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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...

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TorqueRunner775

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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FrostEcho364

5 1mo FrostEcho364

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

4 1mo arrow_echo_1986

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

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