Friedrich Chill Premier CCF12A10A Smart Window AC 12000 BTU
- 12,000 BTU cooling, rated 1 ton
- 22 to 36 inch window width, 15.13 inch opening height
- 992 watts, SEER 12 listed
- WiFi, app and voice control via Friedrich Go
- No inverter, rotary compressor
- 3 power levels, washable antimicrobial filter
- 20 x 22 x 15 inches (D x W x H), 73 lb
- R 410A refrigerant
Last refreshed Sep 8, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A WiFi window air conditioner with app and voice control and a washable filter, suited to a room with a window inside its opening range. It runs without an inverter and is heavy to lift into place.
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ASIN: B07QBR2MQZCategory: Window Air Conditioners
Overview
A room with a suitable window and home WiFi gets cooling from the Friedrich Chill Premier, a window unit run from the Friedrich Go app or by voice. Custom cooling schedules and an eco setting are part of the controls, and the filter is washable and antimicrobial.
Smart control is the reason to choose it: schedules and voice commands let the unit cool a room before you get home without a separate smart plug. The compressor is not an inverter type, and the unit is heavy, so installation is a two-person job.
Who it's for
Rooms with a window inside the listed opening range and a reliable WiFi network get the most from it. Anyone who wants an inverter unit or cannot lift a heavy box into a window should look at other models.
Pros and cons
- WiFi with app and voice control
- Custom cooling schedules
- Washable antimicrobial filter
- Eco friendly operating setting
- Room size coverage not listed
- No inverter compressor
- Heavy to lift into a window
Performance notes
Cooling comes from a rotary compressor that is not inverter driven, so the unit cycles to hold temperature rather than throttling smoothly. Filter cleanliness governs airflow, which is why the washable filter matters over a season. Fit in the window opening decides how much warm air leaks around the unit.
Where it stands among window air conditioners
- #6 most-searched brand and model of the 19 window air conditioners lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 44 window air conditioners we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | Friedrich |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Window Opening Minimum Width | 22 incheslower than 63% of 31 window air conditioners |
| Window Opening Maximum Width | 36 inches |
| Window Opening Minimum Height | 15.1 incheshigher than 68% of 32 window air conditioners |
| Window Opening Maximum Height | 15.1 inches |
| Item weight | 73 poundshigher than 76% of 22 window air conditioners |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 20 × 22 × 15 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Cooling Power | 12000 BTUhigher than 83% of 31 window air conditioners |
| Wattage | 992 wattshigher than 68% of 23 window air conditioners |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio SEER | 12 |
| Number of Power Levels | 3 |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | White Or Silver |
| Core Material | Steel |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Other details | |
| Inverter Type | No Inverter |
| Control Type | App, Voice |
| Compressor Type | Rotary |
| Filter Type | Washable Antimicrobial Air Filter |
| Refrigerant | R 410A |
| Additional Features | WiFi Enabled |
Closest rivals on specs
LG LW1022FVSM Dual Inverter Window AC 10000 BTU- Item weight 73 vs 62.8 pounds (+16%)
Hisense AW1422CW1W Window Air Conditioner 14000 BTU- Wattage 992 vs 1240 watts (-20%)
GE AWGP08WWF Smart Window AC with Heat Pump 8000 BTU- Window Opening Minimum Width 22 vs 24.5 inches (-10%)
- Wattage 992 vs 810 watts (+22%)
Frequently asked questions
Is the Friedrich Chill Premier an inverter or portable air conditioner?
Neither. The listing marks it as no inverter, with a rotary compressor, and the installation type is window.
What room size does the Friedrich Chill Premier cool?
The listing gives 12000 BTU of cooling but no floor area or room size. Check the maker's spec sheet for coverage before buying.
What can the Friedrich Go app do with this air conditioner?
The listing mentions app control, voice control, a custom cooling schedule and an eco setting called Money Saver.