proper angle to drain window air conditioner water outside
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- Опубликовано: 16 сен 2024
- Given the instructions that came with my LG window AC, I'm calculating 3.62° tilt downward (outside) to achieve correct drainage. It's important to angle your window air conditioner outside so the water drains outside, and does not flood the air conditioner, creating stagnant water and black or green mold.
Yes, good point, if you don't install at the right angle the window covers don't fit correctly.
I feel dumb listening to this video! I feel like I just went through high school math again
Basically the AC should tilt slightly towards the back so the water drains.
This guys is a legend
I had the same problem of not enough angle when installing the unit to fit in the window sash opening. I removed the top bracket on the unit (removed 4 screws) and reinstalled the bracket one inch more forward. I was able to reinstall the accordian covers on both sides connected to the unit. I had to make it bend a little, but it worked. Repositioning the bracket on top allowed the back of the unit to lean one inch and drain the water much better.
Great job Ron. Thanks for posting.
If you have storm windows, you have to create that angle. The creators have not compensated. At least thr manual that came with mine said you did.
Good point.
Haven't heard this since 10th grade. That's 38 years ago. Can I go another 40 and never hear this again? :) Seriously though, great math skills. But when it's this hot outside, i've got the tinest stream of water going to the back to cool (lessen load on compressor) and you can tell a serious difference!
Glad it's working and you're staying cool. Thanks for posting.
He is the reason I quit high school !!!
that's no chit. if the whole bubble is off of the level mark, then is should be good to go.
Lol
How about a wrench loosen the bolt underneath the outside housing unit to drop 3/8" your done.
I want to see HOW to tilt it 😒
If it's level with the window, it's probably tilted back far enough. Just don't tilt it at all forward.
I had to move the top bar back by redrilling (carefully) for the screws that hold the bar. Mine was a 1/8 drill bit and I moved the bar about a quarter of an inch. Got enough lean to keep rain water out.
Felice Joseph Just notice water coming inside house and window trim outside rotted. Ugh.
For those of you like me who don't have an extra wood block lying around.. you can create the downward angle by stuffing the styrofoam from the box into the window
Yeah, if you're off a hundredth of a degree, you are screwed. Meanwhile, the orbit of Mercury precesses 41 arc seconds per century, which Einstein explained with some cool math.
Too funny
This guy is in love with himself
Excellent thanks
All we see is front should of showed outside
Mold heck, water drained down into my wall through the window sill and came out onto the floor many days before i knew it so there's more to worry about than just mold or getting sick
Hi Cheryl, how did you find my video?
I have a Denali air window unit and I do not see a way to adjust the tilt. The company is no help. The window is fixed and do not see any options. Please help. Thanks Rob.
Is water dripping inside? If not you're ok. Either way, you should access AC /open window when possible to inspect for mold every year.
The water stopper is dripping inside the house
Could you please name which "Bubble-level" "App" it was that you were using in this video. Thanks!
I think it's this one: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gamma.bubblelevel
Ugghhh, just installed one yesterday, the central unit can’t keep up in this heat. This morning the display lights are foggy, like there’s condensation, so idk if that means it’s not draining properly or not
I'm having same moisture problems in apt. this summer, it's been so wet.
@@p1nesap oh makes sense, so maybe that’s all it is. Thanks! Yes, the inside of my dryer is even wet from the humidity coming in through the hose/vent
@@Jerreh-s4q You could use a dehumidifier if it's really bad.
@@p1nesap might need to! Thanks :)
I have this exact same unit, but cant tell by sight if its tilted properly or not. I have it properly flush with inside/outside window edges. But this morning i opened the window and tilted it back a bit and a LOT of water spilled out the back. Is there supposed to be some standing water even if tilted properly?
There should be a small amount but I have this exact same ac installed in my mobile home window and it leaks from the front inside the house
The hot season may be over for you now, but that sounds like the AC should be tilted steeper outdoors.
@@p1nesap this water issue is why I am here also. I have mine at angle but IDK if its enough. THe hole located on the right 1/3 [looking at it from outside\at the back] of my FRIGIDAIRE 5000btu is almost useless as I see & hear the water pool hitting bottom of squirrel-fan or it is just so close to it that water is drawn up into the fan. THe moisture level in the room has gone way up. I roll my own cigarettes and the tobacco is jamming in the rolling machine which means high humidity\moisture levels. THis was a used unit, it was extremely clean, used by an old lady in her knitting room. I live in Florida and the "old folks barely used on Sundays" thingy is real here i.e. "....clean low miles...." ....ha ha !!
I am just going to drill a few more holes and see. If it needed that water in that area I can always plug the holes I make.But the information that the new a\c units don't need water drain holes is not finding any support as far as I have found.
→ I believe this "water-pool" or "heat exchange" whatever idea is because of the floor model type a\c units that somehow evap the water like. I know this, I had one & the overflow tray never had water in it. This is also "humidifier capable" type-o-unit so thus the tray I guess...?? Anyway the characteristics of that system got injected into current window & portable a/c discussions most often..........in the garage and/or local pubs and → "the range" ...........funny how when ya say "the range" everyone knows which one or rather 'type' you might be meaning to refer to.
BuT then...........well again here in FLORIDA, there is the golf
he he he, peace out ~ Godspeed ~ Always Forward
Oh and remedial is the word @Keith Alu lol, yes remedial...........very
Are you serious I slept during this
Cool thanks 4 watching.
You are the one who searched for it... So you obviously did not understand the concept yourself, so what are you complaining about? Nobody is forcing you to watch anything. And it is honestly sad if you don't have a long enough attention span to watch a 3 minute video.
No it hasn't helped. Show me a level and where the bubble should be.
Wow
Sheesh
You don't have to be a frickin calculus professor to figure angle and pitch, stop being so self absorbed and narcissist. I believe most people like myself would like to know if they need a little or more angle to make sure their A/C is working correctly.
Don't hate on the math. LG provided bad instructions, so this guy figured out the proper angle
Eww math