Cheap Frigidaire FRA052XT7 5,000-BTU Mini Window Air Conditioner
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Product Features
- 5,000 BTU cooling capacity
- Cools room sizes up to 150 sq. ft.
- 2-way air direction control
- Anti-bacterial mesh filter type, side slide-out filter access
- Rotary controls
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Frigidaire's FRA052XT7 5,000 BTU 115-Volt Window-Mounted Mini-Compact Air Conditioner is perfect for rooms up to 150 square feet. It quickly cools a room on hot days and quiet operation keeps you cool without keeping you awake. This unit features mechanical rotary controls and top, full-width, 2-way air direction control. The antimicrobial mesh filter with side, slide-out access cleans the air removing harmful bacteria. Low voltage start-up conserves energy and saves you money plus, effortless restart automatically resumes operating at its previous settings when power is restored.
Mini-Compact Design
This SpaceWise Adjustable Design includes optional pleated side panels that can extend so you have the ability to adjust the unit to fit your window. This 5,000 BTU window-mounted mini-compact air conditioner can quickly cool a room on hot days and nights, the quiet operation keeps you cool without keeping you awake. The low voltage start-up conserves energy and saves you money. Plus, the Effortless Clean Filter is easily accessible from the right side, with the slide out filter. The Antimicrobial mesh filter cleans the air by removing harmful bacteria.
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Mechanical Rotary Controls
This easy to use rotary control offers 3 options for you to cool your space. The Temperature Selector option is used to set the desired room temperature when the unit is being operated in the "COOL MODE". In order to set the desired room temperature, simply rotate the selector switch to the setting of your choice. After the set temperature is achieved, the thermostat will automatically start and stop the compressor in order to maintain your desired set temperature. Rotating the temperature selector clockwise enables higher cool setting that will provide lower room temperature. The Cool Mode offers the desired cool setting by rotating the MODE knob to the appropriate location. "High Cool" offers maximum cooling effect and airflow, while the "Low Cool" option has minimum cooling effect and airflow. Plus, the Fan Mode allows you to simply rotate the MODE knob to select your choice of fan speeds for air circulation only. When you select a fan only speed, the compressor will not run.
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2-Way Air Directional Control
Top, full-width, 2-way air direction control allows you to direct the air where you want it. With the ability to cool an area up to 150 square feet and two different fan speeds you get more cooling flexibility for your space. The Auger Wheel gives you the option to easily rotate the air directional louvers Up or Down and Left or Right until the desired air flow direction is obtained. Plus, with the effortless restart feature, if the power is interrupted the air conditioner automatically resumes operating at its previous settings when the power is restored.
- 5,000 BTU Window Mounted Mini-Compact Air Conditioner that cools a room size up to approximately 150 square feet
- Dehumidification up to 0.8 pints per hour
- The low voltage start-up conserves energy and saves you money
- The effortless restart feature automatically resumes operating at its previous settings when power is restored
- 2 cooling speeds and 2 fan speeds allows for more cooling flexibility
- Top, full-width, 2-way air direction control allows you to direct the air where you want it
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So, after much research I ordered this model. I was going to get the 6K BTU model with the electronic controls but I figured I would get something super cheap and if it didn't work I could use it as a single room cooler. Shipped free which makes this a pretty good deal. Arrived in about a week.
Installation was easy, following the instructions in the manual. I did have to install and remove the A/C about 3 times to get all the sealing right. In the box there's a lot of different thicknesses of foam and foam tape. There is no specific instructions about what to do with this, except the stuff for the top gap of the upper sash. So, I experimented with various combos to get a good seal. We have recent vinyl windows with screens but no storms so the unit basically dropped right in. However, there are some gaps around the bottom in this configuration. I stuffed these with the thickest foam that came with the unit. This did the trick but didn't look too great. Luckly I ordered extra foam tape as another reviewer recommended, and I used small pieces of that to caulk around it inside and outside, leaving the big foam inside. It actually looks pretty neat and professional. $4 well spent ;)
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Anyway, the unit is installed in our main living room. We are in a 1940's box bungalow so this room is about half of the width and length of the house. The bedrooms and kitchen connect to it. With it on HI cool/Max(7) the entire house has been very cold and huge amounts of water have been pulled out. We will see how it performs in the upcoming week of 95+ temps. We keep a few $10 box fans around to circulate air so I can move the cold air around.
One thing is that I have heard mentioned on a few other models is that the fan catches water in the pan and spits it around. This is a feature and not a bug ;). The unit is designed to pitch backward slightly when properly mounted. Moisture removed from the room collects at the bottom. The fan blade is coated in rubber and it's designed to suck water up and spray it on the evaporator coils. This facilitates some precooling of the outside air. It drastically increases efficiency. I would not drill drain holes, as other people have mentioned.
Summary:
$100, and my house is cold AND quiet. You can't say much more. If it's not enough for the hottest day I might get one more and move them to the bedrooms. It's very quiet on low but I like white noise.. I hope it lasts, even if it doesn't I'd gladly pay another $100 in 2 years.