bit-tech Shopping: Samsung AW08ECB8 Window Air Conditioner

• Dehumidifier Function
• Remote
• Removable Grill
• Timer

Rating: 10

Time with product: 30

Strengths: 1. quiet2. Cold air3. Very Good price for this air conditioner.

Weaknesses: 1. Heavy

Summary: I bought it in circuit city at $149, the price is very good.I put this air conditioner in my living room. It is very quiet, cold air, make everyone very comfortable. The only small problem is it is little bit heavy. But I think it is normal for window air conditioner.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 2

Strengths: sturdiness of constructionability to install case in window frame and then slide fan and motor into placequite strong cooling powermulti-directional blowersfairly quiet

Weaknesses: it takes (one person) a while to install

Summary: bought this air conditioner on sale for $149 ($20 off) at circuitcity.com and then picked it up at a store. It is fairly heavy, but it is solidly constructed. You are able to install the case in the window frame and then slide the fan and motor into place. It took about an hour-and-a-half for me to install it by myself. It took about five-to-seven minutes for the cooling to kick in after I plugged it on, but once it did kick in, it was quite strong. It is fairly quiet for its cooling power.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 2

Strengths: quieter operation than my older unit, great air flow and ventilation, louvered side vents, price

Weaknesses: takes while to cool, heavier than standard size models

Summary: Took a chance on this unit as well as a small version with very limited reviews on-line. For $130 w/ coupon from CC this unit was a steal for an 8000 btu unit. you do have to allow the unit time to cool off your room. Once on you do feel cool air and I mean you do feel it...The airflow coming from this unit is great. my wife could feel it across the room. We do still use our ceiling fan to provide extra cold air but still for the price it does do it's job.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 3 Days

Strengths: Easy to install casing makes for a better fit in the window. Cooled my large bedroom fast, it's quiet, and the remote is a plus.

Weaknesses: None so far; big improvement over 10 year old model being replaced.

Summary: This model works good and is an excellent price for a strong performer. Only required one person installation that took a little over an hour. I'll keep an eye out for any future sales on this model.

Rating: 8

Time with product:

Strengths: Very good price for a good quality AC unit. Doesn't quite cool my large garage well enough on it's own, I'm still using a large fan to help distribute the air. I should have went for 12k BTU+.

Weaknesses: Installation can take 2-3 HOURS. The unit is pretty heavy so you have to install the casing first and then slide in the innards. You need 25" width to install it properly.

Summary: It works great, I just wish I had bought a higher BTU rated model because I'm using it in my garage and it has no insulation and gets burning out in the summer. The unit is Energy Star rated and very efficient so at least the cost to run it will be quite low. Pushes out cold air with a pretty decent air flow. If you have good insulation I'd say a 200-250 sq. foot room would be chilled quite nicely.