Let me tell you, this remote is what the original SHOULD have been. My Frigidaire's stock remote was a joke - flat buttons, weak signal, and half the time it didn't register my presses. This replacement? Night and day difference.

The first thing I noticed was how satisfying the buttons feel - they're properly raised like a TV remote should be. No more guessing if I actually pressed something! The signal strength is insane too; I can literally point it at the wall opposite my AC unit and it still works perfectly.

Installation couldn't be simpler - popped in two AAA batteries (not included, but come on, who doesn't have those lying around?) and it worked immediately with zero programming. After months of wrestling with that flimsy original remote, this feels like upgrading from a flip phone to a smartphone.

One pro tip: Make sure the battery contacts are properly aligned when inserting them. Had a minor hiccup where one wasn't making full contact, but bending the spring terminal slightly fixed it permanently.

If your Frigidaire came with that terrible flat remote (you know the one), do yourself a favor and get this immediately. It's transformed my AC experience from frustrating to flawless.