Cool Off Your Home From Anywhere With The New Frigidaire® Cool Connect Room Air Conditioner

Frigidaire's first connected smart room conditioner offers full control anywhere, anytime with easy-to-use app and scheduler

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Jun 29, 2015, 09:44 ET

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- In the market for a window air conditioner, but sick of having to leave it on all day to avoid coming home to a hot and stuffy home? Whether on the couch or on the go, cool air is just a few taps away with the new Frigidaire Cool Connect Room Air Conditioner and app scheduler. The Cool Connect Air Conditioner connects with the Frigidaire Smart Appliance app, which lets consumers control the unit from their smart device. Saving energy and money is a cool breeze, literally, with the ability to schedule from wherever you are, anytime.

"Our research revealed that 62% of room air conditioner owners want to use their smart phones to remotely control their units," said John Weinstock, Senior Vice President of Marketing. "Our connected air conditioner gives them this control."

With a few quick steps, a weekly schedule can be set up through the Frigidaire app to fit any routine or make adjustments, all from a mobile device. Key features and benefits of the Frigidaire Cool Connect Room Air Conditioner and Smart Appliance App include:

Remote Operation: Turn unit on/off, change modes and fan speeds from your mobile device
Save Energy: Program and schedule AC 7-days a week, 24 hours a day to create custom cooling for ultimate flexibility
Product Alerts and Support: Stay informed with up-to-date alerts, such as filter clean indicators and maintenance reminders
Usage Monitor: Usage information provided to monitor and schedule based on consumer needs

The Frigidaire Cool Connect Air Conditioner is available at retailers nationwide and has an MSRP of $349. The Frigidaire Smart Appliances App can be downloaded for free from the Apple App Store and Google Play. Visit www.frigidaire.com to find a local retailer as well as information about other Frigidaire home appliances.

About Frigidaire
Frigidaire® has been designed to help families make the most of their time and space with high-performing, easy-to-use appliances with time-saving features. To learn more about Frigidaire® and its full range of innovative home appliances, please visit www.frigidaire.com.

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