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Window A/C unit - drill holes in water pan ?
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. :] 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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