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Kenmore 70101

Approximate retail price:

$299.99

Summary: This 10,000-btu Kenmore model features a digital display, built-in timer, auto-fan speed, energy saver mode, dirty filter indicator, a remote control, and up/down louver control.

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Type: Large air conditioners

About - Kenmore 70101
The Kenmore 70101 is part of the air conditioner test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, air conditioner models like the 70101 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Comfort: This is how well temperature and humidity are controlled at the low-cool setting. The best performers held temperatures to within one-and-a-half degrees of the setpoint. Indoor noise low: This judgment of indoor noise at the low-cool setting combines an objective measurement of noise level using a decibel meter with a subjective assessment of noise quality (how annoying or grating the particular sounds were). Indoor noise high: This judgment of indoor noise at the high-cool setting combines an objective measurement of noise level using a decibel meter with a subjective assessment of noise quality (how annoying or grating the particular sounds were).

About - Kenmore 70101

The Kenmore 70101 is part of the air conditioner test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, air conditioner models like the 70101 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Comfort:: This is how well temperature and humidity are controlled at the low-cool setting. The best performers held temperatures to within one-and-a-half degrees of the setpoint.
Indoor noise low:: This judgment of indoor noise at the low-cool setting combines an objective measurement of noise level using a decibel meter with a subjective assessment of noise quality (how annoying or grating the particular sounds were).
Indoor noise high:: This judgment of indoor noise at the high-cool setting combines an objective measurement of noise level using a decibel meter with a subjective assessment of noise quality (how annoying or grating the particular sounds were).

About This Brand
Kenmore air conditioners are made by LG and are sold at Sears and Kmart, for $100 to $500. Kenmore markets units with Btu from 5,000 to 24,000 and units that are Energy Star certified.

About This Brand

Kenmore air conditioners are made by LG and are sold at Sears and Kmart, for $100 to $500. Kenmore markets units with Btu from 5,000 to 24,000 and units that are Energy Star certified.

Features & Specs - Kenmore 70101
Btu/hr. The unit's cooling capacity, as supplied by the manufacturer (and as certified by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, AHAM, unless otherwise noted in the Recommendations & Notes). Capacities range from 5,000 British thermal units per hour (enough for a modest-sized bedroom) up to 12,500 Btu/hr. (adequate for a large, sun-drenched room or even two interconnected rooms). Btu/hr.	10000
EER The energy-efficiency rating, as supplied by the manufacturer (and as certified by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, AHAM, unless otherwise noted in the Recommendations & Notes). The higher a unit's EER, the lower its operating cost compared with other models of its size. EER	10.8
Min window width (in.) The minimum and maximum window-widths into which the air conditioner will fit. If your window opening is narrower than the minimum width, the air conditioner will not fit. If your window opening is wider than the maximum width, the side panels will not cover the entire opening. Min window width (in.)	23
Max window width (in.) The minimum and maximum window-widths into which the air conditioner will fit. If your window opening is narrower than the minimum width, the air conditioner will not fit. If your window opening is wider than the maximum width, the side panels will not cover the entire opening. Max window width (in.)	37
Weight (lbs.) In general, smaller-capacity models are lighter, while larger-capacity and some high-efficiency models tend to be heavier. Weight (lbs.)	59
Remote control Much like the remotes for home-entertainment devices, these wireless devices control almost any function on the unit. They're especially useful if access to the air conditioner is limited, as when the unit is mounted through the wall at ceiling level. The remote generally works well anywhere in a room, although some may not work as well when they're used far to one side of the air conditioner. Remote control	Yes
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f/k/a Hot n Steamy

from

Chicago, IL

4.0

Cool product

7/19/2012

Pros

Accurate Temperature Controls

Cools the Whole Room

Easy To Install

Easy Window Installation

Energy Efficient

Even Air Distribution

Cons

Prop it up

Best Uses

Any Room

Comment:

I use it in a room approx 22 x 22, 3 walls of which are double pane 4.5 foot casement windows with no window treatments, one wall faces south one faces west and there are NO trees providing shade. This unit very quickly brought both humidity and temp to a comfortable level (76) with outside temps a blazing 98. <br /><br />It's very easy to install - BUT you'll need some pieces of wood or something to place on the outside window ledge to prop it up (make sure it still tilts down at the back so water drains outside). The manual does provide a number of suggestions for different window types but you may have to improvise.<br /><br />Up/down control could have a greater range.

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Sidi

from

Pittsburgh, Pa

3.0

Hangs on window

5/23/2012

Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Comment:

This AC unit does not have a good support surface for my double hung window. It puts all the weight against the window to hold it. Nothing on the sill. Did not notice it before I bought it, otherwise I would have purchased something else.

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

ram

from

chgo,il

(23 of 24 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

very good value

10/28/2010

Pros

Accurate Temperature Controls

Cools the Whole Room

Easy To Install

Easy Window Installation

Energy Efficient

Even Air Distribution

Cons

Best Uses

Comment:

does a fine job dehumidifying and cooling a 20 x 25 room @ 78 degrees.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

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