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Frigidaire FFRA051WAE
Frigidaire FHWC054TE1
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Type
Window A/C
Compressor Technology
Non-Inverter
Advertised Capacity (DOE)
5,000 BTU/hr
Tested Capacity
4,622 BTU/hr (1,355 W)
Type
Window A/C
Compressor Technology
Non-Inverter
Advertised Capacity (DOE)
5,000 BTU/hr
Tested Capacity
4,809 BTU/hr (1,410 W)
Our Verdict
Frigidaire FFRA051WAE
Frigidaire FHWC054TE1
The Frigidaire FHWC054TE1 is a more full-featured air conditioner than the Frigidaire FFRA051WAE. The FHWC054TE1 has a fully digital thermostat with an LED display that shows the current temperature and comes with a remote control that allows you to operate the unit without getting up. In addition, only the FHWC054TE1 is compatible with a MERV-14 filter for superior allergen filtration performance.
Variants
- FFRA051WAE (White)
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Main Differences for
Large Room
Large Room
Threshold
Large Room
6.7
7.0
Inside Noise
6.9
7.5
Full Comparison
Design
Size
8.1
8.0
Dimensions Photo
Height
31 cm (12.1")
31 cm (12.0")
Width
42 cm (16.3")
41 cm (16.3")
Depth
34 cm (13.4")
37 cm (14.6")
Body
Type
Window A/C
Window A/C
Material
Metal
Metal
Weight
16 kg (36 lbs)
17 kg (37 lbs)
Power Cord Length
1.9 m (6.1 ft)
1.9 m (6.4 ft)
Performance
Capacity
6.5
6.6
Temperature 28°C -> 21°C
Advertised Coverage
250 ft² (23 m²)
150 ft² (14 m²)
Advertised Capacity (DOE)
5,000 BTU/hr
5,000 BTU/hr
Time To Cool From 28°C To 21°C
63 min (1.05 hrs)
61 min (1.02 hrs)
Sensible Energy Exchanged
4,485 BTU (1,315 Wh)
4,550 BTU (1,334 Wh)
Latent Energy Exchanged
368 BTU (108 Wh)
339 BTU (99 Wh)
Tested Capacity
4,622 BTU/hr (1,355 W)
4,809 BTU/hr (1,410 W)
Efficiency When Cooling
8.1
8.3
Temperature And Power Consumption 28°C -> 21°C
Electrical Energy Consumed
471 Wh (1,606 BTU)
450 Wh (1,535 BTU)
Total Energy Exchanged
4,853 BTU (1,423 Wh)
4,889 BTU (1,434 Wh)
Energy Efficiency Ratio
10.3
10.9
Efficiency When Maintaining Temperature
7.4
7.9
Power Consumption While Maintaining Temperature
Electrical Energy Consumed
334 Wh (1,139 BTU)
303 Wh (1,033 BTU)
Energy Exchanged
1,686 BTU (494 Wh)
1,713 BTU (502 Wh)
Energy Efficiency Ratio
5.0
5.7
Temperature Stability
9.0
9.0
Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint
Temperature Delta
0.2 °C (0.4 °F)
0.2 °C (0.4 °F)
Humidity Stability
6.0
6.6
Humidity Stability Over Time
Humidity Delta
5.5%pt.
4.3%pt.
Inside Noise
6.9
7.5
Inside Noise @ High
Compressor On @ Max Setting
60.5dBA
58.7dBA
Compressor Off @ Max Fan Speed
59.3dBA
57.9dBA
Inside Noise @ Low
Compressor On @ Min. Setting
57.0dBA
55.4dBA
Compressor Off @ Min. Fan Speed
53.4dBA
52.0dBA
Environmental Impact and Features
Environmental Impact
Refrigerant
R32
R32
Global Warming Potential (GWP)
675
675
Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP)
0
0
Features
Controls Picture
Compressor Technology
Non-Inverter
Non-Inverter
Thermostat Type
Mechanical
Digital
Dehumidification Mode
No
Yes
Heat Mode
No
No
Remote Control
No
Yes
Smart App
No
No
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