Condensate removal is important and to prevent mold or algae build up is
also important. But so are mechanical limitations. If it's a small package
window air conditioning unit we're talking about, then all the postings are
correct. The condensate is removed from the living area's and drained back
to the condenser to aid in efficiency [evaporative condenser cooling.]

Perhaps you could check and see how level the unit is? Generally most are
installed with a 1/4 bubble lean [from level] to the back so the condensate
drains easily. That way, when the unit is idle, the evaporator is not
exposed to excessive water storage.

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"sylvan butler" wrote in message
rnal...
On Wed, 18 Oct 2006 21:46:52 -0500, Don Young wrote:
"Larry Barowski" MElarrybar-AT-eng_DOT_auburnANOTHERDOTeduEND wrote in
message ...
I can feel a big change in AC temp when rain hits the coils,
even when there is no outside temperature drop (here in SW
Florida, it often rains with no temperature drop). I wonder
what the difference in efficiency would be? Since my drip
drain comes out near the outside unit, I'm tempted to try to
rig something up.

Won't have any significant benefit and likely to cause problems. This
has
been discussed many, many times. Do a Google search for the discussions.

Funny, those discussions have left me with the opposite impression. Of
course, there is the caveat that the unit may not work properly with
significantly improved cooling...

sdb

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