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- Economy air conditioner for a small room Kenmore 70051 (5,200 BTU) *Est. $160
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- Air conditioner for about 350 square feet LG LW8012ER (8,000 BTU) *Est. $220
- Air conditioner for about 450 square feet Frigidaire LRA107BU1 (10,000 BTU) *Est. $280
- Air conditioner for about 550 square feet LG LW1212ER (12,000 BTU) *Est. $320
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- Energy efficient
- Remote control
- Brownout protection
- Relatively quiet
- No fresh-air vent
- More expensive than other small units
The 5,200-BTU Frigidaire FAA055P7A is a small air conditioner suitable for a typical bedroom. Compared to most air conditioners of this size, it has quite a few features, including a remote control, electronic controls, eight-way airflow adjustment, variable speed fan, energy saver mode and brownout protection. Unsurprisingly, it's also a bit more expensive than most small air conditioners. With an energy efficiency ratio of 11, this is one of the more energy-efficient models available, and owners report that it is very easy to install. As with most air conditioners, some say the Frigidaire AC is quiet, while others complain of intolerable noise. It's hard to say if this is a result of improper installation causing vibration (and rattling) or whether it's simply a result of personal noise tolerance. If you don't want to spend this much on a small air conditioner, the Kenmore 75050 (Discontinued) receives good owner ratings but has limited features.
ConsumerReports.org offers the only professional review of the Frigidaire FAA055P7A. We also found plenty of owner reviews and ratings for this model at Amazon.com, Epinions.com and Newegg.com.
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1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
There are seven recommended air conditioners in this most recent roundup, in which about 40 units are tested and compared. Each model is scored in several areas including noise level, energy efficiency and cooling ability. The Frigidaire FAA055P7A is among the tested models.
Review: Air Conditioners: Cool Comfort, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, May 2009
2. Amazon.com
The Frigidaire FAA055P7A window air conditioner receives an above-average rating in more than 40 owner reviews. Most comments are positive overall, but some report early breakdowns and others say that it is too loud.
Review: Frigidaire FAA055P7A Compact Small-Room Air Conditioner, Contributors to Amazon.com
3. NewEgg.com
Newegg.com is an online electronics retailer best known as a source of computer parts, but they also sell home appliances. There are a handful of reviews for the Frigidaire FAA055P7A here, all of which give the air conditioner a high rating. One owner notes that it's difficult to direct airflow in the desired direction.
Review: Customer Reviews of Frigidaire FAA055P7A, Contributors to Newegg.com
4. Epinions.com
There are only a few reviews for the Frigidaire FAA055P7A air conditioner here, and none are recent. Still, the reviews are detailed. A few owners complain that the unit beeps annoyingly when the target temperature is reached.
Review: Frigidaire FAA055P7A Thru-Wall/Window Air Conditioner, Contributors to Epinions.com
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