Maytag Air Conditioner at Home Depot are back

[riskit]

The heat wave from out west is coming east so get ready for a other hot week!

Maytag (http://www.maytagair.com/sma_room.asp) 5,200 Btu Air Conditioner at Home Depot for $97.99

Saw them in Laval Quebec. So try your local Home Depot

I think this was the model (http://www.maytagair.com/units/m7x05f2a.asp)

[Sgt_Strider]

I don't think this is a hot deal...IIRC, this air conditioner can only cool a room of 15x12/ 150 sq. feet? That's not very big, I think. Maybe someone can dbl check for me.

[treasureseeker]

It won't cool a large area, but it is still a deal.

When not on sale, 5200 btu units sell for over $150

8000 btu units start at $300 (so 2 5200 units for $100 each is a much better deal)

[consumerPI]

Agreed, this is still a good deal for the # of BTUs.

It won't cool a large area, but it is still a deal.

When not on sale, 5200 btu units sell for over $150

8000 btu units start at $300 (so 2 5200 units for $100 each is a much better deal)

[riskit]

I don't think this is a hot deal...IIRC, this air conditioner can only cool a room of 15x12/ 150 sq. feet? That's not very big, I think. Maybe someone can dbl check for me.


Its a Maytag and under $100

[KrispyFive]

It won't cool a large area, but it is still a deal.

When not on sale, 5200 btu units sell for over $150

8000 btu units start at $300 (so 2 5200 units for $100 each is a much better deal)

Nah, the prices aren't normally that high.. 5,200 BTU air conditioners can usually be had for $130-200 when not on sale. Sam's Club always (except in winter) has a GE 8000 BTU unit going for around $200.

I don't think this is a hot deal...IIRC, this air conditioner can only cool a room of 15x12/ 150 sq. feet? That's not very big, I think. Maybe someone can dbl check for me.

That's like saying a brand new 2006 Mazda 3 on sale for $10,000 isn't a good deal because there are bigger vehicles on the market. It all depends on what the person is looking for. If you need to cool down a small living area or a bedroom, 5200 BTU is more than sufficient in most cases.

[CanadaBoy]

http://www.maytagair.com/images/xelect_window_l.jpg

[Sgt_Strider]

Nah, the prices aren't normally that high.. 5,200 BTU air conditioners can usually be had for $130-200 when not on sale. Sam's Club always (except in winter) has a GE 8000 BTU unit going for around $200.



That's like saying a brand new 2006 Mazda 3 on sale for $10,000 isn't a good deal because there are bigger vehicles on the market. It all depends on what the person is looking for. If you need to cool down a small living area or a bedroom, 5200 BTU is more than sufficient in most cases.

Well like I inferred earlier, I don't know much about air conditioning machines. Anyway, do I need to place this by the Window? What if my window slides from left to right? Is it still possible to install this machine? Thanks.

[KrispyFive]

Well like I inferred earlier, I don't know much about air conditioning machines. Anyway, do I need to place this by the Window? What if my window slides from left to right? Is it still possible to install this machine? Thanks.

It has to be placed through the window opening. This is a horizontal unit so it should fit in most windows that slide from side to side, just take a measurement of the window opening and compare it to the dimensions of the a/c to see if it will fit. Basically all you do is slide it in, making sure that it's slightly tilted towards the outside of the building so that the water will drip outside instead of building up in the unit and eventually spilling inside. Make sure that you also have the whole opening (any space from the open window not occupied with the a/c) covered. I just got some wood cut to size at Home Depot and also some foam strips so that nothing can really get in or out.

[barcode]

5,200 Btu Air Conditioner at Home Depot for $97.99
Saw them in Laval Quebec.
If you had to guess, how many units were available for sale? I might be able to get there in the afternoon on Monday, but if there were only 2-3 units left, I have little chance of getting any... Thanks!

[Sgt_Strider]

Are there any air conditioners that doesn't require the use of an open window?

[KrispyFive]

Are there any air conditioners that doesn't require the use of an open window?

There's always portable air conditioners which are usually over $500. I don't know much about portable air conditioners, but AFAIK you still do need to use a window to vent the hot air out, and\or let the condensation out. Most portable air conditioners do have a drip tray which is usually sufficient for a day's worth of cooling, so you would have to empty that. Other than that, there are only two other air conditioners I know of.. There's some sort of a slim air conditioner that's mounted on a wall on the inside and then is connected to a unit which is mounted outside, and of course there's central air.

[corolla]

Always wanted to buy one but not sure how to install it myself. Oh well... I think I can always move to the basement one of the hot days. :)

[Sgt_Strider]

There's always portable air conditioners which are usually over $500. I don't know much about portable air conditioners, but AFAIK you still do need to use a window to vent the hot air out, and\or let the condensation out. Most portable air conditioners do have a drip tray which is usually sufficient for a day's worth of cooling, so you would have to empty that. Other than that, there are only two other air conditioners I know of.. There's some sort of a slim air conditioner that's mounted on a wall on the inside and then is connected to a unit which is mounted outside, and of course there's central air.

What a hassle...I guess I'll see if I can find a way to install this then.

[robskot]

If you had to guess, how many units were available for sale? I might be able to get there in the afternoon on Monday, but if there were only 2-3 units left, I have little chance of getting any... Thanks!

SUPERSTORE had a Danby version, also 5200 BTU, for the same price in this weeks flyer. Best I can tell, it is almost identical, just different brand.

[Lame1]

Its a Maytag and under $100

Unfortunately, Maytag doesn't have the same prestige it once had. Basically, this unit is made in China, and virtually identical to many other cheap and similarly priced brands. There's more money to be made selling cheap consumer "disposable" appliances, than dependable ones that last for years.

As for installation, it's quite simple.

1) Open your window.
2) Remove any screen you may have in front of said window.
3) Slide and centre AC unit into the cavity.
4) Close window above unit.
5) Spread the adjustable side curtains to fill any gap on either side of AC unit.
6) Close window.
7) Plug in AC unit.
8) Turn on AC unit.

If you have slider units, there are models that are usually about 15" wide to accomodate the narrower available cavity.

[NorthStar]

I don't think this is a hot deal...IIRC, this air conditioner can only cool a room of 15x12/ 150 sq. feet? That's not very big, I think. Maybe someone can dbl check for me.


Yes, I just bought the Danby model a month ago, at CT for $147.00 and very happy with it.Although it says its meant to cool only 150 sq ft., I have it cooling my kitchen, which is about 120 sq ft.,my living room about 110 sq ft, and even my bedroom, no problem! The only thing is, its going full tilt steady,and because I'm over working it,the compressor never shots off,doesn't cycle on and off.And yesterday it was 36 C, and my place was nice & cool, this Danby(Simplicity) unit is a great little a/c!

[hugh_da_man]

I recently purchased a portable Danby unit. The portable units come with an "adapter" that goes in the window to allow the unit to vent and draw in air. It's really quick and easy to use and works with both up and down and right to left opening windows.

If you want to buy this air conditioner then just make sure you have some sort of window sill or something to brace this unit with. The windows in my house wouldn't work with these units without considerable hassle so I bought the portable unit instead.

[Rikardo]

I recently purchased and returned a Maytag A/C. I picked up the 6000 BTU on from Home Depot (they were out of the $100 5200 BTU one). I returned it because it was, as others have reported, quite loud, - especially when the compressor kicks in. Sounded like a construction guy on the street in front of my house using a jack hammer. I literally could not sleep with it on. Every time it kicked in, it would wake me.

I ended up picking up a Panasonic from FS. Not cheap, but what a difference in cooling efficiency and very quiet.

[Mr Sparkle]

I also have a Maytag in my bedroom and I must agree, it is quite loud. It makes a strange noise like the fan is running through water. When I purchased it I figured that all AC units must be this loud because Maytag is one of the best. After hearing a friends panasonic I wish I had returned mine. Oh well, at least it cools as advertised on these 30 degree days! :)

[VivienM]

Always wanted to buy one but not sure how to install it myself.

If you're willing to pay about $100-125 (though one Home Depot quoted me $500 or something insane like that), most places offer installation...

[Mint]

is this deal in toronto? I just called the one at Keele and St.Clair and they didnt have any a/c for $98

[hockeyplayer]

Unfortunately, Maytag doesn't have the same prestige it once had. Basically, this unit is made in China, and virtually identical to many other cheap and similarly priced brands. There's more money to be made selling cheap consumer "disposable" appliances, than dependable ones that last for years.

As for installation, it's quite simple.

1) Open your window.
2) Remove any screen you may have in front of said window.
3) Slide and centre AC unit into the cavity.
4) Close window above unit.
5) Spread the adjustable side curtains to fill any gap on either side of AC unit.
6) Close window.
7) Plug in AC unit.
8) Turn on AC unit.

If you have slider units, there are models that are usually about 15" wide to accomodate the narrower available cavity.

I have a window that slides open horizontally. What's a good way of covering the possible gap above the unit? Is it possible to mount the AC unit sideways, so that the vertial gap can be covered by the curtain thingies on the unit, while the horizontal gap is covered by sliding the window closed until it's right up against the unit?

[barcode]

The OP mentionned they were 5200BTUs , but when I got there they only had 5000BTU units, 9.7EER, without remote, timer, etc. :mad:

Units had 2 manual dials. I did not purchase any, although there were about 20 units left at the Laval location at around 330pm.

[KrispyFive]

I have a window that slides open horizontally. What's a good way of covering the possible gap above the unit? Is it possible to mount the AC unit sideways, so that the vertial gap can be covered by the curtain thingies on the unit, while the horizontal gap is covered by sliding the window closed until it's right up against the unit?

If you mount it sideways you can render the air conditioner completely useless (unless you're in need of a very large paper weight). What I did to cover up the top part was just take a measurement, go to Home Depot and get a peice of wood cut to size. Place the peice of wood on top of the air conditioner and use some foam strips to make it tight like a tiger.

[Lonely Soldier Boy]

Picked this up today.

Let's see how it does this week ;)_

[natetc]

Unfortunately, Maytag doesn't have the same prestige it once had. Basically, this unit is made in China, and virtually identical to many other cheap and similarly priced brands. There's more money to be made selling cheap consumer "disposable" appliances, than dependable ones that last for years.

As for installation, it's quite simple.

1) Open your window.
2) Remove any screen you may have in front of said window.
3) Slide and centre AC unit into the cavity.
4) Close window above unit.
5) Spread the adjustable side curtains to fill any gap on either side of AC unit.
6) Close window.
7) Plug in AC unit.
8) Turn on AC unit.

If you have slider units, there are models that are usually about 15" wide to accomodate the narrower available cavity.


ok, before I buy this ac I wanted to know how to install this into long tall horizontal windows. I have windows upstairs that are 44"H x 22"W, the total area is 44 x 44, surely there is some sort of board to close up the excess space? or does the ac not fit at all? Any help would be appreciated.

[bobmanw]

i got mine yesterday but they had 6000 btu for the same price :D
okok almost the same price i paid 120$ tax in. so about 105$ bef. tax....
same brand, it's a maytag.
bought it at home depot in Montreal, the at the corner of Notre-Dame and DeCourcelle in St-henri.

[treasureseeker]

ok, before I buy this ac I wanted to know how to install this into long tall horizontal windows. I have windows upstairs that are 44"H x 22"W, the total area is 44 x 44, surely there is some sort of board to close up the excess space? or does the ac not fit at all? Any help would be appreciated.

The width is what is important. Measure your window, go to the store and measure the AC you wish to buy.

Then you have to buy 2x4s, plywood, insulation, or whatever you want to close in the top. Screw that stuff together and usually also to the inside of the window frame.

I've never seen a special insert to fill in the top space. If your have a single hung or double hung window (the kind that slides up and down) then you typically don't need to worry about this cause the window slides down to the top of the AC unit. As a side note, this is the ONLY advantage to ever using hung windows compared to casement windows which seal better.

[Rikardo]

The water sound is condensation that is accumulating at the bottom of the A/C. When the fan blows, it blows the water which makes the splashing sounds. Most air conditioner have a rubber plug at the bottom near the back (the part that sticks out the window) which, if you remove, will allow the water to drain.



I also have a Maytag in my bedroom and I must agree, it is quite loud. It makes a strange noise like the fan is running through water. When I purchased it I figured that all AC units must be this loud because Maytag is one of the best. After hearing a friends panasonic I wish I had returned mine. Oh well, at least it cools as advertised on these 30 degree days! :)

[Molsonbeers]

I have a 5000 btu and i put it in my living room.. it cools down the living room very nicely and my living room is about 10 x 15 and it cools the kitchen and hallway moderatly.. 5-10 degrees or so.. which makes eating in the kitchen comfortable.

for example if its 30 degrees outside my kitchen might be around 20-25 degrees.. much cooler then outside. Im gonna grab one of these tonight and see how much of the upstairs i can cool down using fans

THANKS OP!!!!

[stug_master]

Anyone who bought this AC, can you provide me with a store SKU no. I called here in Mississauga and their reply is; "No they don't have that ac with that kind of price!"

I recently purchased and returned a Maytag A/C. I picked up the 6000 BTU on from Home Depot (they were out of the $100 5200 BTU one). I returned it because it was, as others have reported, quite loud, - especially when the compressor kicks in. Sounded like a construction guy on the street in front of my house using a jack hammer. I literally could not sleep with it on. Every time it kicked in, it would wake me.

I ended up picking up a Panasonic from FS. Not cheap, but what a difference in cooling efficiency and very quiet.

[bug]

I have a 12,000 BTU I got at Sears 2 yrs ago for $399. Installed in a porch window and it cools the 1st floor pretty nicely. Made a bracket from some 2x3s to support it out the window. Sucker is pretty big.

[consumerPI]

HD by Yorkdale Mall had 3 left at approx. 6pm today. And yes, it does come with a remote. Don't know the SKU# though.

Anyone who bought this AC, can you provide me with a store SKU no. I called here in Mississauga and their reply is; "No they don't have that ac with that kind of price!"

[riskit]

was at Home depot to day and saw that the air conditioners from maytag are back

8000 btu $299
10,000 btu $329
12,000 btu $349

I did see any 5000 btu on the floor.

[BEpsilon]

The water sound is condensation that is accumulating at the bottom of the A/C. When the fan blows, it blows the water which makes the splashing sounds. Most air conditioner have a rubber plug at the bottom near the back (the part that sticks out the window) which, if you remove, will allow the water to drain.

The fact that the fan blows the water towards the condenser coils is to help dissipate heat quickly, and increase efficiency.