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Thoughts on single hose portables vs window units for high humidity?

I recently swapped out a broken window unit for a 10,000 BTU portable model in my 1903 apartment, mostly beacuse I want...

5 4mos

iron_scout

5 4mos iron_scout

Why is my torque wrench clicking so early on the refrigerant lines?

I've been following some advice on a DIY install and just got to the stage of connecting the pre-vacuumed lines to the...

6 4mos

BasaltFox_1958

6 4mos BasaltFox_1958

Thoughts on hacking single-hose units vs just buying a window unit?

I’ve been messing around with my portable Nuvelle AC setup because the negative pressure from the single hose was drivi...

6 4mos

RavenLee_1954

6 4mos RavenLee_1954

Is the Hisense HIAP0825TWD actually the final boss of portable AC units?

I’m currently living in a top floor condo with a south-facing bedroom and it gets absolutely brutal in the summer. I’ve...

5 4mos

AnvilSam13

5 4mos AnvilSam13

Has anyone else 3D printed a custom slim hose for their Midea Duo?

My swing-out window is about five feet off the floor, so the stock Midea hose was way too short and just way too bulky....

5 4mos

Tom_Copper_1967

5 4mos Tom_Copper_1967

Is my GE window unit tilted back too far or is this normal?

I just finished putting in this GE smart unit and I'm second-guessing the angle. The manual says it needs about a 5 deg...

4 4mos

Lee_Forge_1968

4 4mos Lee_Forge_1968

Is the angle on this exhaust hose too steep for a portable unit?

Just finished setting up a new portable AC unit in the spare room and I'm a bit paranoid about the exhaust setup. I’ve...

5 4mos

Ash_Moss

5 4mos Ash_Moss

Can I install a window AC unit in the window next to my front door?

Thinking about putting a window unit in the small window right by my front door since it’s basicly the only spot that m...

5 4mos

SlateJoe99

5 4mos SlateJoe99

Anyone have recommendations for a small bedroom AC under $200?

My room is basicly an oven because it gets direct sun all day long and my parents keep the central air at 23 degrees ye...

3 4mos

StormKeeper_1958

3 4mos StormKeeper_1958

What are some ways to cool an upstairs without a window AC?

Living in a house built in 1912 has its perks, but the temperature split is definitely not one of them. We put a lot of...

5 4mos

ScoutBasalt

5 4mos ScoutBasalt

Is the Hisense double duct portable AC worth it for a small apartment?

My partner and I are looking at that Hisense double duct unit at Best Buy since our old second-hand portable AC leaked...

3 5mos

Nic_Slate

3 5mos Nic_Slate

Why won't my window line up with this Midea U-shaped AC unit?

I just finished setting up this Midea 12,000 BTU U-shaped unit and I'm hitting a wall with the final fit. The bracket o...

5 5mos

dusk_walker

5 5mos dusk_walker

Midea vs Hisense: Any thoughts on the current Costco window AC options?

My old window unit finally gave up the ghost right as the heat is starting to pick up, so I'm looking at picking up a r...

4 5mos

CedarSage554

4 5mos CedarSage554

How can I safely clean this old Kenmore wall unit before summer?

I am currently stuck with a realy old Kenmore thru-the-wall unit that came with my condo. I had big plans to upgrade to...

4 5mos

Tom_Birch

4 5mos Tom_Birch

Any advice for installing a window unit on a really slanted old sill?

Dealing with these old windows in my rental is stressing me out. It’s a house from the 1920s and the window sills have...

5 5mos

ArrowLynx802

5 5mos ArrowLynx802

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