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Is the Midea Duo hose-in-hose design actually as good as a true dual hose setup?

I've been looking into getting a portable AC for my office since the central air just doesn't reach back here very well...

5 2mos

BasaltFox_1958

5 2mos BasaltFox_1958

Anyone else prefer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries over the big names like Daikin?

I recently swapped out my old Daikin Sensira unit after the indoor coil started hissing and leaking on me. It was a con...

7 2mos

AnvilRunner

7 2mos AnvilRunner

How I finally solved bent coil anxiety — steps that actually worked

It’s a huge letdown when you unbox a brand-new LG and see those fins smashed in right out of the gate. Usually, it happ...

5 2mos

Ash_Cedar58

5 2mos Ash_Cedar58

Tips for bedroom supplemental cooling that nobody talks about

I started running a secondary unit in the master bedroom a few seasons back because keeping the whole house at 66 degre...

5 2mos

WrenDrift

5 2mos WrenDrift

Just finished installing the Midea U Plus and the bracket alone is worth it

I spent the morning swapping out my old rattling window unit for the Midea U, and I ended up going with the Plus model...

3 2mos

IronScout

3 2mos IronScout

Just finished my exterior setup for the single-hose penguin — a few observations

I finally got tired of the noise from my portable AC, so I moved the whole unit out to the balcony and reversed the flo...

4 2mos

FrostDrift_1956

4 2mos FrostDrift_1956

Finally upgraded to these LG dual inverters and I'm never going back

After the central AC unit from the 90s finally gave up the ghost, I decided to try something different for my 750 squar...

3 2mos

AnvilBuilder475

3 2mos AnvilBuilder475

How I finally solved the dual hose vs single hose debate — steps that actually worked

I’ve spent the last few weeks testing the efficiency of dual hose versus single hose portable units in my south-facing...

3 3mos

basalt_nomad_1965

3 3mos basalt_nomad_1965

Is it better to book AC during the summer rush or wait for the winter lull?

I’ve been hearing some absolute horror stories lately about trying to get air conditioning installed here in the UK. Ap...

5 3mos

DriftFox53

5 3mos DriftFox53

Just finished tracking my 12k inverter portable costs — big difference

I finally swapped out my old 9k BTU standard portable for a 12k BTU inverter unit and the difference in running costs i...

5 3mos

Lee_Arrow17

5 3mos Lee_Arrow17

How I finally solved the missing window kit problem — steps that actually worked

Finding a used portable AC for a workshop is usually a win until you realize the exhaust adapter is missing or just doe...

4 3mos

SparkMoss

4 3mos SparkMoss

Is it normal for an ElectriQ unit to leave a mark on the wall?

I finally got my ElectriQ 18,000 BTU easy-fit unit up and running after spending most of the weekend drilling through m...

4 3mos

EmberFinder82

4 3mos EmberFinder82

Tips for dual-hose AC conversions that nobody talks about

I’ve spent years in the HVAC trade and seen plenty of these DIY dual-hose setups fail becasue people don't account for...

4 3mos

ArrowLynx

4 3mos ArrowLynx

Why is my portable AC still struggling after I tried the dual-hose mod?

I finally tried to DIY a dual-hose conversion for my portable unit using some flexible ducting and reflective insulatio...

4 3mos

FlintHawk189

4 3mos FlintHawk189

Tips for getting the most out of your Portasplit that nobody talks about

Getting the Portasplit to actually cool a larger space like an 800-square-foot room during a UK heatwave isn't as hard...

5 3mos

Sam_Frost

5 3mos Sam_Frost

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