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Posted by: webmaster | March 15th, 2010 |
  • My current air conditioner is about to quit. It is a GE CarryCool and I don't think they've made them for years. If I can't find the same one, I need something that weighs the same, only 38 pounds, so I can install it myself. Anything in the 5000-6000 BTU range would be acceptable. Can't find anything like that on the web or in local stores.


  • Sorry I couldn't find what you need. I hope another Researcher will be able to help. I certainly understand the situation. If I had to lift an air conditioner I would probably pass out.


  • Thanks for the response, pinkfreud. I remember installing the CarryCool (actually three of them over a period of about 20 years). I was just able to handle it and I'm about seven years older than I was the last time and have a back that's sometimes tricky. Guess I'll have to find another solution. Thanks anyway. If anyone can find an a/c that's no more than 38 pounds, I'm still very interested. It's hard to believe that nobody makes one.


  • There are a couple Sears/Kenmore units here that look very small, unfortunately they don't list the weights. Call the Sears store nearest you and ask about models: Kenmore 5150 BTU Single Room Air Conditioner http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=SEARS&sid=I0083000660003900085&pid=04274054000 Sears item #04274054000 Mfr. model #74054 Kenmore 5150 BTU Single Room Air Conditioner http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=APPL&pid=04274055000&subcat=Single+Room+Units Sears item #04274055000 Mfr. model #74055 SEARS STORE LOCATOR http://www.sears.com/sr/storelocator/framedMap.jsp?targetPage=http://clients.mapquest.com/sears/mqlocator&vertical=SEARS&PagePath=http://www.sears.com/sr/storelocator/&link=search_criteria&Env=www.sears.com&adCell=P1&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes ~~Cynthia


  • just wanted to check in to see if there is any new info on a truly lightweight air-conditioner line the one pinkfreun was asking about that weighs 38 lbs.?


  • I could not locate anything quite that lightweight. Could you handle a 46-pound air conditioner? I found two: http://www.air-conditioner-store.com/window_unit_ca5wmvl.html http://www.shopdirect.com/Sharp/AFR50DX.html Here are two air conditioners that weigh 48 pounds: http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=3987163 http://heating-and-cooling.hardwarestore.com/33-164-window-air-conditioners/air-conditioner-101743.aspx If these are of interest to you, I'll be glad to continue searching for other units in this weight range.


  • Thanks again pinkfreud, for the empathy and for the floor-unit suggestion. I had considered that and looked at several models a year ago or more but it just didn't work out. Still, as a last resort, who knows? I'll hope someone comes along with a lightweight unit I can purchase. The current CarryCool is hanging on for now.


  • One more thought: have you considered the portable air conditioners that sit on the floor? Usually they exhaust through a window, but the exhaust hose isn't very heavy. http://www.portable-air-conditioners.biz/portable_air_conditioners_sale.htm







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