Would using a higher BTU air con that is needed mean the air con would work less hard and last longer? This may be a silly Q, but I am quite unfamiliar with air cons, and looking between the 8000, 10,000 and 12,000 models of the Frigidaire casement units, I wondered if getting one with a higher BTU that is needed for the space I need to cool would help the unit to have a longer service life. Would using a higher BTU air con that is needed mean the air con would work less hard and last longer? This may be a silly Q, but I am quite unfamiliar with air cons, and looking between the 8000,... » Read More Would using a higher BTU air con that is needed mean the air con would work less hard and last longer? This may be a silly Q, but I am quite unfamiliar with air cons, and looking between the 8000, 10,000 and 12,000 models of the Frigidaire casement units, I wondered if getting one with a higher BTU that is needed for the space I need to cool would help the unit to have a longer service life. « Show Less
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I would get the highest BTU you could. I am not an expert, but I have been quite happy with this unit. With fans on it is able to cool a 900 sq foot space (with fans and shading) on a fully exposed all window office. You should look into the part that supports it from the outside. That seems to help with the support. Hope this helps.
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If you oversize too much, you will bring the temp down faster but you will not dehumidify. So oversizing is not necessarily a good idea.
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Yes ...cause you can use it on low and won't have to use the full power of the air conditioning unit... I went from a 8000 but to a 12000btu and on the hottest day its on low plus I keep it on Energy saving mode and I love it ;-) less stress on the unit = a longer usage :-)
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I'm not a refrigerator expert, by in my experience, you need to allow 2 to 3 inches from the coils to allow air to circulate, especially if there is a counter top. Also, the more you vacuum the coils (once a month works) the better the equipment will work and suffer less strain.
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The instructions indicate that you should leave a few inches around the unit (from what I remember) so that the unit can exchange air efficiently. You don't need much more than that.
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Typically the BTU's are higher for a commercial heater. Potentially a few features are added to commercial heaters such as Better or larger base for stability and wheels for easier movement.
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Probably the three quarter ton version would be fine unless the room is blocked off with furniture or walls. The great thing about the 9000 BTU is that it does not require a 220 line so it is super simple to install and very efficient to run. We have a transfer switch in our home for times when the power goes out and we are able to run our 110 pioneers with our transfer switch. the 9000 BTU will be plenty efficient. Also, you don't have to buy the newest and "best" version. We have four units of different sizes and versions. Shop the features, NOT the latest and "greatest" model.We are VERY SATISFIED!!! Probably the three quarter ton version would be fine unless the room is blocked off with furniture or walls. The great thing about the 9000 BTU is that it does not require a 220 line so it is super simple to install and very efficient to run. We have a transfer switch in our home for times when the power goes out and we are able to run our 110 pioneers with our transfer switch. the 9000 BTU will be plenty efficient. Also, you don't have to buy the newest and "best" version. We have four units of different sizes and versions. Shop the features, NOT the latest and... » Read More Probably the three quarter ton version would be fine unless the room is blocked off with furniture or walls. The great thing about the 9000 BTU is that it does not require a 220 line so it is super simple to install and very efficient to run. We have a transfer switch in our home for times when the power goes out and we are able to run our 110 pioneers with our transfer switch. the 9000 BTU will be plenty efficient. Also, you don't have to buy the newest and "best" version. We have four units of different sizes and versions. Shop the features, NOT the latest and "greatest" model.We are VERY SATISFIED!!! « Show Less
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Due to the fact that a ,larger fan and motor coil are used is one factor. the other and i'm not for certain, is a larger cooling unit.I could'n of made a better choice with my 2200cu.ft unit. My RV is 1300 cu ft. Turned unit on last week after Vacation 7/28/2014- checked it today and it collected well over 2 pints (1/2 a tank). I LIKE IT.. BILL
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Hello, I hope this will help answer your question: My research prior to purchasing the Ventech 4"x12" 210 CFM Carbon filter I was able to contact a Ven Tech distributor who explained that the '210' is the CFM Maximum rating of the filter and any flow greater than 210 would be reduced according to a graduated scale up to the point of an absolute CFM (that rep never said what that was) and at that point would make sense to purchase a larger filter or one with a higher rated CFM. The good news is, that any thing below 210 CFM would not be impeded. In my case I had purchased the VenTech IF4 4" Inline Duct Fan 190 CFM, and at 190 CFM according to the representative I would experience no reduction. Now if your research uncovers contrasting information, let me know. Cheers!
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I have a Frigidaire 15,000 btu unit, about 3-4 years old. The remote that came with it was terrible. I bought the one you are asking about, programmed it in about 1 minute and it works perfectly. Never a problem, which is important as the unit is about 10 feet high. That has been my experience.
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Frigidaire has a great warranty program the a/c unit comes with 1 year and then you can pay for an additional 3 years and you can keep paying for additional 3 year increments for up to 15 years for a total of 16 years of warranty although I'm not sure how much you pay for those 3 year increments but I think there somewhere between 35 to 60 dollars for a total of 525 to 900 dollars when it's all said and done . Hope I was helpful in answering your question . Have a blessed life
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Hi, Not really. What I can tell you is that, when the unit did work, it kept a 480 sq/ft area comfortable. I would not believe the "vent less" statement. You do need some air exchange otherwise, you start having headaches. I'd find a different way to take the chill off your basement. Also, do not expect any help from ProCom, customer service is non-responsive. I have tried to get some help from them for over a month, I can't get through. You may want to keep that in mind. I hope this helps.
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I have a smaller btu version which is in my bedroom...I usually have it on #3 after igniting the unit. From my understanding; #1 is for 60-65 degrees, #2- 65-70 degrees, #3- 70-75 etc., the unit is equipped w/auto therefore once the room reaches the temperature according to where you have set the dial; it will shut off; but once the room goes below set temperature it will come back on...I have no problems w/my unit & for 17 yrs I have lived in my home, every winter upstairs was the coldest in the house; but last yr. & this yr. I have been comfortable up-stairs to the point where I have even had to shut unit off & put on a fan...I love my ProCom I have a smaller btu version which is in my bedroom...I usually have it on #3 after igniting the unit. From my understanding; #1 is for 60-65 degrees, #2- 65-70 degrees, #3- 70-75 etc., the unit is equipped w/auto therefore once the room reaches the temperature according to where you have set the dial; it will shut off; but once the room goes below set temperature it will come back on...I have no problems w/my unit & for 17 yrs I have lived in my home, every winter upstairs was the coldest in the house; but last yr. & this yr. I have been comfortable up-stairs to the point where I have even... » Read More I have a smaller btu version which is in my bedroom...I usually have it on #3 after igniting the unit. From my understanding; #1 is for 60-65 degrees, #2- 65-70 degrees, #3- 70-75 etc., the unit is equipped w/auto therefore once the room reaches the temperature according to where you have set the dial; it will shut off; but once the room goes below set temperature it will come back on...I have no problems w/my unit & for 17 yrs I have lived in my home, every winter upstairs was the coldest in the house; but last yr. & this yr. I have been comfortable up-stairs to the point where I have even had to shut unit off & put on a fan...I love my ProCom « Show Less
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I had that same question- you can find it at their website. www.californiaairtools.comIt really depends on whether you will be using it continually or intermittently. They have a chart that I found useful to determine which one I needed. Basically, you should not use this unit when the compressor is running for 1 hour continuously without cutting it off and letting it cool. I will say that it is VERY quiet. I use it in an office building and have had no complaints from neighbors.
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Who knows ?: BTU per cubic feet of habitation. Minus loss of BTUs due to poor insulation opening doors, etc.Calculate the heat loss to temperature differential. How many BTUs are there in a 4 gallon tank of propane ? A fellow I knew claimed that he used one tank per month in Monterey, CA harbor for a floating 10 foot by 20 foot trailer barge on a cook top burner. But I don't think that that would apply to a Ice Fishing Shack in Minnesota. The REAL issue is: DO NOT bring a small tank into the house... BOOM.... In an open garage (well vented) a radiant space heater ($30.00) on a tank would do better as long as you stay put. Who knows ?: BTU per cubic feet of habitation. Minus loss of BTUs due to poor insulation opening doors, etc.Calculate the heat loss to temperature differential. How many BTUs are there in a 4 gallon tank of propane ? A fellow I knew claimed that he used one tank per month in Monterey, CA harbor for a floating 10 foot by 20 foot trailer barge on a cook top burner. But I don't think that that would apply to a Ice Fishing Shack in Minnesota. The REAL issue is: DO NOT bring a small tank into the house... BOOM.... In an open garage (well vented) a radiant space heater ($30.00) on a tank... » Read More Who knows ?: BTU per cubic feet of habitation. Minus loss of BTUs due to poor insulation opening doors, etc.Calculate the heat loss to temperature differential. How many BTUs are there in a 4 gallon tank of propane ? A fellow I knew claimed that he used one tank per month in Monterey, CA harbor for a floating 10 foot by 20 foot trailer barge on a cook top burner. But I don't think that that would apply to a Ice Fishing Shack in Minnesota. The REAL issue is: DO NOT bring a small tank into the house... BOOM.... In an open garage (well vented) a radiant space heater ($30.00) on a tank would do better as long as you stay put. « Show Less
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As I understand this, the main concern is for a/c units the width. Most wall a/c units are either 24" or 27". I needed a width of 24" and that's why I bought the frigidaire.
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This is straight from the Frigidaire user's manual (available at the Frigidaire website): "The unit is designed to operate between 41 F (5 C), and 96 F (35 C). The unit will not work properly if the temperature is out of this temperature range, or the performance of the unit will fall greatly." That said, my experience is that the unit WILL form frost/ice on the coils - you can't change the physics of how it works. But it has a sensor built in so that it simply will stop the compressor for 3 min, leave the fan running, and de-ice itself before resuming operation (all without harm to the dehumidifier). The unit is shipped with the humidistat set to "Continuous." Frigidaire recommends running the unit in continuous mode for the first 2-3 days to remove most of the moisture from the air, then dial down to an actual value appropriate for the area. (I use 45%.) Consistent with Frigidaire's instructions, once the unit starts removing water from the air, the moisture available to cause frost/ice on the coils will diminish, and, if you have an icing problem, it will lessen. In my experience, these units are good for about 500-600 sq ft. If you have a larger area that especially is damp, you may need more than one dehumidifier. That's my situation and my solution. I also keep my shop heated, and that helps reduce the relative humidity. Hope this helps! Added 8 Jun 13: Pam's question about coil icing and ambient temperature prompted me to explore the Frigidaire website as well as the owner's manual and my own experience. I discovered Frigidaire publishes the wiring diagram for the unit, and it's available for download. It's a block diagram, not detailed or with part numbers, but it's enough to troubleshoot the unit. In stark contrast, the most logical competing unit, Sunpentown, puts the wiring diagram on a decal behind the condensate water bucket, but they publish nothing. Finally, I don't know what happened to the price, but on 23 May 13, I paid $218.98 for the Frigidaire unit. Now it's over $250.
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The case that is used for window installation is required for wall installation. I had to find the manual, since I installed it in a window. I would think you would find it easier to install the case in the wall, then slide the a/c in, than it would be installing this fairly heavy unit in tact. The use & installation manual can be found at http://www.friedrich.com/sites/default/files/Chill_IO_Manual_CP10_CP12_2014_English_0.pdf -- Manual page # 16 (pdf file pg 17)
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It is rated at 15000 BTU but has the EFFECTIVE cooling of one rated at 18000 BTU's. One way this seems to be accomplished is the use of 2 fans (instead of the normal 1). By doing so, the air is pushed over the cooling fins at one speed while the air delivered to the area being cooled can be adjusted through 3 speeds. So to answer your question, it is NOT a typo but it is also NOT rated (in the normal way) at 18000 BTU.