Nothing says home comfort like Frigidaire. Nobody delivers better quality, better service or a broader variety of home comfort products. With units ranging from 5,000 BTUH to 28,500 BTUH they provide quiet, efficient and reliable air conditioners for years of trouble-free service.
Most included a remote thermostat, clean air filtration and low voltage start-up to add to consumer comfort, convenience and safety. And with their ENERGY STAR qualification for efficiency, they can provide comfort and savings for any room in your home. You expect all this from Frigidaire... and they deliver. Available at AJ Madison.
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. Locate the room size in the chart below to select the appropriate BTUs. Then use the product information to select the unit for your room. 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 | 14,00 |
| 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 |
This air conditioner has an Energy Efficiency Rating of 10.8 and has an estimated yearly operating cost of $92.42.
The estimated yearly operating cost is based on the 2011 national average cost of $.1109 cents per kWh for electricity and an estimated number of operating hours of 750 hours. Your operating cost will depend on your utility rates and usage.
Rated 3.8 out of 5 by 4
reviewers.
Rated 5 out of 5 by trizi3 outstanding features
Bought two of these air-conditioners as had new windows installed and did not want to re-install older, heavier units that, while working, were not energy efficient. One is installed in my dinning room and cools the first floor (4 rooms) and the other I had installed at the top of my stairs to cool three bedrooms. I use an insulated drape to contain the cool air at night and to keep it from leaking downstairs and it is working well. I cannot stand the noise from units right in a bedroom and while this is not whisper-quiet, it has a low even sound, even when the coolant cycle comes on. The remote control is a great feature and yes, it must be in the range and level of the unit, but its a great feature and maintains the temp setting. I have the remote located at the furthest from the unit.
7/8/11
Rated 4 out of 5 by J Good purchase
Good air conditioner. Store was super helpful in getting us what we needed when other stores were soldout. Friendly and good people.
9/14/11
Rated 2 out of 5 by mugirl good price but subpar performance
very loud and takes hours and hours to cool down a small room and still never gets the room as cool as the old, beat up, 5,000btu unit i replaced did
7/26/11
Rated 4 out of 5 WAY cool!
Easy to use, excellent cooling, simple remote, small size, great price.
7/6/10
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