Frigidaire FRA093PT1 9,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner with Remote Control

Frigidaire's FRA093PT1 9,000 BTU 115-Volt Portable Air Conditioner is perfect for rooms up to 425 square feet. It quickly cools the room on hot days and quiet operation keeps you cool without keeping you awake. Ready-select electronic controls allow you to easily select options with the touch of a button. The full-function remote control allows you to precisely control the temperature and fan speed from across the room. The multi-speed fan features three different fan speeds for more cooling flexibility and the swing air direction control automatically directs the air. The antimicrobial filter with clean filter alert cleans the air removing harmful bacteria. The SpaceWise portable design includes integrated side handles and caster wheels making it easy to move your unit from room to room.

ENERGY EFFICIENT

This 9,000 BTU portable air conditioner can quickly cool a room on hot days and nights, the quiet operation keeps you cool without keeping you awake. An Energy Efficiency Ratio of 8.9 is sure to provide you with convenient, cool comfort. The effortless temperature control maintains preset room temperature so you will remain at your ideal comfort level. Plus, the low voltage start-up helps to conserve energy.

Ready-Select Controls

• Ready-select electronic controls allow you to easily select options with the touch of a button
• 3 cooling speeds and 3 fan speeds for more cooling flexibility
• Effortless temperature control maintains preset room temperature so you will remain at your comfort level
• Effortless restart automatically resumes operating at its previous settings when power is restored
• Low power start-up conserves energy and saves you money

Full-Function Remote Control

• Full-function remote control allows you to precisely control the temperature and fan speed from across the room
• Sleep mode gradually increases room temperature after being activated
• Auto cool mode allows the fan to adjust speeds as the room temperature changes
• 24-hour on/off timer cools on your schedule

SpaceWise Portable Design

• 9,000 BTU 115-volt portable air conditioner
• Quick and easy set up
• Exhaust hose and window-sliding kit included
• Rear access antimicrobial filter with clean filter alert cleans the air removing harmful bacteria
• Integrated side handles and caster wheels make it easy to move your unit from room to room

Five Things to Consider When Buying a Portable Air Conditioner

1. How many BTUs do I need to cool my space?

When answering this question, you first need to consider how big the space is that you need to cool. Check the square footage of your space. Next, look at the BTUs (British Thermal Units) of the unit which tells you how much cooling energy the unit will provide. Though at first it may seem like the more power, the better, you shouldn't just automatically buy the unit with the most BTUs since larger units do consume more power.

2. Are multi-functional Portable AC units a good idea?

Some portable air conditioners come equipped with dehumidifying-only functions and even heating functions. A dehumidifying function can be useful in removing moisture from the air even when temperatures are comfortable, and a fan-only feature may also come in handy. But it can be the old jack of all trades, master of none phenomenon. This is especially true when heating capabilities are included in the unit. Tempting as it may be to get a multi-purpose unit, we think it's better to get a portable AC unit that is committed to its main function as an air conditioner with a limited and secondary function of a dehumidifier. Keep in mind that both air conditioners and dehumidifiers essentially function the same way and employ the same mechanisms. So having a split functionality of this type is not as much of a stretch as a cooling unit and heating unit combined into one.

3. What's the difference between Dual and Single Hose Portable ACs?

There are two main exhaust hose options when it comes to portable air conditioning units: a single hose or a dual hose. Single hose units pull air from within the room only, and expel warmed air and moisture outside. This creates a negative air pressure since you are pushing air out of the room. The result is air has to be replaced in the room and is consequently sucked in from cracks beneath doors or around windows. This warm air, in turn, forces the unit to work harder to keep the room cool. Single hose units, which are simpler machines, do not generally pose a problem when used in smaller settings and are generally less expensive.

On the other hand, dual hose units feature two air intakes and one outtake hose. The air intake pulls air from the room, cools it, and then returns it back into the room. This process heats up the unit, so another intake hose takes air from outside to cool the unit down. The second hose expels all warm air back outside. Dual hose systems are more efficient in larger settings.

4. How loud are Portable Air Conditioners?

Again, answering this question involves considering the room or rooms where the portable air conditioner will be used. Will it be placed in a closed off sun porch that doesn't have central AC vents? Is this a room only used for extra space for the kids to play or for eating a summer evening meal with extended family? Or will the unit be placed in a small upstairs office that seems to get particularly hot? Do you conduct business calls there that necessitate a quiet environment?

While portable air conditioners are not as quiet as central ACs or even window units, DeLonghi portable ACs and Royal Sovereign portable air conditioners tend to be among the quieter models. Most do not make excessive noise and generally fall in the 50-59 dBa category.

5. What type of maintenance is required on a Portable AC unit?

As with most appliances, portable air conditioners require some amount of maintenance. But the amount of work you have to do to keep your unit running properly varies according to what model you select. The cooling process of an air conditioner generates moisture that must be removed from the unit one way or another. Most units contain a tank to collect the water. The tank is emptied in much the same way a dehumidifier with a tank is emptied - pull the tank out of the unit periodically and empty it. Other units, however, feature automatic evaporation which enables the machine to expel moisture into outside air through the expeller hose. Most of the portable air conditioners we offer feature a combination of both of these. This means cool air with less work for you.