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4.29 out of 5stars
(14 reviews)

Most helpful positive review

5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
08/03/2021
Great window unit gets very cold!!
Reading through the reviews I was not sure on this one, and living in the south I wanted to give it a test this summer. I am happy to say this unit works very well. My handyman installed it in about 30 minutes and has never put in a window unit before, and said it was easy. This unit has a sleek design and a nice remote feature that provides you the room temperature. There is an eco setting, so it will turn off like a thermostat once the room reaches that temp. However if you want the room freezing like me, just turn off the eco button on the remote and it will not shut off. I put this in a small bedroom 12x12 with vaulted ceilings and it works perfect. Also ensure the filter is changed when the red light comes on. To do that just open the front with the groves on each side, pull out the filter, wash in the sink and let dry then slide it back in (photo of the filter below). Also, I have central air, but this one room was very hot. My electric bill has not increased at all from running this unit quite often. I am very happy with this purchase and it is a great choice!
Amy

Most helpful negative review

2.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
08/22/2021
Disappointing
I bought this model almost a year ago (Sept 2, 2020). This gets 2 stars bcus despite the issue at hand, it has cooled so so well theoughout my entire ordeal. The only issue I have experienced, after about 8 months, is that water began to collect inside the front area of the unit. I never had a problem with this occuring before. I didnt notice there was a problem until my wall began to grow black mold on it. I began to investigate and found that water had been leaking from under the front area of the machine, right on to the window sill and making its way into my wall. So heartbroken about it. I paid so much money to just have this happen. I tried something different and I tilted the unit further back, at an angle, to allow drainage...this seemed to work for 2 days and we went bk to the same thing. I am now draining the unit manually until I receive a new unit- I am using a large turkey brine syringe to drain the water. So disappointed. I will need to get a new unit, different brand, and send this one to Frigidaire. Fixing my wall and maling sure the black mold is dead, will be added costs I should not have had.
Nadia
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  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/11/2022
    Wise Choice!
    The unit works extremely well, cooling multiple rooms in a short period of time. Settings for all temperature situations. Remote control option is a definite plus. Cheaper than brands with similar features and with a better reputation. It can be a bit noisy with the fan setting on high but the effectiveness and quick-cool down capabilities make this a minor issue. Thumbs up all the way!
    Stomp
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/04/2022
    Great purchase!
    I was so nervous buying an AC since this was my first one, but this was the perfect fit! The room feels cool within minutes, and it's a second floor apartment. I love the remote feature, sleep feature, and the clean air filter feature so I never forget to do that. It's also not too loud, which is awesome. Overall, this is such a great AC and I'm really happy with my purchase!
    Sarah12300
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/29/2022
    Good Air!
    good air conditioner price/quality's Pretty good air conditioner for small places (250-350 ft sq). In a hot day, over 75F, takes almost 15 minutes to change the room temperture. The remote control and the functions are very ready to use. The noise its good, its not silent, but its better than others.
    rpgv89
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/23/2021
    Best Window A/C
    This window unit is the best ECO friendly Potable A/C on the market. Having it delivered to your front door is the best way to mitigate your labors. Easy to read instructions allow for a quick installation! 1-2 hours. The 115v makes it a very powerful plug in unit for it size and cooling capacity! It is more than capable of keeping my 800sq ft. apartment a cool 68 degrees during a Seattle heat wave. I highly recommend this product!
    Oblio1965
  • 2.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/22/2021
    Disappointing
    I bought this model almost a year ago (Sept 2, 2020). This gets 2 stars bcus despite the issue at hand, it has cooled so so well theoughout my entire ordeal. The only issue I have experienced, after about 8 months, is that water began to collect inside the front area of the unit. I never had a problem with this occuring before. I didnt notice there was a problem until my wall began to grow black mold on it. I began to investigate and found that water had been leaking from under the front area of the machine, right on to the window sill and making its way into my wall. So heartbroken about it. I paid so much money to just have this happen. I tried something different and I tilted the unit further back, at an angle, to allow drainage...this seemed to work for 2 days and we went bk to the same thing. I am now draining the unit manually until I receive a new unit- I am using a large turkey brine syringe to drain the water. So disappointed. I will need to get a new unit, different brand, and send this one to Frigidaire. Fixing my wall and maling sure the black mold is dead, will be added costs I should not have had.
    Nadia
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/18/2021
    cooooool, but a pain in the butt
    okay, SO, we previously had a 12000 btu ac. it just was not doing the job anymore for our downstairs (dining room, living room, kitchen) so we purchased this 15000. I didn't measure the window cause I was like "nah, itll be fine." so we received it. read the install instructions. and proceeded to take all day trying to install it. Thank God for this man on YouTube. seriously, the tiny pictures just don't make it easy. but after installing it, which we had to cut a few corners lol. it would only fit in our window without the pull side things. anyways, its in. it works. and it does a fantastic job of cooling our main area.
    april
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/03/2021
    Great window unit gets very cold!!
    Reading through the reviews I was not sure on this one, and living in the south I wanted to give it a test this summer. I am happy to say this unit works very well. My handyman installed it in about 30 minutes and has never put in a window unit before, and said it was easy. This unit has a sleek design and a nice remote feature that provides you the room temperature. There is an eco setting, so it will turn off like a thermostat once the room reaches that temp. However if you want the room freezing like me, just turn off the eco button on the remote and it will not shut off. I put this in a small bedroom 12x12 with vaulted ceilings and it works perfect. Also ensure the filter is changed when the red light comes on. To do that just open the front with the groves on each side, pull out the filter, wash in the sink and let dry then slide it back in (photo of the filter below). Also, I have central air, but this one room was very hot. My electric bill has not increased at all from running this unit quite often. I am very happy with this purchase and it is a great choice!
    Amy
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/03/2021
    Good unit for your money.
    Package arrived in good condition. Assembly instructions could be clearer! Instructions for "eco mode" are in the guide @ the bottom of page 6. Thermostat doesn't always seem to work consistently to turn the unit on when the room temperature rises above the units set temp - I've had to fuss with it to get it to come on. I don't know if that is something I'm doing incorrectly. Remote needs to be nearby and faced toward unit with nothing blocking it for remote cooling. It didn't fit our vinyl window as explained in instructions (we have a replacement vinyl window in an old house which ended up being a combination of the 2 set-ups), so had to improvise a bit. Overall, good unit for the price!
    LaDonna
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/12/2021
    400-440Watts with full fan and Eco off
    This is for Air Conditioner model number "FFRE063WAE" great and very efficient about 20-30 watts less compared to a GE 2016 5050 Btu unit. although they claim that there units are as loud as a electric toothbrush they are a bit louder... my testing size is three units picture attached.
    Patricia
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/25/2021
    Love my unit
    this is the perfect size for my small apartment. I was looking for something small and compact that would would be energy efficient for the heat of the Midwest summers. With the affordable price and shipping options with it the the unit I couldn't have gone wrong.
    Julie
  • 2.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/14/2021
    Not Enough Packaging
    Unit seems to work well but it arrived with a large dent and I don't have time to return it before the install date. these items are too heavy to be shipped they way they are, they at least need more packaging.
    Jonathan
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/29/2020
    Not A Box to Window AC.
    Unit is aesthetically pleasing. Beware, this is not a directly from box to window AC. With a unit of this size, you must take the AC out of its outer casing before installing it in the window, which I did not know at the time of purchase. This required me to enlist the help of my teenage son. The unit efficiently cools my living room, kitchen, and hallway, which are open spaces (no doors) and approximately 650 square feet. I chose this unit because it has one of the lowest decibels in my price range. The unit comes with two white/light grey insulation panels, which you install over the accordion sides. This gives a sleeker look. I don't do well with bugs so I used clear packing tape around the unit and even over the insulation panels as well. Overall, I am satisfied with this purchase.
    AZETTA
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/28/2020
    Love it
    Walmart did a great job with shipping and having in stock. I read many people had their unit dented and destroyed. Mine came nicely packaged and had no damage. Just installed in garage, where my gym is at. Blows cold and will do the job. 5 stars for sure.
    Eric
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/19/2020
    Great price
    I have a 15x18 bedroom and it works perfect my room gets really cold. Amazing product. Great price
    Damaris