🥶 Just released the full video!

@kodiak410a

Жыл бұрын

Well since I work on systems up to 100 tons on the regular, I'm pretty sure I understand how this little 10000 btu window shaker works. I didn't say the process wasn't effective. But as your video clearly shows, there's lots of corrosion and scale inside that machine. And as we all know, Once the components of the coil erode, the heat transfer is adversely affected. Therefore, what little efficiency that was gained by the slinger will be lost after a couple of seasons of the stagnant water bath. Then there's the pests attracted by the aformentioned stagnant water. But the video is informative for the typical DIY'er. 🤣

@thatboss3836

Жыл бұрын

Lmao peoples drain gets clogged and they drill new drain instead of cleaning it???

@kodiak410a

Жыл бұрын

@@thatboss3836 You may want to watch the video again and pay a little more attention this time before making pointless comments. This unit doesn't have an external drain by design. It uses the condensate and a slinger to slightly improve the efficiency of the condensers heat transfer.

@thatboss3836

Жыл бұрын

@@kodiak410a well I didn't look but when mine starts making that noise it's dirty asf so I clean it and all the water goes away for the most part but even bought a unit 3 years ago so I'm speaking on experience not a minute video

@thatboss3836

Жыл бұрын

@@kodiak410a lmao it's summer and you have time to type shit that long you slow right now or in-between jobs?

I miss these. Most people would say they are noisy.. but the sound makes sleep even better.

@thicok4555

Жыл бұрын

You need to get a white noise generator

@thicok4555

Жыл бұрын

You need to get a white noise generator

@squidiz496

Жыл бұрын

@@thicok4555 I've tried that and I've tried fake fan noises. It's not the same. I literally can't sleep when I use those.

@Stackali

Жыл бұрын

you can still get them.

@xeric1953

Жыл бұрын

Better than the portable units where the compressor is in your room with you

The newer ones have the drain hole halfway back too. As a feature, they rot your walls.

@ChadVanryn

8 күн бұрын

I took aluminum coil trim and bent it in a tray. That made it specifically for the window to funnel the water outside and not inside

@VC-TV

6 күн бұрын

These weren’t built to last forever, if anything they want them to rot so you buy another one

@benztech2262

6 күн бұрын

The mounting instructions say to mount it at a slight angle to prevent that.

@brycen910

6 күн бұрын

@@VC-TVyour house ?

@VC-TV

5 күн бұрын

@@brycen910 central air, dont worry about those cheap ass temporary units, that’s really all they are, say you move into a new house, ac needs work, its 90 degrees out, these are great untill your actual ac unit is either fixed or installed, but for long term ac? Nawww i sure you can get away with it for a while but

Ah childhood. I remember summer days napping close to these. They are very comforting to me.

@zippySquirrelface

4 күн бұрын

My two year old won't sleep any other way this summer. She loves it.

@mike5585

4 күн бұрын

Ahh yess me too!! Good memories

@SuperUAP

4 күн бұрын

Yes, I also love the low demonic humming that summons demons.

@austinsatterfield6792

3 күн бұрын

I grew up more wealthy than I man now and I've always had sleeping problems. The white noise litterally fixed my insomnia 100%

@YTisGay

3 күн бұрын

Very comfy. But beware of all the flaws presented as features. Strange world.

I carefully threw gallons of water against the condenser coils on my window unit and it actually solved the short cycling issues. The evaporator coils were filthy and filled with dust and debris. It was blocking the airflow. Before I poured water onto the condenser coils, I felt very warm air blowing out. That wasn’t a good sign. Short cycling will eventually damage the compressor. I’m glad I fixed my window unit. It now shuts off when it’s supposed to. My room wouldn’t even cool below 85 degrees. My room is cool when it’s hot at now. I’ll do it again if I encounter an issue.

@danieldmyers

3 күн бұрын

My window unit blows hot air out both sides too. I mean you can tell it wants to cool the air on the inside but it’s just not getting the apartment near cool enough. When you say you carefully threw gallons of water against the coils, what do you mean? What do I need to do to get this thing working right lol

@muddysteam

3 күн бұрын

Do that yearly

@muddysteam

3 күн бұрын

@@danieldmyersjust look up how to clean your ac window yet most of time at the start of season you just spary the outside part in water while it’s on the ground sometimes you might need a bit of dawn but just don’t bend those fins too much and make sure the unit dries before you put it back and turn it on

@mattmurphy7030

3 күн бұрын

Fascinating

@stinkwink695

2 күн бұрын

You dont need to be all that careful, it sits outside, I spray mine out with the hose every fall.

Not going to lie, I drilled mine.

@BakedBean-ni5uq

8 ай бұрын

I used too as well. I wanted the longevity from lack of rust over the efficiency gain from the water.

@yvancelis.make3d.animation

6 ай бұрын

You:

@damonrice8469

6 күн бұрын

Me too. They ate so cheap to replaced too.

@floridagoon7785

6 күн бұрын

Drilled and none drilled they last the same and if you don’t drill it and your window is in a wooden wall its just going to leak in to the home causing damage you won’t see until it’s to late

@williamking8306

6 күн бұрын

Next time try cutting the lip in two spots and carefully folding it down mine actually drains better and started blowing colder

I bet 99% of you didn't know that on the older style a/c units there were drain plugs that in the instructions said to tap it with a punch or small drill bit if it flooded while in slant.

You can also see why you should get some of that water out because it produces condensation regardless, a small weep hole is what i would recommend, it still has water flowing to the area it needs but also drains out excess water because it will breed mosquitoes

@chrisbrooks6697

Күн бұрын

Mosquitoes need still water

@theyreoutthere.huntinggear

15 сағат бұрын

@chrisbrooks6697 yea. No weep hole and it's stagnant and when you turn if off , that's when they start to breed

@chrisbrooks6697

15 сағат бұрын

@@theyreoutthere.huntinggear I have one for my detached garage. It's never been a problem because they cycle. If it's off long enough for larvae to hatch, it probably got cold enough to kill them. They can't survive in temperatures under 50 degrees. The water is condensation from the evaporator coil, so it's going to be cold, too. Whatever the conditions are, it's not an issue. You do need to set them to a very specific level so that only the appropriate amount of water stays in them. They have an overflow weep hole if the level gets too high. The one in the vid may be a little high. Mine is only 110 volts and will freeze you out of the garage on the hottest days. It also doesn't draw enough power for me to notice a difference on my electric bill.

The only thing they maximize is the efficiency of how fast mold grows

@Average_IS-7lover

10 ай бұрын

Thats an old school one it'll take longer

@ErnPrivado

7 ай бұрын

that why it's needed to be clean periodically.

@Kube_Dog

7 ай бұрын

It just needs to be cleaned. Command your wife to do it.

@aronPlays14

7 ай бұрын

Only happens when you dont clean the ac every 3 months which most people are lazy to do

@Kube_Dog

7 ай бұрын

@@aronPlays14 Again.... wife.

100% Accurate. It slings that water onto the condenser causing Head Pressure to drop, lowering discharge air temp and increasing efficiency. 🤨

@semiprofessional8470

Жыл бұрын

That's how I understand it also

@863TheTravis

Жыл бұрын

Rights its almost like they dont understand thermodynamics. Cuz you know the coil needs to be colder than ambient to dissipate heat huh? Lol and for those of you whom dont get it: ac/refrigeration guy here: 1) heat moves to cold 2) ac is just absorbing heat and transferring it 3) the outdoor coil needs to be lower than ambient temp so outside air is cooler giving it the ability to give heat away. 4) yes the water is cooler but honestly not saturating the coil to the degree needed to get rid of enough heat to inside can have maximum heat absorption so his theory isnt sound.

@diymacgyverguy8054

Жыл бұрын

@@863TheTravis the outdoor coil is hotter than ambient not lower. Maybe that's why you can't understand how it works

@carlosqlv

Жыл бұрын

but only when it rains.

@hvacmisadventures

Жыл бұрын

@@diymacgyverguy8054 lmfao right dude?! Heat ain't going anywhere if we ain't transferring it lol. Cool air passes over coil and cools it condensing and sub cooling the refrigerant The evaporation of the water helps to move more heat. A lot of ptac's have this design too

This is actually written in the installation instructions. Most window ACs require a tilt of about 2 to 3 degrees to drain properly. This means that the back of the AC needs to be about ½” lower than the front. The tilt is needed to keep condensation draining out of the back of the window AC unit.

@HandymanHertz

Жыл бұрын

Correct!

@DavidSmith-lp5tz

Жыл бұрын

There were installation instructions? I just drilled some holes but they’re clogged up now.

@nopenever6214

Жыл бұрын

So thankful for this information!!!

@briannec2016

Жыл бұрын

How do you install it at an angle? I just deep cleaned my unit and it STILL spits inside!

@Vaynthegreat

Жыл бұрын

@@briannec2016 you usually use a plastic shim or the foam strip that comes with it. Or can also use just about anything else that doesn't absorb water in case it does leak.

I can't speak for all, but the ones I had actually had drain plugs on the bottom for cleaning purposes. Installing them required the rear to be 1/2 inch lower than the front and to clean it, the booklet said to use a spray bottle with soapy water to spray down the condensing coil through the vents and from the back, and rinse with low pressure water (book specifically mentioned shower setting) to clean the coils and the condensate tray and to reinstall drain plugs afterwards. Cleaned mine twice a year and they all ran for 10 to 15 years.

@rossbrumby1957

2 күн бұрын

Depending where you mount it, the drain should be fitted with a tube to carry the water away where it wont drip- like when fitted above a door. Don't plug the drain hole- thats why you need to flush it out after a while.

Right before you go to bed, go outside and spray that condenser coil with the hose. Cold is sleep you'll ever have 😊

@HandymanHertz

6 күн бұрын

Good tip! 😴

Also make sure that you don't drill on the compressor or else y'all will blame Hertz...😅😅

@HandymanHertz

2 ай бұрын

yeah don't blame me, I'm telling yall not to drill haha

@rossbrumby1957

2 күн бұрын

​@@HandymanHertzno need to drill, they all have drain holes- all you need to do is mount the a/c with a half inch drop to the back end and it wont hold water and rust the machine out before it's time.

Youre right, i always opened up the drain hole as i thought water was a bad thing

My 10,000 btu window air conditioner came with a factory drain hole. The condensation will overflow without it.... I've had this specific one for 8 years, and it cools flawlessly, and the plants underneath it love it....

A buddy of mine , who's a HVAC tech, said when really hot, put a small sprinkler near your whole house AC unit. Helps transfer heat.

@HandymanHertz

7 күн бұрын

Yup, it's the same design 👍🏼

Here in Houston 100% humidity most of hot weather you have to do a drain😳

@DanO181919

Жыл бұрын

They have both. The drain hole is slightly higher than the bottom of the pan so as to leave a little water in the pan, but it will also drain. It does help with efficiency but in the long run it will rot out the condenser coil. I worked on a lot of PTAC units that are glorified window unit and they work the same way.

@condor5635

Жыл бұрын

@@HandymanHertz - well it’s 85% at the moment. That figure you quote is not typical at all in the summer here

@redbone7040

Жыл бұрын

@@HandymanHertz gets very uncomfortable outside

@MrBurns0618

10 ай бұрын

Don’t drill it, instead fold a paper towel and with a fork stick it into the bottom back of the AC and it’ll maintain a steady drip

@timekabolden5309

Ай бұрын

Right?!? FL here!😅😂

and that's why the bottom will rust and the unit will smell like mildew and blow that wonderful smell into your lovely room and when the unit is turned off dirt infiltrates the standing condensate and soon becomes mud,

@saulbeiza7303

Жыл бұрын

Is it preventable

@leathercheerio1

Жыл бұрын

You do have a 👉

@shelbyseelbach9568

Жыл бұрын

Both of mine are full, I mean freaking full, of rotting mosquitoes right now. It is just grey sludge and smells like complete ass. Horrible, just horrible.

@HurtsEnd

Жыл бұрын

@@shelbyseelbach9568 have you tried turning it off and on again

@shelbyseelbach9568

Жыл бұрын

@@HurtsEnd Of course, I have. I'm not stupid! That usually clears it right up, but we've had mosquitos really bad for a prolonged time this year I guess I could try it one more time though?

I have mine drained, including a pipe that runs to a gutter downpipe. What I didn't notice is the inside was full of debris, and water wasn't draining. By the time I realised, there was major unrecoverable rust damage.

@HandymanHertz

5 ай бұрын

yup, gotta do a deep clean on them once in a while.

My apartment manager drilled a hole in my pan. I’ve definitely noticed a difference.

@gpilsitz1783

4 күн бұрын

Good or bad "difference?"

@Nox_the_alien

10 сағат бұрын

@@gpilsitz1783 Bad. Doesn't cool nearly as efficiently.

And I drill mine cuz it slings that rusty water on the condenser making it mucky which makes it hold more water when the ac is off, wonderful air refresher mildew flavored scent after two weeks. Not forgetting a clogged up condenser after 10 weeks.

@topknotsrule

Жыл бұрын

I'm with you, I've seen too much rust and gunk to NOT drain that water.

@chrishansen5784

Жыл бұрын

@@topknotsrule same

@eds6569

Жыл бұрын

I've been debating this lately as well. I've known about this engineering design for several years now but recently I'm leaning more towards the opinion that it may be more beneficial to not have a standing pool of nasty water in the unit which accelerates death of the unit due to increased corrosion that typically leads to refrigerant leaks at copper joints in the coils, especially between copper to aluminum coil unions on top of corrosion eating away aluminum fins on the condenser radiator. I haven't researched all the benefits of slinging nasty water over the condenser radiator yet but if it only gains a small amount of temperature efficiency it's definitely not worth it in the long run IMO since it destroys the a/c dramatically faster than running dry. Please, Change my mind...

@eds6569

Жыл бұрын

To be honest though, you shouldn't smell anything coming from the rear part of the unit where the nasty water is being slung since the condenser fan is blowing away to the outside and the inside portion should be sealed well enough to keep the two portions of the unit separate.

@stevestadinko6045

Жыл бұрын

@@eds6569 About half of the window units out there have fresh air dampers that draw outside air from the slimy, mildew, condenser water compartment.

It may save you power, but you'll need to replace the ac sooner as it will cause the condenser to rust out.

@HandymanHertz

Жыл бұрын

I have never replaced an ac unit in any rental houses or my own bc of a rusted condenser unit....just my experience

@ChauncyFatsack

11 ай бұрын

I have had them rust out

@charliebrownn6622

26 күн бұрын

15 years carrier units here and go strong ! Water Splash help a lot here (Hermosillo Sonora Mexico 121 Fahrenheit) I put fog/mister on 3 of my split units and the amps draw lows to 11 from 13.5 (24000 btus 220v)

@ChicagoMillingCo.

6 күн бұрын

@@charliebrownn6622 Works in Sonora because the climate is dry.

@Will-wb6nk

6 күн бұрын

Maybe if you don't take care of it. My rooftop swamp cooler is over 30 years old and still going strong. There's the kind of lifespan you get when you take care of your appliances rather than ignoring them until something breaks.

Evaporative cooling y’all it’s how the human body cools itself!! Water on the coils definitely helps ac efficiency

@HandymanHertz

6 ай бұрын

Correct. a comment from someone who knows their stuff! 👍🏼

@diegosauda9596

5 күн бұрын

If it dripped evenly all along the top to drizzle down the condensser fins, it could be achieved by collecting water in a bottle and when its filled a pump should push the water above the condenser coil and let it drip, and collect it again,so the cycle could restart imple.ented by new cool water from evaporator,

@diegosauda9596

5 күн бұрын

A company also invented a water treatment that turns this watr into a drink water fountain

@dragons_red

5 күн бұрын

It will ruin the fins. A coating of hard water crud will build up over time. There is a reason you don't see this on whole house ACs

I did ! Am a 30yr.retired HVAC tech. Thanks !

@HandymanHertz

29 күн бұрын

👍🏼 thanks for the input

@alfredocano7876

8 күн бұрын

😂😂😂

I’ve always wondered what that liquid sound was.

Designed to not to last…rust. Class Action

@rainerrain9689

22 күн бұрын

These new designs were made due to government energy regulations ,but it is backfiring because these AC's are rotting/rusting/dying in a couple of years which causes people to buy another one which contributes to pollution when the old one go to the garbage dump.

@LatinaGaming88

4 күн бұрын

​@rainerrain9689 No ac unit should ever rust in anything critical for use unless it isn't installed correctly

3 years ago when I got my air conditioner It filled with water so I drilled a hole in it. A few weeks later when it wasn’t working as well I put a pipe fitting in the hole to control the leaking and it worked much better.

I'm literally hearing my window a/c now lol. Best asmr for summertime sleep

Drill gang here, was tired of it sounding like a running toilet, 4th season and still running strong.

@HandymanHertz

Жыл бұрын

I’ve drilled them in the past 👍🏼

Embarrassed to say I used to be a "driller". A couple years ago I actually read the installation manual on a window AC. Now my AC is more efficient for sure.

I always wondered why my window unit sounded like rain and now I know

@rossbrumby1957

2 күн бұрын

I bet the installer used a spirit level to install it.

@JamesThomas-kx5sj

2 күн бұрын

@@rossbrumby1957 I was the installer and I didn't use any level. Most window units can only be installed at one angle and aren't adjustable

I know someone who just spent $15k on a new AC and furnace. Their house is still 75 degrees in the Summer. Then I go to another friend's house and they only have window AC, it feels like heaven so nice and chilly 69 degrees

@catsbyondrepair

3 күн бұрын

75 is fine motherfuker

when I had an air conditioner I used to have it on a slight angle so the water would drip out..If I didn't it got nasty inside with bugs and such..lol

@tomg1066

Жыл бұрын

It's supposed to be installed pitched away from the room/window sill

@another1gone

Жыл бұрын

Supposed to drop a quarter inch from front to back

Its supposed to drain out the condensation that's why some have a drain hose...it will get mold and stink..

@fashizzlemanizzle4808

10 ай бұрын

Wrong. It’s using the condensate to lower pressure in the condensing unit. Did watch the video?

@BigeSnek

5 ай бұрын

@@fashizzlemanizzle4808the pressures wouldn’t even be that high unless you ran the fan on low on a hot day. that water will eventually heat up enough to the point where the added efficiency isn’t worth shortening the life of a unit.

Dude! Thank you for this tip! I was on the brink of buying a new window A/C! 😂 No wonder my A/C was less cold these past few days after I took off a rear drain plug during DIY cleaning and I did not put it back, causing no water to accumulate on the pan for the Slinger Ring to throw to the condenser coils. Charged to experience :)

@HandymanHertz

2 ай бұрын

Glad to help! Yeah, I just learned that too a few years ago, kind of cool engineering 👍🏼

The problem is the water ends up down the wall causing water damage and the moisture causes mold in the AC. So, I prefer to drill mine.

All that standing water causes that rust on the inside too. Even better is pulling the A/C before winter (just did mine) and dumping a gallon of water all over my interior floor. Genius!!

@kevinwilkins7031

Жыл бұрын

If you were smart you would get some gauze and stick it right in the back end of it and allow it to drain the water.

I always drill them out as I'd rather the water drain then rot the machine

@oliver_klozoff

Жыл бұрын

​@@Farquad76.547 yeah😂 so it'll rust out and you have to buy a new one sooner. it's called planned obsolescence

@dazellis8057

Жыл бұрын

@@oliver_klozoff nailed it

@AndrewKidd14145

Жыл бұрын

Fans there that’s cooling it.

@AndrewKidd14145

Жыл бұрын

It’s that way so it rots and you buy more

@Cameronbass5150

Жыл бұрын

Lol my 10 year old one that I even dropped from the second floor window running none stop every spring and summer would disagree with rotting...

THANK YOU FOR EDUCATING THE PUBLIC! AND INSTALL THESE UNITS LEVEL! NOT sloping. Keep that water! If it is leaking inside the house, the path is clogged

@HandymanHertz

Күн бұрын

Yup yup and yup!

NO WAY! I swear these phones read your mind. I was just thinking of doing this

@HandymanHertz

Күн бұрын

Spooky

Why wouldn't they contain the water better if it was for that? Pretty sure it would be a plastic pan if this was meant to hold water.

@davezemba9109

Жыл бұрын

Then it wouldn't rust out. And you wouldn't have to go buy a new one. Gotta keep the economy rolling lol

Drill it. Friggin gurgling will drive you crazy 🤣

@Schmuly

Жыл бұрын

You think you can hear it over the compressor? Cause you cant

@kensmechanicalaffair

Жыл бұрын

If you can hear it, it's not leveled.

@keithbroh5730

Жыл бұрын

@@Schmuly the compressor turned off it’s basically the only thing you heat

@henniebouwmans7879

Жыл бұрын

mine has a factory drain have mine for 20 years and no rust ,rust air do smell

@Schmuly

Жыл бұрын

@@keithbroh5730 why would the outside fan be running without the compressor on

I couldn't tell you how many window units I've thrown away in the 43 years that I've heating and cooling. And I've repaired a few

Nah, if you live somewhere humid like in Florida, you're better off drilling a hole. This only makes sense in a dry place where water would actually evaporate, like in the desert.

@HandymanHertz

9 ай бұрын

Interesting, thanks for the input. I live in a moderately humid environment, and it works great, but I can see where Florida may not be effective.

Mosquitoes love it when you don't drill 😎

@theyreoutthere.huntinggear

5 күн бұрын

Exactly. It's a good spot that's hard to notice them flying out of but I always wondered where the he'll they were spawing from. Check the Ac unit in the wall and found a mosquitoes paradise.

In my old house I had an old CHRYSLER air conditioning. Had that dodge logo. lol. It was so powerful. It finally crappedvthe bed 10 years ago. Never saw one before

@John-ip3xm

2 күн бұрын

Yes, Chrysler made good window A/C units back in the day. They are workhorses! 😊

@HandymanHertz

Күн бұрын

Cool, I'll have to look what those looked like.

Best advice is when newly purchasing and installing an ac unit, paint and treat all the prone rust location with additional coats of waterproofing paint and oils!

@HandymanHertz

4 ай бұрын

This is really good advice, thanks! 👍🏼

I had to drill a hole in mine more towards the middle and angle it pretty good plus screen netting around it to keep the cotton and shit out lol. It would fill with water enough to drip inside

that sound of the water slinging drove me nuts with mine. drilled a hole in it about 12 years ago and still works great lol I do try to keep the condenser clean and maintain it time to time

@chrishansen5784

Жыл бұрын

Mine is a hotel style a/c unit that hangs out of the wall. It got clogged and started draining inside. So i drilled a few 3/4 inch holes around the pan xD

@c117ls7

Жыл бұрын

@@chrishansen5784 problem solved I guarantee. Lol the last hotel I stayed in had one that was running off inside the room. Soaked all my clothes and stuff I had beside of it. I'd say it was the same problem you had

Many people know that water helps cool the hot side when fan hits the water. But the slightly more obscure part is that the water comes from the moisture that was collected on the cold side before being put to use to help efficiency on the hot side.

@nolandonohue3514

3 күн бұрын

Many people make things up without knowing what they are talking about :) As an engineer you make me sick. Like why did you just lie? Did you think you werent and where did you get that information? I know you are brain dead but the equation for the efficiency of the Carnot cycle literally is 1- Th/Tc. Since u are stupid that means the bigger the temperature difference, the more efficient. Aka cooling down the hot side lowers the efficiency. They do it to stop water from building up in the system. Have you considered not talking about things you don’t understand?

The purpose of the condensor is to cool down the hot gas to turn the refrigerant back to liquid to start the cooling cycle over and the condensate water is utilized to aid in the cooling.

Bacteria paradise

@stevenbaker8184

Жыл бұрын

Yep Legionnaires disease at play right there

@devinhall1631

Жыл бұрын

@Usual Suspect William Hamilton that’s 99% of the population

@Kube_Dog

7 ай бұрын

This was the real cause of Covid. An undrilled window unit in China.

@xXSasukeXx89

3 ай бұрын

The water isn’t stagnant. It is safer than having a bird bath in your backyard but go off lol

@devinhall1631

3 ай бұрын

@@xXSasukeXx89 it’s called legionnaires disease, caused by bacteria it is common in air conditioning and cooling towers . It kills a few people a year

Yep, i can confirm they operate longer and more efficiently with the weep hole in the bottom. I bought 2 identical units, put a hole in only one of them. The unit i did not put a hole in didn't make it thru the season, the one i put a weep hole in lasted about 7 years until we finally installed a mini split unit.

99%? Wow, ylu really worked it out to 3 standard deviations, nice work👏

Some units require a specified pitch, some require to be level.

my dad drilled a hole through the damn condenser

@raysure1345

Жыл бұрын

I drilled a hole through the freon pipe. So sad but I got pretty high

@lamplight1636

Жыл бұрын

@@raysure1345 it's not called a Freon pipe

@adamwhite207

Жыл бұрын

I did the same lol

@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823

11 ай бұрын

I just thought of that

@lamplight1636

3 ай бұрын

@@CdLLP376 what ?

I read an article that one of the most common places to find the bacteria that causes Pnuemonia (psuedomonas aeruginosa) is in air con condensate

I read the manual when I was installing mine. My windows open to the side, so I was hoping to find some creative tips to get it set up. No advice to be found, but I did learn about the slinger!

@HandymanHertz

2 ай бұрын

👍🏼

I did not know that😳. I actually drilled holes in one once to drain the water .😮

@kensmechanicalaffair

Жыл бұрын

Lol

@WilburJaywright

Жыл бұрын

I used to think it was a bad design / defect too. ‘Salright.

@boss2923

Жыл бұрын

CAULK THEM!

@uplatejay

11 ай бұрын

It is a genius design flaw, it makes the machine ROT from the inside. Dry coils equal no mud and the coils will not clog and rot, causing high pressure witch will eventually make the unit spring a refrigerant leak and then WORTHLESS and you go by another. They basically made them disposable. My grandmother has 2 AC’s that are almost 40 yrs old and still run great and they drip enough to water her flowerbeds!!!

@daveyt4802

9 ай бұрын

Hopefully at the back of the unit. They have over flows out the back...

Is that why I have nats coming in my room?

@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823

11 ай бұрын

Do they look like blsc2k. Triangle shaped flies? Drain flies from nasty sitting water.

@russellmacdonald6021

4 күн бұрын

🌺 Correct & you need to drill a hole under the lowest point of the Air conditioner frame underneath to allow water to either drip or release water from your unit.....😊.......😊.......😊.......

I always wondered why they didnt cool coils with water in ac units. Very cool to see certain units do. Still not sure why they wouldnt use something like this in larger units

Correct and if it becomes too much water it will drip out the sides there is some kind of a relief somewhere..... So in the big picture you can think of it as having AC coming out of a compressor yet you've also got the idea behind a "Swamp Cooler" keeping things cool for the unit

Yes helps transfer heat! I'm in the 1% 😆

1% er here..... Also a refrigeration and AC mechanic lol

I didnt until about a month ago. I got my daughter a new window unit. It had a big sticker on it saying do not drill, condensor needs the water for efficiency.

Window AC sounds like vacation in the Caribbean 🍻

The only problem with that is its an AC unit sitting outside, that water gets nasty af.

@bsanchez3563

Жыл бұрын

Why not just take it down in the winter

@JahonCross

Жыл бұрын

​@@bsanchez3563 why would you take it down?

@bsanchez3563

Жыл бұрын

@@JahonCross if its cold or rainy/snowy (present/applicable for mehself in my area it does but not coldder than about 20f or hotter than about 120ish degrees so strangely enough fwiw its said still to be a "moderate climate" ) I mean if its a portable unit id just simply take it out of the window or if I had a eother a widnow unit or a first floor need for ac and had both then Id also take that down or fwiw cover it so rain an snow and heaf do escape from back and forth inside to out and vice verse but otherwise as I prefer not to climb a ladder fwiw needlessly.. just not for meh as far as mere fun goes for going up and down and/or getting out a ladder is not meh idea of excitement fwiw idk but yeah Ph also id not want there to be ice an stuff breaking the coils etc from expansion

@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823

11 ай бұрын

​@@bsanchez3563Ladder? Most people do it from the window

@gsxr1000jt

2 ай бұрын

Some people don't realize some of the big window acs weighing over 150lbs are in Windows 2nd floor and up. Many people have medical/physical disabilities and can't move it. Money can be a issue too for those who say "hire someone".

made that mistake. hit one of the high pressure lines. RIP AC. second came with a plug and since it was in an indoor flex space. couldn't have water flinging around everywhere so had to use the drain port. at least the second one had one.

whoa - drilling mine "WAS" on my bucket list - thanks!

@HandymanHertz

Күн бұрын

You bet!

Yep, I definitely drilled a hole in the bottom to let that drain out thinking that it was a problem.

The whole unit is covered with rust

Definitely got me on that one I've been drilling holes in my air conditioner for years

@ericschneider8524

Жыл бұрын

My Frigidaire window ac came with factory holes.

@chadklaren9537

Жыл бұрын

They all come with a drain hole from the factory you just have to make sure they are level so to much water doesn't sit in there.

@juliepratt9862

Жыл бұрын

​@@chadklaren9537many manufacturers stopped putting drain holes in the units several years ago.

I always thought my brand new window unit was fucking up when it made that noise. I read the stickers on the back of the unit that explicitly states to not drill a hole for this reason.

I have a portable one and i thought it was quite clever when i saw where the water was hitting it also pooled under the condenser but still drained away

I like the hole that is at the back of my AC. Straight from the factory. Guess they didn't know that.

@glasshalfempty1984

9 ай бұрын

Smh... You think you're so clever don't you? Some ACs, particularly older ACs, did have drain holes because manufacturers did not realize at the time that it actually could increase the efficiency of the unit by utilizing the cold water that just came off of the cold evaporator coil, in order to help cool the condenser coil. When they realize that, they started to build and design them so that they threw water onto the coil. Now granted, they also didn't think about the rust when they started doing this. But they have been for a little bit now, and newer components are rust resistant or completely rust proof.

@BigeSnek

5 ай бұрын

@@glasshalfempty1984they definitely are not rust proof. I have seen units completely rusted after just 2 or 3 seasons of use. That on its own is enough reason to drain a hole. The water also causes the coil to get muddy and that will result in high head pressure, which defeats the purpose of the design in the first place.

Drill it.. Your efficiency will drop once all the nasty water slinging on the condenser turns into a hard mat of crap blocking airflow.

I installed one in the back of an RV and had to drill the bottom. When I would drive, that water would find its way inside because it creates a low-pressure vacuum. I messed up the first one, so I returned it and drilled in a different spot the second time around. 😅

the slinger ring promotes evaporative cooling -During evaporation, water molecules absorb heat from the air to overcome the latent heat of vaporization. This heat transfer cools the air as it passes through the medium thus making the the coils cool better

Laying with mine on now. Ahhh, ice cold air to help me sleep.

ok going to plug the holes i made hahahaha

I heard it all the time back in new york. Didn't know exactly what it was until this video.

Some window units have part of the condenser coil at the bottom of the unit to help reject heat and evaporates the water causing a dripless unit

@HandymanHertz

Жыл бұрын

That’s genius!

@homesteadhaven2010

Жыл бұрын

I have two dripless units in my rental right now. I will never buy anything else.

@jessefoulk

Жыл бұрын

That would be nice. My neighbors window AC upstairs drips right on top of my AC. Gonna have to do something about that for next year

@PatHaskell

Жыл бұрын

@@jessefoulk Same problem here. I got a galvanized sheet of metal and slid it under the upstairs unit to divert the drip further out from my unit.

@daveyt4802

9 ай бұрын

Water cooled condenser!

DO NOT DO THIS WITHOUT CAUTION!!!! if you over drill youll hit the freon

@rinzler9775

5 ай бұрын

Drill only in the drain, ideally pull it out first so you can see - they have a drain tray, put a heavy handed drill could go through the condenser.

My window AC is 20 years old and still blows nice cool air. I can hear the water inside mine just like this one sounds.

I use these to spot cool my home...my power bill went from 450 -200 a month...i got a job in the summer of 1971..fixing these...and ive done it every day since...i got 2 to fix today

You answered so many questions. Thank you. 😊

Welp looks like I need a new one 😂😂🤦‍♂️ Should’ve came across this yesterday morning 😂

@HandymanHertz

Жыл бұрын

haha no problem, it still works fine, just slightly more inefficient!

@jameshughes131

Жыл бұрын

Plug the hole was never an option. Boat sank

Some units tell you not to drill a hole! Because it uses the water to splash onto the condenser so just be sure to make sure first.

Some new ones come with the drain hole pre-drilled but with a plug in it. You can remove it *if* you want to, but its designed to run with it left in. 😊

Mine was draining into my wall! I had to put a few holes in the outside just to prevent damage.

AC units have a drain coming from the pan to drain the water away from the house so it doesnt cause rot. The reason the pan gets full of water is because the drain gets clogged. Drill your holes. The fan is not meant to splash splash water.

@RM.-_-.

Жыл бұрын

Ikr this dumb ass just making up shit why does it say in manual to place unit at a slope to allow water to drain...

@timekabolden5309

Ай бұрын

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👌🏾

What if that water is going right into my floor? I pulled a rubber insert and it hasn't done it since.

@HandymanHertz

Жыл бұрын

Hmm… How old is your unit? Definitely, water shouldn’t be coming into your room!

@Krankie_V

Жыл бұрын

It's supposed to be tilted a bit so the water runs toward the outside

Should unplug yearly and clean with hose, then use a can of A/C coil cleaner on the evaporator. Let set according to directions, then I rinse well. Ready for next season.

Old window units do not have this and absolutely need a proper drain hole.. Should specify in your video :p

We always gotta remember to tip it back a little cause it ends up leaking in from the level difference. 😮‍💨

@HandymanHertz

Жыл бұрын

Yup, must have an angle! Most now are designed to be that way from my experience.

I did a couple times and I didn't know that. Didn't have instructions

@HandymanHertz

Жыл бұрын

I used to as well! 👍🏼

Drill? Glad i saw this while walking back out to my A/C unit. I already had the plasma cutter set-up & everything.

Was about to do that a few weeks ago then I actually noticed what you mentioned and thought twice. That was a close one, I guess those owner manuals are important lol

For all you leftist and Yankees movin on down to the dirty south, this is your life. Hard work and hard times. Enjoy. and Bless yer hearts.

@stevenbledsoe4186

7 күн бұрын

Don't challenge them...shit, they'll do it. Just what we needed.