Does this model have parts inside made of styrofoam? I need to avoid AC's with that as they tend to mold here. THanks
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To be honest, I did not notice if there was any Styrofoam on the inside besides what it was packed in on the outside. It does have a de-hydration mode to dry out the room. It is the hardest blowing 5000 btu a/c I have ever had.
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I believe i did see a small amount just behind the front control area. Not a considerable amount.
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No. It came in a box with thick styrofoam. We keep it in there while not in use.
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Yes, it comes with side panels. We also used foam insulation straps at the top and bottom of the unit to help level and make more airtight.
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Yes, the cooler has a smooth molded finish inside. It's the best soft side cooler I have ever seen.
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There is no Styrofoam in the body it is soft. The only place that has Styrofoam is the face for the shape.
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Beware that the unit is made out of plastic. I returned mine for this reason. It wouldn't hold up to the high winds and extreme heat we have in California.
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I think it is made in Korea. Be sure all the parts are there. Mine was missing one of the styrofoam insulation pieces and I was able to see right through the a/c unit! I took it back. FYI air conditioners are pretty much all made in Asia.
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No! It's cooled with an thermoelectric element (Peltier-Element) which are those metal sheets next to each other and a ventilator (which makes some noise) which helps distributing the cooler air in the box. That's all. We use ice to cool it down fast and keep it "fridge cold" for a little while (ice will melt in a day, even with this thing running for 4 to 8 hours while on the road in summer time).
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Yes, it has side slide outs that fit into the window and also the foam insulation to put around the ac to seal in the window.
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Expanded polystyrene foam is a standard in window AC units. It is excellent as an air channel because it is both light weight, and insulates well. Do NOT remove styrofoam from _INSIDE_ of the unit. The foam is used to separate the hot outside air from your conditioned indoor air. It can be viewed through the ACs cold output air duct. TLDR; Leave it there.
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If you mean mold, I would consider a different model, there is a good one available from Sky, Model 1057,
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Yes, all three pieces have mesh in the side. You can see through it and it does allow for air. I think it will be find outside when it is hot. But like anything else just monitor the kids. I love it. And so does my daughter.
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As far as I can tell it is styrofoam. I had forgotten about that idea. Thanks for the reminder.
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No the Styrofoam stays inside the unit. It is what keeps the outside air OUTSIDE. As for the smell mine was gone within about 3 days of nonstop running. I did not find it unpleasant at all. If your smell is offensive or lasts I would contact Frigidaire........
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We don't sell parts. If you are referring to the outside unit only please go to this link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00563PL00 . For further questions please contact us directly. Thank you, The AC Outlet
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yes. Each of the external metal faces is lined with 3-4inch thick styrofoam, and each end/divider has a similar thickness buffer. It gets impressively warm inside - I have not used it in a cold New England winter yet, but I expect it will continue to compost all winter long.
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I personally don't. I do have silica gel packs inside to avoid mold. You can get lots for a few bucks at amazon as well. I have had mine for about a year now and no problems at all. It is a great buy. I even bought another one of the same model for my office. Best,