Frigidaire FAM186R2A 18,500-BTU Window Air Conditioner with Electronic Controls
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: FrigidaireBrand: Frigidaire
Model: FAM186R2A
Product features:
- 18,500-BTU air conditioner for rooms up to 1170 square feet
- 10.7 EER; electronic controls with full remote; 24-hour on/off timer
- Energy-saver and sleep modes; variable-speed fan; multiple air direction
- Low-voltage start-up; 220v; quick-mount window kit; tilt-out clean air ionizer
- Measures 25-3/8 by 23-5/8 by 17-3/4 inches; 1-year full warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Frigidaire FAM186R2A 18,500-BTU Window Air Conditioner with Electronic Controls
Customer Review: FAM186R2A FOUR STARS
Summary: 4 Stars
Thus far I give the FAM186R2A four stars. It performs well thus far (a few days), with a powerful blast of cold air. It is not too noisy.
The drawbacks were 1) the instructions -- obtuse, 2) the lack of the gasket/foam across the bottom front of this A/C for the bottom seal at the window ledge, and 3) the power cord with its 15 Amp Plug at the end of the power cord.
2) Apparently they supplied something other than what was in the directions, a piece of foam that could not be installed as they said, but I improvised with it, so it is no big deal. The window accordian expanders left & right do not make a good seal; mosquitos can come in, so one needs to improvise on that one too -- duct tape?
3) It has the idiot new style power cord with buttons on its end to test & reset, concerning which they warn u not to try to fix it if it malfunctions -- I guess they want u to pony up if needed & buy another contraption. They don't know that I wud just wire around it if it malfunctioned, since I think the risk is small. But don't do that yourself; pony up & play by the rules.
The power cord also has a male plug for a 15 Amp 240 Volt connection. Fine, my wall has 20 Amp style female outlets which have a different physical orientation. The A/C plug won't go in my wall outlet. So they tell me I gots to hire an electrician to change my wall plugs! Nuts. I just went to Ace Hardware & ponied up ~ $9 for a 15 Amp female outlet end. Then I took a 20 Amp extension cord with cut off female outlet end and attached the outlet end to the 15 Amp outlet end. So I plug the extension cord 20 Amp male plug into my wall outlet and plug the 15 Amp A/C plug into the female outlet end of my self-made adapter extention cord & laugh at any thought of hiring an electrician. Since my wall has 20 Amp capacity, I shud have not a problem w/ this. If I wanted to, I cud go & change the 20 amp circuit breakers to 15 Amps, but I won't.
Incidentally, w/ 220-240 Volt appliances, do not plug them in with the appliance on, or you may cook the plug or outlet as it arcs before contact is complete. Turn off the applicance (A/C) & turn off the circuit breaker while u are inserting electrical plugs into extension cords or the wall. Then flick on the circuit breaker, & then the A/C (or other appliance).
But these are minor considerations. I like it because it is powerful & also efficient.
Description of Frigidaire FAM186R2A 18,500-BTU Window Air Conditioner with Electronic Controls
With a complete line of room air conditioners, portable air conditioners and dehumidifiers, Frigidaire technology is hard at work to enhance the comfort of your home. Offering a broad range of ENERGY STAR models and features like single-touch electronic controls, full-function remotes that double as thermostats, portable air conditioners that heat as well as cool and dehumidifies that operate in low temperatures, Frigidaire Home Comfort products are designed to provide you with easy-to-use, quiet, efficient and reliable service. The FAM186R1A features electronic controls that is coupled with full-function remote capabilities that gives the consumer the control they love at the remote, not the unit. Cool, energy saver and fan modes, On/Off 24-Hour timer, auto cool and sleep can be programmed with the remote. Electronic controls offer filter check reminder and clean air features. It has clean air filtration that provides relief for increasing numbers of allergy and respiratory ailment sufferers. Negative ion generators and electrostatic filter elements are used for air cleaning performance that is substantially higher than conventional filter methods. This Frigidaire FAM186R1A Energy Star Rated Air Conditioner has a 18,500/18,200 BTU cooling capacity. It is perfect for large rooms or rooms where supplemental cooling is needed (Up to 1,170 Square Feet) It features an EER of 10.7. The Variable Speed Fan and 8-Way Air Direction along with Electronic Controls with Full Function Remote and 24 Hour On / Off Timer makes it very easy to operate.Window Tools
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