*Works so well **Fastly.Cool** that it only requires daytime operation until high temp and humidity are overnight. It is difficult to get to side filters, but back is easily accessible.*
Well at least this one didn't tell me to lift the unit onto a stool. Like please - how is one person supposed to life this beast up like 12 inches?? I'm going to try the cookie sheet thing next time.
mine is sitting on a chair with a bathroom rug. I brought it up my stairs on my own. Since it's on a chair I use a drain hose but I have yet to see it expell any water from it.
i've had success using a pond pump in a pan to pump the water into the discharge air stream. does a pretty good job of removing the moisture, and it was a dirt cheap solution. You can also run a thin tube from your drain pan into the warm air discharge stream. the venturi effect will draw the water out of the pan as long as the elevation grade is not too much.
Thank you so much for this video. I couldn't figure out how to actually empty the water without dragging the unit to the back door and over the threshold and drain onto the deck! That cookie sheet is perfect!!!
Yep I just discovered this on my GE portable unit.it has 2 filters and I wasn't aware of that so it was getting really hot and then I found the second filter on the side .it was completely clogged. Yikes
I have to elevate mine and have a bucket under it. On a hot summer day it can easily fill up my bucket. Of course I could drill holes in my house for the hose to go through, but that sort of defeats the purpose of a *portable* ac :)
Not the greatest idea if done on default drain location height. If it's partially evaporarive there is a disk that throws water on radiator. But if it's single hose there is hardly any purpose aside power consumption
I tried that thing about using a bucket to drain the water but it seems like that increase the humidity in the room because it was pulling air in across the water from the bucket
Purchased: August 2023 - still works GREAT!I czcams.com/users/postUgkxxsUnXhGsSJLim_XnMHyQK0u3XVaW-CGn live in a studio and during the summer it gets scorching hot - really old building with no ac units. I can’t express how EASY it was to install. This unit has been a life savior during the summer and some days during other seasons where it can still be a bit warm at night. In this small place is my friend, a husky, poodle mix and myself. We need AC - lolI don’t use the dehumidifier option - I’m not sure if it will leak in my house, since I did not install the small draining hose that came with it. May look into it late but I don’t worry about much humidity in the apartment. I don’t understand why the negative reviews since all things mentioned, I personally did not find issues with. Definitely worth it!
lol i remember i bought a partially evaporative portable ac unit and had to drain it every 30 mins - an hour. because i live in fuking houston tx. where the air is extremely humid
Ah yes. I had same experience in DFW area. Unit would turn off every 45 min to an hour cause tank would be full. I got annoyed and drilled hole through the floor so the water could drain.
an aquarium pump can be set it back to hot radiator and make it fully evaporarive and of course lessen power consumption. But if it's single hose air conditioner - toss this crap out
Mine doesn’t give an alarm when the tray is full, learned that the hard way when I woke up one morning with my floor all covered in puddles.. Also this happened after 2-3 years of using it and I never had to drain it once, in contrast to people saying they have to drain theirs every few hours. Really confused
Mine is supposed to be drained over time and in the manual it states that it will have a sign on a display as a warning which i never had. Just out of curiosity i did drain it and all i could get was like 300ml tops
That's where I'm at now. Had mine for a year, and it's telling me it's full. I tilted the AC toward a bucket, and only minimal water came out. I then tried the hose hookup, and a little more water came out. It no longer says it's full, but it sure does flood my carpet
My ac stopped working so I opened the valve on the back. Out dumped a ton of the grossest scaly smelly water all on my carpet. Sometimes I gotta learn the hard way.
I have a sound booth that gets hot. I'm wondering if draining the fully evaporative AC via a hose will prevent it from expelling any moisture through its exhaust duct. I don't want that moisture to fill the room outside my sound booth. Good or bad idea?
can i just leave the drain plugs off all the time with drain hoses on it ? I have it up on a table and the drain hoses run down to a bucket under table. is this ok ?
I have an asahi portable air-conditioned. everytime I turn it on my p.a.c shuts off after an hour.... and a red light pops with a image of a bucket with full of water droplets. I tried to open the drainage and let the water go out, but it seems only a droplet comes out... I made a hose and plug it in the drain outlet and my p.a.c is back to normal. may I ask whats the problem? is there any problem with what I Did?
There should be a 2nd plugged vent high up on the unit; find that and loosen it. Water shoukd pour out with ease. Be sure to stop it back up after you finish draining it if you unit is not set up/ meant for continual draining.
Got a pelonis one. Where it sits inside and vent tube goes out the window. Says p1 code. Thats full water tank. Barly any water came out. Was that all it was? The error is gone. Or should disconnect the vent tube? So i can i tip it back and see if there is more water. Every time i see someone drain it. They just un do the plug. And thats all they have to do. Im also woundering if it could be like stuff in there and i need to suck it out with an air compressor
Question. I have two drains on my portable ac on one on mid section and one at the bottom.. Im planing to place a hose. So which one should i place it.
Without knowing your exact model, you'll likely want to add a hose to the lower one for continuous drainage. The one halfway up the unit is for Dehumidify mode. Double check your manual, but that's how most models work.
@@Sylvane Thank YOU! I have an Uberhaus portable AC and wondered why there were 2 drains. The lower one almost never needs draining but the top one will empty out gallons in a day when in AC mode. From what you've said, I suspect that most moisture will evap out the air hose/exhaust and that top one isn't necessary to drain unless you use in dehumidify mode as you say (ie, without an exhaust hose attached).
Hi I have a problem today. we drain the water already. But today when we wanted to turn it on the power button was just flashing. please help. what could be the problem.
Not a problem! We suggest you make sure the drain cap is on securely and then unplug your AC. If it doesn't work when you plug it back in, call Sunpentown's customer service at 800-330-0388.
But my question is where does this water come from do you guys fill this up yourself or it’s already there in the portable air conditioner? I haven’t have this air conditioner but I am asking this randomly?
In humid areas, excess moisture is pulled out of the air naturally during the cooling process. In some instances, the moisture collects inside the portable AC. That's how moisture ends up being involved in the process. Thank you - Tony from Sylvane
HELP! My portable AC keeps telling me it needs to drain. I unscrew it and try to drain it, but nothing comes out. I can hear the water inside. how do I make it come out???
Yeah, I'm thinking there's a rubber plug (where you can alternatively attach a hose). You might have to remove it for the water to breathe out? This video is not clear and missing a lot of detailed information...fucking guy.
Captain Porksword No, in Lis Angeles, it hasn't really gotten A/C-hot, and when we got a heatwave, a few days ago, I wasn't home, so I texted my daughter to do it, but I don't know how she did it (or if she did). I told her, "google it". I don't know why they make these things so complicated...or maybe they're not...Maybe we just don't know.
If your AC's drain pan is full, you should be able to drain it using the drain port on the back near the bottom of the unit. Water should drip out once the plug is removed. Each model/brand is different, so if you're still having trouble, we suggest calling your manufacturer to tell them what you're seeing.
How come you have a drain at the bottom and the other one on top (where you attach the hose). Why is the hose so high? Do you have to siphon it out with the hose? You did not explain. Do you just plug the hose and it will gravitate down by itself? Will it gush out before you try to connect the hose? Do you connect the hose when it's empty and leave it on? When it's full?
Both drains are used to get rid of collected water. The drain port at the bottom is typically used when ACs are in standard Cool mode and don't need to be emptied very often. When water collects extremely quickly (like in Dehumidifier mode if your AC offers that), then you can attach a hose to the top drain for continuous drainage. Water should automatically flow through the hose when the pan is full; but it won't come rushing out. Every AC is slightly different, so reach out to your manufacturer for specific instructions if you're still having problems.
To drain mine, with the hose at the BOTTOM 🙄 I use a mini pallet stack that i mounted onto a planter-on-wheels from HD, into a condensate pump and out the window
I just bought a LG Portable AC and living in the south I had to drain the unit every three hours so it was suggested to me to buy a condensate pump. I got the pump and attached it to the top drain port but I was told by HD store clerk that is incorrect. Will the pump work at the bottom too with the hose I bought?
Hi Linda. Typically condensate pumps are attached using the top drain port. Those ports are designed to fit a traditional garden hose, which comes with most condensate pumps.
I also have a LG Portable AC unit, but it doesn't have a top drain port. Only the one at the bottom. Is there another way to attached the condensate pump to the unit? I have to drain my unit every 15-20 minutes. the model of my AC unit is LP1111WXR and I got a Everbuilt condensate pump. Thank you,
@@rubenrobledo9146 yes there is another way, where you will have to use brain. disassemble it and use your pump to forward and spray water from bottom to hot radiator. It will evaporarte and lower power consumption.
yes but how do you drain it out the window... that is the question I cannot find the answer to. There is no window panel where you can connect a water drain hose. The only window panels are the ones for the AC exhaust hose. Please help
You’d have to get a condensate pump like he says in the video. They can run from about $49 to about $115. It hooks up to the drain directly and then you plug it in and most have a float sensor that gauges how much water is in a reservoir so it knows when to start the pump.
I need to drain mines every hour or so. Its horrible. And if I don't it will just start pouring out on my carpet. These are the worse AC's in my opinion
I have a Haier Commercial Cool Portable Air Conditioner (CPN14XC9) - 14,000 btu ,purchased in 2011 & still evaporating, but still needs to be drained, when it fills beyond evaporating capacity. lol A high chair, bucket and towels below, should do the trick to drain it.
Good luck with the removable tray. I have a Haier Commercial Cool Portable Air Conditioner (CPN14XC9) - 14000 btu, since 2011. Today, was 1st time I had to drain it, because it Shut Off. Then screwed off drain, tilted unit from a chair, into a bucket. Unit can only remove 110 pints/day of moisture in dehumidifying mode, which I must have exceeded in several days. Be careful when picking it up, since the unit weighs 83 lbs. :-)
Ok this Is a question that still nobody has answered in any of these videos about portable air conditioner units. When they get full and need to be emptied how will I know it's full? Mine is digital like the majority of newer units on the market today so is there a setting on the LED front panel that will light up to indicate thst the reservoir is full and I need to empty it or how am I supposed to know when it's full and needs to be emptied? I was using the plastic tubing hose thst connects to the drain plug and just placing a damn cookie sheet underneath the middle of the hose so I would just continously empty itself thst way and then end up overflowing on my bedroom carpet a few times because the only way I can get it to drain using that plastic piece of tubing that comes with the window kit is to place a flat cookie sheet under it .I tried a glass bowl but the damn hose kept Flipping itself out of the damn bowl in the middle of the night getting splashes of dirty condensation water all over my carpet so it's a never ending battle. Tonight I completely cleaned the emptied the reservoir by having to put the cookie sheet under the front of the unit and tip it backwards while holding onto the unit with my hands and waiting for all the water to stop but not much came out because the last week it's been draining a lot by using the plastic tubing and if was very humid here in Ontario the past month and a half so the condensation really built up quickly then I put the cap back on the drain plug and made sure It was on there tightly so it does not leak water during the night. Then I cleaned the grill at the very back of my unit that just slides in and out and wiped all the dust off it with a Mico fiber cloth and made sure it was nice and clean and dry before I put it back in place. So I guess 🤷 I'll wait and see what happens now that I've taken out that rubber tubing that I was using since I installed this brand new unit in May this year but it's very frustrating and I'm fed up with it now and it takes up too much space in my room to have that rubber tubing laying on a cookie sheet beside the ac unit which is beside my bed 🛌 😄 I've had enough of friggin summer ☀️ 😅😅😅😅! I'm ready to disassemble this unit, clean it off inside and outside and cover it for the fall and winter months and embrace the fall and winter months with open arms ❤😅😅! Has anyone else come across the same problem as me with their portable air conditioner units with the draining aspect of it? If so would really appreciate some honest feedback about everyone else's experience and what you ended up doing and has anyone else used a damn cookie sheet underneath that rubber tubing or is it just me? 😅
Me too 😢 it takes up so much space… not really portable either because it overflowed once all over my bedroom floor so I elevated it to drain it using the plastic tube in a friggin huge container… so I have no idea if we’re supposed to put the caps back on the drain holes and just do it once every other day. It seriously sucks that I couldn’t get one of those square cubes that you put in your window. 🙄
Hi ,I bought a used Noma 3 in one from 2016 . I Never owned one of these before and didn't come with an instruction manual .I am confused as to how the water drains. Do I need to attaché a hose or is it self draining . serial # KJF83JG0565
I have a Haier and it sloshes when you move it and I had to tilt it to move it and a lot of water leaked out (on the carpet :( ). Their instructions say to drain it to store but they don't say how. There is a pipe but no plug and no drain pipe. Very aggravating. They say if it is tilted to wait 24 hours to turn it on. I need to tilt it to get the water out. And does this water not harbour bacteria, mold etc?
You should definitely drain the water before storing it for the season. The drain port is typically in the back at the bottom of the unit. Usually you can remove the plug and let the water drain into a pan. If you're still having trouble, we suggest you contact the Haier Customer Satisfaction Center at 1-877-337-3639.
Is it the Haier Commercial Cool? Black and silver/grey? I have same one, there's a little cap at the very bottom on the back that you unscrew, then you pop out a little rubber stopper, it will train without tilting into a pan, if you need to tilt it, then it's probably clogged. You can get a hose and connector for it, it's just not a standard garden hose.
I bought a Whynter ARC-131GD and am continuously draining it through the bottom drain into a bucket. It collects approximately 5 gallons over 24 hours while in "cool" mode. The question is: would it be better to use the top drain and why?
Hi! That particular model has Whynter's AutoDrain technology where if it's installed properly it's supposed to recycle the captured moisture and exhaust it outside. In that case the benefit is that you should never have to empty the reservoir unless it collects more moisture than it can pump out quickly. If that happened the compressor would automatically stop until the reservoir was emptied to prevent it overflowing. Thanks for your question!
I have a Danby Heat and Cool unit. When operating as an AC during summer, I didn't have to drain the thing at all; however, during winter when the unit is running on heating mode, I find it make a very loud noise due to water collection. And I have to drain the unit every couple hours which I find quite annoying especially with a sleeping baby. Is that normal? Do I have to continuously drain the unit whilst in heat pump mode?
Is it ok to keep this drain lid/cap open for ever that water drain automatically always?? Or Is it necessary to close that lid and drain water every time by own your own??
It's more of a personal preference. You can keep the cap open, attach a hose to it, and allow the unit to continuously drain. Or you can close it and manually empty it. Either way is completely okay.
@@Sylvane thankyou so much for response but can you tell me if hose is completely ok why people drain own there own, is it much good for ac health then hose or equal to it?
Some HVAC guys said that the water helps to cool the unit even if is not self evaporated and no need to drain if you don’t need to , what’s true about this ?
I guess the condensation gets sprayed or dripped onto the condenser somehow to help cool it resulting in better efficiency and less draining. I think it’s bull tbh and mine is still getting water everywhere
i have a Heller branded portable AC and i recently realised that it is leaking im not sure how to fix this any help? PS. there is 3 settings on AC (Fan, Cooling) but the third one i have no idea what it is it has a picture of something that looks like a tray with water drops...
+Vendetta Bruh There may be a crack in your drainage pan, but we suggest reaching out to the manufacturer. They will have more information on your specific model.
+Jose is right about the dehumidifier mode, but +Vendetta, the reason it was leaking was because it was full. You have to unscrew the water outlet drain, which is on the back rear, at the bottom, to the left of the power chord. I put unit on a chair and tilted, but water didn't just come out the drainage hole, but also on each side of it. Some got on floor, but the bucket caught most of it. Unit shuts off also automatically, with STOP in the display, which indicates "time to drain". It is supposed to be designed to evaporate the water, but I guess a few of our 90+ degree Humidity days overflowed it. lol (Haier Commercial Cool Portable Air Conditioner (CPN14XC9) - 14,000 btu)
I need help on the heater on a Haier portable air conditioner. When air conditioner is on it self evaporates the water but when we use the heater we have to drain it every 10 minutes. Does anyone know why it doesn't self evaporate while using the heater!
I have a Haier Commercial Cool Portable Air Conditioner (CPN14XC9) - 14000 btu w/o the heater. The dehumidifier mode evaporates the water (looks like 2 droplets of water on the display) and can only evaporate (moisture removal) up to 110 pints/day. Cooling mode (AC) uses refrigerant (R-410A/24.70z), so don't think the water is coming from the AC.
So I have this stupid ac unit, and every 5 minutes or so it has P1 error, and I check the drain on the bottom everytime and nothing, there's no water in the container or water from the top, but it starts the fan option, instead of the cool. it's getting annoying. I knew I should have bought that damn insurance on it.
Sergei Mathas Sorry you're having so many problems. You should reach out to your manufacturer, because they'll have a better idea of how to fix the problem. There may be an issue with the draining system that you can't see (a crack in the pan can cause errors on some models), or it may be an issue with the control panel. The manufacturer should be able to point you in the right direction.
I have a temp unit in my home until my air conditioner is replaced on Monday...it was working great the first day..second not so good. The reason...trying to drain out a window instead of down into a bucket....remember you can't drain up hill.boing!!
Put mine on a chair and tilted it. Some missed my bucket, not just coming out the drainage hole. Cleaned it up, washed the filter, plugged it back up and back in dehumidifier mode.
My portable ac started smelling like urine. So I took it apart to see if I had a mouse nest but I didnt. It needed to be cleaned anyway but it still smells like urine? any clues?
It's black mold you'll need to take it outside, saturate it with Lysol foaming bathroom cleaner, let it sit awhile then pressure wash it out. Rinse and repeat once per week. I'm waiting on an inverter u shaped window unit to arrive and then I'm selling the portable. It's too humid in Arkansas, and forget this it's too much damn work.
It's in a blue can this is the only thing that works. Black mold gives me an instant migraine when I turn the unit on, nothing else not even bleach helped.
Thanks for reaching out! What kind of drainage does your Portable AC have; fully self-evaporative, gravity drain/condensate pump, or manual? www.sylvane.com/portable-ac-faq.html#Portableacwatercollection
There is no partially evaporarive air conditioners. There are only ones where manufacturer used tiny bit of common sense and "i am an idiot manufacturer i do whatever however i want and I don't have to explain to anyone my disregard for quality". Most of them are in second category.
I have a haire 8000btu how long should i be able to run this thing on cool without it shutting off saying it's full?? It's draining, maybe just not fast enough? I'm a full time boonedocking rv gangster and i have animals so when I'm away i cannot afford for this POS to shut off every 3 hours, my animals will die in this tin box.
*Works so well **Fastly.Cool** that it only requires daytime operation until high temp and humidity are overnight. It is difficult to get to side filters, but back is easily accessible.*
Well at least this one didn't tell me to lift the unit onto a stool. Like please - how is one person supposed to life this beast up like 12 inches?? I'm going to try the cookie sheet thing next time.
I just bought a small square dolly on Amazon so it stays high enough where I can place a container under spout no lifting.
You’re weak as fuck
Use a few books instead so you just need to lift one corner at a time
mine is sitting on a chair with a bathroom rug. I brought it up my stairs on my own. Since it's on a chair I use a drain hose but I have yet to see it expell any water from it.
i've had success using a pond pump in a pan to pump the water into the discharge air stream. does a pretty good job of removing the moisture, and it was a dirt cheap solution. You can also run a thin tube from your drain pan into the warm air discharge stream. the venturi effect will draw the water out of the pan as long as the elevation grade is not too much.
Thank you so much for this video. I couldn't figure out how to actually empty the water without dragging the unit to the back door and over the threshold and drain onto the deck! That cookie sheet is perfect!!!
Cleaning the filters will help allot also,don't forget all of them ,some have more then one filter hiding somewhere.
Yep
I just discovered this on my GE portable unit.it has 2 filters and I wasn't aware of that so it was getting really hot and then I found the second filter on the side
.it was completely clogged. Yikes
Does the two exits work the same? I have to always open both or with just one is ok?
I have to elevate mine and have a bucket under it. On a hot summer day it can easily fill up my bucket. Of course I could drill holes in my house for the hose to go through, but that sort of defeats the purpose of a *portable* ac :)
Not the greatest idea if done on default drain location height. If it's partially evaporarive there is a disk that throws water on radiator. But if it's single hose there is hardly any purpose aside power consumption
I tried that thing about using a bucket to drain the water but it seems like that increase the humidity in the room because it was pulling air in across the water from the bucket
you show 'drain' has 2 different connections? do they both do the same job? so could only need to connect a hose to one or the other?
0:26 Thank you! This is the info I've been searching forever.
Purchased: August 2023 - still works GREAT!I czcams.com/users/postUgkxxsUnXhGsSJLim_XnMHyQK0u3XVaW-CGn live in a studio and during the summer it gets scorching hot - really old building with no ac units. I can’t express how EASY it was to install. This unit has been a life savior during the summer and some days during other seasons where it can still be a bit warm at night. In this small place is my friend, a husky, poodle mix and myself. We need AC - lolI don’t use the dehumidifier option - I’m not sure if it will leak in my house, since I did not install the small draining hose that came with it. May look into it late but I don’t worry about much humidity in the apartment. I don’t understand why the negative reviews since all things mentioned, I personally did not find issues with. Definitely worth it!
lol i remember i bought a partially evaporative portable ac unit and had to drain it every 30 mins - an hour. because i live in fuking houston tx. where the air is extremely humid
boob omg I'm literally having the same problem right now how long do I wait for it to finish draining
Ah yes. I had same experience in DFW area. Unit would turn off every 45 min to an hour cause tank would be full. I got annoyed and drilled hole through the floor so the water could drain.
Literally the same humidity in Malaysia
an aquarium pump can be set it back to hot radiator and make it fully evaporarive and of course lessen power consumption. But if it's single hose air conditioner - toss this crap out
Same here no way should they be allowed to be called portable, big rip off.
Mine doesn’t give an alarm when the tray is full, learned that the hard way when I woke up one morning with my floor all covered in puddles.. Also this happened after 2-3 years of using it and I never had to drain it once, in contrast to people saying they have to drain theirs every few hours. Really confused
Mine is supposed to be drained over time and in the manual it states that it will have a sign on a display as a warning which i never had. Just out of curiosity i did drain it and all i could get was like 300ml tops
@@Subjektt because it never overfills and evaporates. It says to drain it only to clean somewhat the tray.
That's where I'm at now. Had mine for a year, and it's telling me it's full. I tilted the AC toward a bucket, and only minimal water came out. I then tried the hose hookup, and a little more water came out.
It no longer says it's full, but it sure does flood my carpet
Excellent video. Very professional audio presentation!
My ac stopped working so I opened the valve on the back. Out dumped a ton of the grossest scaly smelly water all on my carpet. Sometimes I gotta learn the hard way.
mmmm
Why is it that no water comes out from the drain hole On my portable AC?
I have a sound booth that gets hot. I'm wondering if draining the fully evaporative AC via a hose will prevent it from expelling any moisture through its exhaust duct. I don't want that moisture to fill the room outside my sound booth. Good or bad idea?
can i just leave the drain plugs off all the time with drain hoses on it ? I have it up on a table and the drain hoses run down to a bucket under table. is this ok ?
Yes
Why does my portable AC smell sweet and moist with a hint of copper when I turn on the AC.
Nothing comes out the tube once we unscrew the hose but if we move the AC unit it pours out all over the floor!!! HELP!!!
Tube is clogged. Ever thought about it?
Don’t tip it 🤷♂️
@@eXTreemator Serious question; how would you unclog it?
@@Edouble22Plays run a wire up the drain port, blow pressurized air, spray hose up drain port, disassemble and further diagnose
@@truearmpitfarts thank you
I have an asahi portable air-conditioned. everytime I turn it on my p.a.c shuts off after an hour.... and a red light pops with a image of a bucket with full of water droplets. I tried to open the drainage and let the water go out, but it seems only a droplet comes out... I made a hose and plug it in the drain outlet and my p.a.c is back to normal. may I ask whats the problem? is there any problem with what I Did?
Pablo Acas Same problem 😣
There should be a 2nd plugged vent high up on the unit; find that and loosen it. Water shoukd pour out with ease. Be sure to stop it back up after you finish draining it if you unit is not set up/ meant for continual draining.
Very helpful! Thank you!
Lisa Elle We're so glad that this video was helpful! Feel free to subscribe to our channel for more videos like this one. Have a great day!
I have a danby and I'm having to empty it out every hour all of a sudden.
It's a dual hose... I really need some help!
Got a pelonis one. Where it sits inside and vent tube goes out the window.
Says p1 code. Thats full water tank.
Barly any water came out. Was that all it was?
The error is gone.
Or should disconnect the vent tube? So i can i tip it back and see if there is more water.
Every time i see someone drain it. They just un do the plug. And thats all they have to do.
Im also woundering if it could be like stuff in there and i need to suck it out with an air compressor
Question. I have two drains on my portable ac on one on mid section and one at the bottom.. Im planing to place a hose. So which one should i place it.
Without knowing your exact model, you'll likely want to add a hose to the lower one for continuous drainage. The one halfway up the unit is for Dehumidify mode. Double check your manual, but that's how most models work.
@@Sylvane Thank YOU! I have an Uberhaus portable AC and wondered why there were 2 drains. The lower one almost never needs draining but the top one will empty out gallons in a day when in AC mode. From what you've said, I suspect that most moisture will evap out the air hose/exhaust and that top one isn't necessary to drain unless you use in dehumidify mode as you say (ie, without an exhaust hose attached).
I noticed he was emptying at a low outlet and yet he attaches the hose to.the high outlet. Whats the difference?
Hi I have a problem today. we drain the water already. But today when we wanted to turn it on the power button was just flashing. please help. what could be the problem.
Hi Patricia, sorry you are having this issue! What unit (brand and model number) do you have?
Sorry for the delay. But the model is WA-8070E
Not a problem! We suggest you make sure the drain cap is on securely and then unplug your AC. If it doesn't work when you plug it back in, call Sunpentown's customer service at 800-330-0388.
Thank you very much for the video.
Hope it helps!
I have a Danby unit, but there’s these two grey caps on the two drain plugs. Can’t seem to remove them. Could it be that it’s fully evaporative?
Helpful. Thanks!
But my question is where does this water come from do you guys fill this up yourself or it’s already there in the portable air conditioner?
I haven’t have this air conditioner but I am asking this randomly?
In humid areas, excess moisture is pulled out of the air naturally during the cooling process. In some instances, the moisture collects inside the portable AC. That's how moisture ends up being involved in the process. Thank you - Tony from Sylvane
Better Air with Sylvane thanks it helped a lot
HELP! My portable AC keeps telling me it needs to drain. I unscrew it and try to drain it, but nothing comes out. I can hear the water inside. how do I make it come out???
+Arieru Marino this is late but ...did you take the plug out?
Yeah, I'm thinking there's a rubber plug (where you can alternatively attach a hose). You might have to remove it for the water to breathe out? This video is not clear and missing a lot of detailed information...fucking guy.
Captain Porksword No, in Lis Angeles, it hasn't really gotten A/C-hot, and when we got a heatwave, a few days ago, I wasn't home, so I texted my daughter to do it, but I don't know how she did it (or if she did). I told her, "google it". I don't know why they make these things so complicated...or maybe they're not...Maybe we just don't know.
If your AC's drain pan is full, you should be able to drain it using the drain port on the back near the bottom of the unit. Water should drip out once the plug is removed. Each model/brand is different, so if you're still having trouble, we suggest calling your manufacturer to tell them what you're seeing.
How come you have a drain at the bottom and the other one on top (where you attach the hose). Why is the hose so high? Do you have to siphon it out with the hose? You did not explain. Do you just plug the hose and it will gravitate down by itself? Will it gush out before you try to connect the hose? Do you connect the hose when it's empty and leave it on? When it's full?
Both drains are used to get rid of collected water. The drain port at the bottom is typically used when ACs are in standard Cool mode and don't need to be emptied very often. When water collects extremely quickly (like in Dehumidifier mode if your AC offers that), then you can attach a hose to the top drain for continuous drainage. Water should automatically flow through the hose when the pan is full; but it won't come rushing out. Every AC is slightly different, so reach out to your manufacturer for specific instructions if you're still having problems.
+Sylvane Inc. Thank you brah.
Jose Balboa qq
To drain mine, with the hose at the BOTTOM 🙄 I use a mini pallet stack that i mounted onto a planter-on-wheels from HD, into a condensate pump and out the window
I just bought a LG Portable AC and living in the south I had to drain the unit every three hours so it was suggested to me to buy a condensate pump. I got the pump and attached it to the top drain port but I was told by HD store clerk that is incorrect. Will the pump work at the bottom too with the hose I bought?
Hi Linda. Typically condensate pumps are attached using the top drain port. Those ports are designed to fit a traditional garden hose, which comes with most condensate pumps.
I also have a LG Portable AC unit, but it doesn't have a top drain port. Only the one at the bottom. Is there another way to attached the condensate pump to the unit? I have to drain my unit every 15-20 minutes.
the model of my AC unit is LP1111WXR and I got a Everbuilt condensate pump.
Thank you,
@@rubenrobledo9146 yes there is another way, where you will have to use brain. disassemble it and use your pump to forward and spray water from bottom to hot radiator. It will evaporarte and lower power consumption.
yes but how do you drain it out the window... that is the question I cannot find the answer to. There is no window panel where you can connect a water drain hose. The only window panels are the ones for the AC exhaust hose. Please help
You’d have to get a condensate pump like he says in the video. They can run from about $49 to about $115. It hooks up to the drain directly and then you plug it in and most have a float sensor that gauges how much water is in a reservoir so it knows when to start the pump.
Mine is really heavy cause of water but nothing is coming when I take that caps off
I need to drain mines every hour or so. Its horrible. And if I don't it will just start pouring out on my carpet. These are the worse AC's in my opinion
Agreed
Could you please recommend a buying option for portable AC with dual hose and fully evaporative option unit and post a link?
I have a Haier Commercial Cool Portable Air Conditioner (CPN14XC9) - 14,000 btu ,purchased in 2011 & still evaporating, but still needs to be drained, when it fills beyond evaporating capacity. lol A high chair, bucket and towels below, should do the trick to drain it.
Ok but how do i out the water in there in the first place?
Very helpful
Very informative. Thanks.
Why does my air conditioner keep telling me that it is full when I already drained it
Same issue with me
Some parts inside are still wet... set your unit to fan mode for 3 to 6 hours to ma,e sure it is completely try..
Does a portable AC unit exist with a removable tank that can be easily removed from the unit, poured out into a sink, then re-installed?
Good luck with the removable tray. I have a Haier Commercial Cool Portable Air Conditioner (CPN14XC9) - 14000 btu, since 2011. Today, was 1st time I had to drain it, because it Shut Off. Then screwed off drain, tilted unit from a chair, into a bucket. Unit can only remove 110 pints/day of moisture in dehumidifying mode, which I must have exceeded in several days. Be careful when picking it up, since the unit weighs 83 lbs. :-)
Yes, my DeLonghi Penguino has a removable tray at the back
@@mycosys Is it the PACAN125HPEK? because my penguino has a filter on the back but don't think it has a removable tank..
Ok this Is a question that still nobody has answered in any of these videos about portable air conditioner units. When they get full and need to be emptied how will I know it's full? Mine is digital like the majority of newer units on the market today so is there a setting on the LED front panel that will light up to indicate thst the reservoir is full and I need to empty it or how am I supposed to know when it's full and needs to be emptied? I was using the plastic tubing hose thst connects to the drain plug and just placing a damn cookie sheet underneath the middle of the hose so I would just continously empty itself thst way and then end up overflowing on my bedroom carpet a few times because the only way I can get it to drain using that plastic piece of tubing that comes with the window kit is to place a flat cookie sheet under it .I tried a glass bowl but the damn hose kept Flipping itself out of the damn bowl in the middle of the night getting splashes of dirty condensation water all over my carpet so it's a never ending battle. Tonight I completely cleaned the emptied the reservoir by having to put the cookie sheet under the front of the unit and tip it backwards while holding onto the unit with my hands and waiting for all the water to stop but not much came out because the last week it's been draining a lot by using the plastic tubing and if was very humid here in Ontario the past month and a half so the condensation really built up quickly then I put the cap back on the drain plug and made sure It was on there tightly so it does not leak water during the night. Then I cleaned the grill at the very back of my unit that just slides in and out and wiped all the dust off it with a Mico fiber cloth and made sure it was nice and clean and dry before I put it back in place. So I guess 🤷 I'll wait and see what happens now that I've taken out that rubber tubing that I was using since I installed this brand new unit in May this year but it's very frustrating and I'm fed up with it now and it takes up too much space in my room to have that rubber tubing laying on a cookie sheet beside the ac unit which is beside my bed 🛌 😄 I've had enough of friggin summer ☀️ 😅😅😅😅! I'm ready to disassemble this unit, clean it off inside and outside and cover it for the fall and winter months and embrace the fall and winter months with open arms ❤😅😅! Has anyone else come across the same problem as me with their portable air conditioner units with the draining aspect of it? If so would really appreciate some honest feedback about everyone else's experience and what you ended up doing and has anyone else used a damn cookie sheet underneath that rubber tubing or is it just me? 😅
Me too 😢 it takes up so much space… not really portable either because it overflowed once all over my bedroom floor so I elevated it to drain it using the plastic tube in a friggin huge container… so I have no idea if we’re supposed to put the caps back on the drain holes and just do it once every other day. It seriously sucks that I couldn’t get one of those square cubes that you put in your window. 🙄
Hi ,I bought a used Noma 3 in one from 2016 . I Never owned one of these before and didn't come with an instruction manual .I am confused as to how the water drains. Do I need to attaché a hose or is it self draining . serial # KJF83JG0565
my mastercool window unit doesnt seen to be draining any tips
I have a Haier and it sloshes when you move it and I had to tilt it to move it and a lot of water leaked out (on the carpet :( ). Their instructions say to drain it to store but they don't say how. There is a pipe but no plug and no drain pipe. Very aggravating. They say if it is tilted to wait 24 hours to turn it on. I need to tilt it to get the water out. And does this water not harbour bacteria, mold etc?
You should definitely drain the water before storing it for the season. The drain port is typically in the back at the bottom of the unit. Usually you can remove the plug and let the water drain into a pan. If you're still having trouble, we suggest you contact the Haier Customer Satisfaction Center at 1-877-337-3639.
Is it the Haier Commercial Cool? Black and silver/grey? I have same one, there's a little cap at the very bottom on the back that you unscrew, then you pop out a little rubber stopper, it will train without tilting into a pan, if you need to tilt it, then it's probably clogged. You can get a hose and connector for it, it's just not a standard garden hose.
Mine says to dry it completely for storage, run it in "fan" mode for 24 hours.
+1025092 Me too!. Haier Commercial Cool Portable Air Conditioner (CPN14XC9) - 14,000 btu
Thank you so much for this video ♥️
Very helpful
I bought a Whynter ARC-131GD and am continuously draining it through the bottom drain into a bucket. It collects approximately 5 gallons over 24 hours while in "cool" mode.
The question is: would it be better to use the top drain and why?
Hi! That particular model has Whynter's AutoDrain technology where if it's installed properly it's supposed to recycle the captured moisture and exhaust it outside. In that case the benefit is that you should never have to empty the reservoir unless it collects more moisture than it can pump out quickly. If that happened the compressor would automatically stop until the reservoir was emptied to prevent it overflowing. Thanks for your question!
If I was to set the portable AC on a stool above the bottom window edge, could I run a hose out the window then?
I have a Danby Heat and Cool unit. When operating as an AC during summer, I didn't have to drain the thing at all; however, during winter when the unit is running on heating mode, I find it make a very loud noise due to water collection. And I have to drain the unit every couple hours which I find quite annoying especially with a sleeping baby. Is that normal? Do I have to continuously drain the unit whilst in heat pump mode?
yes, I believe in the instructions it says you have to connect the hose during Heat Pump Mode
Is it ok to keep this drain lid/cap open for ever that water drain automatically always?? Or
Is it necessary to close that lid and drain water every time by own your own??
It's more of a personal preference. You can keep the cap open, attach a hose to it, and allow the unit to continuously drain. Or you can close it and manually empty it. Either way is completely okay.
@@Sylvane thankyou so much for response but can you tell me if hose is completely ok why people drain own there own, is it much good for ac health then hose or equal to it?
Some HVAC guys said that the water helps to cool the unit even if is not self evaporated and no need to drain if you don’t need to , what’s true about this ?
I guess the condensation gets sprayed or dripped onto the condenser somehow to help cool it resulting in better efficiency and less draining. I think it’s bull tbh and mine is still getting water everywhere
i have a Heller branded portable AC and i recently realised that it is leaking im not sure how to fix this any help? PS. there is 3 settings on AC (Fan, Cooling) but the third one i have no idea what it is it has a picture of something that looks like a tray with water drops...
+Vendetta Bruh There may be a crack in your drainage pan, but we suggest reaching out to the manufacturer. They will have more information on your specific model.
I think the 3rd setting with the water drops may be the dehumidifier mode (whatever that is).
+Jose is right about the dehumidifier mode, but +Vendetta, the reason it was leaking was because it was full. You have to unscrew the water outlet drain, which is on the back rear, at the bottom, to the left of the power chord. I put unit on a chair and tilted, but water didn't just come out the drainage hole, but also on each side of it. Some got on floor, but the bucket caught most of it. Unit shuts off also automatically, with STOP in the display, which indicates "time to drain". It is supposed to be designed to evaporate the water, but I guess a few of our 90+ degree Humidity days overflowed it. lol (Haier Commercial Cool Portable Air Conditioner (CPN14XC9) - 14,000 btu)
Empty container?!!! It's a cookie sheet!!!
How do I remove the plug so I can empty the water?
It depends on your specific model, but the drain plugs are typically on the back of the unit.
I need help on the heater on a Haier portable air conditioner. When air conditioner is on it self evaporates the water but when we use the heater we have to drain it every 10 minutes. Does anyone know why it doesn't self evaporate while using the heater!
I have a Haier Commercial Cool Portable Air Conditioner (CPN14XC9) - 14000 btu w/o the heater. The dehumidifier mode evaporates the water (looks like 2 droplets of water on the display) and can only evaporate (moisture removal) up to 110 pints/day. Cooling mode (AC) uses refrigerant (R-410A/24.70z), so don't think the water is coming from the AC.
So I have this stupid ac unit, and every 5 minutes or so it has P1 error, and I check the drain on the bottom everytime and nothing, there's no water in the container or water from the top, but it starts the fan option, instead of the cool. it's getting annoying. I knew I should have bought that damn insurance on it.
Sergei Mathas Sorry you're having so many problems. You should reach out to your manufacturer, because they'll have a better idea of how to fix the problem. There may be an issue with the draining system that you can't see (a crack in the pan can cause errors on some models), or it may be an issue with the control panel. The manufacturer should be able to point you in the right direction.
We're all good, I didn't turn it on for a while and it seemed to reset it self
+Sergei Mathas do you have an everstar unit? my everstar unit has a P1 error when the bucket on the side is full or isnt seated correctly.
I have a temp unit in my home until my air conditioner is replaced on Monday...it was working great the first day..second not so good. The reason...trying to drain out a window instead of down into a bucket....remember you can't drain up hill.boing!!
That is where the condensate pump would come in. Water won't run uphill remember.
Really? I have mine raised to put a cake pan under. Just overflowed once again cuz I didn't wake up.
Put mine on a chair and tilted it. Some missed my bucket, not just coming out the drainage hole. Cleaned it up, washed the filter, plugged it back up and back in dehumidifier mode.
My portable ac started smelling like urine. So I took it apart to see if I had a mouse nest but I didnt. It needed to be cleaned anyway but it still smells like urine? any clues?
It's black mold you'll need to take it outside, saturate it with Lysol foaming bathroom cleaner, let it sit awhile then pressure wash it out. Rinse and repeat once per week. I'm waiting on an inverter u shaped window unit to arrive and then I'm selling the portable. It's too humid in Arkansas, and forget this it's too much damn work.
It's in a blue can this is the only thing that works. Black mold gives me an instant migraine when I turn the unit on, nothing else not even bleach helped.
good ol michael bublay!
What causes slim & the AC Reeks
Thanks for reaching out! What kind of drainage does your Portable AC have; fully self-evaporative, gravity drain/condensate pump, or manual? www.sylvane.com/portable-ac-faq.html#Portableacwatercollection
If you stay in Texas you never know!🤣
hey uh can you drink the water, asking for a friend
i get buckets of water everyday. its so annoying.
and yeah I forget to tell... before I made a DIY drain hose. I tried to close the drain hole and the problem occurs again.
Portable a/c are a rip off!! PERIOD!!!
who the fuck has a condensation pump
dumbass
You can pick up a Little Giant like he showed for about $45.
There is no partially evaporarive air conditioners. There are only ones where manufacturer used tiny bit of common sense and "i am an idiot manufacturer i do whatever however i want and I don't have to explain to anyone my disregard for quality". Most of them are in second category.
I have a haire 8000btu how long should i be able to run this thing on cool without it shutting off saying it's full?? It's draining, maybe just not fast enough? I'm a full time boonedocking rv gangster and i have animals so when I'm away i cannot afford for this POS to shut off every 3 hours, my animals will die in this tin box.
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