REASONS TO BUY
Very quiet
Solid cooling power
REASONS TO AVOID
Expensive
Costly to run
Frigidaire discontinued the FGPC1244T1 as of 2022.
Frigidaire FGPC1244T1 Review
This is a solid air conditioner but carries a very high price tag
The Frigidaire looks stylish in most rooms.
Credit: Jenna Ammerman
By David Wise ⋅ Senior Review Editor ⋅ September 20, 2018
Contributions From: Austin Palmer
Our Verdict
The Frigidaire FGPC1244T1 found its place in the middle of the pack in terms of overall performance. Unfortunately, this very average performance comes at an exceptionally high price point and it is one of the most expensive units we tested. The one thing we liked about this unit is its unique conical design, whereas most of these A/C units are quite boxy in appearance. The other thing this model has going for it is how quiet it is while operating. This model is hard to recommend given its high list price and average performance.
Our Analysis and Test Results
This model doesn't have adjustable vents to direct your cool air. Credit: Jenna Ammerman
Cooling Power
This portable A/C dropped the temperature by almost 10°F. Our test room was approximately 161 square feet, with the 550 square feet rated Frigidaire achieving most of the temperature drop right away, lowering the temperature by 7.1°F in about 20 minutes.
The handles on the Frigidaire dug into our fingers. Credit: Jenna Ammerman
Portability
The Frigidaire is one of the easier air conditioners to roll around or set up the window insert, but it is not a pleasure to move. This appliance offers very little rolling resistance once it's in motion, but you can definitely tell that it is one of the heftier units when getting it going. This also makes it much easier to pull than push, but overall it isn't that bad to move around on flat and level ground. However, we absolutely hated carrying this unit up or down a flight of stairs. It weighs in at a whopping 77.9 pounds, making it one of the heaviest units we have seen.
Additionally, the handles are really small and have a handful of sharp edges underneath that bite into your hands when lifting. We usually ended up recruiting help or wearing gloves when lifting, and would strongly recommend against this unit if you are planning on moving your A/C up or downstairs on a regular basis. This air conditioner does have one of the easiest to install window inserts, redeeming itself slightly from its abysmal carrying score. This unit uses a handy lever to lock the window insert in place, allowing for a tool-free installation that only takes a matter of seconds. This insert also has a decent amount of adjustability, ranging from 22.1" to 44.1".
This was one of the quietest units we tested. Credit: Jenna Ammerman
Noise
We measured a sound output of 56.9 dBa on this unit, with the meter about four feet away and the fan running on high, which makes this one of the quietest units of the group. This was one of the least obtrusive machines to run in terms of noise, and the fan is surprisingly quiet — even quieter than the compressor, which is the opposite of almost every other air conditioner we tested.
This expensive A/C is expensive to run. Credit: Jenna Ammerman
Energy Cost
This A/C is a bit of an energy hog; based on our usage and energy cost assumptions, we project that the Frigidaire would add an additional $155.28 to your power bill over this 90-day period, which is on the higher side compared to the rest of the group.
Value
The Frigidaire isn't the highest performer when it comes to cooling, but is quiet. However, it's expensive to buy and run, making it a lesser value.
The Frigidaire looks stylish in most rooms. Credit: Jenna Ammerman
Conclusion
The overall lackluster results and relatively middling performance make it hard to recommend this product. It looks a little sleeker than the rest, but its high upfront cost, inefficient electricity use, uninspiring cooling results, coupled with the intense difficulty associated with carrying this model, made it far from our favorite portable A/C.
—David Wise and Austin Palmer
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