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Frigidaire FRA086AT7 Review
Frigidaire FRA086AT7 4 Star Rating: Cheapism Good Pick
Summary:
(8,000 BTU) Even users who complain this model is too noisy are impressed with its cooling performance. It boasts an Energy Star label and a remote control with a thermostat.

There's a debate about noise in Frigidaire FRA086AT7 reviews at Amazon and Walmart, as well as among users reviewing equivalent models at Best Buy and Lowe's. Some consumers complain in Frigidaire FRA086AT7 reviews about noise so loud they can't even sleep, while some admire how quiet the air conditioner is. Perhaps the largest faction just doesn't see what all the fuss is about. These users don't call the unit quiet in Frigidaire FRA086AT7 reviews, but they say it's no louder than your average air conditioner, especially on the lowest fan setting. A majority of users -- even some who gripe that this air conditioner is too loud -- are happy with how well it works, according to Frigidaire FRA086AT7 reviews. Many also comment on how easy it is to install.

Many users single out the features of this air conditioner in Frigidaire FRA086AT7 reviews -- especially the remote control, which uses a built-in thermostat to read the temperature in another part of the room and adjust the AC accordingly. This 8,000 BTU model comes complete with an Energy Star label and an energy efficiency rating of 10.8. It offers energy saver mode, sleep mode, low-voltage start-up, and a clean filter alert. The warranty provides full coverage for one year and guarantees the sealed system for five years.

With no clear verdict on the noise issue, you'll just have to see for yourself whether the Frigidaire FRA086AT7 is too loud for your taste. But its features and cooling ability make this model worth a shot for rooms up to 350 square feet.

By Cheapism editorsJune 10, 2011
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