Haier 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner

This unit was purchased a little over a year ago. It was on sale for under $100, so I have no complaints about it. Don't get this if you're expecting it to cool a large room on a really hot day, because it's not gonna happen. It's perfect for small rooms, and surprisingly quiet.

[@CUB1_C]

My parents brought this and it cooled our entire basement despite being 5,000 btu. I still use this unit since 2014 and it works like a beast!

[@avarivers8022]

I bought this 4-5 years ago. The room I use it in is very large and it is a wonderful a/c. This is the best a/c I've ever spent money on. I cut it on in May and run it continuously to Sept-Oct. I only shut it off to clean the filter. The motor is very quiet. Great bargain.

[@carson01XJ]

Glad to hear that it’s working well for you. I haven’t had any problems with this one either.

[@jamesrussell7488]

The haier 5000btu window ac with mechanical controls happens to be the best window ac unit built. I've had mine over 6yrs and has worked flawlessly, even thru the Texas summer heat, it holds it's own better than my 13000btu rooftop ac does. I've owned and ran many different btu window ac units over the years, and found that the Haier 5000btu works better in my application than something larger, especially for a small sliding window that the ac is installed on. I live in a 27ft travel trailer and that where the unit is installed at, my roof unit struggles in the the Texas heat to keep up, but the Haier 5000btu ac has no problem whatsoever.

[@carson01XJ]

That's good to know. Hopefully mine is just as reliable as yours. I'm sure yours gets worked a lot harder than this one does in Wisconsin.

[@ioccatonyz1]

$167.00 at Walmart 2020 I just ordered one here in North Carolina. I been using the Frigidaire 5,000btu machinal for power outages during hurricanes or whatnot for a few years now. One summer I ran it from the master bedroom door open, in the middle of the summer to the end. My electric bill was noticeably less from this little chill maker running only at night. My central unit is now out for the count, so this summer I will use two of these 5,000btu units. One new Haier, one 4 year old lightly used Frigidaire totaling a split 10,000 btu configuration in a small 1,200 sq ft house. A third would definitely make the entire house cold when running all 3. Keeping the bedroom doors open won't require all 3 running at the same time... Dirt is the problem with all ac units, these window units are easier to clean and keep clean. Leaving the washable mesh filter in place I use additional filtration by cutting a quality central system filter to sizes that will cover the intake of these little window units. The fan holds it in place or some tape to keep it from falling away when shut off. If you think it is constricting air flow to much lower it about 25% uncovering the top portion of the intake. I figure with the blower blowing right above it not much dust is able to get sucked in from the top portion, with all that continuous wind, but it does blow fine either way. The outside also collects dirt, leaves, and bugs make nets in them. What I will do this year is gorilla tape cut to fit cheap spun filters to the top, bottom, and sides. Spun filters don't filter all that well but they won't restrict air flow much at all either, mostly to keep bugs and leaves out. Lastly making a sun hood with a large aluminum turkey roaster pan keeping direct sunlight and rain off of it. The hood will require reinforcement to keep from blowing away in a storm. Keeping them clean, dry, and in shade will pay for itself. If nothing is done they just accumulate more dirt forcing them to work harder and harder until clogging up completely. Not to mention the slime that starts to grow in them about year 3. So if you don't remove them and clean them outside every year they are not performing anywhere near 100%, premature failure is expected. With a well maintained unit, I would expect more than 10 years use before some kind of failure occurs, if they fail before 5 years, that would be disappointing. With the additional filtration annual cleaning is so much faster and easier and smells fresher when cleaned before summer use not after.

[@carson01XJ]

@@ioccatonyz1 I just started it up for the first time this year, and the condenser fan was scraping against something. No big deal though, since I have to take it apart and clean it this spring anyway. Probably just leaves or something. You're right about the cleaning. I'm surprised these things last as long as they do considering how much people neglect them. I try to keep all of my units clean because they work so much better. I still think these are pretty decent. Not sure if they're using different refrigerant now or not.

[@ioccatonyz1]

@@carson01XJ The Haier specs say it's 5,050 BTUs uses 460 watts the competitor Frigidaire 5,000 BTU uses 450 watts. This was no accident engineers designed the Haier to put out just a little more cool that their closest competitor. Yet they advertise it as a 5,000 BTU unit. Found this out as I looked up the wattage.

[@Southernsista208]

@Tony Iocca Thanks SO much for the info on the additional filter ideas! That's the problem I'm having with mine is keeping the inside coils clean cuz the filter that comes with it isn't catching n preventing the dust n pet hair from getting into mine n it's relatively new n already starting to decrease in cooling n blowing out. Much appreciated! Btw, does anyone know how to remove the front of the unit that houses the filter so I can clean the coils?

[@vyws]

I just got this for my cottage. I'm going up tomorrow so I hope it works well.

[@carson01XJ]

It should work great as long as it's sized properly. Keep it clean and it will probably last a long time.

[@ryanbareither89]

I just got this used. Cleaning it up and installing it in my kids room. Thanks for the video. I'll let you know how it goes or whatever.

[@carson01XJ]

Good. Did you get it all cleaned up?

[@ryanbareither89]

@@carson01XJ yes, it was fuzzy and dusty inside and the thermostat was all bent up. It works great. It's enough to cool the whole upstairs with a fan blowing it around.

[@PrincePalmUwU]

have to agree with everyone I had this before but my problem is living in an apartment, if you live an apartment complex you have nowhere to clean it so mold will build up despite what you can clean in an apartment complex, even than the ac kicked butt! even without it being cleaned for 2 years. do i recommend it for that long? no! you don't wanna sniff mold while its blowing cool air in or leave a window open slightly and avoid from sniffing it. I was running in a little trouble IRL but I brought the same one. it's cheap, it cools down the living room, small bedroom, and most of the kitchen. it is hard to reach the bathroom but nothing a fan can't help. it helped pushed the cold air through the bathroom.

[@carson01XJ]

Yeah that's one problem with living in an apartment. Of course I see air conditioners from regular houses that haven't been cleaned in years. I buy them regularly on Facebook Marketplace and see stuff like that. This is a good unit for sure. I expect it will last a long time.

[@jamesmemer4511]

Thx

[@user-uv7ne5tv9k]

This is definitely Jordan from his other channel

[@carson01XJ]

I am definitely not Jordan.

[@colbybarbour9990]

we must be living the same life, i have one in my sisters room and i also own 2 jeeps

[@carson01XJ]

It seems like it. What kind of Jeeps do you have? I have an xj and a Liberty.

[@colbybarbour9990]

@@carson01XJ i own a 94 xj 4cyl 2wd and a 96 xj 2 door which i use for camping and some trail riding, however i used to own a liberty until i sold it maybe 4 years ago

[@adrianarivas5043]

I have the same exact one but recently it started making this really loud noise that didnt make before ...

[@carson01XJ]

Is it a scraping noise? This one did that this year when I first turned it on. There was some debris in the outside part of the unit that the fan was hitting.

[@vacexpert2020]

It might be the fan motor bearings, the bearings cost less than $10, and there is a tutorial on how to do it, a new motor cost more than the whole unit

[@tonis8131]

I'm looking at one of these Haier units - similar at 5050 btu for 150.00. It's for a room roughly 155 sq feet. One significant issue - horizontal (left/right) sliding windows, so I was also considering one of the hacks people are sharing on youtube for putting vertical window air conditioners into horizontal windows instead -- and with this air conditioner. What do you think? If I go with the window hack, they do have another Haier for 210.00 at 6000 btu - i.e. if you think this one isn't strong enough. Otherwise, there are portable air conditioner units for horizontal windows, but they're much more expensive - and, I've heard, they're a lot heavier and they don't work as well. We're in the PNW so I've been told swamp coolers aren't really worth it. But we just survived this historic heat wave here at almost 110 - it was horrible, and I'm especially concerned about our kitty. I think he might die of a heat stroke. Any advice, much appreciated. But we're looking to see if we could even cool just one room - and everyone hide out there (kitty included). We won't have to do this too often - but we do need something for those sudden and very high temperature days -- high 90s into the low 100s. Thx.

[@carson01XJ]

I would personally go with the 6,000 btu. This one works okay, but definitely seems to be underpowered at times. If you're comfortable doing the window hack, that would be fine. Just be safe. Portable air conditioners do not work as well. The single hose units are relatively inefficient because they pull room through the condenser and blow it outside. Window air conditioners don't do that. They do make dual hose portable air conditioners which are more efficient. Swamp coolers are useless unless you live in a really dry environment. I think the window a/c is the best option. Hopefully you guys and your kitty find some relief from the heat. Let me know if you have any more questions

[@Jay.Dee.G]

I had it for over a year but what I noticed is that now it doesn’t get cold like do I have to put water on it or what?

[@carson01XJ]

It may have lost some of it's refrigerant charge, or it might need to have it's filter or coils cleaned. You never have to add water to an air conditioner.

[@DeniseWoolfenden]

Any advice on taking the cover off to clean the front grill and louvers. I unscrewed the two side screws, but it doesn't want to come off and I am afraid to force it. Inherited this from the home's previous owner and it's filthy and has mold.

[@carson01XJ]

There are plastic clips on the front cover holding it on. You have to gently pry on the cover or push in on the metal part of the air conditioner to release the clips.

[@kellysutton2780]

Have you had problems with the drainage my son has one and it is leaking water down the wall

[@carson01XJ]

No problems with mine. It needs to be tilting out a little for the water to drain outside. Some windows don't allow for that unfortunately. If it's tilting inwards it's going to leak into the house. Other than that, the water passage ways could be clogged up with dirt.

[@khalilt6508]

These units are definitely not the most well built things on earth but it seems like it would do great in Michigan heat and humidity

[@carson01XJ]

Yeah, I think they're pretty much okay as long as they are kept clean and get stored during winter.

[@kikiboharris1010]

I have the same unit and CANNOT get the filter out to clean it! Sure wish you'd done more than point at the filter slot.

[@carson01XJ]

You have to pull on it until it comes out. Otherwise you'll have to take the front panel off and find out what it's getting caught on. I have no idea why it's stuck on yours.

[@kikiboharris1010]

@@carson01XJ thanks so much! I will try. I feel as though when I try to make the piece come loose, the a/c moves a little.

[@guillermovalle5115]

I have one just like it but it does not turn off automatically it is on all the time someone knows why 

[@carson01XJ]

Sounds like the thermostat or thermocouple is faulty. Most likely the thermostat. It would need to be replaced.

[@sfn4702]

does this have switch for open/fresh air? thanks

[@carson01XJ]

Unfortunately it does not.

[@SailorSocko]

Hey just got one of these. So there's this yellow light that started flashing and I can't find anything about it in the manual. It's on the outside. Do you happen to know what it is?

[@carson01XJ]

Unfortunately no. I've never seen that happen to one of these. Didn't even know they had a light on the outside.

[@SailorSocko]

@@carson01XJ Funny enough its coming from the inside. I was just seeing it through the back end

[@Nicklial13]

My power switch went on mine. Any tips on how to fix/place it?

[@carson01XJ]

I've never replaced the power switch on one of these and I don't want to recommend the wrong switch since it has so much power going through it. Wish I could help. Maybe search for a switch for the units model number.

[@greenalien8503]

How did you get it for less than $100? Did you get it used?

[@carson01XJ]

I got it new from Target. It was on a clearance sale. It was the only one left on the shelf.

[@mariflorsanchez6224]

How do you change the filter or how do you clean

[@carson01XJ]

Pull the filter out from the left side of the unit and wash it or vacuum it.

[@twilightstar5694]

Anyone know how to take the faceplate off of this unit for cleaning the metal gills inside?

[@carson01XJ]

There are 2 screws holding it on. One at the bottom left, one at the bottom right.

[@twilightstar5694]

@@carson01XJ yes I know that much but even after I've taken both screws out, the faceplate doesn't come off. It's like it's glued to the base or there's something else holding it on. I've had this same air conditioner for at least 3 years now and still can't figure out how to get the faceplate off without having to break it first. I haven't broken it, of course, but I've tried everything from prying it apart with a flathead screwdriver to trying to just forceably pull the front plate off. Doesn't want to budge like there's still screws or something holding it on.

[@davidtrujillo4231]

You gotta yank on it and pry it there's only 2 screws on the sides

[@saraphinerussette5899]

I have one of these. When I first got it a couple weeks ago it made my whole living room cold. Now it isn't working that good.. Do I have to put water in the back.?

[@carson01XJ]

You never have to add water to an air conditioner. There's something else going on with it. Do you hear the compressor running?

[@AaronBowley]

i'm having similar issues even after just a week. it still blows cold air... but it did a really good job when i first got it, its just kinda colder now :/ luckily i got the warranty

[@carson01XJ]

Seems to be a common thing based on the number of comments I've been getting.

[@leslieetrujillo2147]

The fan on mine doesn’t spin at all so now air comes out. What can I do

[@leslieetrujillo2147]

When I plug it in the light turns green & all but no air flows through.

[@carson01XJ]

Sounds like the fan motor is burnt out or the capacitor is bad.

[@420nonny5]

Is the installation easy?

[@carson01XJ]

Yes I would say so.

[@InformativeAflatoon]

What's the room size? How hot is it outdoors?

[@carson01XJ]

It can get up to 100°F here. The room is about 300 square feet. When it's really hot out, this unit is very under powered.

[@InformativeAflatoon]

@@carson01XJ Thanks for replying! Yes, 300 sq.ft is twice more than recommended. I asked as recently bought a used 5200 btu window aircon for my bedroom which is under 85 sq.ft but it miserably failed to cool it to more than 4 Degree Celsius even after 60 - 70 minutes at coolest setting. I tested it during night time when outdoor temperature was less than my room temperature, below 90F but it still failed.

[@Himothy890]

Mine actually barely works I have the same one as you do and like air just doesn’t come on air comes out of the right side but that’s it the whole left side is just dead no air coming out of it no nothing and it doesn’t cool it’s just like a fan because barely any air comes out

[@carson01XJ]

Sounds like the styrofoam inside is messed up, or the coil needs to be cleaned.

[@mikethemack]

@@carson01XJ how would you perform this cleaning?

[@rhonparker7429]

Mine won’t start up at all

[@carson01XJ]

Could be a bad capacitor. The GFCI on the plug might be tripped as well.

[@Southernsista208]

I completely disagree with you on this unit being quiet. I'm on my 4th unit from Haier (I didn't purchase them) as first two were recently replaced and ALL of them, same exact unit you have there, are sooo loud they're annoying! They only last about 2 years of you're lucky cuz they filters suck n let tons of stuff get on the inner coils n plug them up so it doesn't get cold or blow out well anymore. Just sharing my view n experience with this brand.

[@carson01XJ]

I guess quiet is relative. Hopefully this thing lasts a long time. It's on it's 3rd year and still works fine. I took it apart and washed the coils this spring. I think that's the key to making these things last.

[@Jezeliman]

This scam I brought 6 month ago now it’s not cold anymore 😢

[@carson01XJ]

Unfortunately the quality is very hit or miss with these modern Chinese appliances. Yours might just need to be cleaned. Does the compressor still run?

[@charanpreetsingh5476]

Don't purchase service very bad

[@sherylmcneill7811]

I've had mine 3 years and works great. This and a wind tunnel cool my whole (small) house. Power bill less than $100 per month. Don't see the point of this video.

[@carson01XJ]

Don't see the point? What the hell did you expect from a video titled "Haier 5,000 but Window air conditioner"? I never even said anything bad about it.

[@AaronBowley]

@@carson01XJ lol what a hilarious comment for someone to leave hahaha wtf