Frigidaire offers consumers a complete line of room air conditioners , dehumidifiers, portable air conditioners and ductless mini-split air conditioners designed with the latest in technology to meet every need. The products provide consumers with fresh designs and features that work with any decor and meet the highest of expectations in both functionality and quality.
From small bedrooms and bonus rooms to large, semi-commercial areas, Frigidaire is committed to providing quiet, efficient and reliable air conditioning products for years of trouble free comfort.
All Frigidaire Mini Compact/Compact air conditioner models come equipped with 3-speed fan control and a pleated, quick-mount window kit for easy installation.
How to Choose a Room Air Conditioner
Compared to large capacity central units, room air conditioners have several advantages. The initial cost of a room air conditioning unit is significantly lower than the cost of central air. Because room air conditioners are designed for cooling small spaces, operating costs are reduced. And, room air conditioners can provide personalized temperature and humidity controls that central systems cannot.
Calculating Cooling Capacity
Cooling capacity is the critical factor in properly selecting a room air conditioner. Cooling capacity is measured in British Thermal Units (BTUs) and typical models will range in capacity from 5,000 BTUs to 28,500 BTUs.
Choosing an undersized unit will overwork the unit and it will not cool properly. Choosing an oversized unit will cost more to buy and operate and it will not dehumidify properly.
We can help you to calculate capacity. Be prepared to provide specific information on:
- Room Dimensions
- A simple floor plan to show the location of doors and north-facing windows
- The number of people it will serve
- Sources of heat such as lamps, TV and appliances
- An explanation of what's above the intended room
- Your insulation provisions
Cooling Capacity by Room Size
Measure the length and width of the area to be cooled. Multiply the length by the width to determine square footage or square meters. When cooling rooms with uninsulated ceilings, great rooms, or southern or western sun exposures - step up to the next BTU size.
| Room Size | BTU |
|
| Sq. Ft. | Sq. m | |
| 150 | 14 | up to 5,000 |
| 165 | 15 | 5,200 |
| 216 | 20 | 6,000 |
| 350 | 33 | 8,000 |
| 425 | 39 | 9,000 |
| 500 | 46 | 10,000 |
| 640 | 60 | 14,000 |
| 900 | 84 | 15,100 |
| 1,110 | 103 | 18,000 |
| 1,170 | 109 | 18,500 |
| 1,435 | 133 | 22,000 |
| 1,672 | 154 | 25,000 |
| 1,960 | 182 | 28,500 |
Rated 5 out of 5 by 1
reviewer.
Rated 5 out of 5 by HH I have an older version, and it's wonderful.
I can't guarantee that the current version is as good as mine, but I will say that my family has had excellent experiences with Frigidaire products (my two AC units are on their 6th summer, and my mother's Frigidaire refrigerator lasted almost 40 years).
COOLS LARGER AREA THAN STATED: Because I didn't want to buy an 8000 Btu unit, I took a chance on this, and I lucked out -- it cools an L-shaped area that's about 300 sq. ft. even though it's rated for 216 ft. ***PLEASE NOTE: I use 2 (sometimes 3) oscillating fans (about $17 each) in that area to maximize the effect of the AC, which is installed in a window that's essentially in a back corner of the room (old building, odd window/radiator placement).
COOLS VERY EFFICIENTLY: I live in Maryland (hot, humid summers), and depending on those variables, I can keep the area cool even with the thermostat set as high as 78 degrees. (The higher the humidity, the lower I have to go, but I've never gone below 72 degrees -- and I live in a top-floor apartment with all-western exposure, meaning it bakes in the hot afternoon sun and holds that heat until about 5 a.m.).
*****AGAIN, please note that I use 2-3 oscillating fans to distribute the cool air, and I recommend that everyone do so because it's a much cheaper and much more energy-efficient way to cool one's home (the fans use very little power and enable you to keep the AC's thermostat higher).
DIGITAL THERMOSTAT BETTER THAN DIAL CONTROLS: I recommend buying a Frigidaire model with a digital thermostat. My two units are different -- the second has manual-dial controls, and even tho both units are energy-star-rated, the second is a less efficient machine (it doesn't remove humidity as consistently as the digital-thermostat model does, yet it's in a much smaller room -- about 200 sq. ft.).
BETTER THAN WELL-KNOWN COMPETITOR'S UNIT: Even my lesser Frigidaire model is far better in its 6th summer than a well-regarded competitor's unit was in its 3rd summer (that unit gave out entirely in its 4th). I have been very, very, very happy with my Frigidaire AC units.
6/24/12
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