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Category Archives: Window & Wall Air Conditioners
Need To Purchase A New Air Conditioner?
Are you REPLACING AN EXISTING unit?
1. What is the brand you are trying to replace?
2. What is the model number?
3. What type of plug do you have available:
4. What type of air conditioner is it (double-hung window, slider or casement window, through-the-wall)?
5. What are your available measurements? (width, height, depth of the outside of the sleeve, or the total window opening)
6. What is the BTU?
If your existing unit can slide-out of its own sleeve, there are a few manufacturers that produce units that are rear-vented and made to slide into an existing sleeve. These units are solid-sided so the venting doesn’t get overheated when sliding into an existing sleeve. Click here to purchase these types of units.
Are you INSTALLING A NEW unit?
1. What type of plug do you have available:
2. Are you installing in a window or wall?
- Installation type
2. What is the square footage of the room you are trying to cool (Use the chart to determine the required BTU)?
| Room Area | Square Feet | Recommended BTU Range |
| 10′ x 15′ | 150 sq. ft. | up to 5,100 |
| 10′ x 20′ | 200 sq. ft. | 6,000 |
| 15′ x 20′ | 300 sq. ft. | 7,000 |
| 17′ x 20′ | 340 sq. ft. | 8,000 |
| 18′ x 25′ | 450 sq. ft. | 10,000 |
| 22′ x 25′ | 550 sq. ft. | 12,000 |
| 25′ x 28′ | 700 sq. ft. | 14,000 |
| 25′ x 34′ | 850 sq. ft. | 16,000 |
| 25′ x 40′ | 1,000 sq. ft. | 18,000 |
| 35′ x 40′ | 1,400 sq. ft. | 24,000 |
| 40′ x 40′ | 1,600 sq. ft. | 32,000 |
Getting Cool And Staying Cool–Summer’s Here
I’ve grown up enjoying the heat of Southern California. There were always pools to go swim in, beaches to lie out at, and a cool house to come home to. My family’s always had air conditioning. In the home that I grew up in, we always had central air conditioning (HVAC). The compressor (condensing unit) sat outside my house, ducts ran throughout the ceiling inside, connecting to a furnace in our attic. It kept each room cool in the Summertime and Warm in the cooler Winters. So refreshing.
When I moved out for the first time, it was into an apartment that had an air conditioner in the living room wall. Then, I rented a condo with an air conditioner in the living room wall and an air conditioner in my bedroom window. Unfortunately, that was the only window I had in my bedroom, and couldn’t enjoy the beautiful view of the park across the street!
Window and wall air conditoners are typically used in multi-family buildings like apartments, condominiums and town homes. In these environments, they are usually really old (some more than 20 years old), unsightly, noisy, and so un-environmentally friendly that they accounted for a nice chunk of our electric bill each month! Landlords often think that replacing window or wall air conditioners is expensive and can make their building look unsightly.
In fact, there are many reasons why a landlord should and absolutely no reason why a landlord should not replace or install a new window or wall air conditioner. Here’s why:
Keep tenants happy. First and foremost, a happy tenant is more often than not, a good tenant. After a long day at the office, it’s tougher to have clear, positive karma without the nice cool breeze of an air conditioner on a warm, humid night.
Cool at any price. First of all, if a landlord doesn’t want to spend the money for a new air conditioner, often times tenants would be willing to pay an additional few bucks a month in their rent to stay cool during those hot, humid Summers. Window air conditioners that would cool a small bedroom up to approximately 150 square feet can be purchased for about $70 after utility rebates!
Out of sight, out of mind. If the landlord doesn’t want the boxy-appearance of a sleeve sticking out of their exterior windows or walls, they can recommend that the tenant purchase a portable unit. Although the hot air still needs to vent outside of the room being cooled, the hose does not extend past the screen of an open window.
Process of buying an air conditioner is a pain! Buying an air conditioner is actually a pretty simple thing to do. Once you answer only a few questions, any landlord or manager will know exactly what they need to buy
Quieter, more appealing options. Again, if you don’t want the boxy-appearance of a sleeve sticking out of the exterior windows or walls of your building, and don’t mind spending a few extra bucks on the installation of a ductless mini-split air conditioner, these are a great option! Want to know more? Click here.
Fedders 8,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner
This Fedders air conditioner–A6X08F2B, has an energy efficiency rating (EER) of 9.8. Made to cool a bedroom or small room about 200 square feet or smaller, this air conditioner blows 8,000 BTUs of cool air. This unit is extremely efficient and uses only approximately 7 amps of power.
At 18 5/8″ wide and 12 1/4″ tall, this unit is made to fit most double-hung windows and takes up little space. It comes with a window kit that extends up to 3 feet (36″) wide. The remote makes it simple to operate from anywhere in your room, and comes with a simple-to-remove washable filter. It has a three-speed fan that operates on Low. Medium, and High power, and the plug fits into most standard home outlets.
Warranty: 1-year parts/labor, 5-year compressor
Fedders 8,000 BTU EnergyStar Window Air Conditioner
This attractive Fedders EnergyStar air conditioner–A7Q08F2B, has an energy efficiency rating (EER) of 9.8. Made to cool a bedroom or small room about 200 square feet or smaller, this air conditioner blows 8,000 BTUs of cool air. This unit is extremely efficient and uses only approximately 7 amps of power.
At 20″ wide and 12 1/2″ tall, this unit is made to fit most double-hung windows and takes up little space. It comes with a window kit that extends up to 3 feet (36″) wide. The remote makes it simple to operate from anywhere in your room, and comes with a simple-to-remove washable filter. It has a three-speed fan that operates on Low. Medium, and High power, and the plug fits into most standard home outlets.
Warranty: 1-year parts/labor, 5-year compressor
Get Up To $150 Back With The EnergyStar Rating
Get you up to $50 back from your local utility company, and many local shops will give you up to $100 for your old air conditioner! Click here to learn more about rebates
Fedders 6,000 BTU EnergyStar Window Air Conditioner
This attractive Fedders EnergyStar air conditioner–A7X06F2D, has an energy efficiency rating (EER) of 10.7! Made to cool a bedroom or small room about 200 square feet or smaller, this air conditioner blows 6,000 BTUs of cool air. This unit is extremely efficient and uses an carbon footprint less than your television uses when it’s on. In other words, this air conditioner is great for the scorching Summer.
At 18 5/8″ wide and 12 1/4″ tall, this unit is made to fit most double-hung windows and takes up little space. It comes with a window kit that extends up to 3 feet (36″) wide. The remote makes it simple to operate from anywhere in your room, and comes with a simple-to-remove washable filter. It has a three-speed fan that operates on Low. Medium, and High power, and the plug fits into most standard home outlets.
Warranty: 1-year parts/labor, 5-year compressor
Get Up To $150 Back With The EnergyStar Rating
Get you up to $50 back from your local utility company, and many local shops will give you up to $100 for your old air conditioner! Click here to learn more about rebates
ONLY $145.00 AFTER REBATE! Click here to purchase now
Daewoo 5,350 BTU EnergyStar Window Air Conditioner
This small, attractive Daewoo EnergyStar air conditioner–Model DWC-058RL, has an energy efficiency rating (EER) of 10.7! Made to cool a bedroom or small room smaller than 200 square feet fast, this air conditioner blows 5,350 BTUs of cool air. This unit is extremely efficient and uses an energy footprint less than your television. In other words, this air conditioner is great for the scorching Summer.
At 17½” wide and 12½” tall, this unit is made to fit most double-hung windows and takes up little space. It comes with a window kit that extends up to 3 feet (36″) wide. The remote makes it simple to operate from anywhere in your room, and comes with a simple-to-remove NANO Silver washable filter, which kills and prevents airborne bacteria. It has a two-speed fan that operates on Low and High power, and the plug fits into most standard home outlets.
Warranty: 1-year parts/labor, 5-year compressor
More about the NANO Silver filtration system
This unique system filters out dust and oder while killing bacteria, mold and fungi. It contains an anti-biotic pre-filter that contains millions of micro bits of silver 1/1,000,000 mm in size.
Get Up To $150 Back With The EnergyStar Rating
Get you up to $50 back from your local utility company, and many local shops will give you up to $100 for your old air conditioner! Click here to learn more about rebates
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Samsung Vivace Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump Goes Beyond Green!
In addition to the incredibly high SEER rating of 19.0, the Samsung Vivace (AQV12VBCN) air conditioner brings style, sophistication, and elegance into the interior
design of your home. It also boasts a wide array of technological features that help you and your family live a healthy life by providing clean, fresh air that’s virtually free of harmful elements!
The Vivace has features that enhance life…
-Micro Plasma Ion (MPI)
The MPI improves indoor air quality (IAQ) by eliminating biological contaminants that threaten your health such as viruses, bacteria, molds, and allergy causing agents.
-Multi-Step Air Purifying System
The Samsung Multi-Step Air Purifying removes virtually all elements that are harmful to people by using various filters. At the same time, the system also keeps the interior of the air conditioner ultra-clean, so only ultra-fresh air is produced.
-Good Sleep Mode 2
Does this sound familiar: You sleep with the air conditioner turned off and it gets too hot. You sleep with the air conditioner on, it gets too cold. How do you stay comfortable? With Samsung’s Good Sleep II, the room temperature automatically adjusts to your body temperature so you remain comfortable during your sleep. It can even save you up to 36% in energy costs.
-Smart Inverter
Save, save, and save with Samsung’s Smart Inverter. When reducing energy costs with an air conditioner, an inverter is a must. Samsung’s S-Inverter technology lower energy consumption by up to 50% compared to a conventional air conditioner. Its powerful and delicate features allow you to reach the desired temperature so there’s less fluctuation and less motor
run-time, which translates to a quieter system and less wasted energy.
-Waterfall Heating Air Flow
The new Samsung air conditioners feature a wide-angle vane system. In conventional models, the indoor unit’s vane could only open up to 70 degrees, which made it difficult to direct heated air to the lower spaces of a
room. The wide-angle vane system can open the vanes to an angle of 90 degrees. You can control airflow direction vertically and horizontally, providing even distribution of air to anywhere in the room.
-Auto Changeover
The Auto Changeover option automatically selects the operating mode (cooling or heating) according to the temperature setting. Thus, when a temperature is selected in the auto mode, the air conditioner heats and cools as required maintaining the set temperature.
-Energy-Efficient and Quiet Fan
-Improved Low Temperature Operation
-Outdoor Installation Pipe
-1-Touch Hanger Plate
-Easy To Handle For Transporting or Handling
-Water Leakage Double Protection
Please contact Feder’s Distributors and speak to any sales representative to answer any questions you may have about this incredible product and its features!
Or CLICK HERE to purchase right now.
**UPDATED May 27, 2009**
Now available in 18,000 BTU (17.0 SEER) and 24,000 BTU (15.5)! Check our website for pricing and to purchase!