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How do I take apart a Hisense HLAW0825TW to clean the fan?

I've only had these two Hisense window units for about four months, and I'm alredy seeing some gross mold buildup on th...

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arrow_echo_1986

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Why is my Honeywell MN10CESWW suddenly filling up with water every hour?

I picked up a Honeywell MN10CESWW portable unit a while back and it worked like a charm for the first month without any...

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Lee_Torque

6 1mo Lee_Torque

Is it normal for my mini-split to keep cycling on and off?

My new 12,000 BTU unit has been in for about a month now, and while it definitely gets the guest room cold, I'm startin...

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StoneBuilder949

5 1mo StoneBuilder949

Thoughts on high-joule surge protectors vs. heavy-duty extensions for portable ACs?

My 12-amp portable AC has been a lifesaver in my Los Angeles studio, but lately, it’s been a total nightmare with my po...

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Cal_Flint_1977

4 1mo Cal_Flint_1977

Is it normal for a blower wheel to be caked in gunk even after a filter change?

I've been dealing with this weird, stale smell in my apartment whenever the AC kicks on lately. I actually had the main...

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TorqueWren

4 1mo TorqueWren

How I finally solved that phantom AC humming — steps that actually worked

If your unit is humming even when the power button is off, you're likely dealing with a stuck contactor or a relay that...

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Ben_Basalt

5 1mo Ben_Basalt

Is it normal for cold air to leak out of the evaporator coil cabinet?

I've been living in my first house for a few months now and I'm still trying to figure out how this old HVAC setup work...

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RidgeDrift

3 1mo RidgeDrift

Why won't my Traiden mini split vents close right away anymore?

My niece was playing with the remote earlier and must have hit a random button because my AC is acting really strange n...

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CedarEcho

5 1mo CedarEcho

How I finally solved cooling issues — steps that actually worked

If you are dealing with an outdoor unit that just won't cool your place down even when the sun goes down, you really ne...

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AnvilBuilder475

4 1mo AnvilBuilder475

Thoughts on DIY 3-hose mods for small portable ACs?

I’ve been messing around with my small portable AC lately trying to convert it into a dual-hose system, but I ended up...

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RunnerCliff_1958

6 1mo RunnerCliff_1958

How I finally solved window AC leaks — steps that actually worked

Dealing with a window unit that spits water back into your apartment is honestly the worst, expecially when you're alre...

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FlintKeeper

3 1mo FlintKeeper

Why is my Hisense portable AC blowing cold air but not actually lowering the room temp?

I recently picked up a Hisense AP-12CRARNXS01 portable unit and I am honestly stumped. It is clearly blowing out cold a...

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DriftFrost

5 1mo DriftFrost

Spent the weekend cleaning out my Midea Duo and learned a lot

I decided to finally crack open my Midea portable unit after two years to clear out some dust buildup, but I ended up f...

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EmberFox

5 1mo EmberFox

Why isn't my through-the-wall AC draining any water?

I’ve got two 12,000 BTU GE units cooling my two-bedroom condo in Denver, and while they seem like solid machines, the h...

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SlateKeeper88

4 1mo SlateKeeper88

Why is my 8,000 BTU dual-hose mod making the compressor hum so loud?

I’ve been messing around with a DIY dual-hose mod for my 8,000 BTU Antarctic Star unit because the negative pressure fr...

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MakerBasalt

5 1mo MakerBasalt

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