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Frigidaire FFRA051WAE vs FHWC054TE1

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Type
Window A/C
Compressor Technology
Non-Inverter
Advertised Capacity (DOE)
5,000 BTU/hr
Heat Mode
No
Tested Capacity
4,622 BTU/hr (1,355 W)
Type
Window A/C
Compressor Technology
Non-Inverter
Advertised Capacity (DOE)
5,000 BTU/hr
Heat Mode
No
Tested Capacity
3,504 BTU/hr (1,028 W)
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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 showing the current temperature, and it comes with a remote control that lets you operate the unit without getting up. In addition, only the FHWC054TE1 is compatible with a MERV-14 filter for superior allergen filtration performance.

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Main Differences for
Large Room

Threshold 

0.10

Large Room 
 

6.7
7.1

Inside Noise 
 

6.9
7.5

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Design

Size 
 

8.1
8.0

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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  

Front Picture 
 

Frigidaire FHWC054TE1 Front Picture

Back Picture 
 

Frigidaire FHWC054TE1 Back Picture

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

Cooling Capacity @ 100% Thermal Load  

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Frigidaire FFRA051WAE Cooling Capacity @ 100% Thermal Load
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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)

Sensible Energy Exchanged 
 

4,485 BTU (1,315 Wh)

Latent Energy Exchanged 
 

368 BTU (108 Wh)

Tested Capacity 
 

4,622 BTU/hr (1,355 W)
3,504 BTU/hr (1,028 W)

Efficiency When Cooling 
 

8.1
8.5

Consumption @ 100% Thermal Load  

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Electrical Energy Consumed 
 

471 Wh (1,606 BTU)
234 Wh (798 BTU)

Sensible Energy Exchanged 
 

4,853 BTU (1,423 Wh)
1,752 BTU (514 Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio 
 

10.3
7.5

Efficiency When Maintaining Temperature 
 

7.4
7.4

Consumption @ 35% Thermal Load  

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Electrical Energy Consumed 
 

334 Wh (1,139 BTU)
134 Wh (457 BTU)

Sensible Energy Exchanged 
 

1,686 BTU (494 Wh)
742 BTU (218 Wh)

Energy Efficiency Ratio 
 

5.0
5.5

Temperature Stability 
 

9.0
7.1

Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint  

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Frigidaire FFRA051WAE Temperature Stability Around The Setpoint
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Temperature Delta 
 

0.2 °C (0.4 °F)
0.7 °C (1.3 °F)

Humidity Stability 
 

6.0
7.5

Humidity Stability Over Time  

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Frigidaire FFRA051WAE Humidity Stability Over Time
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Humidity Delta 
 

5.5%pt.
1.6%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 
 

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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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