RHEEM 3 TON RA1436AJ1NA AIR CONDITIONER IMAGE SOURCE: RHEEM

Rheem maintains one of the finest reputations in all of the air conditioning market. Known for manufacturing products of robustness and reliability that is seldom seen, their high performing, high efficiency units can be found around the world, implemented in a wide variety of settings, and successfully offering services to millions of people. Today we will be reviewing one of the more powerful central air conditioners of its type that Rheem produces, the Rheem 5 Ton Ra166AJ1NA central air conditioner.

Rheem 5 Ton RA1660AJ1NA Air Conditioner

Cooling Performance

Bringing a whopping 5 tons / 60,000 BTUs of cooling power to the table, this central air conditioner is truly a force to reckoned with, highly suitable for installation in either very large residential, or commercial environments.

Efficiency & Certifications

The Energy Efficiency Ratio of a unit provides an accurate representation of how efficiently a unit may be expected to perform while in operation. Taking into account both a unit’s performance output, and its energy consumption, the industry’s average EER figure currently stands at 9.7, with any unit that scores over 10 being considered to be highly efficient. Therefore, it stands to the Rheem 5 Ton central air conditioner that the EER for this system is 12.5, and its SEER stands at 16. With such an in impressive efficiency rating, it comes as no surprise that this air conditioner comes Energy Star certified, which means that this product has been proven to function within a strict set of guidelines set out by the Environmental Protection Agency regarding energy conservation.

Other certifications enjoyed by the Rheem 5 Ton central air conditioner include being UL-Listed, which means that the product has been safety assessed, and AHRI Certified, which is a performance certification that essentially guarantees that this air conditioner will function as promised.

Design

Rheem have gone to great lengths to ensure that this product is both robust and reliable, with additions such as rust resistant screws tested through 1500-hour salt spray assessments. Further, curved louver panels increase cabinet rigidity, and protect the coil inside the unit. A powder coat paint gives the product a long-lasting professional finish, whilst making the unit that bit more robust. With regard to noise pollution, unfortunately this unit is quite loud, however this is the price that must be paid when investing in a unit of this calibre. With a decibel rating of 74.6dBA, this unit is significantly louder than your average human conversation, which usually registers at approximately 60dB.

Dimensions (Inches)

Height: 51″

Width: 35.8″

Length: 35.8″

Weight: 240lbs

Help & Support

The Rheem 5 Ton central air conditioner is backed by a substantial 10-years conditional parts limited warranty, with registration. Additionally, the manufacturer provides the user with numerous other useful resources through their website, including experienced customer service representatives, contactable via online contact form, downloadable user documents, and in-depth FAQs.

Verdict

Overall, if you have a large space that requires powerful cooling, you cannot go wrong with a Rheem 5 Ton central air conditioner. With its formidable output and high efficiency, the Rheem 5 Ton strikes the perfect balance between sheer power, and cost efficiency, which is important for those of us out there who keep track of coppers.