EMERSON EARC6RE1 AIR CONDITIONER IMGE SOURCE: EMERSON

Emerson Electrical is one of the oldest brands of air conditioner manufacturers that we at Air Conditioners rated have ever reviewed. Founded in 1890, Emerson has produced top-quality air conditioning units for decades, being the first ever brand to sell electric fans in the United States. Our team reviewed the Emerson EARC6RE1, to provide our readers with all the need-to-know information about this product, and whether or not it is suitable for your home. Continue reading below for our full Emerson EARC6RE1 Review.

Emerson EARC6RE1 Air Conditioner

The Emerson EARC6RE1 is quiet, and efficient air conditioning unit, ideal for a small living space. While not the most powerful window-mounted unit we have reviewed, the EARC6RE1 shines in its efficiency and convenience of use. Read on for full details below.

Cooling Performance

Providing 6,000 BTU’s of cooling power, the Emerson EARC6RE1 is ideal for providing cooling services in a space up to 250 sq. ft. In addition to this, this unit is capable of removing up to 1.5 pints of moisture from the air per hour, allowing you to live in comfort, as the EARC6RE1 fights off both heat and humidity.  We would recommend this product for use in small-medium sized living spaces.

Efficiency / Certifications

Energy Star Certified in 2017, you can rest assured that this unit runs efficiently, with an impressive Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) of 12.2. For comparison, the average EER of such units stands at 9.7, meaning that the Emerson EARC6RE1 goes above and beyond when it comes to delivering efficient service.

Furthermore, this particular model also has a low-voltage startup, which conserves energy and saves the user money. As an added layer of efficiency, this unit also comes with a built-in ECO function, which allows the EARC6RE1 to function whilst consuming less energy, and maintaining a set temperature.

Approved by Underwriters Laboratories, this unit is UL-certified, meaning that it has been tested, and passed, for harmfully affecting the air.

Convenience

The Emerson EARC6RE1 comes with a variety of convenience enhancing features, including a remote control, and several settings. Such settings include; A sleep setting, to maintain overnight comfort, and an ECO function, which, as stated above will consume less energy and cost less.

Other functions include a cooling setting (standard), a dry setting (dehumidifier), a fan setting (for air circulation), and an auto setting (will power-on when high temperatures are detected). Furthermore, this unit also functions with the aid of an auto-restart function, meaning the device will power-on automatically following a power outage.

In addition to all of these convenient features, the EARC6RE1 also has a built-in 24-hour timer, allowing the user to program when they would like their device to function during the day. By simply inputting how you would like your unit to function in this way, it will automatically work according to your schedule, even when you’re not at home.

Pair all of these features with the 8-way airflow, 3 cooling settings, and 3 fan settings, and the ability to set a room temperature from anywhere between 62°F and 86°F, and you have a product that is an all-rounder when it comes to maintaining comfort in your home.

Functioning at a maximum decibel rating of 55dBA, this unit is also relatively quiet, making it the perfect addition to your home or office space, without fear of it interrupting your thoughts or daily business.

Design

A large digital LED display on this device provides the user with all necessary information regarding the current functionality of the product. A washable and reusable filter, with an indicator to notify you when a wash is required, reduces room odour, bacteria, and other pollutants in the air.

Weighing 44.09lbs, the Emerson EARC6RE1 is designed with rotary compressors, which are smaller, quieter, and last longer. 8-way air louvers allow the operator to direct airflow to the areas of the room that are most in need of cooling.

As an added design bonus, the Emerson EARC6RE1’s condenser fans are made of Hydrophilic Aluminum which will resist corrosion in salt-water regions.

Dimensions (Inches)

Height: 13.31″

Width: 18.58″

Depth: 15.59″

Help & Support

Emerson Electrical provide their customers with a vast customer service infrastructure, with downloadable user manuals, a comprehensive FAQs section, and a troubleshooting page, all available on their website. A distributor locator is also included on the same site. Emerson representatives are contactable via telephone or email, additionally there is also online contact option.

The Emerson EARC6RE1 is backed by a 1-year labour, 2-year parts, and 5-year compressor warranty. For more information regarding warranty policy, we recommend you contact Emerson.

Verdict

In conclusion, the Emerson EARC6RE1 shines in its efficient performance. While perhaps not the right choice for those of us seeking to cool a large area, if you want a moderately powerful unit, with the added benefit of it being inexpensive to operate, and a wide variety of convenient features, consider the Emerson EARC6RE1. Unsurprisingly, as it was manufactured by one of the oldest brands in the business, this unit has our seal of approval, for what it’s worth.