I bought this to replace a 31-year old! GE Thinline series unit which had worked well until last summer when it seemed to be declining in performance.
Sadly, this performs no better (probably a little worse) at cooling than the unit it was replacing. I figured that given the age i'd see a big boost but this didn't pan out. In addition to the poor performance, this is MUCH noisier when the compressor is running. Any time the compressor is running it lets off an incredibly unpleasant and labored hum which is bad enough on its own, but the vibration from that seems to make every internal component rattle as well.
The chassis is incredibly concerning as well - the condenser, as delicate as it is, is COMPLETELY exposed - this fact is not apparent from the pictures. Speaking of the picture... that black grate on the back right corner is a joke - mine arrived dislodged and I found it difficult to keep on when inserting into the wall sleeve the gauge is thinner than that of a wire coat hanger. The plastic components also have an incredibly cheap feel - I highly doubt these will withstand normal use for more than a few years.
As others have mentioned - the packaging is woefully inadequate for shipment via UPS/FedEx etc. and this was one of my big concerns before buying via Amaon, but local options for thru-wall units are very few and very expensive. Fortunately for me, when this arrived there were only a few condenser fins bent. There's only 1/2" of styrofoam sheet protecting it - a slight pucture or crushed corner in transit to the left rear corner would destroy this unit.
If you can swing the extra 100 or so for an equivalent from a big-box home improvement store - you're probably better off.
**update 05/2018:
Noise and performance improved considerably after a few days of use... and nearly a year later w/ periodic, hard use it is doing ok and in line with what i would expect. I Still have some concerns with the overall build quality but i have revised my rating as it's doing the job well enough, and I think it's only fair to place more weight on performance when judging.
| Peso del artículo | 77 Libras |
|---|---|
| Dimensiones del producto | 60.96 x 51.05 x 36.58 cm; 34.93 kg |
| ¿Se requiere ensamblaje? | No |
| Baterías requeridas | Sí |
