Vintage A/C
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warmsecondrinse
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Nice thing about those a/c's (reply #18) was that you could aim the air where you wanted it. That's important when placement is not the best for overall cooling. With a lot of the newer units the direction is very limited; you can move the levers to your heart's content, but the direction of air flow doesn't change much
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Frigidaire Unit - PhilR
I'm wondering what the "Electri-Saver" button is doing on this model...
Is it cycling the fan, or eliminating something else from the circuit, or perhaps allowing a greater swing in temperature between cycles?
I'm wondering what the "Electri-Saver" button is doing on this model...
Is it cycling the fan, or eliminating something else from the circuit, or perhaps allowing a greater swing in temperature between cycles?
philr
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The Electri-Saver mode is cycling the fan off at the same time as the compressor when the thermostat opens.
RE: #18 -- I'VE REPLIED 5 TIMES SINCE SUNDAY......
and Absolutely NO Reply back. I love the old
Circular Vent A/C units. I definitely want
this one, and Yogitunes said he would bring it
back for me, from Pittsburgh this weekend, on the
way back from Jerry's Wash-In.
Seemed Ideal. Except it's another CL Bozo playing
games. I know it's Rhetorical.....But What Is the
Use of Posting an Ad if you Refuse to Respond to a
Prospective Buyer?
Geesh....So Close yet So far.
Thanks Martin for offering to fetch it for me.
Looks like I'm SOL, thanks to the Seller.
Anyway....
HAVE a GREAT TIME AT JERRY'S EVERYONE!!
and Absolutely NO Reply back. I love the old
Circular Vent A/C units. I definitely want
this one, and Yogitunes said he would bring it
back for me, from Pittsburgh this weekend, on the
way back from Jerry's Wash-In.
Seemed Ideal. Except it's another CL Bozo playing
games. I know it's Rhetorical.....But What Is the
Use of Posting an Ad if you Refuse to Respond to a
Prospective Buyer?
Geesh....So Close yet So far.
Thanks Martin for offering to fetch it for me.
Looks like I'm SOL, thanks to the Seller.
Anyway....
HAVE a GREAT TIME AT JERRY'S EVERYONE!!
Electri-Saver mode
"Electri-Saver mode is cycling the fan off at the same time as the compressor when the thermostat opens. "
My newish Friedrich Wallmaster does this if one selects the power saver mode. After initial misgivings quite fancy it!
Makes sense as well not to blow recirculate dry cool air through the AC when the condenser is not on. This way the air does not pick up moisture from inside the AC and spread it around.
Have a huge then or so year old commercial fan that we use with or without the AC. When the AC is on is helps push and circulate the air further and more effectively than the wall unit can. Fan will also move the cooled and dry indoor air about when the AC is cycled off (fan and condenser) with the "energy saver" option.
"Electri-Saver mode is cycling the fan off at the same time as the compressor when the thermostat opens. "
My newish Friedrich Wallmaster does this if one selects the power saver mode. After initial misgivings quite fancy it!
Makes sense as well not to blow recirculate dry cool air through the AC when the condenser is not on. This way the air does not pick up moisture from inside the AC and spread it around.
Have a huge then or so year old commercial fan that we use with or without the AC. When the AC is on is helps push and circulate the air further and more effectively than the wall unit can. Fan will also move the cooled and dry indoor air about when the AC is cycled off (fan and condenser) with the "energy saver" option.
Friedrich units with non-electronic controls for many years have featured a small heating resistor (anticipator) clamped to the thermostat sensing bulb to help trigger them to cycle-on within a reasonable time-frame when run on the energy saver setting. This also promotes better humidity control.
Windows units that don't have this design tend to lag in responding to the room temp in energy-saver mode because the thermostat sensing bulb is near or clamped to the evaporator coil, which remains cold for some while after the unit cycles off with no airflow.
Electronic-control units (of any brand) may run the fan briefly every 10 mins or whatever is the design cycle when "off" to refresh the thermostat on the room temp ... and/or feature a remote control with temp sensor that can be placed in the room away from the unit.
Yes, when using "energy savings" settings every ten or so minutes (forget which)the Friedrich Wallmaster will power on just the fan. IIRC from the manual this is done to "test" room air to test current indoor room temp. You can here a slight click if the condenser comes on.
All very interesting. Thanks for the response to my question above!
I don't believe I've seen a wall unit here in Australia with such a feature - but I haven't seen all that many units, so maybe I'm missing something.
It certainly doesn't seem common on modern ones!
I don't believe I've seen a wall unit here in Australia with such a feature - but I haven't seen all that many units, so maybe I'm missing something.
It certainly doesn't seem common on modern ones!
philr
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My Frigidaire as well as my Hotpoint a/c with the Electri-Saver/Econo modes don't cycle back on as quickly on this mode because of what DADoES explains. The sensing bulb gets colder for a while as it's next to the evaporator that keeps it cool for a while after it cycles off... It's still useful when you want it to keep a room cool while your not there. I have another a/c that is controlled by a line thermostat on the outlet as it doesn't have the "econo" mode. It works but I had the bad idea to locate the thermostat just below the a/c so it also gets the cool air from the evaporator once the a/c shuts off and takes a while to switch back on. Again, this is good to use when you're not around and you don't want the fan to run constantly.
ovrphil
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Here's some Emerson Quiet Kools
1) Emerson Quiet Kool Air Conditioner - $35 (roxborough)http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/app/4535495991.html
2) EMERSON QUIET KOOL - $45 (North Hampton) - https://nh.craigslist.org/app/4534433071.html
3) Emerson Large A/C - $200 (Battle Ground) - http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/hsh/4542667724.html
1) Emerson Quiet Kool Air Conditioner - $35 (roxborough)http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/app/4535495991.html
2) EMERSON QUIET KOOL - $45 (North Hampton) - https://nh.craigslist.org/app/4534433071.html
3) Emerson Large A/C - $200 (Battle Ground) - http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/hsh/4542667724.html
philr
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Frigidaire Deluxe A/C in Georgia
Not pretty but if I'd be close to it, I'd buy it anyway and I'd try to make it look better! Looks like a 1961 model.
Phil, that's not too far from you! (but I guess you have absolutely no interest for that thing!).
And a good description with plenty of pictures and details including the important dimensions!
"[COLOR=rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: 'Bitstream Vera Serif', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal]Do not have truck so has to be picked up in Thomaston GA[/COLOR]
[COLOR=rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: 'Bitstream Vera Serif', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal]The unit is old but works great - Asking 45$ obo (if you get today I will be more flexible on price)[/COLOR]<br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: 'Bitstream Vera Serif', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;" />[COLOR=rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: 'Bitstream Vera Serif', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal]Frigidaire Deluxe 230v 60 cycle cooling 12,000 BTU 97 Amps [/COLOR]<br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: 'Bitstream Vera Serif', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;" />[COLOR=rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: 'Bitstream Vera Serif', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal]Measures about 26"w - 27"d - 16"t - weighs a good bit[/COLOR]<br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: 'Bitstream Vera Serif', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;" />[COLOR=rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: 'Bitstream Vera Serif', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal]Not the prettiest unit but cooling makes up for older appearance and wear"[/COLOR]
Not pretty but if I'd be close to it, I'd buy it anyway and I'd try to make it look better! Looks like a 1961 model.
Phil, that's not too far from you! (but I guess you have absolutely no interest for that thing!).
And a good description with plenty of pictures and details including the important dimensions!
"[COLOR=rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: 'Bitstream Vera Serif', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal]Do not have truck so has to be picked up in Thomaston GA[/COLOR]
[COLOR=rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: 'Bitstream Vera Serif', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal]The unit is old but works great - Asking 45$ obo (if you get today I will be more flexible on price)[/COLOR]<br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: 'Bitstream Vera Serif', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;" />[COLOR=rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: 'Bitstream Vera Serif', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal]Frigidaire Deluxe 230v 60 cycle cooling 12,000 BTU 97 Amps [/COLOR]<br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: 'Bitstream Vera Serif', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;" />[COLOR=rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: 'Bitstream Vera Serif', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal]Measures about 26"w - 27"d - 16"t - weighs a good bit[/COLOR]<br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: 'Bitstream Vera Serif', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;" />[COLOR=rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: 'Bitstream Vera Serif', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal]Not the prettiest unit but cooling makes up for older appearance and wear"[/COLOR]
philr
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Kansas
Another one I'd like to have if it was closer!
[COLOR=#222222; font-family: 'Bitstream Vera Serif', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal]We have a 15000 BTU per hour 220 Frigidaire window air conditioner. It's an older model and not pretty, but works great and still blows very cold air. It is 220 not 110. It has the big plug like a stove. We are asking $100 (cash only). It's big and heavy. It might fit in a large trunk, but I would use a truck/SUV instead. Please email with any questions.[/COLOR]
[this post was last edited: 7/28/2014-00:42]
Another one I'd like to have if it was closer!
[COLOR=#222222; font-family: 'Bitstream Vera Serif', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal]We have a 15000 BTU per hour 220 Frigidaire window air conditioner. It's an older model and not pretty, but works great and still blows very cold air. It is 220 not 110. It has the big plug like a stove. We are asking $100 (cash only). It's big and heavy. It might fit in a large trunk, but I would use a truck/SUV instead. Please email with any questions.[/COLOR]
[this post was last edited: 7/28/2014-00:42]
philr
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One more in Columbus.
[COLOR=#222222; font-family: 'Bitstream Vera Serif', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal]Its a older Frigidaire window air conditioner. It is 12000 BTU and has been in storage since my house A/C was installed . Its approx 26inches wide and 16inches tall. Its now out of the window and on a stand but you can still plug it in to see how cold it gets. No trades considered. Cash only.[/COLOR]<br style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Bitstream Vera Serif', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;" />[COLOR=#222222; font-family: 'Bitstream Vera Serif', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal]Its very heavy so if you buy it you will need to bring help to move it to your car I'm unable to.[/COLOR]
[COLOR=#222222; font-family: 'Bitstream Vera Serif', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal]Its a older Frigidaire window air conditioner. It is 12000 BTU and has been in storage since my house A/C was installed . Its approx 26inches wide and 16inches tall. Its now out of the window and on a stand but you can still plug it in to see how cold it gets. No trades considered. Cash only.[/COLOR]<br style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Bitstream Vera Serif', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;" />[COLOR=#222222; font-family: 'Bitstream Vera Serif', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal]Its very heavy so if you buy it you will need to bring help to move it to your car I'm unable to.[/COLOR]
philr
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Madison Wisconsin
Early 1970s and by GM... The front panel on the picture is reversed so it might be broken but it's just $20!
[COLOR=rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: 'Bitstream Vera Serif', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal](circa 1980's?) Frigidaire brand by GE electric. works good but is an old dinosaur. heavier than sin. will work great for someone who is not worried about the electric bill! you want it it can be yours for a low low price of $20. i just want it out of here since we now have central air. first come first serve. cash or paypal only. please email.[/COLOR]
Early 1970s and by GM... The front panel on the picture is reversed so it might be broken but it's just $20!
[COLOR=rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: 'Bitstream Vera Serif', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal](circa 1980's?) Frigidaire brand by GE electric. works good but is an old dinosaur. heavier than sin. will work great for someone who is not worried about the electric bill! you want it it can be yours for a low low price of $20. i just want it out of here since we now have central air. first come first serve. cash or paypal only. please email.[/COLOR]
retromania
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Wow
As much Frigidaire stuff that was around, I never saw a Frigidaire window a/c.
As much Frigidaire stuff that was around, I never saw a Frigidaire window a/c.
toploader55
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Fridgidaire A/C
Notice how a few of the ads say how cold the air is.
That was true for most of that vintage. Chrysler Airtemp, Carrier, Fedders, GE, and I can remember Vornado too. You could keep sides of beef in the living room or wherever these were installed.
I can remember my friend's house had a Vornado in their kitchen. Family of 8, and Mrs. Natale would be cooking away in the middle of the summer on a Gas Range and you almost needed a sweatshirt to sit in that kitchen.
And that was during a New Jersey summer.
Notice how a few of the ads say how cold the air is.
That was true for most of that vintage. Chrysler Airtemp, Carrier, Fedders, GE, and I can remember Vornado too. You could keep sides of beef in the living room or wherever these were installed.
I can remember my friend's house had a Vornado in their kitchen. Family of 8, and Mrs. Natale would be cooking away in the middle of the summer on a Gas Range and you almost needed a sweatshirt to sit in that kitchen.
And that was during a New Jersey summer.
toploader55
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toploader55
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GE
Lousy Pic.
I wonder if this is the "Super Thrust" series ?
Lousy Pic.
I wonder if this is the "Super Thrust" series ?
ovrphil
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Reply 30 and 32 - PhilR
Hey Phil - I wouldn't mind but two problems - back just healing and a torn bicep tendon(happened different times). It's two hours from us, roughly. I like A/C's - even if I can't use one here or at the house in Michigan.
I really like that one reply#30, too. Sorry I couldn't help you out.
Hey Phil - I wouldn't mind but two problems - back just healing and a torn bicep tendon(happened different times). It's two hours from us, roughly. I like A/C's - even if I can't use one here or at the house in Michigan.
I really like that one reply#30, too. Sorry I couldn't help you out.
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