unit for my bedroom and its great. My bill only slightly went up a few dollars but that was it. Last year when I had the Emersons going, the bill was constantly over $70. I got the 10,000 BTU A/C for $350 from PCR. The 12,000 BTU A/C from the same place was about $410 last year. Frigidaire and LG are the only products that we buy. (major appliances)

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Ideal for large-size rooms up to 640 square feet, this through-the-wall air conditioner features a 12,000-BTU cooling capacity, 10,000-BTU heating capacity, and an energy-efficiency rating of 9. The unit's electronic controls with full-function remote capabilities make it simple to operate, while its variable-speed fan, four-way air-direction control, energy saver and sleep modes, 24-hour on/off timer, and auto cool provide added convenience. Other thoughtful details include low-voltage start-up, dehumidification of 3-1/2 pints per hour, a 52-inch power cord, and an antimicrobial mesh filter that slides out for easy cleaning. Its LVC technology (low voltage compensation) ensures proper operation when the voltage fluctuates below normal levels, and with a maximum wall thickness of 18 inches, installing the unit's a snap thanks to the included universal trim kit. Weighing 91 pounds, the air conditioner measures 20-1/2 by 24 by 14-1/2 inches and carries a one-year full and five-year sealed system warranty.

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Frigidaire FAH126S2T Through-the-Wall 12,000/11,700 BTU Room Air Conditioner Review

I purchased the Frigidaire FAH126S2T as a replacement for an old and failing Emerson QuietKool unit that came with our condo.

The unit is a tight fit in the Emerson wall sleeve with no room at the top and barely any on the bottom.The side have about 1/4 inch of clearance.

The instructions ask you to do some work outside the sleeve by installing a provided vent and adjusting the angle of the output.Being a computer guy I did none of this.I did install the supplied foam inserts to give the unit the correct angle for water drainage.Overall the install was easy and took less than 1/2 hour minus some sealing I need to do this weekend.

On the topic of performance this A/C delivers.We have a room with high vaulted ceilings and this quickly cooled it from 82 to 72.The various remote functions are very easy to access, though the remote sensing seems a bit out of place to me.Having to put the remote with line-of-sight to the A/C is not practical in our room.

The unit has the same noise level as the old one.For people who like it quiet it may be a bit too loud even on the slow setting.The compressor does not add much to the noise thankfully, unlike the Emerson.

Overall I am very satisfied with this purchase.Amazon delivered a great savings on the unit to boot, and free shipping made it worth the extra couple of days.

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Enjoy relief from the heat with Frigidaire's FAH126S2T Through-the-Wall Room Air Conditioner with a 12,000/11,700 BTU cooling capacity and a 9.0 energy-efficiency rating. It features an approximately 640-square foot cooling capability for large size rooms and a full function remote control with a thermostat in the remote.LVC technology (low voltage compensation) ensures proper operation when the voltage fluctuates below normal levels. This unit requires a new or exsisting wall sleeve for correct installation (sold separately).

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Hyundai HYU-P12ER 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner with heat electronic remote control Review

This unit does what it was design to do, cool & heat.
I have the exhaust mounted in a wall.
Seems quieter than my smaller window unit in my bed room, its not that noisy.
I think the compressor is very quite, the fan makes most of the noise.
The casing seems a little cheap, all plastic.
It rolls easily and has side grips to lift it.
The unit was completely torn out of the base packaging when it arrived.
Parts were falling out, 1 was missing. Amazon made good on that.
After inspection there wasn't any damage so I am keeping the unit.
I would say that this is a decent unit and should give me a lot of service.

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The Hyundai 12,000 BTU Portable Room Air Conditioner will cool a room up to 275 sq. ft.It easily moves on casters from room to room.The unit can be controlled remotely so you can adjust the temperature without having to get up.This portable room air conditioner has 3 speeds, a self evaporating system, a 24 hour on/off timer, and an exhaust hose that expands to 59".An easy installation kit is included.

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