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Frigidaire - 250 Sq. Ft. 6,000 BTU Smart Window Air Conditioner - White
Average customer rating
4.7
(41 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 41 reviews
5 Stars
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1 Star
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Customer Reviews for Frigidaire - 250 Sq. Ft. 6,000 BTU Smart Window Air Conditioner - White
Customer Rating
4
Excellent AC After Being Modded by Tefen's Tech
on November 22, 2023
Posted by: Tefen
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I ordered this AC to modify it to improve the efficiency of it and make it last a long time and not get dirty or disgusting over time. What I liked the most about the unit was that it came with built-in WiFi and App support allowing me to control the unit via internet anywhere I go or anywhere around the home. It was also a very standardized build that I have been familiar with repairing for over 20 years, this made things much easier for modding it.
Here are a key list of things that were done to improve the unit.
1: Thermal Insulation & Anti-Microbial
Foam was gently coated with Plasti-Dip then covered with copper foil tape. Copper foil tape placed under external radiator where external sourced water would collect to drain. Aluminum foil tape covering exterior & painted over with clear coat.
This helps to improve the thermal insulation of the unit. The copper has anti-microbial properties to help prevent the buildup of mold, mildew, algae, etc. This way the foam doesn't end up covered in mold over time and ruined. This also helps prevent algae from building up and blocking the exterior water sourced drain port.
1: Thermal Insulation & Anti-Microbial
Foam was gently coated with Plasti-Dip then covered with copper foil tape. Copper foil tape placed under external radiator where external sourced water would collect to drain. Aluminum foil tape covering exterior & painted over with clear coat.
This helps to improve the thermal insulation of the unit. The copper has anti-microbial properties to help prevent the buildup of mold, mildew, algae, etc. This way the foam doesn't end up covered in mold over time and ruined. This also helps prevent algae from building up and blocking the exterior water sourced drain port.
2: Drain Ports
A dedicated drain port was installed going directly from the inside of the foam, through the foam and to the rear of the unit through a drain port. High quality PC water cooling hardware was used for this. An in-line screen filter was added to prevent any bugs from entering from outside. A 2nd drain port with screen filter was added for any water that may gather from external sources. The screen is sealed into the interior paint finish with clear coat to provide minimal raising so that water can drain easily & not build up around it.
A dedicated drain port was installed going directly from the inside of the foam, through the foam and to the rear of the unit through a drain port. High quality PC water cooling hardware was used for this. An in-line screen filter was added to prevent any bugs from entering from outside. A 2nd drain port with screen filter was added for any water that may gather from external sources. The screen is sealed into the interior paint finish with clear coat to provide minimal raising so that water can drain easily & not build up around it.
3: Noise Suppression & Air Sealing
Bearings were replaced with high quality ABEC-11 skate bearings. An extra bearing was added to the shaft with foam to seal the air between the interior and exterior of the foam. Extra rubber washers & foam were added to the compressor to help with noise suppression.
Bearings were replaced with high quality ABEC-11 skate bearings. An extra bearing was added to the shaft with foam to seal the air between the interior and exterior of the foam. Extra rubber washers & foam were added to the compressor to help with noise suppression.
4: External Screen Filters
Screens were added to the external intake vents to prevent pollen, leaves, bugs, and other things from entering the unit. This helps prevent things from building up on the back of the external radiator and reducing the airflow and efficiency of the unit. The screens just need to be wiped off from time to time to keep them clean. This is something that should come built-in to window AC units by now, but I could not find any brand that does this yet. If people are installing them up high where they cannot reach them to clean them then they could just remove them if they want, but at least they would be there for the people that can make use of them.
Screens were added to the external intake vents to prevent pollen, leaves, bugs, and other things from entering the unit. This helps prevent things from building up on the back of the external radiator and reducing the airflow and efficiency of the unit. The screens just need to be wiped off from time to time to keep them clean. This is something that should come built-in to window AC units by now, but I could not find any brand that does this yet. If people are installing them up high where they cannot reach them to clean them then they could just remove them if they want, but at least they would be there for the people that can make use of them.
The AC unit works great now. The condensation water drains nicely out through the rear port and after a couple months of use there has been no problems at all with algae building up and blocking the port. No bugs have managed to end up inside the unit or get inside my home through the unit. The exterior filters worked great and prevent a lot of pollen from entering the unit. The copper will help keep it easier to clean and mold & mildew free for many years to come so that it won't end up ruined after only a few summers of use and need to be thrown away like previous AC units have. This will help me get a good 10+ years of use out of this unit or until the compressor dies. The fan spins even faster & generates no noise from the bearings, only the noise of the airflow. Overall I am very satisfied with the unit after modding it. I gave it 4/5 stars because I had to do a lot of the work to properly improve the unit and that it did not already come with these improvements.
Written by a customer while visiting frigidaire.com
Customer Rating
5
Quiet, wifi is a huge plus
on May 9, 2023
Posted by: Kel N
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Easy installation and wifi set up. I love that I could set a schedule, check the temp, and turn the unit on and off away from home. It’s quiet enough to have the unit in my bedroom and still hear the kids if they wake up. Highly recommend!
Written by a customer while visiting frigidaire.com
Customer Rating
5
Great air conditioner
on May 24, 2023
Posted by: Joyce Patricia
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a quality air conditioner for a good price. It is powerful enough to cool my 250 square foot bedroom. The air conditioner was easy to install and an added benefit is having a remote that is connected to Wi-Fi. I can turn the unit on ahead of time on my phone to be sure to have the room cool when I get home!
Written by a customer while visiting frigidaire.com
Customer Rating
5
6000 BTU Windo Room AC FHWW064wd1
on November 7, 2023
Posted by: Bronxie123
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Excellent Product, easy installation
Written by a customer while visiting frigidaire.com
Customer Rating
5
Great AC unit!!
on November 7, 2023
Posted by: JamesReg
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I absolutely love this AC unit! It’s perfect for your husband’s mancave! Allows you to use the remote and the sleep feature works perfectly. Haven’t had any problems. It’s the perfect size for the space!
Written by a customer while visiting frigidaire.com
Customer Rating
5
Temperature Control
on March 11, 2024
Posted by: Postblake
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m able to monitor the temperature in my lanai from afar. It doesn’t take long for my room to cool down. Very pleased with Frigidaire, The value I received for the price is right!
Written by a customer while visiting frigidaire.com
Customer Rating
5
Rain water in the outside portion of the air conditioner
on July 31, 2023
Posted by: Fwbird
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] After a strong rain storm, water accumulated to a depth that the fan blade was hitting the water. The unit had to be removed and tilted significantly to remove the excess water. There was no apparent damage to the unit from the fan hitting the water as it is working fine. Perhaps a drain hole in the deep area of the outer shell should be considered. Over all very happy with the unit.
Written by a customer while visiting frigidaire.com
Customer Rating
5
AC
on May 30, 2024
Posted by: JLohr
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love the units. They could be a little quieter but, overall, love the wi-fi.
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