Kenmore 70121 information from Consumer Reports

Kenmore 70121

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$379.99 - $419.99

Summary: This 12,000-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. This unit is much harder to install than others.

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Type: Large air conditioners

About - Kenmore 70121
The Kenmore 70121 is part of the air conditioner test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, air conditioner models like the 70121 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 70121

The Kenmore 70121 is part of the air conditioner test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, air conditioner models like the 70121 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 70121
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.	12000
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.)	38
Weight (lbs.) In general, smaller-capacity models are lighter, while larger-capacity and some high-efficiency models tend to be heavier. Weight (lbs.)	68
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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By Christine

from Princeton, MA

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Cools room well but rather loud

6/19/2011

Pros

Cools the Whole Room

Easy Window Installation

Energy Efficient

Even Air Distribution

Cons

Loud

Best Uses

Bedroom

Comment:

The A/C unit works well. The biggest complaint is noise, followed by difficulty seeing buttons at night. The unit is difficult to shut off in the dark with out knobs, because it is all digital.

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

By Slave to 2 cats

from Black Mountain, NC

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

CR's Scores Pretty Accurate

6/1/2011

Pros

Accurate Temperature Controls

Cools the Whole Room

Energy Efficient

Even Air Distribution

Cons

Heavy

Loud

Best Uses

Non-TV room

Comment:

It's only 68 pounds, but final installation's a 2-person job -- one to position the unit, the other to close the window. However, that's not a negative if (like me) your only option is a window unit without a slide-in casing. Surprisingly great at cooling -- the 12,000 BTUs have cooled the Loft and main living/dining/kitchen area downstairs (and we have one wall that's all glass windows). Of course, to get that kind of cooling, it means pushing the unit to its max (60 degrees, fan on high). Just bought it, so hope it survives the workload we've given it.

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

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