5,000 Cooling BTU,   1.4 Dehumidification,  Power: 115 Volts,  Variable Setting Thermostat

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5,000 Cooling BTU,   1.4 Dehumidification,  Power: 115 Volts,  Variable Setting Thermostat

Features of the General Electric AST05LK 5,000 BTU Window A/C

• 5,000 Cooling BTU
• 1.4 Dehumidification
• Power: 115 Volts
• Variable Setting Thermostat

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Review of the General Electric AST05LK 5,000 BTU Window A/C

The General Electric AST05LK 5,000 BTU Window A/C is a compact economy air conditioner.  Owners say it does a good job in a small room and say they would recommend this air conditioner for the price. One owner likes this air conditioner so much, he is ordering another.  Since this air conditioner only cools a small room, a larger unit, or other units, may be necessary in other rooms of the house. Comments were “very quiet, good quality”, “does the job”, and “nice look, quiet, good for the price but had to get another one.”  One owner said “I would easily recommend this product to anyone that needs a window unit. It actually has saved us money on our electric bill since switching from central heating and air to window units.”

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Installation

Owners say that the installation of this air conditioner is easy.  One owner suggested having extra insulating tape on hand for around the unit would be a good idea.

Functionality

Owners report that this is a small basic compact air conditioner that give a steady performance and runs quietly, saying this unit is quieter than other comparable air conditioners.” This unit is intended for small rooms and most owners use this unit in their bedroom. They say it can also be used in a child’s room or in a den.  One owner is particularly pleased that this air conditioner doesn’t have any glowing lights coming off of it, except at the plug, which can be hidden behind furniture. He also likes the simplicity of the controls. This is a basic model with no timer or digital thermostat.so either it’s on or it’s off. Some people like that, some don’t. Owners says that for the money, this air conditioner does the job well.  One owner reports that her electricity bill has dropped compared to the other models of air conditioners she has tried, so “this is one great investment!” Several owners suggested cleaning the filter regularly and report that the filter  is easy to remove for cleaning. One owner purchased 3 of these air conditioners to use in different rooms in his house.  He says “They work well to keep the rooms assigned to them cool. That is pretty awesome since I live in Southern Georgia and it gets really darn hot here. It is not only energy efficient, but also decently priced. They are easy to use. The filters need to be cleaned out regularly, but all in all a pretty decent machine.”

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Maintenance & Lifespan

GE has a reputation as a large and well known company. Some owners choose a GE air conditioner for that reason. One owner says “I have owned my GE air conditioner for thirteen (13) years.  It has never needed any repairs during this time.”  Another owner says .  “My machine has lasted me for a couple of years now and I believe it will still continue to run strong.”

Summary

The General Electric AST05LK 5,000 BTU Window A/C is a compact, basic, economy window air conditioner intended for small rooms. Although it doesn’t have programmable settings, owners are pleased with the way that it cools for the price. They say that this air conditioner is energy efficient but the filter needs to be cleaned out regularly to maintain efficiency.  GE air conditioners go a very long time without needing any repair and several owners reported having had theirs for many years.  One owner has 3 in different rooms of his home.  If you are looking for an inexpensive solution to cooling your home, and don’t mind using a larger unit in larger areas, the General Electric AST05LK 5,000 BTU Window A/C will stand up over time and would appear to be an excellent choice for smaller rooms. Recommended for GE’s reputation and for customer satisfaction.

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The GoldStar R5050 5,000-Btu Air Conditioner (2962-4145) is a relatively compact window unit, just the right size [...]]]> GoldStar R5050 5,000-Btu Air Conditioner (2962-4145) – Product Description

The GoldStar R5050 5,000-Btu Air Conditioner (2962-4145) is a relatively compact window unit, just the right size and power for occasional cooling needs or smaller spaces. This air conditioner efficiently cools up to a 10-by-15-foot room and is operated with straightforward manual controls. It has two cooling settings, two fan settings, and a nine-setting thermostat. The turbo fan offers even cooling and simple control tabs let you adjust the horizontal air flow. The air filter is washable.  Energy Efficiency rating is 9.7 (on an 8.0-10.0 scale). This air conditioner measures 18-9/16 by 12-9/32 by 14-9/16 inches.  Your window must be at least 13 inches high by 22 inches wide  for the GoldStar R5050 5,000-Btu Air Conditioner (2962-4145) to fit.

Features of the GoldStar R5050 5,000-Btu Air Conditioner (2962-4145)

• 5000-Btu air conditioner with manual controls
• 2-way air-deflection system and washable air filter
• Two-setting turbo fan that works with or without cooling
• 9.7 Energy Efficiency Rating
• 18-9/16 by 12-9/32 by 14-9/16 inches; window minimum of 13 by 22 inches

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Review of the GoldStar R5050 5,000-Btu Air Conditioner (2962-4145)

This is a small, very inexpensive, light weight window air conditioner. Owners rate it 3.6 stars out of 5 stars. This is very likely one of the least expensive air conditioners on the market.  There are pluses and minuses to that. Comments range from “good buy for the money”, “great price works well!,”, “great machine”, “would get another in a heartbeat”, “ just works and works.. have had it for 7 Texas summers”,  to  “I am very disappointed with this Goldstar unit, and would definitely not purchase another.”

Installation

This air conditioner comes with vinyl slide out panels for left and right sides. Owners report that it installs easily  and can be plugged into any 110 volt outlet.

Functionality

Owners report that the GoldStar R5050 5,000-Btu Air Conditioner (2962-4145) is light weight and quiet when running.  One owner noted that the front panel below the air outlet folds down on hinges for easy filter access. Although owners describe this air conditioner as perfect to cool one room all the time, one owner noted that his air conditioner wouldn’t turn on if the air outside was cool. One owner who has central air, uses this air conditioner in his bedroom at night, instead of cooling the whole house all night, thus saving on his electric bill.

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Maintenance & Lifespan

Some owners report this air conditioner as “super sturdy” and “just works and works” while other report their units no longer cooling after one year. A number of other owners have had their air conditioners work just fine for years.  One owner “bought this machine sometime in 2003. Had a little problem getting it set in the window, but from that point on…no problems. It has run almost continuously during our 90+ summers here in Kentucky until this year and we think the only problem with it now is the drain is plugged and there is no easy way to get inside the case to see what is causing the backup. Other than that, I would get another in a heartbeat.”  Another owner’s story points out the economy of usage over time. He says, “I bought 6 for about $600 tax and all. They kept my house nice and cool. ..After 1st year one started to shock when touched, 2nd year one started making a noise,  4th year I ran a screw in one by mistake and freon leaked out, 5th year i lost 2 of the last 4. This year I’m only using one at the time…. it can keep my room at 60 degrees. The down fall is if it’s cool outside then the a/c won’t come on. Wall units are much cheaper than running central to 8 rooms and the 2 bathrooms and kitchen. I can turn it on one room, then at night turn on the bedroom. It dropped my electric bill like $200 a month so 6 years x 4months x $200 = $4800 – $600 = $4200 in savings. Much better!”

Summary

Don’t expect the performance of a higher priced air conditioner for the low price this GoldStar R5050 5,000-Btu Air Conditioner sells for….but you just might get it anyway!  One caution though; at 5000 BTUs, this air conditioner is not intended for large open rooms.  Owners report that this air conditioner is easy to install and works well at cooling the room.  Some air conditioner units, however, stop cooling after the first year.  Other owners though, have had their air conditioners for many years with no problems. As one owner said, “when you buy the cheapest thing on the market you’re going to get a few duds”.  The pluses are the economy of the cheaper cash outlay and the economic use of electricity.  At this price, you can afford to purchase a number of these air conditioners and use only the unit of the room you are in, which results in significant savings over central air that cools the whole house.  At the price this sells for, if you do get only one year out of a unit, it’s quite inexpensive to replace that unit the following year and still more cost effective than renting an air conditioner for a year.  If you have small rooms or can use a more powerful unit in the larger rooms and this one in smaller rooms, the GoldStar R5050 5,000-Btu Air Conditioner would appear to be a very functional, very economical choice. Recommended for that reason.

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