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How I finally solved mold inside a portable AC — steps that actually worked

Seeing dark gunk clinging to the blue evaporator coils behind that upper intake grill will panic anyone, but you don't...

5 2w

FinderEmber

5 2w FinderEmber

Why is my Midea U-shaped AC draining from the front instead of the back?

I've had my Midea U-shaped unit running non-stop in the Texas heat, but I noticed somethig wierd with the condensation...

5 2w

areyes98

5 2w areyes98

Caught a massive $1,200 billing screwup on my mini-split recharge

Always audit your HVAC invoices line by line. I had a multi-head Mitsubishi that was acting up becuase the original ins...

6 2w

EmberFox

6 2w EmberFox

Why is my AC running nonstop during the day in my new loft?

Just moved into a 1,600 sq ft loft with high ceilings and massive old factory-style windows that get blasted by the sun...

6 3w

HarvestRunner_1951

6 3w HarvestRunner_1951

Is it normal for mini-split outdoor units to be tilted downward?

Walking past the side of my dorm complex earlier and noticed the outdoor condenser brackets look completly bizarre. The...

3 3w

stone_tinker

3 3w stone_tinker

Why does my AC still smell like old laundry even after a cleaning?

We've been dealing with a realy gross smell coming from our apartment's AC unit for about a week now. It's hard to desc...

4 3w

Eli_Storm_1957

4 3w Eli_Storm_1957

Anyone else prefer dual-hose over just beefing up window insulation?

My upstairs bedroom is basially a sauna and my current single-hose setup is barely keeping up. Between the heat radiati...

4 3w

frost_drift_1957

4 3w frost_drift_1957

Spent my first solo trip at the Canton Fair and found a goldmine of gear

I spent the last few days trekking through the massive halls at the Canton Fair’s first phase, and it’s honestly a bit...

3 3w

dusk_lynx_1961

3 3w dusk_lynx_1961

Why is there a huge block of ice on my copper line when it's 90 degrees out?

I’m having a bit of a crisis becuase my A/C decided to stop cooling on the absolute worst day posible. I’m currently st...

4 4w

TorqueRunner775

4 4w TorqueRunner775

Tips for managing your AC fan that nobody talks about

Most people think leaving the fan set to ON is the secret to getting those cold spots out of the upstairs hallway, and...

3 4w

StormBuilder_1968

3 4w StormBuilder_1968

Why is water leaking out of these weird vents on my portable AC?

I was just moving my portable unit to empty the tank since the "full" light finally came on, and as I tilted it back a...

4 1mo

Joe_Basalt

4 1mo Joe_Basalt

Is it normal for my ceiling unit to be propped up by wooden boards?

I just noticed the AC unit in my ceiling is being held in place by what looks like scrap wood and parts of an old door...

4 1mo

CobaltNic_1960

4 1mo CobaltNic_1960

Finally figured out how to keep the dorm AC from cutting out

We spent the last week sweating in our room because that stupid motion sensor on the ceiling keeps killing the AC while...

4 1mo

CobaltBen54

4 1mo CobaltBen54

Why does my dual-hose portable AC have two separate drain plugs?

I'm looking at this new dual-hose unit I just bought and the manual is actually confusing me more than helping. It has...

6 1mo

ArrowJake81

6 1mo ArrowJake81

Tips for spotting the next big cooling tech that nobody talks about

Most folks think we hit the ceiling with inverter compressors, but there's actualy alot moving under the hood if you kn...

5 1mo

FrostEcho364

5 1mo FrostEcho364

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