Why Choose Friedrich?
As you shop for the perfect room air conditioner, you may encounter some familiar brand names. You've seen them on toasters, refrigerators, microwaves and washing machines.
Not the Friedrich name. Because air conditioners are the sole focus of their company. They don't manufacture light bulbs or televisions. They make air conditioners.
You'll find a range of choices: room, portable, ductless split systems, to name just a few. Their product pages will help you determine which type of air conditioner and installation best meet your needs.
For quality, performance, efficiency, choice and service, Friedrich is the name to know. Before you make this important purchase, find out what makes Friedrich air conditioners different.
Durable, Quiet, Efficient
Friedrich air conditioners are hard-working and hard-wearing. Their commercial-grade products are the first choice for tough environments, from oil rigs to the Kennedy Space Center. Constructed from the highest-quality materials and components, these units are built to exacting standards - yet they are among the quietest and most energy-efficient available.
Commercial-Grade, Thru-the-Wall, Perfect Fit For A 27" Sleeve
Whether you're replacing an existing air conditioner or working on a project that requires a more permanent installation, WallMaster is a perfect fit for existing 27" sleeves. Once installed, there is no discernible gap between the unit and the sleeve, for a clean, finished appearance and minimal intrusion of outdoor air.
Built with the best commercial-grade materials and components, WallMaster is durable yet quiet. Its solid-side sleeve assures maximum performance in thicker wall applications and gives you multiple installation options. Plus, the Baffle Adapter Kit expands the depth of sleeves that can accommodate WallMaster.
Choose from cooling-only, cooling with electric heat or a heat pump, including six ENERGY STAR qualified models. All WallMasters come with a wireless remote plus convenient top-mount controls, a 24-hour programmable timer, an energy-efficient MoneySaver setting and many other premium features.
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 |
This air conditioner has an Energy Efficiency Rating of 8.5 and has an estimated yearly operating cost of $152.65.
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 3.4 out of 5 by 7
reviewers.
Rated 2 out of 5 by Redhedkev Noisy
We had an old Fedders in-wall sleeve in the bedroom of our new apt. We had the 9700 BTU installed in the 187 sq ft room. DOES COOL THE ROOM BUT LOUD. Shame, gonna swap out for the 8K unit.
8/31/12
Rated 4 out of 5 by Paperpusher3 Replacement for Fedders A Sleeve unit
This is a replacement for our 23 yr old Fedders thru the wall unit in our LR. I love the fact that this has three fan speeds, a thermostat and timer. It was very easy to be installed and we were able to use our old sleeve which saved us $100 for the sleeve and $100 on the install.
The only negative we've found is that all the vents blow up where our old one blew out the front and the louver had a directional adjustment. Even adjusting the side to side louvers or putting the fan on high doesn't help push the air down into the adjoining rooms. We are using a fan in front of it to do that. It is helping cool the adjoining stairwell.
The faceplate was cracked upon arrival and had to be replacedand it doesn't feel that sturdy. The vents louvers are very flimsy.
8/8/12
Rated 3 out of 5 by chrisd Good fit if you have a Fedders-B wall sleve but...
...I'm unhappy about the lowest fan setting - which still is pretty loud. Also I was annoyed that I needed an extra metal bracket to install it - which is an additional 40$, for just a little metal divider! For the rest, the unit cools well and does a good job. The money save mode really shuts down all fans. The remote is cheap and doesn't offer anything special - no display, no remote temperature sensor, just the basic.
Given the price of the unit and the expectation towards Friedrich I had expected somewhat more, subsequently I would buy a Fedders next time.
7/16/12
Rated 5 out of 5 by ACStan Made the way they used to make them.
These units are beefy machines. Only Friedrich builds a unit this way anymore. You will spend extra for this unit, but it will pay off in the long run.
7/2/12
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