Frigidaire FAA055P7A Compact Small-Room Air Conditioner with Remote Control
By admin | August 4, 2010
The Frigidaire FAA055P7A Compact Small Room Air Conditioner
What’s great about this air conditioner is that is has lots of “automated” features. For example, it has auto-cool and sleep settings. Those two features enable you to set the time for temporary shut-off or for automatic cooling. It’s convenient because you won’t have to worry about forgetting to close the air conditioner when you leave for work. If you set it accordingly, the cooler will be on “sleep” mode for the exact time you specified. There is also good news for allergy sufferers The Frigidaire FAA055P7A has an ionizer/electrostatic air filtration, so you can experience cleaner air and have lesser risk of suffering allergic attacks in your own room.
Some Nice Features About This Product:
- Energy Star 5200-BTU compact air conditioner
- Can cool rooms up to 165 square feet
- Variable speed fan
- 8-way air-direction control
- Electronic controls with full-function remote
- Has Cool, Energy Saver, and Fan modes
- Auto-cool and sleep settings
- 24-hour on/off timer
- Air filter; tilt-out filter access
- LVC Technology
- Energy Emission Rating (EER) of 11
- Pleated quick-mount window kit included
- Measures 14 (15-1/2 with front) by 18-1/2 by 12-1/2 inches
- 1-year warranty
- 5-year sealed-system warranty
Click here to read the reviews from people who actually bought this product.
The Frigidaire FAA055P7A helps you save money on electric bills. It has an Energy Star rating, which means it could help you save one-third from your energy bills. That’s beneficial because lots of Air Conditioners out there take up a lot of energy and contributes to the greenhouse effect as well. This model takes up lesser energy and limits greenhouse emissions, which is the reason why it’s a perfect choice for you. It’s very economical and environment friendly.
Other users love the remote control feature for this unit because it is easy to use and responds well to presses. It can be frustrating when a remote control isn’t sensitive enough to push button commands. Well, with the Frigidaire FAA055P7A remote control, you won’t have to experience that inconvenience. Through this remote control you can also set various features, such as Clean Air, which, as mentioned earlier gives cleaner air for allergy sufferers.
There is also a minor “negative” aspect of this air conditioner which other users have indicated. It beeps a little too loud when you press the remote control and issue push button commands. There seems to be no way to adjust volume. However, this seems to be a minor issue compared to the hundreds of dollars you will save on energy bills over the next few months. Installing this unit is also very easy, and so that’s an added benefit. All in all, the pros of this item outnumber the cons, so it is definitely a good buy.
Unfortunately, this product cannot be shipped to to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
You can find out more information about the Frigidaire Air Conditioner by visiting Amazon.com
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How to Test Your Central Air Conditioning System
By admin | July 20, 2010
It can happen to any of us. One sunny afternoon when the heat gets increasingly unbearable and you have rushed home to be in comfort of your air conditioner, you suddenly notice that your air conditioner is not working as it should. It is not adjusting the temperature of the room the way it used to. Before you take it to the contractor for inspection you can actually do a bit of testing by yourself to see if everything is alright. This will not only save you quite a few bucks but would also save you time. However, if you do find the problem to be too complicated for you to deal with you should of course call an expert air conditioner contractor to inspect your unit.
To test your central air conditioner, you must have the outside temperature above 60 degree Fahrenheit for a period of two days or 48 hours to be precise. Some manufacturers may even recommend a temperature of 65 degrees. This is because turning on the air conditioner at a temperature lower than 60 degrees might actually damage the compressor of the unit.
Next you turn the regulator of the fan to ‘auto’. The thermostat level should also be adjusted at a temperature below the normal room temperature. It is recommended to set it somewhere around 76 degrees to 78 degrees Fahrenheit. This would make the fan and condensing unit to switch on immediately. However, if there is a preset time delay it would take that time to turn on.
After letting the system run for 8 to 10 minutes so that the temperature in the ductwork is balanced you need to check the temperature at the supply and return registers of the unit. If everything is fine the temperature reading at the supply register would be 14 to 20 degrees cooler than the return ducts.
If the difference in temperature is more than 20 degrees then it would indicate that air is restricted. This can be because of three reasons:
– An unclean filter – Improper ductwork – Problem with the fan as in it is not of proper size or moving too slowly.
If the temperature difference is less than 14 degrees then the possible causes for problems are:
– Loss of refrigerant – Unclean coil – A compressor not working quite up to the mark – A fan that is much larger for the unit – An improper return air system.
Barney Garcia
http://www.articlesbase.com/home-and-family-articles/how-to-test-your-central-air-conditioning-system-65448.html
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Applications of an Air Conditioner
By admin | June 4, 2010
Since the days Willis Carrier introduced us to the device of air conditioners to the present, the device has pervaded almost all aspects of our life. They can be found in almost all facets of our life. From our bedroom, to our office, from the schools our children go to, to the malls we go for our shopping. It is everywhere we look at. This would make us wonder how wide ranging would be the applications of air conditioners.
The indoor and outdoor units of a ductless air conditioner are linked with a conduit. Within the conduit is the power cable, refrigerant tubing, suction tubing, and condensate drain. While the compressor which creates a whole lot of noise is in the outdoor unit, the quieter parts of the air conditioner – the fan and the evaporator are in the indoor unit.
If you ask an expert like an air conditioner engineer as to what are the applications of the device he would answer that it can be divided into two broad categories:
– Comfort and – Process
When an air conditioner is meant for comfort applications its main job would be to provide a constant temperature indoors whatever may be the fluctuations of weather outside. It would also be able to deal with any change of temperature due to internal heat loads. The temperature maintained by these air conditioners is in the range where humans feel comfortable as these air conditioners are manufactured to provide comfort to humans.
Comfort air conditioners have allowed humans to build deep buildings where otherwise you wouldn’t have fresh air flowing in. The only way out was by building light wells. But with a central air conditioner in place you can actually cover as much horizontal floor space as you want and need not worry about ventilation. Air conditioners have also allowed humans to build extremely tall buildings. With air turbulence unpredictable at extreme heights, ventilating high rises would not have been feasible. With air conditioners one can do away with that problem.
Comfort Air Conditioners are again of two types – for residential buildings and for commercial buildings.
Process air conditioning is meant to maintain a constant temperature irrespective of the weather outside or the internal heat loads. However, even under process air conditioning the temperature is generally within the comfort range. But it must be understood that in process air conditioning it is the process and not what you and I prefer that would determine the temperature that is maintained.
When an open heart surgery is performed the temperature maintained is about 18 degree Celsius or 64 degree Fahrenheit. For a neonatal operation again the temperature maintained is pretty higher – something around 28 degree Celsius or 82 degree Fahrenheit.
So the applications are pretty wide ranging.
Barney Garcia
http://www.articlesbase.com/home-and-family-articles/applications-of-an-air-conditioner-65546.html
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Air Conditioners: What the Sales Person Says and What Actually Is Important
By admin | May 6, 2010
Although air conditioners have been around from the early years of the last century, the industry has been witnessing a tremendous growth in the past few years. This sudden interest among customers have led to new products being developed and marketed by all the brands big or small. This flood of new models has made it difficult for many customers to choose the right unit for their needs.
The problem is further complicated by different sales persons promoting their products in different ways. There are those who claim that air conditioners can replace your need for dehumidifiers. It is a fact that Air Conditioners do control the humidity of the air. But it is equally true that air conditioners can in no way be compared to dehumidifiers. The primary task of an air conditioner is to regulate the temperature of an enclosed space, be it a room or an entire building. That it dehumidifies is an additional benefit. But it is not a replacement for a dehumidifier.
First of all, the freestanding air conditioner is the easiest to install. In fact there is hardly anything to install. You only have to plug it in and it is ready to start working. But with window air conditioners, and more so with central air conditioners, you need to go through a lot of installation work. This does not only mean that you have to put up with a considerable amount of hassle, but you also got to spend a significant sum of money to get the units installed. There are no such costs with a freestanding air conditioner.
Then there are those who claim that air conditioner can be a good replacement for an air purifier. Again such claims are highly exaggerated. Of course most air conditioners do come with a filter but the kind of filtration an air conditioner provides is in no way comparable to the filtration provided by an air purifier with a HEPA filter. So if someone has severe allergic or asthma problems, installing an air condition would not be good enough.
What however is important about air conditioners is hardly stressed on by the average sales person. They would seldom talk about the energy efficiency of the air conditioner though that is an important deciding factor. The energy efficiency of your air conditioner would decide how much your running costs you will need to bear. And since by choosing the proper air conditioner you can save up to 40% of your electricity bills, the efficiency of your air conditioner is very important.
The other thing that is important is the capacity of air conditioner you need. The capacity you will need in your unit would depend on the room you want to install it in. all you got to know is the floor area of the room and quoting that figure would help the air conditioner contractor to guide you on what capacity of air conditioner you need.
Barney Garcia
http://www.articlesbase.com/home-and-family-articles/air-conditioners-what-the-sales-person-says-and-what-actually-is-important-65549.html
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Home Improvement & Repair on Video : How to Stop Air Conditioner Condensation Drip
By admin | April 8, 2010
The primary condensation drip line of Air Conditioners can get clogged with algae and backed up, causing water drips in your house. Learn how to clean out a backed up condensation line in this free online home improvement video, with DIY home repair tips.
Expert: Greg Lim
Bio: Greg Lim is a professional handyman and residential property manager. In the seven years hes been a contractor, he has fully renovated two houses.
Duration : 0:2:6
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Portable Air Conditioners are a Good Value
By admin | March 3, 2010
If you find that you change housing situations frequently, or work office spaces, then you will be happy to know that during the blisteringly hot summer months when you need air conditioning, portable air conditioners will provide you with the best value because you can take them with you when needed.
Permanent air conditions tend to be quite bulky. As well, they take up a lot of precious window space, and obliterate your view of the great outdoors. As their name implies, when the day comes that you leave your apartment and head to a new one, that permanent beast is not going anywhere with you.
Instead, a portable air condition can be easily moved on its coaster feet to any room or location you desire. You can find portable air conditioning units that beautifully cool rooms from as small as 200 square feet to as large as 500 square feet.
Many portable air conditioners, unlike the permanent ones, also offer several other features in addition to the all- important air cooling. Many offer heating capabilities, and can dehumidify the air as well. Several also come with a two-way oscillating fan, which can be a real boon when used with computer equipment or in a server room where keeping the temperature down and the air circulating is crucial to the maintenance of the electrical equipment. You can have your choice of remote control or manual control. Manual is recommended for use in computer and server room applications. In times of power failure, most of the portable air conditions will turn themselves back on when the power returns. In terms of safety, portable Air Conditioners are required to use leakage-current detection and interruption plugs as well.
Another cost-effective aspect of many portable air conditioners is that they recycle the moisture in the room when the unit is on, and they use the water to cool down the cooling coils. This makes the unit run more efficiently and it thereby saves you money.
Portable air conditioners are valuable because you can take them with you wherever you go. They work in indoor situations, such as those found in a home bedroom, apartment, classroom or office setting, very well. In addition, they function great in covered outdoor room areas as well. Now your garage, workshop or outdoor room can finally have the same comfortable temperature settings as your indoor ones can. Even places like a faraway cabin can benefit from the cooling efforts of a portable air conditioner. Breathe easier when you plug in your portable air conditioner, because they help to improve air circulation in spaces with poor ventilation. This is just another great value that you can enjoy from your portable air conditioner.
Susan Slobac
http://www.articlesbase.com/home-improvement-articles/portable-air-conditioners-are-a-good-value-134354.html
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Options For Air Conditioners
By admin | March 1, 2010
A cool house is a popular thing for people to look forward to on hot, humid summer days. As beautiful as summer is, the heat quickly wears you down and one of the best ways to cool down and relax from the impact of the sun is to walk into a home that is being cooled down with a functioning air conditioning system. Unfortunately, not everyone has the luxury of central air conditioning for their home, apartment, or office. The good news is that there is more than one option when it comes to cooling down the inside of your home.
There are many air conditioning options to choose from that are cost effective and energy efficient. You can choose between all kinds of window air conditioners, portable air conditioners, and portable evaporative coolers to make the summer heat endurable. The hard part isn’t finding a cooling system that you can afford, but rather deciding which cooling system will work best for you. Below we have mentioned some of the important air cooler descriptions for you to consider when determining which type will best suit your needs.
Aside from central cooling, window air conditioners are very common. Homeowners enjoy them because they are affordable and they are powerful enough to cool down a single room or studio. This works out great of you live alone and spend most of your time in a single room such as your bedroom, office, basement, etc. They work best if you have a vertically opening window. Also, they are convenient in that that they do not require any additional ventilation and they save valuable floor space. Furthermore, window air conditioners require very little maintenance and can be programmed to turn on and off whenever you specify.
Portable air conditioners are loved because they can be moved around from one room to the next. People often end up using portable Air Conditioners as oscillating fans, odor removers or dehumidifiers. Most of them have built in condensation tanks which need to be emptied periodically. These tanks automatically turn off when they become full which keeps water from spilling onto the floor. Other portable systems include a self-evaporation features which automatically ventilates excess moisture out of the room. However, keep in mind that portable air conditioners do require a window ventilation hose to function correctly.
Evaporative coolers, also knows as swamp coolers, work differently then air conditioners. They do not use any type of refrigeration to cool the air. They do, however, use the natural cooling process of evaporating water to cool the air which then gets blown into the room. The pros to evaporative coolers are that they are less expensive than air conditioners and they use much less electricity to cool a room. Furthermore, evaporative coolers are low maintenance and inexpensive to repair in most cases. Keep in mind; these coolers are only effective in hot, humid temperatures.
Liz Wood
http://www.articlesbase.com/home-improvement-articles/options-for-air-conditioners-85817.html
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Adding a Thermostat to an Air Conditioner
By admin | February 19, 2010
I finally decided to add a thermostat to the repaired air conditioner. Here’s a look at how I did it.
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The Real Deal On Portable Air Conditioners
By admin | February 12, 2010
Many people nowadays have cooling systems inside their homes to help combat against the scorching heat that summers may bring. The market is now filled with numerous brands and types of air conditioners that are affordable ranging from the window type, split type and the portable ones that are slowly gaining popularity in homes as well.
A portable unit may seem big and bulky at first glance since it is around 30 inches tall and weighs about 80 lbs. The great thing about it though is that it is a self-contained component that does not require any installation because it can stand by itself on the floor without the need for your wall or window to contain it. Most are also equipped with wheels for easy mobility.
One of the advantages that a portable air conditioner offers is that you don’t need to create a hole on your wall or block a window to accommodate the unit. You can easily transfer it from one room to another eliminating the need to install numerous window type Air Conditioners in several rooms. It can also help you save on electric bills if you will just be using it in a room instead of switching on the entire centralized system.
It just has a downside of costing more than your regular window type air conditioner. Also, although it has a similar cooling capacity as that with split type systems it can sometimes be noisy compared to the split type kind whose compressor is located outside. If noise really matters for you, look for portable air conditioners that make lesser amount of noise.
You may be wondering if a portable air conditioner is capable enough to cool big and large rooms. Actually, it all depends upon the model. You need to take a look at the cooling capacity of each unit and check the room size that it could productively cool.
Since air conditioners consume a lot of electricity, it would be wise to choose a unit that is energy efficient and has a lower electrical usage. Today the standard and acceptable energy efficiency ratio should be at least 10.
It may come as a shock to you but portable air conditioners are reasonably priced. Their prices have dropped considerably through the years and are not costly anymore. Of course, you can expect units with a higher cooling capacity to cost more. If you want a cooling system but don’t plan on investing in a centralized cooling setup, purchasing a portable air conditioner may be a good option.
Mary Lorainne
http://www.articlesbase.com/home-improvement-articles/the-real-deal-on-portable-air-conditioners-111315.html
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Why Portable Air Conditioners Make Sense
By admin | January 31, 2010
Portable air conditioners make a lot of sense for a variety of reasons. Let’s say you live in an apartment or a rental unit. You will not want to invest in a permanent air conditioning system because you will not be able to take it with you when the day comes that you would like to move, yet you have invested a sizable amount of money in the system.
This is no problem with a portable air conditioner. You can get one that is exactly the right size for your room needs, and when you want to move you can take it along.
Portable air conditioners also help improve a room’s air circulation. Another great feature to look for in a quality portable air conditioner is its ability to self-evaporate. What this means is that water from the air gets extracted by the unit during the cooling process, and the water is recycled by the system to cool off the hard-working cooling coils. This helps it work more efficiently, and improves its energy efficiency as well.
Some portable Air Conditioners offer several other features in addition to the all-important air cooling capability. Some offer air conditioning, dehumidifying, air cleaning, as well as a two-speed oscillating fan, and all in one small unit. Many of them have casters, which lets you roll the unit to any spot in your home you desire, and they do not need to be installed in a window. In terms of dehumidifying the area, many come with an overflow alarm for the catch bucket as well as a backup system for when the bucket is full, so there will never be any messes to deal with.
Happily, this unit is not permanently installed in a window, but instead is portable. This means anywhere you need cool air, you can now have it with ease. It makes sense to use a portable air conditioner in an apartment, or a home or office. But did you know you can also use the unit in covered outdoor situations, such as in an outdoor room, a workshop or a garage? These systems are great for vacation cabins that you visit infrequently, but when you do you want them to be comfortable in terms of the air temperature, so the portable air conditioner can be a great solution in this situation.
If you have a computer or even a server room, then you know that all of the equipment can run really hot, and it is imperative to have appropriate fans and cooling systems to keep it all from melting down. Portable air conditioners can work very well in these applications, because you can position them exactly where you need them.
Susan Slobac
http://www.articlesbase.com/home-improvement-articles/why-portable-air-conditioners-make-sense-139368.html
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