Frigidaire FRA052XT7 5,000-BTU Mini Window Air Conditioner

by Frigidaire

• 5,000 BTU cooling capacity
• Cools room sizes up to 150 sq. ft.
• 2-way air direction control
• Anti-bacterial mesh filter type, side slide-out filter access
• Rotary controls

Product Description

Frigidaire Mini Air Conditioner

Frigidaire's FRA052XT7 5,000 BTU 115-Volt Window-Mounted Mini-Compact Air Conditioner is perfect for rooms up to 150 square feet. It quickly cools a room on hot days and quiet operation keeps you cool without keeping you awake. This unit features mechanical rotary controls and top, full-width, 2-way air direction control. The antimicrobial mesh filter with side, slide-out access cleans the air removing harmful bacteria. Low voltage start-up conserves energy and saves you money plus, effortless restart automatically resumes operating at its previous settings when power is restored.

ENERGY SAVING TIPS

Do not block air flow to the unit from the inside with blinds, curtains or furniture. Make sure the unit is properly spaced outside from shrubs, enclosures, or other buildings. The capacity of the room air conditioner must fit the room size for efficient and satisfactory operation. Using the square footage of your space and the proper BTUs per hour, you are able to determine the correct cooling capacity of your room AC. Also, try to install the room air conditioner on the shady side of your home. A window that faces north is best because it is shaded most of the day. Lastly, be sure to close the fireplace damper, floor and wall registers so cool air does not escape up the chimney and into the duct work.

PRODUCT FEATURES

Mini Compact Design • Pleated quick-mount window-mounting kit included • Quiet operation keeps you cool without keeping you awake • Low voltage start-up conserves energy and saves you money • Optional Side Panels extend so you can adjust your unit to fit your window • Antimicrobial mesh filter with side, slide-out access cleans the air by removing harmful bacteria	Mechanical Rotary Controls • 2 cool speeds and 2 fan speeds • Cools rooms up to 150 sq. ft. • Dehumidification up to 0.8 pints per hour • Effortless restart automatically resumes operating at its previous settings when power is restored	2-Way Air Directional Control • Eco-friendly R410A refrigerant • Extra long 6.5 ft. three-prong power cord makes extension cords unnecessary • Top, full-width, 2-way air direction control allows you to direct the air where you want it

COMPARISON CHART

Model Name	Mini	Mini	Mini-Compact	Mini-Compact	Mini-Compact	Mini-Compact	Mini-Compact
Base Model	FRA052XT7	FRA054XT7	FRA062AT7	FRA065AT7	FRA082AT7	FRA086AT7	FRA08PZU1
Dimensions
Height / Width / Depth	12"/16"/13.25"	12"/16"/15.25"	13.4"/18.5"/15.5"	13.4"/18.5"/15.5"	13.4"/18.5"/15.5"	13.4"/18.5"/15.5"	15.4"/22.6"/23.3"
Performance
BTU (Cool)	5000	5000	6000	6000	8000	8000	8000
BTU (Heat)	-	-	-	-	-	-	3500 (7000 HP)
Dehumidification (Pints/Hour)	0.8	1.1	1.3	1.3	1.7	1.7	1.5
Cool Area (Sq. Ft.)	150	150	216	216	350	350	350
Energy Efficiency Ratio	9.7	10.7	9.7	10.7	9.8	10.8	9.8
Electrical
Volts / Hertz	115V/60Hz	115V/60Hz	115V/60Hz	115V/60Hz	115V/60Hz	115V/60Hz	115V/60Hz
Amps (Cool)	4.8	4.5	6.1	5.4	7.4	7.0	7.4
Watts (Cool)	515	465	620	560	815	740	815
Amps (Heat)	-	-	-	-	-	-	11.6 (7.4 HP)
Watts (Heat)	-	-	-	-	-	-	1290 (780 HP)
Features
Controls	Mechanical	Electronic	Mechanical	Electronic	Mechanical	Electronic	Electronic
Control Panel Location	Bottom Left	Bottom Left	Bottom Left	Center	Bottom Left	Center	Center
Fan Speed (Cool/Fan/Heat)	2/2/-	2/2/-	2/2/-	3/3/-	3/3/-	3/3/-	3/3/1
Auto Cool Function	-	✓	-	✓	-	✓	✓
Energy Save	-	✓	-	✓	-	✓	✓
Sleep Mode	-	-	-	✓	-	✓	✓
Filter Check	-	-	-	✓	-	✓	✓
24 Hour On/Off Timer	-	✓	-	✓	-	✓	✓
Clean Air Ionizer	-	-	-	✓	-	✓	-
Remote Control	-	Full-Function	-	Full-Function	-	Full-Function & Remote T'Stat	Full-Function with Heat
Air Discharge	Top Full-Width	Top Full-Width	Top Full-Width	Top Full-Width	Top Full-Width	Top Full-Width	Top Full-Width
Air Direction Control	2-Way	4-Way	8-Way	8-Way	8-Way	8-Way	8-Way
Filter Access	Side Slide-Out	Side Slide-Out	Tilt-Out	Tilt-Out	Tilt-Out	Tilt-Out	Tilt-Out
Slide-Out Chassis	-	-	-	-	-	-	✓
Certifications
Energy Star®	-	✓	-	✓	-	✓	-
Specifications
Window Height (Min/Max)	13"	13"	14"	14"	14"	14"	16-1/2"
Window Width (Min/Max)	23" / 36"	23" / 36"	23" / 36"	23" / 36"	23" / 36"	23" / 36"	26-7/8" / 36"
Maximum Wall Thickness	-	-	-	-	-	-	6.1"
Wall Cut-Out Width	-	-	-	-	-	-	16.15"
Wall Cut-Out Height	-	-	-	-	-	-	23.2"
Product Weight	35 lbs.	39 lbs.	42 lbs.	43 lbs.	45 lbs.	46 lbs.	78 lbs.
Shipping Weight (Approx.)	42 lbs.	45 lbs.	50 lbs.	51 lbs.	53 lbs.	55 lbs.	89 lbs.

*Specifications subject to change without notice

AIR CONDITIONING ROOM SIZING GUIDE	OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
Area To Be Cooled (square feet) Capacity Needed (BTUs per hour) 100 up to 150 5,000 150 up to 250 6,000 250 up to 300 7,000 300 up to 350 8,000 350 up to 400 9,000 400 up to 450 10,000 450 up to 550 12,000 550 up to 700 14,000 700 up to 1000 18,000 1000 up to 1200 21,000 1200 up to 1400 23,000 1400 up to 1500 24,000 1500 up to 2000 30,000 2000 up to 2500 34,000	Performance Certification AHAM Power Cord Length 6' (6.5') Volts / Hertz 115V / 60Hz Plug Type (NEMA) LCDI, 5-15P Air Discharge Top Full-Width Refrigeration R410a

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

274 of 281 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars What a deal July 5, 2010

By inkubus

Color Name:White|Amazon Verified Purchase

I spent quite a bit of time researching A/C before purchasing. We live in Oregon and it doesn't get too hot but there's a month or two in the summer where the heat and humidity get oppressive in the house. I wanted an inexpensive, small, window A/C to increase the comfort. I wanted something small enough that I can store it the other 10 months.

So, after much research I ordered this model. I was going to get the 6K BTU model with the electronic controls but I figured I would get something super cheap and if it didn't work I could use it as a single room cooler. Shipped free which makes this a pretty good deal. Arrived in about a week.

Installation was easy, following the instructions in the manual. I did have to install and remove the A/C about 3 times to get all the sealing right. In the box there's a lot of different thicknesses of foam and foam tape. There is no specific instructions about what to do with this, except the stuff for the top gap of the upper sash. So, I experimented with various combos to get a good seal. We have recent vinyl windows with screens but no storms so the unit basically dropped right in. However, there are some gaps around the bottom in this configuration. I stuffed these with the thickest foam that came with the unit. This did the trick but didn't look too great. Luckly I ordered extra foam tape as another reviewer recommended, and I used small pieces of that to caulk around it inside and outside, leaving the big foam inside. It actually looks pretty neat and professional. $4 well spent ;)

Anyway, the unit is installed in our main living room. We are in a 1940's box bungalow so this room is about half of the width and length of the house. The bedrooms and kitchen connect to it. With it on HI cool/Max(7) the entire house has been very cold and huge amounts of water have been pulled out. We will see how it performs in the upcoming week of 95+ temps. We keep a few $10 box fans around to circulate air so I can move the cold air around.

One thing is that I have heard mentioned on a few other models is that the fan catches water in the pan and spits it around. This is a feature and not a bug ;). The unit is designed to pitch backward slightly when properly mounted. Moisture removed from the room collects at the bottom. The fan blade is coated in rubber and it's designed to suck water up and spray it on the evaporator coils. This facilitates some precooling of the outside air. It drastically increases efficiency. I would not drill drain holes, as other people have mentioned.

Summary:
$100, and my house is cold AND quiet. You can't say much more. If it's not enough for the hottest day I might get one more and move them to the bedrooms. It's very quiet on low but I like white noise.. I hope it lasts, even if it doesn't I'd gladly pay another $100 in 2 years.

192 of 206 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Rises Above Expactations June 30, 2010

By A. Mast

Color Name:White|Amazon Verified Purchase

I got it hoping it would keep my apartment cool-ER. I expected it to keep it comfortable, not cold. I also had a bit of a problem with size. The only window that opens in my house is a vertical sliding window, which Air Conditioners I can afford, aren't made for.
Once I received it, I started to assemble and install. Originally I was going to leave the extensions off, since my window was only 18 inches wide, but after I got it and thought about it more, I realized they could still help keep it supported. So I put them on. They are about an inch inside the window, to help it from falling out. Also, I originally hoped to buy some wood and put that above it, but once I saw how sturdy it was with just the extensions, I put cardboard above it and plastic taped around the edges with duct tape. Very red neck, I know. It's sealed with the help of some other bits that came with it to help seal it.
I installed it a little over 12 hours ago and my home is cold. I live in a house above a garage. Just a large living room, average bathroom and small bedroom. It's 621 SQ Feet.(assuming I did the math correctly. 23 x 27 feet.) This is total, but there are 3 separate rooms here. (Also, I have a low ceiling, only 6.5 Feet.) I placed it in my only opening window in the living room and it keeps the bathroom cold which is closest, and my bedroom pretty cold too, which is farthest. A lot larger than advertised for. I didn't care, I needed a little cooler than I had. Before, it was hotter inside than it was outside. I have it on high, but will consider turning it down, which I never thought I would do. I like the cold. It's THAT cold.
For $110, I got an amazing air conditioner that perform WAY better than expected/advertised and it got here exceptionally fast too. It arrived 4 days after I ordered it with standard shipping and handling. I am a very happy costumer.

123 of 134 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Product for the Price September 22, 2010

By Jason G

Color Name:White|Amazon Verified Purchase

I have run this all summer, purchasing it about five months ago.
It has been a relatively mild summer with only 12 days over 100 degrees.

Pros -
Easy to Install
Excellent Size for Small Windows
Fairly Quite to run (would not bother me if I slept in my office)
Keeps my office 11x14 frigidly cold when set on max (temp 7 of 7)
..(takes about 8 hours to cool down a hot room with the door closed)
..(I keep it on 5 out of 7 on the temp gauge, that even gets a little cold at times)

Cons -
The Directional Air Flow vents are poor
Not much difference between the High Cold/Fan settings and Low Cool/Fan settings
When rain blows against the unit the accordion extensions collect a little water along the bottom

I am considering getting two or three more for my house next summer.
I had one of my Frigidaire window units at the house die this year, it was twelve years old.

**UPDATE**
September 22, 2011
One year later to the date. No this was not planned. This little unit lasted through another summer, and this one was not so mild. I lost count of the days over 100 degrees. I did not buy any more for my house, as I moved into a new home with central air. This unit does however continue to cool my office as it was purchased for.

It was stored all winter in the utility closet off my office (i.e. indoors, warm, and dry). It was washed down with a power washer before being re-installed in the window this year.

Pros -
Excellent Size for Small Windows (I am still amazed I found a unit that fit)
Fairly Quite to run (I don't notice it running anymore, and no customers have complained)
It can still freeze me and my customers out when set on max temp (7)
..(I timed it again and it still takes about 8 hours to cool down a 11x14 hot room)

Cons -
The Directional Airflow vents are very poor (they are basically useless)
Still not much difference between the High and Low settings
..(I fixed the rain issue above by using plexiglass this year)
Rust has started to form on the outside grill and corners where the condensation drops

For those of you wondering, the reduced star is because of the directional airflow issues. Another review mentioned the styrofoam can be seen, and was probably used to fill the gaps. This is true but after two years it still seems to be in good shape. It also appears to be fairly thick. Some other items I tested this year...

Room size 11x14 (left on this setting for 24 hours before temperature was measured)
Average outside temperature during this week of tests was 98 degrees.
Setting Cool/High 7 brought the room to 58 degrees, outside temperature 98
Setting Cool/High 5 brought the room to 63 degrees, outside temperature 96
Setting Cool/High 3 brought the room to 74 degrees, outside temperature 100
Setting Cool/High 1 brought the room to 89 degrees, outside temperature 99
All temperatures were read at 4pm.
**Please note this was my unit's performance. Yours may differ.

Yesterday it was put back in storage until next year. I considered getting a sound level meter or loudness level meter to measure the actual noise my unit puts out, but I have not got around to that yet. Maybe next year.