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Frigidaire 5,000 BTU Window-Mounted Air Conditioner (FFRA051WAE)
Model FFRA051WAE
SCORE6.3 / 10
The basic small-room window unit: knob controls, 150 sq ft, CEER 11.0 and a 13 in window opening. Fine for a small bedroom on a budget; louder and less efficient than an inverter unit.
Specs
| Spec | Frigidaire 5,000 BTU Window-Mounted Air Conditioner (FFRA051WAE) |
|---|---|
| Type | Window |
| Cooling (DOE / SACC) | 5,000 BTU |
| CEER | 11 |
| Inverter | No |
| Heat mode | None |
| Noise, lowest setting (maker figure) | 52 dBA |
| Window width, min | 23 in |
| Window width, max | 36 in |
| Min sash opening | 13 in |
| Warranty | 1 yr |
| ENERGY STAR | No |
| Power | 115V, 4.6 A, 450 W |
| Airflow | 110 / 140 CFM (low / high) |
| EnergyGuide | $44 a year at 13 cents per kWh, 8 hours a day, 3 months |
| DOE minimum, under 6,000 BTU | 11.0 until May 26, 2026; 13.1 for units made from then |
Sources: Frigidaire FFRA051WAE spec sheet (03/23, 07/23) · Frigidaire EnergyGuide label · Frigidaire use & care guide 16120300A31830 · Amazon listing B07RGM11L5 (Creators API)
Before you buy
- Water sloshing inside is the slinger design and normal per Frigidaire; drilling the base pan voids the warranty.
- Keep the 5/16 in rear pitch or it leaks indoors; owners report mildew smells in humid weather.
- Warranty excludes units transferred from the original owner.
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