Friedrich Chill 8,000 BTU
On the lower end of medium-range air conditioners are the 8,000 BTU units. We must stress the importance of selecting your unit based on the size of your living space, before anything else. Only once you have measured the room, and know how many BTUs you require, should you begin browsing the market for the most convenient unit within your ideal range. The Friedrich Chill 8,000 BTU window-mount for example, is suitable for living spaces of up to 300 square feet, and with a maximum airflow of 250CFM, this unit is capable of effectively removing up to 2.2 pints of moisture from the air per hour.
Efficiency & Certifications
The efficiency of a device should be of great concern to any prospective buyers, as it is an adequate indicator of how much a unit will cost you to operate, which is a worthy concern by any standard. Further, the certifications of an air conditioning unit provide the user with peace-of-mind, in the knowledge that their unit is not causing any harm to the air, or is at risk of serious malfunction.
Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER): 12.2
Energy Star Certified: Yes
Safety Certification(s): N/A
Performance Certification(s): N/A
Convenience & Design
Once you know the BTU range of the unit you require, only then would we advise comparing units based upon their convenience-enhancing features. Ease-of-operation is incredibly important in its own right, and without some of these features, you will surely find yourself breaking a sweat to get your home air conditioner to function properly.
Notable Features: Wireless Remote Control / 24-Hour Timer / Oscillating Air Louvers.
Operational Modes / Functions: Fan Only / Auto Restart / Dehumidify Only / Energy Saver Mode.
dB Rating: N/A
Weight: 63lbs
Dimensions: 14″ H x 18 3/8″ W x 20 7/8″ D
Max. Window Kit Width: 36″
Min. Window Height: 14 1/5″
Help & Support
There’s nothing worse than taking home a new air conditioning unit and finding it to be flawed. That is, unless this unfortunate event occurs and you are left without adequate support to put the chill back into your Summer. Friedrich understands this, maintaining excellent customer support resources for their users.
Warranty: 1-Year parts & Labour limited warranty.
Support Resources: Friedrich’s representatives are contactable via email or telephone / Extensive FAQs section, downloadable operator manuals, and tutorial videos on Friedrich’s offical website.
Verdict
If your living space falls within the 300 square feet range, this mid-market unit is perfect for you. It is unfortunate that no safety certifications were available to us at the time of this review. That being said, Friedrich has proven themselves to be reliable, consistent manufacturers for quite some time now, and we would be shocked if this unit were an exception. Further, it is also regrettable that we could not obtain an exact decibel rating, however,we can testify that this unit is not exceptionally loud, and will not intrude on your daily home routine.