Emerson Air Conditioner Review
Before we begin our Emerson Air Conditioner Review, we’d just like to offer our readers a little bit of advice relating to buying home air conditioners. First off, it is absolutely vital that before purchasing a home AC unit you measure the size of the room in which you mean to install it. Buying a unit that is too powerful, or too weak, can have negative effects on the performance of your unit. Note that our recommendations of how much space a certain number of BTUs can service, assume that your ceiling height is about 8ft. If it’s any more than that, we would advise adding at least another 1,000 BTUs to the estimated required amount, for each extra foot.
Secondly, efficient units will always cost you less money to run, in proportion to their output of course. We advise picking a pool of units suitable for your living space based on its BTU output, and its efficiency/certifications. Once you have a group of potential units that you know would service your home properly, then look into the criteria of convenience and design.
Emerson EARC6RE1
The Emerson EARC6RE1 window-mounted air conditioner is capable of providing 6,000 BTUs of cooling power, making it fully capable of servicing areas of up to 250 square feet, while additionally removing up to 1.5 pints of moisture from the air each hour.
Efficiency & Certifications
With the Emerson EARC6RE1, the user needn’t worry about efficient performance. With an EER of 12.2, this unit stands tall above the industry average of 9.7. This effectively means that this unit will cost you less to operate than most units on the market.
Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER): 12.2
Energy Star Certified: Yes
Safety Certification(s): UL-Listed
Performance Certification(s): N/A
Convenience & Design
Only once you have determined how many BTUs are required for your living space, and have reviewed the efficiency and safety certifications of a unit, would we recommend moving onto convenience enhancing features. Products on the market today have advanced dramatically in recent years, allowing for more and more high-tech optional functions and features to be added to upcoming units.
The Emerson EARC6RE1 comes with its own extensive variety of convenient features, that Emerson must be given credit for. For a unit of this size and output, we must say that we were not expecting it to have so many built-in functions, and for this reason, the Emerson EARC6RE1 is a winner with us.
Notable Features: Wireless Remote Control / 24-Hour Timer / 8-Way Directional Airflow / Digital LED Display / Washable Reusable Air Filter.
Operational Modes / Functions: Dehumidify Only / Fan Only / Auto Setting / Cooling / Sleep / Eco Saver.
Noise Level: 55dBA
Weight: 44.09lbs
Dimensions: 13.31″ H x 18.58″ W x 15.59″ D
Help & Support
Warranty: 1-Year Labour, 2-Years Parts, 5-Years Compressor limited warranty.
Support Resources: FAQs / Troubleshooter / Downloadable user manuals / Distributor locators / Representatives contactable via telephone, email, or web form.
Verdict
The Emerson EARC6RE1 is ideal for anyone seeking a window-mounted air conditioner to cool a medium sized living space, while also incorporating a wide range of convenient features in its final design. While the BTU output is relatively standard, the amount of features and modes of operation included in this device is truly a stand-out aspect of the Emerson EARC6RE1, and we believe Emerson is to be commended for it.
Emerson EAPC14RD1
Supplying a mammoth 14,000 BTUs of cooling power, the Emerson EAPC14RD1 will adequately cool cool a living space of up to 320 square feet. Additionally, this portable air conditioner will remove up to 4.4 pints of moisture from the air per hour, effectively doubling as one of the most effective dehumidifiers on the market.
Efficiency & Certifications
While the Emerson EAPC14RD1 may not be as efficient in performance as the first entry in our Emerson Air Conditioner Review list, this portable unit is perfectly capable of holding its own. While only slightly over the industry average, this unit is above-average nonetheless.
Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER): 9.8
Energy Star Certified: No
Safety Certification(s): UL-Listed
Performance Certification(s): N/A
Convenience & Design
The only portable unit on our Emerson Air Conditioner Review list, the Emerson EAPC14RD1 comes with several impressive built-in convenient features.
Notable Features: Wireless Remote Control / 24-Hour Timer / 3 Fan and Cooling Speeds / Drainage Hose Connection / Easy-roll Caster Wheels (Portable).
Operational Modes / Functions: Sleep Mode / Cooling Mode.
Noise Level: 54dBA
Weight: 68.3lbs
Dimensions: 28.34″ H x 14.76″ W x 17.51″ D
Help & Support
Unlikely though it may be, there is always a slight possibility of a problem arising with your air conditioning unit. If this should occur, naturally you will want the best support possible behind you to get your unit back on track. Luckily, Emerson offer their customers a generous warranty plan alongside several resources available through the company’s official website.
Warranty: 1-Year Labour, 2-Years Parts, 5-Years compressor limited warranty.
Support Resources: FAQs / Troubleshooter / Downloadable user manuals / Distributor locators / Representatives contactable via telephone, email, or web form.
Verdict
The Emerson EAPC14RD1 is an extraordinarily powerful unit. If you’re looking for a portable unit to efficiently cool a large room. With it’s minimalist design, this product is the perfect companion for any large contemporary family living space.