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Frigidaire has been one of the HVAC industry’s leaders for quite some time now. Producing immensely popular units of every variety, Frigidaire is one of the most trust-worthy and well known brands on the market.  If you have a small living space that needs cooling, we would recommend that you take a look at the Frigidaire FFRE0533S1 window-mounted air conditioner. Affordable, yet with a handful of features that you wouldn’t necessarily expect for the price, this unit is one of the best middle-range products we have come across.

Frigidaire FFRE0533S1 Air Conditioner Review

Cooling Performance

Adequately servicing living spaces of up to 150 square feet, the Frigidaire FFRE0533S1 provides the user with 5,000BTUs of cooling power. Additionally, this unit doubles as a competent dehumidifier, removing up to 1.1 pints of moisture from the air every hour. These performance figures make this unit the ideal choice for small living spaces. With a maximum airflow of 140 cubic feet per minute, this unit is also efficient at circulating air around your home.

Efficiency / Certifications

With a superb Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) of 12.2, it’s unsurprising that the Frigidaire FFRE0533S1 comes Energy Star Certified. For reference, the industry average EER stands at 9.7, with any devices scoring above 10 being considered very efficient. The efficiency of this device is even furthered with the inclusion of 2 fan speeds, allowing the user to select the intensity at which this unit operates. This is useful, as it enables you to allow the unit to function at a decreased speed when its full strength is not needed.

Other certifications the Frigidaire FFRE0533S1 has earned include an AHAM verification, and being UL-Listed. AHAM are the industry authority on measuring how well units perform when compared to the specifications provided by the manufacturer, and so when they verify a device you can rest assured that it will perform as promised. Underwriters Laboratories (UL) test products rigorously to ensure that they are safe for public use.

Convenience

With a full function wireless remote control, you needn’t worry about having to move across the room on a hot day merely to tweak the settings on your unit. Convenient operation is further enhanced with the inclusion of a 24-hour timer on this unit, enabling the user to input when in the day they would like their unit to operate, independently. This is useful for those of us who are out of the house quite often and don’t want to return to a clammy home.

The Frigidaire FFRE0533S1 also comes with Fan Auto function for maintaining a comfortable environment, and an Energy Saver Mode. Energy Saver Mode allows the unit to function while also conserving energy, and saving you money. This is usually achieved by the device powering off periodically, in order to discern whether further cooling is required.

Design

A washable anti-bacterial filter is accessible via a side slide-out mechanism. The inclusion of such a filter is useful for those of us suffering from mild allergies. However, be aware that this device is by no means a substitute for an air purifier.

Weighing around 42lbs this unit is relatively light, however managing window-mounted air conditioners can be awkward at times due to their shape and size, so we always recommend that you do not attempt to lift or install this unit without help.

With a noise level of 56dB on a high setting, this unit is relatively quiet, although slightly louder than some of the other air conditioners of its class that we have reviewed. For reference, the average human conversation usually registers at around 60dB.

Dimensions (Inches)

Depth: 17″

Height: 15″

Width: 18-1/16″

Window Width: 23″ – 36″

Window Height: 13″

Help & Support

Backed by Frigidaire’s usual 1-year full / 5-year sealed system warranty, by purchasing the Frigidaire FFRE0533S1 you will avail of one of the best warranties in the industry that we have come across. Frigidaire customer service agents are contactable via email, telephone or social media. Also available to you is an extensive FAQ section on the company website, alongside downloadable user manuals that are very useful if you happen to lose your physical copy. For more information regarding the warranty policy, we recommend that you contact Frigidaire directly.

Verdict

This unit falls neatly into the middle-range of home air conditioners. With an affordable price tag, along with a few of the convenience enhancing features you’d expect on higher-end units, the Frigidaire FFRE0533S1 is a fantastic choice if you’re looking for a unit to cool small living space. We particularly liked the inclusion of remote control, in which many units of this class don’t have this feature.