Friedrich Kuhl (KCQ08A10A) Air Conditioner Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ต.ค. 2024
- When the weather gets hot, or just before if you like to think ahead your thoughts turn to that old Air Conditioner. Will it make it through another year? Mine did not.
If you are in the market for a new AC and are looking for one that will fit in a hole in your wall that seems a little smaller than other units then this might be the one you are looking for.
When I had one unit stop working and the other older 5,00 BTU just not cutting it I found the Friedrich Kuhl KC808A10A. It is an energy star air conditioner that is 8,000 BTU. So if you are looking for something to replace that older less powerful AC this could be right up your alley.
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Energy saver mode on these units is the "Auto Fan" function. Turns the fan off when not cooling
That is correct. Just wish they would have made that a little more clear.
“The power button needs to be tapped twice” is what I was looking for. Thanks man
dude i’ve been fucking with my unit for days now trying to figure out how to turn this screen on
@@wasassabik2937 Same.
Any button can be tapped first.. then the power button. The unit "Goes to sleep" when the display goes dark. a button must be pressed first to wake it up on either the remote, or the panel. So yes, you can press the power button twice, or any other button first, and then the power button. Just remember.. You have to "wake it up" first by pressing a button.
Yeah especially when the run for a long time like 5+ hours.
@@michaeldodd9671 the unit does not go to sleep. It saves power. that's why the screen disappears . Double click power and the rest from my experience you don't need to double click.
Thank you so much.. very informative still to this day.. great AC thanxs again
Thank you happy it is still useful for people. I myself come back here to use it as a reference when I forget something.
Good info! Just bought two 10k BTU KCQ10A10B units. Excited to install and use!
I bought one that looks like the one you have, except mine also has heat. (needed in NYC. Model is KEQ08A11A). I was able to get mine on Wi-Fi and Friedrich Connect, so no worries here as of 09/23/20. (Maybe they fixed it??) Wifi does give you access to scheduling etc, Turning it on and off and adjusting the thermostat. Works fairly well. I will point out that you can press any button, not just the power button to wake it. If the display is black, you must wake the unit first in order to perform any function. Any button on the A/C, or Remote will do that. You have to wake it, then power it on. Wake it then power it off etc...I have mixed feelings about this aspect of the user interface, but the WIFI does work and it cools and heats great and is super quiet. The model with heat allows setting a temp for the Cooling and Heat so if it get's too cold in the evening, the heat will come on and if gets too hot, the A/C part will come on.
How do you change it from AC to heat on your unit?
Sorry my unit is only an ac one. So I do not know how to do that.
@@xxcontactxx4294 on the heating unit it has 4 modes (accessed by pressing the mode button) heat/cool split allowing you to set high and low temps, cool ac only, heat only, and finally fan only. Again, just press the mode button to cycle through.
@@xxcontactxx4294 Sorry.. just seeing this. To change to Heat you press the "Mode" button.
The unit has power (power cord has green light) I’ve tried different outlets in the house (no thrown breakers) but the unit isn’t turn on at all. Any ideas? Thanks
Just installed one [it was gifted to me]. Great unit but yes, wi-fi is still horrible and will not connect.
Good to hear in some ways.
Hello, how has this model held up for you now that it's been 4 years? Friedrichs definitely come with a price premium as far as wall/window units go, I think they're about as pricey as it gets before going to PTACs and mini splits even. I took this to mean that they'd be built to better standards compared to your average General Electrics and Frigidaires. Any complaints?
The two units that I have are still in service and have had zero issues with them. They have been solid AC units.
Quick question, was the compressor running at all in this video? The camera seemed pretty close to the unit when you were going though the menus with the unit on but i wasn't sure if it kicked on in the video at all or not.
It did not. I turned up the temp. to try and cut down on the sound. The most you would hear is the fan on low.
Good video. It's "Freed Rick" by the way.
What type of sounds aside from the fan does your unit make? I just had mine installed and occasionally I’ll hear a very brief click or thunk sound while it’s running. If it’s on auto and the fan stops running, sometimes I’ll hear it again a minute or so while the fan isn’t running. Is this normal?
I can not say that I hear anything coming from the unit while it is not running. However, could it be the wall slide making the sounds?
@@Wanderer001_Reviews Do you hear any other sounds while it is running aside from the fan?
You can hear the compressor turning in and off but that's about it.
@@Wanderer001_Reviews it’s been extremely humid/rainy here, maybe that has something to do with it?
It is a possibility. I tend to have dry heat where I am.
Just wondering, Mine also does the fan thing where changing the Fan Speed results in the unit turning off and turning back on. This seems to be normal for this unit. What I've noticed on mine though is if I set the cooling below 66, the unit will occasionally turn off and power right back on. The Compressor will be off for like a minute and kick back in. It doesn't do this all the time but just occasionally and only when I set it to 66 or below. Have you noticed this too?
I have not but the lowest I have set mine is 67. Sadly I am now in the cooler time of year in my area so I can not test it.
@@Wanderer001_Reviews Thanks
Gave this video a like because you literally sweated through the video to let me know the details of this air conditioner. Great review! Thanks!
Happy I could help.
Is the unit QUIET as advetised. I have a Friedrich I am replacing because it sounds like a JET Engine
I just happen to test this with another ac. I did find this much quieter than other standard ac that I have had in the past. But if you want to see actual reading you can view that here: th-cam.com/video/rNFABKAacUk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=oueXvEx7rOf6D45M&t=1163
I have the same ac unit. I bought mine last year. I also had the problem with connecting the wifi. I gave up on that. It runs great no issues. It does the job. The concern I have with the check filter. The clean both filters and the check filter display still showing. How do I remove the "check filter"?
Press fan + speed for 3 second
I was able to connect mine to Wifi without issue. I will say that you must have a 2.4 GHZ channel available and you MUST also use the 2.4 GHZ channel on which ever device you are using to register the unit with, until the unit completes the registration process. If you're trying to connect on a computer that's on Wifi and plugged into ethernet, unplug the ethernet portion and log onto the 2.4 ghz channel to complete the registration process. Once the unit has registered you're free to log your smart phone, tablet, or computer back to 5 GHZ channel on your router if you wish.
Just bought and installed this unit. I also had trouble connecting to WiFi at first. I needed to change WiFi security from open to WPA2 and it quickly connected to my WiFi.
How you connected to wifi idk how
@@willad5381 You have to make sure everything is entered correctly. I do not believe this can connect at 5GHZ so you'll most likely need to use 2.4 GHZ. (the earlier versions of this model used a dongle that could only connect at 2.4 ghz and this is how I connected this version too.) In my case I have an Apple Airport Extreme with both 2.4 and 5. I had to use the WPA2 setting for the password which matches the WPA2 personal setting on the Airport Extreme. You'll know you got this right as once you enter the password information and it saves it to the A/C, you'll see the WIFI symbol stop blinking and it will be solid. One final note, you must connect this using a computer, phone or tablet that is on the same wireless network. It cannot be connected with ethernet (ie. a laptop/desktop that's connected via an ethernet). Basically if you are doing this on a computer that has an ethernet port with wifi capabilities, make sure the ethernet cable is unplugged. When you got to finalize make sure you log back onto the same wireless connection the A/C is using (ie..2.4 ghz). I haven't tried the 5GHZ so it might work but it might not.
This has been so helpful, thanks so much!
Im planning in getting one, do you still recommend the brand? Any downsides?
I do as of right now. So far have not run into any issues with the two of mine.
I also just bought a 10k unit and bought it because I got tired of buying a new window unit every 2 or 3 years and this summer here is unbearable all our high Temps are in the triple digits so I'm hoping the one I got will help greatly, ty so much for this video :)
My Friedrich Kuhl window air conditioner is not responding to the remote control and the touch screen buttons on the front panel. Do I have to get the front panel replaced?
There might be a losse cable on the panel. Have you ever taken the front of the AC off to clean it? Even if you have not it might be worth looking into to see if something came un done. I have not had this issue myself but I do clean my at least once a year and check the connectors on the panel when I do.
the check filter light keeps coming on, have you figured anything out about that?
Pres fan + speed for 3 second
Even the Friedrich support people don't know how to shut it off. Nothing posted here works.
J Willner pres fan and speed for 3 second
J Willner I agree 100% mine was a hand me down, ended up tossing it and investing in a new air conditioner unit!
@@ares3lfenixares3lfenix47 Tried this again. Only works on the unit, not the remote. The buttons are a bit wonky as mentioned in the review so they had to be pressed firmly.
Good luck. The only other advice I can give you is related to your WiFi password. Mine is rather long so I entered it in word to make sure it was right then paste it into the setup screen.
Your correct..wifi is garbage. I was unable to connect no matter what I tried. I regret buying it.
Ur vid was funny. Thank u for takeing the time out for makeing it.
How many btu"s is your unit? Thanks for the very helpful review.
8,000btu.
Lol I love this bc I love garage openers and window ac. Does it have heat
This one does not. But others do.
Thanks for review. Got it from a friend and it worked for 2 weeks and now it’s having issues. Fan doesn’t want to kick in. I hear it struggling. I tried the Diagnostic and it came back with the letter E. I haven’t looked at the manual yet but possibly it means error. Any help would be greatly appreciate.
Not sure what an E might be but I found the manual online for the diagnostic codes: www.manualslib.com/manual/1618559/Friedrich-Q-Series.html?page=59#manual
fan is main proglem $300 repair and breaks down when only 2 yr s.
Looking for wall AC units and wondering after few years do you still recommend this model or not? Thank you in advanced!
I do, still a great ac.
I dislike this air condition because it does not have energy saving, GE has that option which lets the unit shut off when it reaches a certain temperature.
It actually does it's just not called Money Saver or power saver. It's under fan mode if you select auto it will set it to a temperature and once it reaches that temperature it will turn off the unit.
@@Wanderer001_Reviews And having the fan on auto keeps the humidity in the room down. If the fan runs full time, it evaporates the water that condensed on the coils.
I'm sorry but these are NOT made in the USA. For decades they were made in San Antonio, Texas. But, "Beginning in 2008, the company moved the bulk of its production to Monterrey, Mexico;"
Well that is good to know. Sounds like the sales guy was misinformed.
Whats the square feet isthe room where air conditioner was installed in
One is 168 the other is 208.
Would you know how to unlock the lock feature. My husband set it by mistake and Friedrich help line was no help.
It should be a matter of holding down the temp up and down button together for about 5secs.
@@Wanderer001_Reviews thank you responding. Unfortunately that didn’t work.
If you have the exact unit as depicted in this video you have to open the front panel up and use the buttons that are hidden to cycle the menu button to the lock and then it's going to ask you to input a code to unlock the air conditioner. It should have had you set up a code when it was originally locked.
@@Wanderer001_Reviews yes my husband set it by mistake and doesn’t know what code he entered. That’s what happens when you mess around with things at night. Thank you
@@DebbieFay-r6i I know this might sound odd but have you tired unplugging the AC for an extended period of time like 1hr to see if the loss of power would reset the lock? I understand that if you are using the AC that might not be an option at this time.
I have the same unit. And you are 100% correct. The Wi-Fi is atrocious.
I rent an apartment that has one, there’s a lock icon on the digital screen though and am unable to power on 😩
It will not turn the unit on at all? The lock should just prevent the changing of the temp. You can try unplugging it at plugging it back in. However, without the code for the unit there might be very little you can do.
It won’t 😢, where would I get that passcode and how would I input it
@@yeseniaabundis5531 Passcode would be by the person that set it up. Most likely the person that owns the appartment.
How can we get this AC to run constantly? It keeps shutting off a times... we’d rather have it run until we feel we need to shut it off... any suggestions? When it’s on Auto... it seems to periodically shut off...
A few contacts questions. Is the unit turning completely off or the air conditioner portion cycling down in the fan continues to run? Does it seem to be turning off at a particular temperature? Just some helpful info to better answer your question thanks.
Having spent some time fiddling with the AC unit I think I know the answer to what you're asking. If you change the fan setting from Auto to on the air conditioner will not stop running.
Thank you so much!! My husband did get it to continue running by putting on the “on” position.. all fine👍👍
Anyone having an issue, when the FAN is set to ON, the unit will turn itself OFF completely for a second or two, once every 2 or 3 minutes? It seems odd to me. Could not connect this or a similar Kuhl 12,000btu to wi-fi. Called them, am on the 3 week "waiting list" for someone to call me back. For the price of these units, customer service should be immediate.
How do you hit the menu button?
They advertise how quiet it is. Can anybody tell me if it is quiet enough to make it worth it. I have a Friedrich 1200 btu and it sounds like a jet engine
It is still an AC so it is not whisper quiet, but compared to the old one that it replaced or the one I had at my condo this one is very quiet.
How to set the timer for it to shut off at a specific time?
www.manualslib.com/manual/1618559/Friedrich-Q-Series.html?page=6&term=timer&selected=1#manual
I’m really thinking. To buy. AC /heat Kulh unit
Any suggestions? Thank you
does it say how much refrigerant is in the system?
It does not.
I hvae one, does it need a filter replaced? just realized this after two years lol
Might just want to clean that.
@@Wanderer001_Reviews how do you open it? Can you do a video showing that? lol
@@luminosity9616 4:07
Yea gotta tap the button twice, But nobody tells you that
That's why I mentioned it. I thought they were broken when I first got them.
Is there anyway to always see the temp on the display screen?
Not that I have found. Which for most is a good thing because the LCD screen is rather bright.
You will see what temperature you want to cool the room to on the screen but not the room temp, however you will see the room temp on the App once you get it connected to wifi.
Yes you said the name wrong but it doesn’t matter good unit though nonetheless
I literally can’t access my menu - I have no idea how to do it, there’s nothing on my left side of the screen
Sorry the right side and the sub menu
@@MrSalvatore810 The unit I have hear the menus are all on the left do you have a different type?
I just cleaned my filter I have a wall master and it still says check filter ? Any advice would be great
Just cleaning the filter won't clear the message. You would have to manually turn the message off.
Wanderer001 and how do I do that sorry I don’t have a remote
Wanderer001 this is pretty nuts called the PC Richards where I purchased and they don’t have any idea
Should be open the front where the filters are just under the display you'll have the menu button and the back button pressing the back button on this area should clear it.
Wanderer001 I tried I turned something on now which I can’t turn off and still can’t get rid of the check filter mine says menu and return 2 buttons
what are the holes on top ot the unit that of the hosuing for that sites out side If it sites outside exposed to rain dirt .does this cause problems?
I have no issues with rain or dirt. They are made to work like that.
Do you know how to unlock a locked control panel on this unit
www.justanswer.com/hvac/foph7-unlock-friedrich-keq08a11a-control-panel-think.html
@@Wanderer001_Reviews yes that was actually my conversation with them it got me nowhere lol thx anyway
Sorry mine is wrapped up for the season at the moment so I can't really take a look to test.
Abacabb
I have it too it’s cool
How do you put it in “Money Save Mode” ???? Can someone help me??
Changing the fan mode to Auto will put it into the money saver mode.
Can you describe in any more detail what you tried to connect the Wi-Fi? I am still trying, at 60 minutes, and am frustrated.
Logged into my Friedrich account on both mobile phone and computer. Logged out and back in several times on each. Tired linking to different Wi-Fi networks in my home. One 2.4 for my IOT stuff then one I made just for the AC. Placed a wifi access point right by the ac unit, even fully powered down and unplugged the ac a few times. Just could not get it to work.
I think the issue most people have is one of the following:
1. You MUST have a router that offers a unique 2.4 GHZ connection. It can offer more speeds like 5.0 ghz but it needs to offer a 2.4 ghz channel.
2. Secondly, I think people mess up on is not knowing the encryption to their wifi and/or messing up with the credentials. You need to know if it's WPA, WPA2, etc...
3. Finally, You MUST have both the A/C and the device you are using to register the Friedrich A/C (Smartphone/Computer/Tablet) on the SAME 2.4 GHZ connection during the registration process. If you are using a computer, it cannot be plugged into Ethernet, as it must rely solely on the 2.4 ghz wifi connection until the registration with Friedrich is complete. I suggest "forgetting" the 5.0 ghz connection BEFORE you even start the registration process and selecting the 2.4 ghz connection. This is where most people mess up. They get their A/C to actually connect which means you made it past 1 and 2, but during the process after you've connected directly to your A/C, devices get kicked back off the A/C once the proper credentials are loaded and return by default to the 5.0 GHZ connection they previously established and the registration process will then fail.
NOTE: You don't NEED the app (There isn't one for a computer), but some people have reported success doing it on the app when they couldn't on the website and/or vice versa. The process is the same whichever you choose to use.
The process should be:
1. Make sure your wifi has a dedicated 2.4 GHZ channel with it's own name.
2. Make sure you create a Friedrich A/C account online first!
3. Make sure you know the name of your 2.4 GHZ connection (also known as the SSID)
4. Make sure you know the password and the password type (ie.. WPA, WPA2, etc..). NOTE: WPA/WPA2 personal is a WPA2 connection type
5. On your connection device of choice (Computer, Smartphone, Tablet) remove ANY ethernet cable if connected and forget or remove any credentials to a 5 GHZ or higher connection. Then connect Solely to the 2.4 GHZ speed Wifi
6. Go to the Friedrich Connect in either the App or Website and click the "Add" icon to add your A/C.
7. Follow the prompts by entering in your time Zone and then Click the "NEXT" icon at the the bottom right.
8. You should be prompted on the next screen to put your A/C in the CNCT (WIFI Pairing) mode
9. ON A/C press the menu button (Inside the A/C Panel), and press one of the arrow buttons until you see CNTC, then press MENU again. You will see the Wifi symbol on the A/C flash now.
10. ON App/Website Select the "Next" button"
11. You should be prompted now to connect to a FriedrichConnect_XXXX) network. (This is actually your Air Conditioner)
12. ON your mobile/computer device Go to your Wifi device list (where you select you network) and find the device "FriedrichConnect_XXXX" and select it.
13. Go back to the website/App and select the "Next" button.
13. Enter the name of your 2.4 GHZ network (SSID), Wifi Security type (Most likely WPA2, but you have to know) and Password which is Case Sensitive.
12. On your mobile Device/Computer select "Next" you should see "Credentials successfully saved" and the A/C will most likely kick you off the direct WIFI connection at this point. IF you see that the WIFI connection icon on the A/C becomes steady it means you have successfully connected the A/C to your Wifi, and you've done everything correct up to this point. If it does NOT become steady it means something wasn't done correctly up to this point and you'll have to start over. Assuming it's correct continue to step 13.
13. MAKE SURE before you proceed that your device (Computer/Smartphone/Tablet) is connected to back to your 2.4 GHZ Wifi connection!! (THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT)
14. Go back to the website/App on your mobile device/computer and select "Next"
15. It will be searching for your device so DO NOT click on Close until it finishes. This shouldn't take more than 3 minutes and will usually only be a few seconds.
16. If your connection/registration process is successful, you can go back to your computer/mobile device, forget the 2.4 GHZ connection and re-connect at 5 GHz if you so choose. This won't affect the A/C anymore as it's now communicating and has been validated properly.
I hope this helps! I've had no issues with my connection.
How do you reset the clean filter light?
Press and hold temp up and down arrows together for 5 sec.
@@Wanderer001_Reviews awesome thank you so much!!
@@Wanderer001_Reviews still doesn't reset the change filter button
@@allisonneal438 Still a little longer before the warm weather makes it my way and I can double check.
Unit shuts on and off is it the timer
If it shutting off after being on, then comes back on after being shut off sounds more like power saver mode. If it is just truing off the same time every day and not coming back on it sounds like that would be timer.
@@Wanderer001_Reviews it only does it when the unit is on and only for a second
@@clownfish927ii7 Sounds like it might be auto vs on. See here: th-cam.com/video/awtvDQhTZ9c/w-d-xo.html
Hair dryers use more power.
how do you get into the submenu??
Pop the front face down. Just under the screen you should see two buttons a menu and an arrow button. That's how you access the sub menu.
Friedrich Kuhl SQ08N10C. Very disappointing purchase! I have tried unsuccessfully to find out why it vibrates so much from the decorative front cover for many years. Many attempts were made, double-checking installation, and insulation. No positive results can be achieved. Any help or comment will be greatly appreciated. However, no complaints about cooling performance at all. Thank you!
Looks pretty similar to this one. I wonder if they mad a small change to the design of it that is causing that to happen. I have never had that issue come up with the KCQ08A10A.
You are better than the owner's manual.
How to unlock temot
Drop the front down press menu button cycle till you get to lock.
How to turn on
Double press the power button.
I've had the worst experience with Friedrich. I have not gotten a full summer of use of my Friedrich Kuhl. Friedrich has a 1.3/5 score on consumer affairs website. Friedrich produces a junk product with impunity.
Wow you really butchered that name lol
You know those words you only ever read in books and have never heard said? That was Friedrich for me. Side note, should have just looked up a few youtube videos to hear other people say it.... Live and learn. LOL
@@Wanderer001_Reviews yes I definitely know what you mean! 😉
I just saw another video and I didn't even know what the person was talking about when they said friedrich lol
This whole unit sucks , and what the hell is a friedrich anyways ? Buy a brand name ac.
Friedrich is a brand name. One that has been around 1883 if their website is correct. It does seem to have a pretty good following. I had just never heard of it before.
Wanderer001 it’s a crap brand I got a new unit installed 3 months ago, it says clean filter it’s super clean. It’s just garbage
@@Wanderer001_Reviews Agree, Friedrich is a good brand. Have lived in Miami for 50 years and everybody knows this brand first.
How do you get to the submenu?
You open up the front panel are located just under the main display their two little buttons.