Sharp AFS80FX EnergyStar Window Air Conditioner with Remote - 8...  Product Reviews

"I'm compelled to let others know that this is an extremely noisy appliance. I can't believe it made it to production as is."

"I have had a Sharp AF-R55CX air conditioner for three 3 years, and it worked great (quiet and efficient) until my recent move. To repair would've cost me more than buying a new AC, so I purchased a new one, Sharp AF-S80FX. Started using it, and the first thing I noticed was its enormous noise (it sounds like a damn train). We called Sharp, and the representative told me that it's supposed to be really quiet - so she gave me a number for a service center. The person came (nice guy) and poked around, opened the machine and told us that there's nothing we can do about it - it's just this loud. The inside of this AC is made of styrofoam - I have no idea how and why, but it's a big reason for the unbearable noise. The service center guy told me that my old Sharp is of much better built (I got it cheaper than this new model). I hate to be so negative about this, but I'm just a little upset right now."