A:AnswerUnless you are using it on "dehumidifier mode," you don't need a hose, but it does come with a big white tube to connect to the window, but that is to release the heat from the unit.
A:AnswerYou don't need to drain the a/c. Water is exhausted as vapor through the exhaust pipe. The only time water is collected is when you use it as a dehumidifier, and then you need a hose to empty the water.
A:AnswerHey TLF, thank you for your question! You can purchase any additional parts, for another window installation, directly from us. We hope this information is helpful to you. –Thanks!-
A:AnswerHey T, thank you for your question! The window slider kit will fit minimum of 26.6 inches or a maximum of 48.5 inches. Please contact us directly for assistance with purchasing any additional extenders. We hope this information is the helpful to you. –Thanks!-
A:AnswerThis unit is rated at 11.9 Amps at 115V AC.
1 Amp = 120 Watts at 120 Volts (AC).
Therefore 12 Amps = 1440 Watts at 120 Volts (AC). Once started, the AC can run on ~1500 Watts/12 Amps.
However, the start-up draw (the amount of power the unit needs to initially start-up) usually exceeds the operating draw by up to 20%.
Start-Up power required= 15 Amps = 1800 Watts at 120 Volts (AC). I would recommend using an AC inverter capable of supplying 15 Amps/1800 Watts for this AC.
A:AnswerExtension Cords:
The operating amperage for this unit is 12 Amps, but during start-up this unit will most likely draw more power. Also, extension cords will heat up when large power loads are used over time. I would use an extension cord rated for 15 Amps at whatever length cord you are using. Keep in mind the size (gauge) of the wire in the extension cord will increase over longer lengths to address voltage drop. Make sure you use the extension cords that have the correct Wire Gauge thickness for the length of cord you are using.
If you are using a 100' cord make sure it's rated for 15 Amps and is made of 12-gauge wire.
If you are using a cord 75' or shorter, make sure it's rated for 15 Amps and is made of 14-gauge wire.
Generator Selection:
First off, the relationship between watts, Amps & Volts is: Watts=Amps x Volts. Also, Amps=[Watts/Volts].
Generator size is based on operating/steady load watts. For example, a 2400W generator is rated at a max steady OPERATING load of 2400 Watts. When choosing a generator, make sure the generator can handle the actual START-UP load of the equipment you intend to run on it. For EXAMPLE, a refrigerator may have an OPERATING load of 2400 Watts (=20 Amps), but it may have a START-UP load draw of 2880 Watts (=24 Amps) needed to first start it up when you turn it on. In this case, you would need to get a 3000W generator to safely run this example refrigerator.
Also, I would also strongly recommend using an INVERTER generator for any equipment with solid-state electronics (i.e., computer boards) in them. The built-in inverter technology regulates the power output of the generator so there are no under-or-over power surges coming out of the generator that can fry your electronics. In other words, if you plug this portable AC unit into a regular generator there is a good chance you will fry the AC's electronic circuit boards.
In the case of this Frigidaire Portable AC rated at 12 Amps (=1440 Watts) (operating), as a MINIMUM, you can use a 2000W INVERTER generator that can handle the start-up load (up to 16 amps). I would recommend using a larger 2400W (=20 Amp) INVERTER generator so you don't overwork the generator.
Hope this helps.
A:AnswerHi Margie! In the Cooling Mode the appliance must be placed close to a window or opening so that the warm exhaust air can be ducted outside.It will also need to be positioned on a flat floor with a minimum of 12" clearance around it. Hope this helps! -Thanks!-
A:AnswerHi ACbuyer. After some research, we were unable to locate any clearance requirements. However, you want to make sure the location of the air conditioner has enough space around it for proper ventilation. Hope this helps! -Thanks!-
A:AnswerThank you for your question! When the air conditioner FFPA1422R1 is operating in dry mode the garden hose needs to be connected to drain any water pulled out of dry mode. Dry mode can cause hot air to come from the air conditioner as it is using internal components to dry the room. We hope this information is helpful to you. –Thanks!-
A:AnswerA grounded (3-prong) standard 110 household outlet, yes. The instructions say not to use an extension cord. (I'd say the power cord is between 4 and 5 feet long.)
A:AnswerI can't find an efficiency rating on it, but when I did my research before buying, it said this one was the least efficient and will cost more to run, but it will cover a big area unlike the others I was looking at. This is the site I looked at: http://www.toptenreviews.com/home/hvac/best-portable-air-conditioners/
A:AnswerJust call tge 800 Frigidaire number and order an extra extension kit. Get tge number from Best Buy. Can get one with or without a hole. Suggest get one without a hole as the one that comes with the unit already has a hole for the exhaust
