Frigidaire FAC124P1A Compact II 12,000-BTU Room Air Conditioner with Electronic Controls | 
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| Brand: Frig A/C
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $439.99
Buy New: $232.59
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Rating:  9 reviews
Shipping Weight (lbs): 90
Dimensions (in): 21.3 x 19 x 14
MPN: FAC124P1A
Model: FAC124P1A
UPC: 012505271021
EAN: 0012505271021
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 12,000-BTU air conditioner for large rooms up to 640 square feet | | • | 9.8 EER; electronic controls with remote; 24-hour on/off timer | | • | Energy-saver and sleep modes; variable-speed fan; 8-way air direction | | • | LVC technology; pleated quick-mount window kit; tilt-out filter access | | • | Measures 21-1/4 by 19 by 14-1/2 inches; 1-year full warranty |
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Product Description
Nothing says home comfort like Frigidaire. Nobody delivers better quality, better service or a broader variety of home comfort products. With units ranging from 5,000 BTUH to 28,500 BTUH they provide quiet, efficient and reliable air conditioners for years of trouble-free service. Most included a remote thermostat, clean air filtration and low voltage start-up to add to consumer comfort, convenience and safety. And with their ENERGY STAR qualification for efficiency, they can provide comfort and savings for any room in your home. You expect all this from Frigidaire... and they deliver. 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 t...
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| Customer Reviews: Read 4 more reviews...
Frigidaire FAC124P1A Compact II 12,000-BTU Room Ai... August 11, 2008
Vera (IN)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am cool!!!!! after a week of being way too hot, need I say more? My husband says that it was easy to install, he loves the remote ( what guy wouldn't). I think it is a little louder than our last one, but I think it cools better. What we really liked and appreciated was the excellent shipping service we received. It was free, it was fast, and it came in excellent condition A big thumbs up to you Amazon, you are my favorite place to shop!!!
Does the job well July 16, 2008
cool in nyc
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought this air conditioner despite reviews that it is too noisy. It is no louder than other A/C units I have had before, and works well so far. I haven't had it long. The unit was very easy to install and was cooling my apartment less than an hour after it arrived.
 Too Cold June 12, 2008
HR Bookworm (New York)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Wow this machine is great the noise was not a problem for me. The noise level was the average with most comparable machines too me. I will admit I do not watch much TV in the bedroom I am more of a reader so I would not be the best of judge for how the noise would interupt TV viewing.
On the highest setting it is too cold, but it this not the point of an AC. You can however sleep comfortably with the AC on 78 degrees; this takes out the Humidity, cools the room to a comfortable level and still allows for savings on your electric bill. (The 78 degrees reflects my opinion for normal summer days Not for Heat Waves during heat waves I Turn my AC Down to 65 degrees, I rather be safely cool than sweaty)
This is a Great AC for a great Price, I am thinking about purchasing one for a larger area maybe living room and kitchen area since its cooling capacity is so Great. Buy it you will not waste you money.
Excellent A/C At An Excellent Price July 18, 2007
E-Man (Boston, MA)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
This is a fine air conditioner and a good value. It is compact and fits easily in most standard windows. It's electronic controls offer many refinements/conveniences which your old a/c does not. It is also much more efficient than your old a/c, and the electronic controls make operating it efficiently simple and straight-forward. Manuals and installation instructions can be found at:
http://www.frigidaire.com/products/roomair/window_mounted/compact_II/prod_FAC124P1.asp
To address some of the points raised in the other reviews: this is a powerful unit. It is meant to cool 650+ sq. ft. It is easily up to that task, and in fact does a pretty good job of keeping my entire 1300+ sq. ft. house comfortable. As such, it is not a good choice as a bedroom unit, unless you have an enormous bedroom. Although it is no noisier than competitive units of the same capacity, the compressor and blower do produce some noise and you would not want this unit 6 feet from your ear when trying to sleep at night. That said, I have it in a hall window about 10 feet from my 3 bedrooms, and the noise level is very reasonable and acceptable. The blower is electronic and continuously adjustable, which helps quite a bit.
The construction of this unit is no less robust than most other modern a/c's, with the possible exception of the top-end brands costing twice as much. The case is all metal. The vents and vent covers are plastic and need to be handled with normal care, but they are not especially delicate. The switches seem robust. All the functions can be very conveniently controlled via remote. The remote "beep" which confirms operation is not particularly loud and not being able to turn it off is not a problem. The vents offer slightly less control of the airflow than the unit this replaced, but the difference is minor and of no real consequence.
The window mounting is achieved with conventional accordion "wings" which are easily installed, and if need be, replaced. Again, they are no less robust than competitive units and if used with normal care and common sense, will likely hold up as well as any of this type of equipment does. There are a/c's which are designed to use a "sleeve" mount, which in my opinion is more of a pain than a convenience.
This unit is inexpensive in comparison to the competition, and is just as well constructed as most and has the same features. It cost me about 20% less than the next lowest priced unit (a Kenmore) and 25%+ less than anything I could find at the big-box home-repair stores. I cannot say if it will live as long; I'll report back in 20 years and advise ;-)
The unit is heavy (80 lbs.), but comparable to the competition. It will take two of you to put this in and out of the window, but even two smaller folks can hand this simply and easily.
I would recommend this unit. I purchased mine at a local store of a major national electronics chain for $285.
 It is good but too loud! June 12, 2007
Anna
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
The unit is nice and compact, but, it is too loud. I think it is due to the material it is used inside, which helps to make flappy noises when the fan blows the air around.
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