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Frigidaire FAA087P7A air conditioner

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Expert Review

Frigidaire FAA087P7A air conditioner

Date Published: 1/29/08

The Frigidaire FAA087P7A is a cost-effective air conditioner for medium-size rooms up to about 340 square feet. It is Energy Star qualified and it has an Energy Efficiency Rating (ERR) of 10.8, which is better than most, thus it's less expensive to operate than many other comparable models. And it has a 5-year in-home limited warranty.

The FAA087P7A has no frills, but it does have some nice features. We like the eight-way air direction controls that help focus the cool air where it is most needed on hotter days. Rather than two or three speeds, the fan motor offers variable speeds. The thermostat is easy to set and maintains room temperature well. A 24-hour controller lets you set it and forget it. Also, the wireless remote control allows cooling and fan speed to be set from anywhere in the room.

The filter on the FAA087P7A is a simple rigid mesh that doesn't capture as much debris as fiber or electronic filters. If you need more filtration, take a look at other models or consider purchasing a separate HEPA electronic air purifier.

The Frigidaire FAA087P7A is a medium-size window-mount room air conditioner that's exclusively sold at Lowe's. If the room you are cooling is too large fir this unit's capacity, take a look at the Frigidaire FAC107P1A, also reviewed by Consumer Guide.


Pros: Value, variable fan speeds, remote controls, good warranty
Cons: Basic filter



Warranty
5 years, limited



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