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Amana vs Frigidaire window air conditioners

Both lineups side by side at every size both brands sell, from the 20 new window air conditioners we can find in stock right now: live prices, CEER ratings, noise and the warranty each listing states.

The short answer

We track 6 Amana and 14 Frigidaire window air conditioners in stock, and both brands sell 5 sizes in common (5,000, 6,000, 8,000, 10,000 and 12,000 BTU).

  • Amana's cheapest model costs less at 2 of the 5 sizes; Frigidaire's costs less at 1 and the two are within 5% or $20 at 2.
  • Frigidaire has the quieter model, by 3 dB(A) or more, at 3 of the 5 sizes where both have a verified noise rating; the two are within 3 dB(A) at 2.
  • Frigidaire has 6 inverter models in stock, and no Amana model in stock states an inverter compressor; an inverter compressor slows down instead of switching on and off, which is usually quieter and more efficient.
  • 2 Frigidaire models we track are named in CPSC recall 25-320 (risk of mold exposure); they are left out of this comparison and not sold here.

The better buy depends on your size, so compare the models at yours below.

Prices last refreshed Nov 10, 2026Independent, nobody pays for placement.

Amana and Frigidaire at a glance

Amana and Frigidaire window air conditioners: the in-stock lineups compared
AmanaFrigidaire
In stock of models we track6 of 614 of 21
Sizes in stock5,000 to 15,000 BTU5,000 to 18,000 BTU
Live prices$189.99 to $749.99$199 to $889
Best CEERNot publishedCEER 15 (several models)
ENERGY STAR0 of 66 of 14
Inverter models0 of 66 of 14
Wi-Fi, as listed0 of 610 of 14
Heat too0 of 62 of 14
Compressor warranty, as listed1 yr (6 of 6 state it)1 yr (11 of 14 state it)
Recall checkNone named2 named in 25-320

Size by size

Every new window air conditioner of each brand we can find in stock, cheapest first, at each size both sell. A model within 5% of a size is grouped with it and shows its own rating. marks a noise rating we have checked against the retailer's specification for that exact model.

5,000 BTU

The two cheapest, head to head
  • Cheapest prices within 5% or $20 of each other
  • Quietest verified ratings within 3 dB(A)

Amana · 1 in stock

Frigidaire · 1 in stock

6,000 BTU

The two cheapest, head to head
  • Amana's cheapest is $49 less
  • Quietest verified ratings within 3 dB(A)

Amana · 1 in stock

Frigidaire · 1 in stock

8,000 BTU

The two cheapest, head to head
  • Amana's cheapest is $39 less
  • Quietest verified: Frigidaire 53 against 56 dB(A)

Amana · 1 in stock

Frigidaire · 2 in stock

10,000 BTU

The two cheapest, head to head
  • Frigidaire's cheapest is $28 less
  • Quietest verified: Frigidaire 42 against 55 dB(A)

Amana · 1 in stock

Frigidaire · 3 in stock

12,000 BTU

The two cheapest, head to head
  • Cheapest prices within 5% or $20 of each other
  • Quietest verified: Frigidaire 43 against 56 dB(A)

Amana · 1 in stock

Frigidaire · 3 in stock

Only Amana sells 15,000 BTU in stock; only Frigidaire sells 14,000 and 18,000 BTU.

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Recall check

Models a CPSC notice names are left out of the comparison above, and their purchase links stay paused.

How we compare two brands

  • Only new units we can find in stock with a live price, at the same size. A brand's average says more about its size mix than about the brand.
  • A price difference counts when it is at least 5% and at least $20, and only between models that install the same way (a do-it-yourself kit is never priced against an installer-fitted system).
  • Efficiency is compared on one scale (CEER) and counts at a gap of 0.5 or more; noise counts at 3 dB(A) or more, using only ratings checked against the retailer's specification for the exact model.
  • Warranty terms are as each listing states them. Models named in a CPSC recall are never compared or sold here.
Read our full methodology

Amana vs Frigidaire: common questions

Is Amana or Frigidaire cheaper?
It depends on the size. Comparing each brand's cheapest new, in-stock model at the same size, Amana's cheapest model costs less at 6,000 BTU ($249.99 against $299) and 8,000 BTU ($289.99 against $329), Frigidaire's at 10,000 BTU ($322 against $349.99) and the two are within 5% or $20 at 2 sizes. These are live retailer prices and change often.
Which is quieter, Amana or Frigidaire?
Comparing the lowest indoor noise rating at each size both sell, counting only ratings we have checked against the retailer's specification for the exact model (its minimum noise level), Frigidaire has the quieter model at 8,000 BTU (53 against 56 dB(A)), 10,000 BTU (42 against 55 dB(A)) and 12,000 BTU (43 against 56 dB(A)) and their quietest models are within 3 dB(A) at 2 sizes. A gap under 3 dB(A) is too small to hear reliably, so we call it a tie.
What sizes do Amana and Frigidaire window air conditioners come in?
In stock right now, Amana sells 5,000, 6,000, 8,000, 10,000, 12,000 and 15,000 BTU and Frigidaire sells 5,000, 6,000, 8,000, 10,000, 12,000, 14,000 and 18,000 BTU. So only Amana sells 15,000 BTU and only Frigidaire sells 14,000 and 18,000 BTU. Size the unit to the room first: an oversized unit short-cycles and leaves the air cool but damp.
Do Amana and Frigidaire make inverter window air conditioners?
No Amana model in stock states an inverter compressor, and Frigidaire has 6, going by each listing and the maker's model numbers. An inverter compressor slows down instead of switching on and off, which is usually quieter and more efficient at part load.
Which has the longer warranty, Amana or Frigidaire?
As the retailer listings state it, in-stock Amana models cover the compressor for 1 year (6 of 6 listings state a term) and Frigidaire models for 1 year (11 of 14). Where a listing names no separate compressor term, its general or parts term is what covers the compressor. Some terms require registering the unit, and a maker can require professional installation to honor its warranty, so read the warranty document before you buy.
Have any Amana or Frigidaire window air conditioners been recalled?
CPSC recall 25-320 (June 2025) was issued for the risk of mold exposure; it names 2 Frigidaire models we track (GHWQ105WD1 and GHWQ125WD1). Those are left out of this comparison and not sold here. Check the model number on your own unit's label against the notice.

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