Lower prices are coming up in St. Louis area stores.

But Target has a Haier 5,200 BTU (same crappy 9.7 EER) for $79 this week. Haier air conditioners scored well (generally) at Consumer Reports.

WalMart has G.E. 8000 BTU regular price is $165, rated number one in CR. Lowes has the Samsung 8K BTU for $167, both had I think 5 year warranties. Just in case someone was interested in a better quality unit for less. These prices in the OP link are crazy high.

I bought the Frigidaire 8K BTU last year and it very loud esp. when the compressor kicks in. The cheapo WalMart one my friend had was soooo much quieter.

Frigidaire® 8,000 BTU Window Room Air Conditioner (Model: FAA087S7A) was $364.62, now $117 in some zip codes, $167 in others

Can you tell me what zip code has it for $117.00?

JimboCat said:Frigidaire® 8,000 BTU Window Room Air Conditioner (Model: FAA087S7A) was $364.62, now $117 in some zip codes, $167 in others

 

Can you tell me what zip code has it for $117.00?

I'm in CT. Before posting, I put in a few random zip codes to make sure the deal was nationwide, and used the zip for Pico Rivera, CA which showed $117. Their zip is 90660. Take the print out to your local store and see if they'll price match. Good luck.

rileymartin said:the new lower prices are barely decent on the lower capacity models. i doubt they ever sold at the "original" prices. i tihnk i bought the 6500 btu model a year or two ago for $125 and dumped it on craigslist the next day - it was way noisy and kind of junky. thanks for the effort though op.

You should have just returned it to Lowe's.

So I see people saying the small 5000 "cheapy" units with 9.7 or 9.8 EER are junk. Where are you finding these size units with better EER ratings? I've never seen any besides 9.7 or 9.8, at least in the small sizes. How much difference energy-wise are we talking with an "Energy Star" certification, and where can one purchase these size units that ARE "Energy Star" certified?

pabster892 said:So I see people saying the small 5000 "cheapy" units with 9.7 or 9.8 EER are junk. Where are you finding these size units with better EER ratings? I've never seen any besides 9.7 or 9.8, at least in the small sizes. How much difference energy-wise are we talking with an "Energy Star" certification, and where can one purchase these size units that ARE "Energy Star" certified?
I bought one of the small 5000 BTU and installed last week. And yes, it's not quite efficient enough indeed (although I have a larger room to cool). My suggestions go for at least the 6.5K one that has better EER than the 5K ones.

For those interested in comparisons, GE window units tend to be more quiet than Frigidaire (and most other) units. This may be important to you if you plan on putting the unit in a bedroom or near a TV. Sams and WalMart carry GE models for prices comparable to those posted here. You might also want to check out the most recent issue of Consumer Reports (July '08) for their reviews of window units.

Stay cool!

MikeC103 said:
Umm 220 uses half the watts of 110....so don't be afraid.

Uh, no. 220 uses the same watts, just less amperes.