Friedrich Air Conditioners Awarded Three 2009 Consumers Digest Best Buys

For Immediate Release (May 21, 2009) SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Three Friedrich QuietMasterŽ Programmable models, the SS10L10, SS12L10 and SM21L30, have been awarded 2009 Consumers Digest Best Buys in the premium room air conditioner category.

Consumers Digest provides practical advice, factual evaluations and product recommendations to consumers so that they can buy with confidence. Products are evaluated on performance, ease-of-use, features, durability, warranty, efficiency, styling, maintenance requirements and ease of servicing. On average, fewer than 3 percent of products reviewed by Consumers Digest have the quality and value to earn a Best Buy designation.

Friedrich's ultra-premium QuietMasterŽ Programmable line is Friedrich's top-of-the-line series with maximum features, heavy duty construction, programmable controls and extra powerful air movement (CFM). Available in capacities from 8,400 BTU/h to 23,500 BTU/h, QuietMasterŽ Programmable air conditioners are engineered with maximum comfort & convenience, health & safety and installation optimization & flexibility features.

And, all three Consumers Digest Best Buy Friedrich models are Energy StarŽ qualified. Energy StarŽ qualified window air conditioners use up to 40 percent less energy than older models and save money on electric bills.

Founded in 1883, Friedrich Air Conditioning Co., a partner in the ENERGY STARŽ program, manufactures commercial-grade room air conditioners, single package vertical units, packaged terminal air conditioners, thru-the-wall air conditioners, ductless split systems and portable air conditioners.

For more information on the full line of Friedrich Air Conditioning products, contact Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. at 1-800-541-6645. For on-line product information, brochures, application ideas and installation or service manuals, visit the Friedrich website @ www.friedrich.com.