The - Friedrich CP08E10 is an air conditioner that can be installed in a window. It comes with a programmable remote control which also includes a timer function for added convenience.
This means that the room can be cooled even before arriving home, and whilst all the doors and other windows are closed and it provides that much needed comfort to a home. The - Friedrich CP08E10 also has energy saving functions operating between the fan and the compressor which reduced power consumption whilst still providing coolness.
The filter on the Friedrich CP08E10 can be accessed with a simple one touch movement for easy cleaning wen necessary. When it is necessary to remove the moisture reservoir, this is done through a slide out compartment which is aso very convenient, and can measure up to 2.3 pints per hour. There is a 6 way air flow control on the Friedrich CP08E10 also. With 115 volts of power, the measurements of the Friedrich CP08E10 are 13 5/8ths by 18.5 by 20.5 and the weight is 66 pounds.
Features and Specifications
- 7,8000 BTU of cooling capacity
- 3 cooling speeds, including 3 fan settings
- The CP08E10800 is also recognized as being Energy Star qualified
- With programmable cooling this conditioner comes with a LCD remote control
- Having a 12 hour electronic timer allows programmable on and off times.
The Pros:
Depending on personal preferences, most people find the Friedrich CP08E10 has an acceptable quiet operation. Compared to very older models of air conditioners that have been around for 15 or 20 years the Friedrich CP08E10 is considerably quieter. It is easy to slide the chassis in and out although sometimes not having a fan speed indicator can be a drawback of the Friedrich CP08E10 and it is hard to tell what level the fan is on just by listening to the unit.
The Friedrich CP08E10800 has a very original design and is made in China but this is not a bad thing since the design is one that has been successful in the past. There is also an added dehumidifier mode on the Friedrich CP08E10800 which makes it an added bonus over other makes and models.
Some people are prepared to pay a little more for the Friedrich CP08E10800 simply because they find it difficult to rest, study, relax or work with a noisy unit in the background. So they opt for the Friedrich CP08E10 because of this extremely quite mode of operation it has.
The Cons
However in extremely adverse heat conditions such as being in a top floor of a building, some people have found that the Friedrich CP08E10 is not able to cool their area as much as they would like. They claim that the Friedrich CP08E10 was not effective in cooling the room in adverse weather conditions like a heat wave. They found that the compressor of the Friedrich CP08E10 made quite a lot of noise and also vibrated and got worse over time.
Another area of concern was that the louvre on the Friedrich CP08E10 needs to be started every time the unit was turned on. And als that if the automatic timer was used to start the Friedrich CP08E10 the louvre remains in the same position as it was when the unit was turned off previously. This means that the swing movement on the Friedrich CP08E10 needs to be selected every time the unit is used which some people find awkward especially if the Friedrich CP08E10 is turned on during the night, people don't know which way the louvre is pointing.
There are differing opinions about the quietness of the Friedrich CP08E10 and some say when the unit is running, the compressor is quite dominating with its sound.
Overall Rating
Generally those who have had the Friedrich CP08E10 for any length of time agree that it works quite well, is reasonably quiet and does not take a great amount of effort to install even in spite of not having a huge amount of supporting documentation especially when it comes to its power usage. One feature of the Friedrich CP08E10 that does draw people to purchase it is the dry mode which essentially acts as a dehumidifier. Many people find this is important when experiencing high humidity with lower temperatures.
This feature of the Friedrich Compact Programmable CP08E10 7,800 BTU Room Air Conditioner is very popular, and the unit is considered a good overall air conditioner.