replying to Mark, otis wrote:
me wrote:

I know that newer units don't have drain holes and the outside fan actually
dips in to the water pan to assist in heat dispersement.
My problem is that every damn fall, I end up getting some water on the rugs
inside and it's cruddy rusty water. I try to tip the unit before bringing
it
in and get as much outside as possible, but I always end up getting some
inside.
If I drill a hole to allow the water to drain, will the unit end up
overheating ? I can't imagine it would since there is the possibility of
these things running on hot days that aren't very humid - hence no or
minimal
water being kicked back up.
Any input is appreciated on this.

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My issue is with the annoying noise made by the fan slinging water all
night. I can't sleep with all that nonsense going on. I drilled a hole and
the problem went away. Who cares about a little less efficiency or some
nominal shortening of the unit's life?? I'd rather sleep. If you flip over
the unit you will see a depression under the fan housing where the water
is intended to accumulate. That is where you want to drill. The only thing
you can hit is the plastic fan blade. It should just bump out of the way.
No risk.


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