The Friedrich Chill Premier Inverter CCV08A10A is a window-mount A/C intended for use in medium-sized rooms. Its advertised output is 8,000 BTU and coverage is 350 ft² (33 m²). It's equipped with an inverter compressor and can be operated from afar using either the included remote control or the FriedrichGo smartphone companion app, which also features Amazon Alexa integration.
Our Verdict
The Friedrich Chill Premier Inverter CCV08A10A is a great option for use in large rooms. Its cooling capacity isn't necessarily the highest on the market, but it'll be sufficient for living rooms and large offices. It also operates incredibly quietly, and thanks to its inverter compressor, it's amazingly energy-efficient, so it won't have too big a hit on your energy bill in warmer months.
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Exceptionally quiet operation.
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Sufficient capacity for most medium-sized to large spaces.
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Can strain to quickly cool exceptionally big areas, like open-concept living spaces or large apartments.
The Friedrich Chill Premier Inverter CCV08A10A is an excellent option for bedrooms. Its inverter compressor can run at a steady lower speed instead of repeatedly cycling between an off state and max power. This reduces noise and power consumption while minimizing swings in temperature and humidity levels. That said, it's a little bulky and heavy for a window unit, especially a model that offers slightly less capacity than other similarly sized peers.
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Exceptionally quiet operation.
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Will maintain ambient conditions even in smaller spaces.
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Excellent energy efficiency while maintaining desired setpoint.
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Bulky and heavy for a window unit with this capacity.
The Friedrich Chill Premier Inverter CCV08A10A provides great overall efficiency. Its inverter compressor allows it to operate at a lower speed once it's reached your desired setpoint instead of having to waste energy ramping up to max power repeatedly.
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Excellent energy efficiency while maintaining desired setpoint.
The Friedrich Chill Premier Inverter CCV08A10A is exceptionally flexible and works in both large and small spaces. Its inverter compressor can run constantly at a lower speed instead of cycling on and off to maintain a constant temperature, minimizing swings in temperature and ambient humidity level.
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Will maintain ambient conditions even in smaller spaces.
The Friedrich Chill Premier Inverter CCV08A10A is a remarkably quiet A/C unit. Even with the unit set to its highest fan speed with the fan engaged, it's no louder than a quiet conversation way down the hall.
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Exceptionally quiet operation.
- 8.0 Large Room
- 8.6 Bedroom/Small Room
Performance Usages
- 8.4 Combined Efficiency
- 9.1 Oversizing Tolerance
- 9.3 Noise
Changelog
Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Friedrich Chill Premier Inverter CCV08A10A is available only in a single color variant: 'White.' For those interested, here's the product label and the accompanying barcodes.
Let us know in the comments below if you come across another variant of this A/C.
Compared To Other Air Conditioners
The Friedrich Chill Premier Inverter CCV08A10A is a window-mounted A/C with an inverter compressor, designed for use in medium-sized to large rooms. It's remarkably quiet, even when compared to other high-end inverter units like the Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT. It's a better option for smaller rooms compared to the Midea, as its compressor won't need to cycle down to the same extent, keeping it in a more effective, efficient band of operation. With that said, it's on the bulkier, heavier side and can be a bit of a hassle to set up depending on your living situation.
The Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT and Friedrich Chill Premier Inverter CCV08A10A are both high-end window-mounted ACs with inverter compressors, but they're best suited for different room sizes. The Midea is the one you want for rapidly cooling truly large spaces, like whole apartments or huge open-concept living spaces; the Friedrich can cool these places too, just not nearly as quickly. That said, the Friedrich unit's lower cooling output works to its benefit in smaller rooms, where, unlike the Midea, its compressor won't have to constantly work in its lowest band, improving efficiency. The Friedrich is even quieter to boot, though it's not as though the Midea is exceptionally loud either. Lastly, it's important to note the Midea unit is the subject of a product recall due to mold growth issues.
Test Results
This unit comes pre-installed with side curtains to provide a closer fit with window sills; the width of the A/C increases to 58.5 cm (23") with these curtains fitted.
These curtains are easily removable when you want to store the unit.
The Friedrich Chill Premier Inverter CCV08A10A has good cooling capacity. It might not cool especially big open-concept living spaces in a short span of time, but it's still more than able to quickly cool most living rooms and the largest of offices or bedrooms. Its inverter compressor also gives it an edge in undersized spaces compared to non-inverter models with similar capacity, as it won't cool a space too quickly and render the environment cold and clammy.
This A/C unit delivers great power efficiency when it comes to cooling a room. Its high cooling output allows it to reach your desired temperature in comparatively little time, and without having to run its compressor for extended periods.
The Friedrich Chill Premier Inverter CCV08A10A is amazingly efficient when it comes to maintaining a desired temperature. This is the main advantage of an inverter compressor unit; the compressor can run at a lower intensity rather than cycling on and off. Even within that context, the Friedrich unit's lower capacity results in greater efficiency versus more powerful inverter units like the Midea U-Shaped MAW12V1QWT in smaller spaces. This is because its compressor isn't forced to run at its absolute minimum band, which promotes more stable operation.
The Friedrich Chill Premier Inverter CCV08A10A performs excellently when it comes to maintaining ambient humidity levels. Its inverter compressor can consistently operate at a lower speed, minimizing any swings in humidity that you'd experience as a result of a compressor cycling on and off.
Inverter compressors are known for making a somewhat high-pitched chattering noise as they enter their cooling cycle. This noise is completely normal once the unit enters a cooling cycle and isn't a cause for concern.
This chatter didn't factor into the score for this section of the review, as the score is based only on dBA readings taken from the primary recorded video for this test. Also, this sound would only likely be heard by those standing outside the window.
This is a feature-rich air conditioner. It has a digital thermostat that allows for set-it-and-forget-it operation. It's also Wi-Fi enabled, so you can operate it remotely using the FriedrichGo companion app.
It's worth noting that first-time app setup is somewhat complicated. You have to switch the A/C modes using the remote control by rapidly pressing the LED button, which engages the AP mode on the unit. However, it doesn't stay in AP mode for long: within the span of 15–30 seconds, you'll need to pair your phone to the A/C's local Wi-Fi network, navigate back to the app, and finalize the setup process.