How loud is the Frigidaire 8,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner?

51 dB(A) indoors, about as loud as a refrigerator.

What size room does the Frigidaire 8,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner cool?

It is rated to cool a room up to 150 sq ft (8,000 BTU · 2.3 kW).

Do I need a professional to install the Frigidaire 8,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner?

No. It is a portable monobloc you can fit yourself, no professional needed. No permission needed.

Portable monobloc

Frigidaire

8,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner

Name: Frigidaire 8,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner
Brand: Frigidaire

A portable air conditioner rated at 8,000 BTU for rooms up to 150 sq ft. It needs no installation.

$298

Live price at Abt Electronics

Price checked Sep 24, 2026

Buy at Abt Electronics

Price history at Abt Electronics

Lowest since Jul 25, 2026:$258on Jul 26, 2026

Tracked price is up since Jul 25, 2026

Based on 49 prices we have recorded since Jul 25, 2026, not a market average.

Will it cool your room?

Room size 269 sq ft ≈ 25 m²

Undersized for 25 m²

This is undersized for your 269 sq ft room. It would run flat out and struggle to keep up.

Running cost

The portable units we list are not ENERGY STAR certified, and portables are rated on a different (SACC) basis that is not comparable to the nameplate-BTU estimate the window figure uses, so there is no honest dollar figure to show here. As a category, portables (single-hose models especially) usually run less efficiently than a comparable window unit.

At a glance

Best for renters and rooms where you cannot install a fixed unit.

Cooling

2.3 kW

Size

Average

Noise

51 dB

Audible

Install: Self-fit, no pro neededPermission: No permission needed

Where to buy

2 retailers

Abt ElectronicsLowest In stock$298Buy
Sylvane In stock$339Buy

Prices & stock checked Sep 24, 2026.compare.ac may earn a commission on purchases, at no cost to you. It never changes the price you pay.

Performance

Cooling capacity: 8,000 BTU · 2.3 kW
Heating capacity: Cooling only
Room coverage: up to 150 sq ft
Energy Star: Not published
CEER: Not published
Annual energy (cooling): Not published

Noise, size & features

Indoor noise: 51 dB(A)about as loud as a refrigerator
Outdoor noise: Not published
Indoor unit: 16.7 x 27.9 x 13.87 in
Outdoor unit: None
Refrigerant: Not published
Wi-Fi / app: Not published
Outdoor unit needed: No

Installation & the rules that apply

This is a portable monobloc. The most regulation-light option by far. No EPA Section 608 certified technician is needed because the refrigerant circuit is factory-sealed and never opened, no building or mechanical permit is triggered since nothing is fixed to the structure, and a landlord has little ground to refuse a unit that leaves no permanent alteration. The real constraints are your lease or HOA rules on how the window kit looks from outside, and noise to neighbours.

Installation

Plug and play

Refrigerant

United StatesUS: AIM Act refrigerant transition off R-410A to A2L (700 GWP cap)Reviewed June 2026Good to know

GeneralRenters: get written landlord consent firstReviewed June 2026Often blocks install

ArizonaArizona: cooling is an essential service for renters (ARS 33-1364)Reviewed June 2026Good to know

GeneralCondensate drainage must not drip onto neighboursReviewed June 2026Good to know

See all United States rules

Common questions about the Frigidaire 8,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner

How loud is the Frigidaire 8,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner?: 51 dB(A) indoors, about as loud as a refrigerator.
What size room does the Frigidaire 8,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner cool?: It is rated to cool a room up to 150 sq ft (8,000 BTU · 2.3 kW).
Do I need a professional to install the Frigidaire 8,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner?: No. It is a portable monobloc you can fit yourself, no professional needed. No permission needed.