My current air conditioner is about to quit.  It is a GE CarryCool and
I don't think they've made them for years.  If I can't find the same
one, I need something that weighs the same, only 38 pounds, so I can
install it myself.  Anything in the 5000-6000 BTU range would be
acceptable.  Can't find anything like that on the web or in local
stores.

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Request for Question Clarification by pinkfreud-ga on 09 Jun 2005 13:11 PDT

I could not locate anything quite that lightweight. Could you handle a
46-pound air conditioner? I found two:

http://www.air-conditioner-store.com/window_unit_ca5wmvl.html

http://www.shopdirect.com/Sharp/AFR50DX.html

Here are two air conditioners that weigh 48 pounds:

http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=3987163

http://heating-and-cooling.hardwarestore.com/33-164-window-air-conditioners/air-conditioner-101743.aspx

If these are of interest to you, I'll be glad to continue searching
for other units in this weight range.

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Clarification of Question by nyuser1-ga on 09 Jun 2005 15:55 PDT

Thanks for the response, pinkfreud.  I remember installing the
CarryCool (actually three of them over a period of about 20 years).  I
was just able to handle it and I'm about seven years older than I was
the last time and have a back that's sometimes tricky.  Guess I'll
have to find another solution.  Thanks anyway.

If anyone can find an a/c that's no more than 38 pounds, I'm still
very interested.  It's hard to believe that nobody makes one.

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Request for Question Clarification by pinkfreud-ga on 09 Jun 2005 15:58 PDT

Sorry I couldn't find what you need. I hope another Researcher will be
able to help. I certainly understand the situation. If I had to lift
an air conditioner I would probably pass out.

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Request for Question Clarification by pinkfreud-ga on 09 Jun 2005 16:05 PDT

One more thought: have you considered the portable air conditioners
that sit on the floor? Usually they exhaust through a window, but the
exhaust hose isn't very heavy.

http://www.portable-air-conditioners.biz/portable_air_conditioners_sale.htm

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Request for Question Clarification by cynthia-ga on 11 Jun 2005 18:26 PDT

There are a couple Sears/Kenmore units here that look very small,
unfortunately they don't list the weights. Call the Sears store
nearest you and ask about models:

Kenmore 5150 BTU Single Room Air Conditioner
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=SEARS&sid=I0083000660003900085&pid=04274054000
Sears item #04274054000 Mfr. model #74054

Kenmore 5150 BTU Single Room Air Conditioner
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=APPL&pid=04274055000&subcat=Single+Room+Units
Sears item #04274055000 Mfr. model #74055


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~~Cynthia

Thanks again pinkfreud, for the empathy and for the floor-unit
suggestion.  I had considered that and looked at several models a year
ago or more but it just didn't work out.  Still, as a last resort, who
knows?  I'll hope someone comes along with a lightweight unit I can
purchase.  The current CarryCool is hanging on for now.

just wanted to check in to see if there is any new info on a truly
lightweight air-conditioner line the one pinkfreun was asking about
that weighs 38 lbs.?