Thanks for the video. I agree these are great units. I have had mine running for over 4 years now.

@Woopnik

4 жыл бұрын

I agree with you. They are fantastic portable AC units. Had never any technical problems with it. Have a great day 😀

Thank you again and we will continue to watch your videos and we have seen most of them and they are very helpful. Thank you again.

@Woopnik

3 жыл бұрын

I am glad that I was of any help. Have a great day.

Year two for my unit. Just pulled it out and decided to re-watch this video to be sure we are taking care of my summer BFF ; )

@Woopnik

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Silk for your comment. 😀👍

Thank you, friend. This video saved the day at my office.

@Woopnik

5 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. Have a great week.

I bought one of those 2 years ago. That thing is a monster. Works great! I definitely recommend it. 👌

Thank you and I now know how to remove the hoses. I was using a screwdriver and pushing the tab in and I was afraid to break it. I read somewhere to turn the hose but I could not figure it out. Great job and thank you .

@Woopnik

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your uplifting comment 😀👍

Just got a 14S and it works amazingly well. Got tired of the landlord putting crap ACs in here that last a year or 2. So I invested in a good portable.

@achilles1373

2 жыл бұрын

Not really portable. Still requires a window just a s a window unit does. This model blows in on direction which is up. Not a fan of it so far.

Don't blow the dust IN to the coils. Vacuum it out gently, taking care not to bend the fins. You can use a brush attachment on your vacuum hose, and brush WITH the fins, not across them. If it's still dirty, you can get a can of coil cleaner and use a soft bristle brush, again working vertically with the fins, not across them.

@Woopnik

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Raczoon. Thank you for your explanation. I really appreciate it. When I do my next cleaning of the unit (soon 😋) I will follow your advice. Have a great Sunday,

We’ve had ours 11 years and still performs well.

@coolcoolcool14

Жыл бұрын

How do you clean the inside though?

Thank you for this!! 🙌🏾🙏🏾

@Woopnik

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Kevin. Thanks for your comment 😀👍

I was specifically looking on how to get to the coil that is visible through the hose connections. When i take the front cover off its still unreachable in the back. But I did enjoy the video. I think I'm going to get up can of that no rinse coil cleaner and just spray it from the hose connections mine has also been a great air conditioner although recently it is not as efficient as it used to be due to so much dust on both coils

Funny it was made to years ago but still helpful today. Love it.

@Woopnik

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Roberto. Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate it. Even after all those years the technology has not changed much and I still support this unit. Which means I will help you with your AC if you have any other questions. Have a great day. 😀

@privasgal

3 жыл бұрын

How do you all clean the hoses? Mine have a bunch of Black stuff. I’m afraid it might e black mold 😬😬

@Woopnik

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Jean. If this “black stuff” is indeed black mold, you must discard your old hoses and replace them with new ones. You should replace both hoses at the same time. Here is a link to a replacement hose on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Whynter-ARC-EH-TYPE-S-diameter-Portable-Conditioner/dp/B0048ELAB2/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=whynter+arc-14sh+hose+replacement&qid=1620151868&sr=8-3 I hope I was of any help. Have a great day. 😀😋

@TheBostonFern

3 жыл бұрын

@@Woopnik I don't understand why he must throw away the mold-infected hose. He could take it outside and hose down the hose from both ends and let it dry. The hose is made of plastic. If there is mold, it grows out of the organic material deposited on the hose.

Zhank you for zthe video!

@Woopnik

3 жыл бұрын

🤓🥸😎 You are very welcome. 🤠🥳😜

Just bought one 🤫 wooopwooop

I would use a vacuum to get the dirt off the coil. Air pressure might just blow some dirt inwards.

@Woopnik

3 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely right. Thank you for your comment. Have a wonderful evening 😀

Hello! I recently had this problem where the compressor won't stop running even after turned off, neither does the surrounding temperature matching the setted temperature. I turned it off by pressing the reset button and have turned it on and off a few mroe times to make sure the problem was replicable and once I confirmed it was I never turned it on again. the manual suggests not turning it on and off solely by using test and reset. Do you have any suggestions?

Is there a good way to remove the front vent cover to clean the fan wheel? It's spitting out dirt and I can't get thru the little slats and grid on the output vent. Any help would be appreciated..

@Woopnik

3 жыл бұрын

Hello jusstutube2. Please watch the following video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pnapqNBymra6oZs.html Let me know if that video does not explain what you are looking for.

@jusstutube2

3 жыл бұрын

@@Woopnik thank you...I really am just trying to remove the top vent cover and the plastic grate inside to clean the fan.. the video does not show how to do that.. But I think I can figure it out after watching the video .. Thanks so much for your help...

I'm seriously considering getting the ARC-14S model. Hate to nit pick, as I know you're trying to help show how to clean them, but I would never push the dust farther into the unit by blowing it with canned air. It's far better to vacuum it out.

@Woopnik

6 жыл бұрын

Hi. Thanks for your advice. I always like to learn something new. 😀 Have a great weekend.

@Woopnik

6 жыл бұрын

It is a very good air conditioner. Built like a tank and runs without any technical problems. 😀👍

@MrFragManiac

6 жыл бұрын

Actually after watching all your videos, I noticed you were cleaning it with a nice Dyson vacuum in one of them. So I guess I responded a bit prematurely.

@Woopnik

6 жыл бұрын

That’s okay. My channel lives through the comments of my subscribers. Thanks for your input. Greetings from Los Angeles. 😀

There is also a condenser inside the rear of the unit. Have you cleaned that?

Can I install a drip line that will constantly flow into a drain? (for server room using Drop ceiling plenum for exhaust air) The room shares a common wall with the kitchen, I'd rather drain constantly as opposed to having to drain.

@Woopnik

5 жыл бұрын

Hello Manley. I found that the unit does a good job of evaporating the collected water unless the ambient humidity in the room was extremely high. The Whynter ARC-14S/SH does not have a condensate pump feature that can pump out (and up) water through a drain hose. I really don’t think that you have to drain the unit permanently. The only other thing I can come up with is the Whynter Portable Air Conditioner Drain Bucket. The drain bucket is for use with manual drainage as needed. But Whynter does not recommend leaving the drain plug off! Let me know if you have anymore questions. Have a good day. 😀

@Iambriangregory

13 күн бұрын

Why doesn't the company recommend leaving the drain plug off I'm assuming that the drain plug will be taken off for constant draining that the man was asking about ​@@Woopnik

Thank you for your instructions! any reason why mine smells funny? kind of sour smelling... please help! only had mine for about a year.

@Woopnik

Жыл бұрын

hello thank you for watching, this is michaels wife , my husband passed a year and a half ago , im sorry he cannot answer your question

@amandagawerc2435

Жыл бұрын

@@Woopnik I'm so sorry for your loss - I hope you're doing as well as you can be. ❤

@amandagawerc2435

Жыл бұрын

Hi Matthew, not sure if this is your problem, but I seem to have mold (some sort of black sooty stuff that clings to the fins of the air vent and spits out from time to time), which is why I watched this video, hoping it would teach me how to safely clean it out. If this is what's going on with yours, I hope you find a way to fix it soon, as it sounds like it can lead to health issues.

@ltstup

3 ай бұрын

@@Woopnik What a blessing to know that his videos live on and are still helping people like myself! I have MS. My ac went out today. Had to use my this portable ac and had no idea what to do. I’ve watched all of your husbands videos and feel confident now!! Even tho he is not here his spirit lives on to help us. ❤

Our unit is only 2 years old, and we have now an issue with the dehumidifying mode. filters are clean and new! The unit is running but no water is coming out from the drain? Any suggestions? Thanks.

@Woopnik

11 ай бұрын

hello thank you for watching , my husband passes away almost 2 years ago, im sorry i cannot answer your question

I got my air conditioner last year and it worked wonderful and I've done all the cleaning already it's not cooling as much this year and The red light indicator never worked and it never shut off when it's full of water I don't know why it's not cooling as well

@Woopnik

Жыл бұрын

hello thank for watching, this is michaels wife, my husband wont be able to answer any questions he passed away last year, plase see RIP WOOPNIK video

I bought one & it makes a rumbling noise what do I do. I don't know if it is supposed to do that or what

@Woopnik

3 жыл бұрын

Hello VatoChulo. A rumbling noise does not seem right. Please check on my channel for a video I made about the noise level of this Whynter AC. There you can hear how it should sound like. Let me know. 😐

How did you get your hoses and hose fittings off? I am a little afraid to take them off and break something.

@Woopnik

5 жыл бұрын

Good Morning Lynn. Thank you for watching my video. A while ago I made a video showing how ti remove the hoses and fittings. You can find this video at the following link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/jImjs7R6ltngZ6Q.html

@Woopnik

5 жыл бұрын

Should you have more questions, please note them in the comments section of the videos. Have a wonderful week. Greetings from Los Angeles.

@Woopnik

5 жыл бұрын

Hi. Did you watch the video? Did you get the hoses and fittings off the AC?

@teacherlynn671

5 жыл бұрын

@@Woopnik I have not watched it yet but was just checking and will watch it later today and I have another question also thank you so very much

@Woopnik

5 жыл бұрын

And what is your other question ?

How do you take it apart to clean inside machine. Looks like mold or dust on blades down inside machine

@Woopnik

Жыл бұрын

hello thanks for watching, my husband passed away 2 years ago, im sorry he cannot answer your question

My plug melted near the prong and is running very hot, I don't feel safe having the unit plugged in. I was running it through a heavy duty power chord, and I suspect either the power chord or the unit power chord is the culprit (not the wall socket). Its looking like the best thing to do is replace the plug, but I'm having difficulty finding information on how to do that. Do you know where I should start? A repair service seems out of the question.

@Woopnik

6 жыл бұрын

Hello Jeffrey. I am sorry that this happened to you. You cannot connect an extension cord or a power strip to the AC unit. It is not advisable that you replace the power plug. This can cause a fire.

@jeffreyaddison2681

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply. If the replacement is done professionally is there still a fire danger?

@Woopnik

6 жыл бұрын

Here is a site which sells the power plug: ambientstores.com/power-supply-cord-lcdi-complete-for-arc-12sd-arc-12sdh-arc-14s-arc-14sh-arc-141bg-arc-143mx/

@Woopnik

6 жыл бұрын

I don't see a problem if it is done professionally.

@jeffreyaddison2681

6 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. My only problem is finding a local repair person - nobody seems to want to do it.

Do you have a video where is shows what screws need to be removed to get inside. I need to replace the evaporator fan?

@Woopnik

5 жыл бұрын

No, I am sorry. I did not make a video how to take off the shell of the Whynter ARC-14SH. This is something only a trained AC professional should do. I have already broken my share of items in my life, for example 2 brand new Dyson vacuums, but it is also warm in Los Angeles and I cannot risk to break that one too. But I have directly from Whynter a set-by-step description with pictures how to do that. Please email me at zurek@myfastmail.com and I will reply with the PDF file. 😀

@Woopnik

5 жыл бұрын

There are only two cylinder shaped fans, like a hamster wheel, in the AC. Unless something hard is falling into the rotating which will destroy them, I cannot think 🤔 of any situation where the fans are breaking. People who write to me when their fans are destroyed tell me that their children dropped a toy inside.

@Woopnik

5 жыл бұрын

Hello Lynn. I have the directions how to remove the case off an Whynter ARC-14SH converted into a video file and uploaded to my KZread channel. You will find it right on top of my channel. There are no bells and whistles, just the pictures of where the screws are located which must be removed. Please let me know if it helps. Good night 😴💤

Hey my unit has a weird issue. Sometimes when I turn it off, the condenser turns off but the fan remains on and nothing I do will turn it off short of unplugging it. Sometimes it'll randomly shut off on its own after hours. Any idea what's going on?

@Woopnik

2 жыл бұрын

hello thank you for watching ,this is mr woopniks wife unfortunately my husband wont be able to answer your question , he passed away last november

i like that youre making videos to help ppl out but wiping a machine isnt maintenance lol and you shouldnt use a air dust blower on the air vent as it is blowing the dust further in.you could use a small brush with a vacuum to get all the dust out. Here are my tips for those with this unit: get a washable air filter and a carbon activated air filter. cut them both to size and put it on the filter frame . you can also put them on the air intake tubing(the one that brings air from the outside). if you put it on the intake tube, MAKE SURE you make a grill piece out of aluminum mesh so the filter doesnt go in the unit as it could cause damage. if you have to drain the unit daily, it's bc humidity is high. when it rains and when its really cold i disconnect the air intake tube(that brings air from the outside) and cover the tube(not the machine) with a thick towel so theres no cold air coming in from the outside. when doing this, the unit isnt bringing cold/humid air in and doesnt require to be drained daily, also the unit works less to heat up a room. the heater on this isnt all too great when its 40 degrees out. the bad side is that it isnt bringing fresh air in but i only do this when its really cold and/or rainy. to drain mine: i also have a rubber hose connected to the drain plug that has a valve on the end. i just have to open the valve and drain it onto a pan. when it rains my unit can hold alot of water and unit stops working until i drain it. i've had mine for a few years as well and my air grill looks new and machine works great. here are some links of the filters i mentioned. www.amazon.com/Holmes-Carbon-Filters-HAPF60-Filter/dp/B000063SKE/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1540068885&sr=8-14&keywords=carbon+filter www.amazon.com/Duck-Replacement-Conditioner-24-Inch-1285234/dp/B002GKC2US/ref=sr_1_30?ie=UTF8&qid=1540069164&sr=8-30&keywords=washable+air+filter

@ltstup

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Can we keep it on car backseat and transport it horizontally does that cause any damage ?

@Woopnik

6 жыл бұрын

Hello Vladimir 😀 You should transport the unit in an upright position only. If you have to transport it horizontally make sure that you leave it in an upright position for at least 2 hours before first use. I hope that helps. Have a great weekend.

@Woopnik

6 жыл бұрын

When you are moving the unit, ensure it is not turned upside down or greater than 45° or more off level.

Can I unplug the condensation stopper and just put a permanent drainage hose on it that extends out the window with the other hoses?

@Woopnik

3 жыл бұрын

During the process of cooling, some water will be extracted from the air into the unit. Most ofthis water is used to cool and exhausted to the outside. If the unit is operated in high humidity or low temperature environment, water will collect in the reservoir inside the unit. I am living in Los Angeles where the humidity is very low, therefore I have only drained condensation water only once from the unit as long as I own it. But you must manually drain the water from the unit by positioning a flat container or dish under the drain plug. You cannot connect a drainage hose to the Whynter ARC-14SH because it does not have a built-in drain pump outlet. Other kinds of Whynter AC’s have such a built-in drain pump outlet like the Whynter Elite 12000 BTU Dual Hose Digital Portable Air Conditioner.

I have the same unit and my unit keeps getting full of water and shuts off. I constantly have to drain it every 2 hours to work. Any solution?

@Woopnik

Жыл бұрын

hello thanks for watching, my husband passed away 2 years ago, im sorry i dont have an answer for you

Hi ,is the intake hose optional?

@Woopnik

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Konen. The intake hose is not optional. If you don’t use the intake hose the AC will take the air out of the room where the AC is located which creates low air pressure in the room and warm air from outside the room is coming in to equalize the air pressure. Having warm air coming into the room defeats the purpose of having a portable AC. I hope I was of any help. Have a good evening. 😀

Hello, mine is having also the heating unit. But it produces very little heat. Any help?

@Woopnik

2 жыл бұрын

hello thank you for watching, im mr woopnik wife, my husband wont be able to answer your question he passed away last november

Is it possible to recharge the refrigerant on the unit?

@Woopnik

3 жыл бұрын

Hello EB. You cannot recharge the refrigerant on this A/C. Have a great July 5th weekend. 🥳

My ac keeps filling with water within hours It ran well for a month and now is filling with water fast

@jonathenskyles1419

4 жыл бұрын

That's normal. Part of an air conditioners job is to remove humidity from the air. I have this model and I easily have to drain mine twice a day (in the southern U.S.) when using full time. I usually get a quart+ out of it each time i drain and if I don't I quickly notice the temp creeping up. This really makes these portables a PITA for regular use... at least window units place the bulk of the noise outside and you don't have to worry about draining them.

How do you remove the hose connectors? I can't seem to get them off of mine.

@Woopnik

6 жыл бұрын

I will make a video about it. It is tuff to get the hose connectors off. You literally have to use brute force. Turn the hose connector back and forth and pull hard. Very hard. I hope that helps. Have a great Sunday. 😀

@gumper323

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks @Woopnik! Looking forward to the video!

@Woopnik

6 жыл бұрын

I am getting next week new filters for the ARC-14SH. I will make a filter installation video next weekend and I will cover how to remove these hose connectors. Have a great Sunday. 🌞

@incan87

5 жыл бұрын

the air vents on the back? i use a flat head screwdriver to press the 2 clips that hold the place pieces and remove it. its easy and the correct way to doing it. forcing it back and forth will end up breaking the clip or the plastic piece that holds the tubing

How do you set up the timer??

@Woopnik

3 жыл бұрын

Good Morning Denisse. With the air conditioner operating in any mode, press the Timer Control button, which is the third round button from the right. Then set the desired time delay OFF hours by pressing the + or - buttons, which are on the right of the Timer Control button. When the delay time set has elapsed, the air conditioner switches off. I hope I was of any help. Have a great day 😀

How expensive is this to run? How much does your electric bill increase? Thanks

@Woopnik

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Sandi. In the hot months the AC adds about a $100 per month to the electric bill. Have a good day. 😀

I’ve been using it for 2 years and it stopped cooling :(. I’ve always done the steps mentioned here too

@HipsterSpinster_

Ай бұрын

I had the same issue. After one year, my unit has stopped cooling at all.

I'm having a flashing red light does anyone know what this means?

@Woopnik

Жыл бұрын

hello thanks for watching, my husband passed away and sorry i don't know what that means

@ltstup

3 ай бұрын

Water needs draining

Where the water go

I unboxed my air conditioner and there was oil everywhere. I let it run for an hour. There's a smell starting. I turned it off.

@Woopnik

5 жыл бұрын

What kind of smell is it? A burnt smell, gasoline smell?

@BisayangDako808

4 жыл бұрын

Can you give us an update please? Same thing happen to mine except the smell.

@ianspooner2250

4 жыл бұрын

@@BisayangDako808 I sent it back to Amazon. They gave me back my money. Amazon might have broke it. Hard to tell.

Are you seriously blowing that dirt straight into your kitchen?

because mine doesn't cool as much as before

@Woopnik

4 жыл бұрын

Hello Gustavo. How old is your air conditioner?

Yikes, the condenser is dirty. You'll get even better cooling if it's clean.

After the first year of my 12000 btu Whynter, it's not cooling at all. Sometimes it sounds like the compressor kicks on, but it definitely isn't cooling. Do not recommend this unit as I only got one year out of a 500 dollar A/C unit.

@yourmommysdaddy5952

21 күн бұрын

They are so off and on, my unit was not working correctly then I cleaned all the filters and it started working great but just today it went back to how it used to be, runs cold for a few mins then switches to room temp

Thank you for the video. Why didn’t you vacuum out the dust behind the machine? Next time please close your kitchen drawers before you do a video its very distracting.

@Woopnik

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Simply Grateful. Why do you find the open kitchen drawers distracting?

@simplygrateful4494

3 жыл бұрын

Woopnik Because I kept wanting to get up and close them for you. I’m not an overly tidy person myself but I know leaving drawers open allows dust and debris to accumulate in them. Now that you’ve engaged me. I have the same machine as you. I pushed it sideways up a flight of stairs and water leaked out on my stairs. (Now I know I should have drained it first) I waited four hours before turning it on. Now it puts out a somewhat nausea smell. I think it’s from the engine possibly getting wet. Do you think I ruined it?

OMG that's not how you clean it....

@ltstup

3 ай бұрын

He passed away so your comment is invalid