On Sun, 11 May 2008 13:44:21 GMT, "Tom" wrote:

I bought a GE window air conditioner ASM14L 14,000 BTU 115volt unit.
After installing the unit I noticed a couple of things that concern me.
What do you think?

The removable air filter is nothing more than plastic or nylon mesh. I
don't see how it's going to filter much of anything
and I don't see how I can add a a different filter.

The rear of the installed unit doesnot have a protective grill over the
cooling fins on the back of the unit. The rear of the case has indentations
and mounting holes for a rear protective grill. I called GE customer
service and was told the unit didnot ship w/ a protective grill for the the
cooling fins. Any suggestiuons how I can get a grill for the back?

Tom

Don't think I've ever seen one with a grill over the back. Unless you
have people who like to throw rocks or baseballs, I wouldn't worry
about it. The filter seems to be what is done now-a-days. I guess
all the moisture collecting on the evaborator will help keep it clean.