How to Drain easily Portable Air Conditioner Without a Hose 

Hi Isabel, - Thank you for your very kind words! We're glad we can help. We are in the same situation as you and others - consumers. We thought that sharing some tips that we discovered would help others to save some time and hassles. Thanks again!

Hi Ms Tuliplady, This is a nice surprise! When we started reading your comment, we thought you were going to report a disaster, but instead it seems like everything turned out well. Thanks for sharing your story with us, and glad we could be of some help. Stay cool!

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Hi Djamel, You made us laugh, because those "scary vendors" were us! :) We were looking for a better alternative, and that's how we came up with the "no lifting" video. Glad you found it!

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Hi Judy - What a relief! We're so glad that we were able to help with a simple and safe way to drain. We would also suggest to keep your filter clean, because dirty filters cause more water to collect. Thank you for watching and your kind words. FYI, here is the link to our video on how to clean the filter - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-q7APzY39Vn8.html

You're very welcome Charlene! We're glad that you found the videos helpful. We agree 100% that it's much better to have your unit on the floor for safety's sake. A little added info on draining without lifting: when draining the bottom tank it's helpful to have a cookie baking pan with low side walls to catch the water. Just be sure to keep a bucket nearby so you can empty the pan without spilling. Thanks for watching our videos and your comments. Stay cool!

Hi Michelle, - Thank you for your lovely note! We are glad that things are going better and happy that we were able to help. All the best to you and your family!

Thanks for watching and your kind words. We are glad that our simple way of draining was helpful. Stay cool!

Hi Joyce, - Glad that you found our video, and your hassles are over :) Thanks for your note!

Good information right to the point

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Hi, - Glad this was helpful. Hope you're cool and dry.

Hi Chrystal - You're very welcome! We are glad that you found this way of draining to be helpful. Thanks for watching and for your kind words.

Hi again - We're glad to hear that you watched the second video for draining AC without lifting the unit, because it does make the process much easier and safer. Thanks again!

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You're very welcome Jennifer! Glad we were able to help. Thanks for watching and your comment. Stay cool!

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Hi - We agree that it's easier this way because you don't have to deal with the hose especially on the bottom tank. We're happy that we could help. Thanks for watching and ...be cool!

Hi Thomas, - Glad you like it! We were also very happy when we came up with the idea. We'll soon be posting another aluminum foil application to use elsewhere in the home. Please stay tuned or, if you wish subscribe to our channel.

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Hi - We understand your concern, and it seems there is no solution that would work perfectly. But we would suggest to put at least a plastic sheet covered with a towel under the unit. If there’s a leak, the towel will soak up most of it (and there shouldn’t be much water anyways, especially if you have a partially or fully self-evaporating unit). We have a partially self-evaporating AC, and we drained it the first time using a large container. The water we had that time was the most ever - since then we’ve had very little water or none. If your AC is new, we would suggest checking it every day for a while to see how much water is accumulating. Pretty soon you’ll get a sense of how often to drain it, and also watch for the code that would indicate a full tank. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and your comment.

Glad it was helpful!

I have this same unit but I don't have the manual or any idea on how often it has to be emptied

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Thanks Vitaly! Glad we could help.

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Hi Hoptoit! Glad to hear from you in Australia. It sounds like you have a self-evaporative unit, which evaporates most or all of the water in the tank. You might try pocking a pipe cleaner into the drainage spout just to see if it is clogged, but that would be very unusual if you only used the unit 6 times. We checked the Hynday manual and saw that their ACs will beep and show a code "FL" when it's time to drain. So if you haven't heard the beep or seeing the code, that helps confirm that you don't need to drain it yet. Hope this is helpful, and stay cool!

You're welcome! Glad it was helpful.

You're very welcome Traci! We much prefer that people don't lift their ACs. Thanks again for your kind words.

Hi upyourz69, and thanks for your comment! We are glad that our video was helpful.

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Thank you for the sub! Great idea with an empty water bottle!

Thanks!

Thanks for watching, and always good to hear from a fellow Mass native!

Hi Adriene,- We are happy to be helpful! Stay cool!!

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Hi - That seems like a good idea. Thanks for sharing.

Good common sense

​@ZLhow2 when u do the draining, does the AC have to be on or off?

Off.. The unit should be unplugged. I drained mine in the bath tub or you can use a shower stall.

We did this (gallon jug) and it filled up extremely quickly, so be careful! 😮 The more humid the quicker it filled up. It became maddening emptying it that often so we attached a hose that went outside.

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Hi Kate - We have an idea that might allow you to use stronger tape without harming the finish of your window frame: place some medium weight paper over the window frame, just touching the glass, wherever you want to use tape. Then use some tape that stronger than the blue tape, possibly clear tapping tape, and go from the plate over the paper to the window. That way you get more adhesive power without touching the frame. Hope this helps. Thank you for watching our videos and your questions.

Hi Joanna, - Thank you for watching and your comment. Some portable ACs are self-evaporating, so you may not need to drain yours. But feel free to give it a try if you want to check.

@@ZLhow2 hi, thanks for the reply. I did some research and it is self evaporating. Phew.

how did you have it never drain and I got a portable one it's beeping even when the water is Not tank full 🤔 ( and I can't llift ) saying it is we have to drain ours a lot I guess it matters how much you use it and how much humidity you got that fills up quite often

Hi Karen - We feel bad to be writing just now, after a year. Your comment didn't show up in our in mail box a year ago, possibly due to a system malfunction. We just noticed it today. Most likely you've already resolved your issue with beeping, but as for lifting the unit, we've made a follow up video that shows how to drain your AC without lifting - much easier and safer! Here is the link: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-q7APzY39Vn8.html Hope this is some help.

@@ZLhow2 is this supposed to be funny? My name isn't Karen.

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Hi Susanne - Thanks for watching and your kind words. BTW, which accent?! ; )

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Glad to hear that

Thank you! 😊

Hi Misty, - Thanks for your nice comment, and we do have a video about cleaning the filter. Here is the link: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sBNkEtdXkJs.html Thanks for watching, and stay cool!

Hi Ruiz, yes you can. In our first video (Part 1) we show how to install the AC unit in a horizontally-sliding window. Thanks for watching.

Thank you!

@@ZLhow2 hey I have a question what is the difference between the principal and the secondary thing that let's the water out

Hi John, we think you could be inviting trouble by drilling holes in the floor to the outside. It would make it easy for small creatures to get in. . If you really want to do it, make sure the holes are a tight fit for the drain hoses and put caulking to seal any gaps. You might want to check with a carpenter for a more expert opinion. Hope this helps.

Hi Orange County714 - Thanks for your comment. Sounds like a great idea if you're going to use a hose.

What a great idea!

This idea works like a charm. My unit came with a hose that fits the drain super snug, so I cut it to the right length and drilled a hole in the cap of the bottle. Just made sure to drill the hole smaller than the hose and kept expanding it until the hose could squeeze through without leaving a gap. Now all I have to do is twist the bottle off of the cap and empty it in the sink.

Hi Karen - You certainly could run a hose from the top tank into a milk container, just be sure you check it often enough to avoid an overflow. You might also want to try continuous draining if you can run a hose out the door or out a window. If the hose needs to go up to get out the window, you can purchase a condensate pump to push the water out. Thank you for watching and your question.

Z L Than you again,I’m going to look into that,it’s worth a try. I’m always Leary about over flow.

You're welcome, and good luck with it.

Hi, if you're looking for a cap, a simple google search will give plenty of suppliers with images. If you want to leave it open, test it to find out how much water it generates, but we would still suggest that you get a spout because most pans will be too shallow to hold much water.

Hi Elly, sorry for the delayed response. If you haven't returned your AC yet, we would suggest unplugging the unit which may reset the tank level sensor. If that doesn't work, you may want to contact the manufacturer's customer service department before returning it - they may have some ideas. Hope this is helpful.

You are very welcome! Glad it was helpful.

Hi Pat - Thanks for your watching and for your question. On most ACs the top tank collects water when the air conditioner is in "Dry" mode which is the dehumidifier. The bottom tank collects water when the AC is in "Cool" mode. So whichever mode you use more will collect more water. It's good to check both tanks every once in a while to see how much water is in there; if you find that one tank or the other almost never has water, then you can check less often. Thanks again, and stay cool!

@@ZLhow2 That makes sense on why you can hook a hose up to the top one. Dehumidifying results in a ton of water collection.

Hi Kevin - That's a good idea to have a drain hose if you have a non-self-evaporating unit. If the unit is fully or partially self-evaporating, it will not accumulate enough water to justify using a hose. Our unit is partially self-evaporating and the only time it built up any amount of water was when it was brand new and we drained it for the first time. Since then we've had hardly any water even when using it for 10-14 hours in very hot weather.

Hi NeishiaLee - Thanks for watching and your questions. Regarding setting up the AC, we would suggest to watch our video; It was our very first video and sometimes the quality is not the best. Here is the link ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-JdOF7W9qmVg.html For your other questions the best way is to download the Owner's Manual which can be found in the manufacturer's website. Also, since you have a commercial AC, we are not familiar with those, and you may want to look through the whole manual - it covers a multitude of issues that can arise. Thanks again and hope it helps.

@@ZLhow2 Thank you. I will watch your video. Unfortunately there is no website for this manufacturer and no manual for my exact model online. hopefully your video will help.

Hi Wajid - Thank you for watching and for your question. If you want continuous draining, you should use a hose that runs either to the outside or into a bucket large enough to hold all the water. If the water needs to go “uphill” (for examples the hose is going out a window that’s higher than the tank) you can get a compressor pump to move the water along. Thanks again, and hope this is helpful.

Hi Daz30 - The two tanks are separate, and they have separate purposes. The top (in our model) is for "Dry" mode / dehumidifying . The bottom tank is for "Cool" mode. If your unit is self-evaporative, most of the water will evaporate on its own without draining. If your unit is not evaporative, or if you live in a humid area, we suggest checking both tanks every day until you get a sense of how often it needs to be drained. As for the continuous drain, we never use it because you can get into complicated issues getting the water out of your home without causing damage. And in our video we show how to drain the top and bottom tanks.

Hi Mikey - It depends on the weather, and which mode you use. On most ACs the top tank collects water when the air conditioner is in "Dry" mode, which is like a dehumidifier. This mode is used in hot and humid weather. The bottom tank collects water when the AC is in "Cool" mode , and it's used in hot but less humid weather. So whichever mode you use more, that tank will collect more water. It's good to check both tanks every once in a while to see how much water is in there; if you find that one tank or the other almost never has water, then you can check less often. Thanks for watching, and stay cool!

Hi Bernard - How often to drain depends on the type of your air conditioner. If you have a Non-Self-Evaporating AC, then the best way to tell when to drain is to check the tanks every day. After a while you'll get a sense of how often to drain. Or, you could simply wait until the unit shows the code that says you need to drain it. Many portable ACs use code P1 indicating a full tank, but you should check your Owner's Manual for your unit's draining code. If your AC is fully or partially self-evaporating, then it evaporates most of the water in the tank. Hope this helps, and stay cool!

Hi - Thanks for your watching and for your question. On most ACs the top tank collects water when the air conditioner is in "Dry" mode which is the dehumidifier. The bottom tank collects water when the AC is in "Cool" mode. So whichever mode you use more will collect more water. It's good to check both tanks every once in a while to see how much water is in there; if you find that one tank or the other almost never has water, then you can check less often. Thanks again, and stay cool!

Hi, sorry for the delayed reply. First we would suggest to check unit's filter and coils. Oftentimes leaking problems occur when they are dirty: a dirty filter blocks the airflow, causing the temperature of the evaporator coils to drop below the minimum setting. As a result the coils will freeze up and your AC will shut off. The ice on the coils will then melt, and the water will fill up the tank very quickly. If the coils are dirty, then even more ice will form, resulting in more water in the tank. If your unit has dirty filter or coils, we have videos on how to clean them, here are the links: for filter- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sBNkEtdXkJs.html and for coils - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-87agpQfojrk.html If the cleaning doesn’t help, then you may have more complicated issues such us Freon loss or condenser problems. Research thoroughly before deciding whether to make these kinds of repairs - the repair costs may be higher than the cost of purchasing a new unit. Hope this is helpful.

You're welcome, and thanks for the kind words. Also, you're probably right that you wouldn't get much cooling from the AC so high up. It also seems problematic for two reasons: having a free-standing AC perched high up is dangerous. Also, having any angle greater than 45 degrees in the exhaust hose make it difficult for the warm air to get out. This can cause back pressure on the unit which cuts down on the cooling effect. But we thought of two possible strategies: if your window is big enough, end high enough above the ground, you might consider whether a window AC could help. Otherwise, if you're in an above-ground unit, and you are the owner, you might consider putting a hole through the exterior wall for your exhaust hose. Be sure to check first with your city or town to see if any permits are required. Hoping that you find a good solution.

@@ZLhow2 thanks for your kind reply. I had a window unit.. and it does ok.. but with the fire smoke it is no longer an option. i rent so i cant make a hole through wall. oddly with the unit on about an 18" tall table it has (not good with angles) much more open that 45 degrees actually with the unit elevated it is almost a straight shot through to the window vent kit.. when i have the unit on the floor then i have to have 2 90 degree angles.. I have a kenmore 12k btu..the hose comes straight out of the back of the unit. odd design. also the drain hose is at the bottom.. i have a clear tube that i can connect and just let it drain into a bucket. Which i have to empty about 1x a day.. funny because it is really dry here where i live. . so the only option i have is to keep it up 18" and have more direct exhaust and easy to drain.. or put it on the floor and have two elbows in the exhaust and then somehow find a very flat large pan that will fit underneath. thankfully it doesn't get to 120 here! I appreciate the support and brainstorming ideas! thank you~ ! another question if you wish. do you think attaching a intake hose is helpful? thanks again!! I appreciate your widsom!

Good to hear back from you! Very sorry to hear of your situation with the fires, we hope for an improvement soon. We did some further research today, and came across some units that had the double 90 degree angle setup. As we mentioned before It may reduce the cooling effect somewhat , also it may use more electricity, but you could try it and see how it works. Regarding the issue of draining into a shallow pan, we did a video on that topic, you may want to check it out. Here is the link - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-q7APzY39Vn8.html As to your intake hose question, could you tell us more about what you have in mind? Stay safe!

@@ZLhow2 Thank you ZL it seems to cool ok when the temp isn't that hot outside.. however I believe when the unit is not on..there is smoke air coming in through the exhaust hose.. darn! I wonder it if pulls air in from outside when it is in the "fan" mode? I couldnt find much information at all on the instruction book. I did see your video on draining the lower hose.. i am not sure i have a pan the right size to do this with. the hose on my machine is only maybe an inch off the bottom of the floor. Here is an example of attaching an extra intake hose. I really appreciate your support. I have to find a way to keep the smoke from coming in. maybe NO air conditioning is the answer. looking forward to hearing any ideas you may have. thanks again! and Stay Safe ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LlX-iKldMY8.html

Hi - It looks like you put a lot of work and thought into solving this issue. We've tried to find other solutions, but this seams beyond our level of experience. You might want to reach out to a reputable HVAC contractor. Best of luck with this.

Hi, Here are our thoughts on your question: "Have the tube attached to the top one but the water is not draining through there when using AC Cool mode." That's correct because "Cool" mode drains through the bottom spout. If that's where most of your water comes from, you could drain by a tube that goes out through a door or window; you can use a condensate pump to move the water up over a window seal. Since your manual says do not use a hose for cool mode draining, you should contact your manufacturer's customer service first to discuss this. If your unit is new and it's not Self-Evaporating (which gets rid off much of the water without draining), you might want to look into returning it and getting a Self-Evaporating model. Hope this is helpful.

@@ZLhow2 Thank you! Yes,! Yours is the only answer that has been helpful so far! It makes sense. Unfortunately I live in a 2nd floor apt and so I can't drain it anywhere outside; I was planning on letting it drain into an empty plastic gallon. Unfortunately it's also way too heavy for me to return to the store (I had enough trouble arranging for someone to help me get this one). The manufacturer is also unresponsive! Very frustrating, all of it. I'm thinking of elevating it onto a platform so I can use the bottom drain port to drain. Thank you again!!

Sorry for the delayed answer. Here is another option you can consider: keep your AC on the floor; drain it, with a hose and condensate pump if needed into a large container. When it's time to empty it, scoop some water into a small bucket and dump it in the sink. It's much safer than putting your unit on a platform, and won't need to do any heavy lifting - neither your AC, nor a large container. Hope this works out well.

@@ZLhow2 Thank you again for your response. Unfortunately the drain port is much too low to the ground to drain into anything more substantial than a baking tray, which will fill up pretty quickly and I'd still have to keep an eye on it. I've thought of it all, believe me, lol.

@@kippy1313Kippy, you’l need to find a pump to pump the water into something. You can find them really cheap online. We pump ours outside of a window.

Hi - We would suggest checking every day or so. After awhile you'll develop a sense of how often to drain. Our unit generates little or no water to drain, but we still check it once a month and more often when the weather gets very hot or humid. Thanks for watching and stay cool!

Hello so no cold air was coming out and it said P1 so I did what you said but no water came out not even a drop then it worked yes! cold air again why didn’t mine have water?

Hi Ray - You don't need the hose attached all the time. If you want, you can keep the hose attached as long as it runs outdoors, or into a bucket that can handle all the water. Otherwise, you can detach the hose and check every day for a couple of weeks to see how much water it generates and when it needs to be drained. Another way is to wait until the display shows a code that is time to drain. You can check the owner's manual for the code. Thanks for watching and hope this helps.

@@ZLhow2 thank you this did clear up my questions

You're very welcome!

Hi - It sounds like you may have clogged drainage spouts which can be cleaned and your AC will keep working fine. We would suggest gently pocking a pipe cleaner into the spouts to dislodge any debris. Be sure to have a bucket underneath the top spout to catch any water, and a shallow pan underneath the bottom spout. You might also cover any vent openings beneath the top spout with plastic wrap to prevent water from getting into the unit. We would also suggest checking your filter and coils. If they are dirty, you need to clean them, because they can cause water to get trapped inside the unit. Check our videos on how to clean the filter - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sBNkEtdXkJs.html , and the coils - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-87agpQfojrk.html Thanks for watching and hope this helps.

Hi Jamyang - Thank you for watching and for writing. In your dry climate, you may almost never need to drain, especially if your unit is a self-evaporating one. But still we suggest checking every day for the first few weeks to see if there is any water build up, if so , how often to drain. Thanks again. PS. You're our first Australian commenter, welcome!

Hi Niko, thank you for watching. There are two tanks, and you never know which one has more water. So it's a good idea always to check both.

Yes, our unit is Frigidaire. To clear the light try to reset your AC's filter: under the Fan Speed button there is a fine print. It says hold 5 seconds for filter reset. Hope this helps.

@@ZLhow2 thanks!

You're welcome!

You're very welcome!

@BrewerShettles I have exactly the same air conditioner and I put it to use today the problem is that every 30min. I see that message P1 that needs to drain and when I do again the same. I don’t think that’s normal is it the same with you?

@@ZLhow2 do you think that’s normal every 30 minutes? It’s not even that humid outside

Hi Mathew, It sounds like you have a Non-Self -Evaporating AC. They build up the most water. Self-Evaporating unit (like ours) evaporates almost all the water even in hot humid weather. If your unit is putting out so much water, you might look into a hose drain if you can get the hose out the door or out a window. If the hose has to go upwards to get out the window, you can look into condensate pumps to move the water along. Thanks for watching.

Hi - Thanks for your question. Unfortunately we don't have any experience with portable ACs as heaters. The only thing we can suggest is to contact your seller's customer service for more information.

Hi, Thanks for watching and your question. We searched online and found this site that might be helpful in your situation. Here is the link medium.com/@apollodigitalstudios/how-to-fix-a-portable-air-conditioner-thats-not-cooling-5-solutions-5d4984828b5b

You're very welcome Pamela! Glad we helped.Thanks for your comment, and stay cool!

Hi Humble Beginningz - Thank you for your note. Our unit is fairly new, so we've only had to clean the filter. We did check online and saw that some people use a cleaner spray, but we are not sure what type and how you use it. We would suggest that you check with your manufacturer's customer service department on those questions. Hope this is helpful.

@@ZLhow2 thanks. I took it apart today and clean the inside. Running better than ever now!! Thanks . Have a good one

Great news! Glad you found the solution and it's working better. Thanks for getting back to us.

We have had our single hose unit for three years now and it works just fine for us. It cools our 325 sq.ft. living room fast, and we only need to drain occasionally. Some say that dual hose units are better. If you want more information on the comparison we found a link that could be helpful - learn.compactappliance.com/dual-hose-vs-single-hose/ Good luck!

Hi Cristian, - we found online a few possible issues: a clogged or dirty filter; air-intake obstruction; exhaust hose obstructions; Any of these should be cleaned. If none of those work you could check further online, or with your manufacturer's customer service number. Good luck with this.

Hi Roxy, _ Thank you for watching. How often you should drain depends on the heat, humidity, and how much you use the AC. The more hot and humid the weather, the more often you need to drain. You can drain any time you want, or wait until the indicator light on your unit comes on. Hope this helps.

Great tip!

@@ZLhow2 Thanks! 👍

You're very welcome!

Hi Alexander - We have had our unit since 2017, and it's been working fine. We checked online about your problem and found a site which might be helpful with your issue (check under the headline "Low refrigerant levels".) solvitnow.com/what-to-do-if-your-ac-is-not-blowing-cold-air/ Best of luck on this!

@@ZLhow2 THANK YOU! I appreciate it!

YOU'RE VERY WELCOME! Hope this helps.

Hi Carlito - Thanks for your watching and for your question. On most ACs the top tank collects water when the AC is in "Dry" mode which is the dehumidifier. The bottom tank collects water when the AC is in "Cool" mode. So whichever mode you use more will collect more water. It's good to check both tanks every once in a while to see how much water is in there; if you find that one tank or the other almost never has water, then you can check less often. Thanks again, and stay cool!

@@ZLhow2 My AC Is so heavy to empty that bottom drain is a lot of work lol

Hi Carlito - Maybe we are misunderstanding you, because in this video you can drain both tanks without lifting the unit, so it shouldn't be difficult at all. Hope this helps.

Hi - It's a good idea to have a condensation pump, especially if you live in a humid area and if your units are not self-evaporating. Our unit is partially self-evaporating, so we check our AC every 5-7 weeks and we find little or no water. Thanks for watching and your comment.

@@ZLhow2 one of my A/C units is self evaporative, but the efficiency of cooling is like night and day after installing the pump...

That's good to know that using a pump would make such a difference.

Hi, It should work for any portable AC. Hope the heat will go down. Stay cool!

Hi Rhys - Thanks for watching! The container lid we used was just from some take-out food. But any cookie sheet with a wall of about an inch would do even better. Just make sure to have a bucket close by to dump the water into.

Hi, - Thank you for watching our video. We thought and thought , but couldn't imagine a way to vent the exhaust hose through your type of window. You might ask either customer service or your seller for some tips. But here is another possible idea. We searched online and found a review of ventless portable air conditioners that might be a solution. We've never heard about them until now, but it could be worth checking them out. Here is the link and good luck! homeairadvisor.com/best-ventless-portable-air-conditioner/

Our apt has those style windows, we got a friend who is good with power tools breakout one of the glass panels and replace it with a plastic panel with a hole cut to fit the exhaust hole. Our windows are old 1930's style with 1x1' glass squares. If you window is one solid pane you will prob need to hire a professional to replace the entire pane.

Hi mel2k, Please see the reply to your previous post. That should cover this one as well.

There are hoses available for most air conditioners, please check with your manufacturer for the right size. Drain it as soon as you see the indicator light, if you have one. Thank you for watching and hope this is helpful.

@@ZLhow2 thanks for your response

You're welcome Franco!

De pronto del puerto superior el agua se evaporó y solo drenaría en ese caso por el puerto inferior

Hi - Thank you for watching and your question. There are a few ways to continuously drain the bottom tank, which we assume is for your “Cool” mode. You could either run a hose out a window, or into a large bucket. But in both cases you’ll probably need a compressor pump because gravity alone will not push the water out in these situations. Hope this is helpful.

@@ZLhow2 Thanks! I did get some tubing, since I was already out looking for a condensate pump, and I think it is worth it for people to pick up- it cost 4 bucks (the tubing, no the pump, the pump was 44 bucks). I found that when I attached tubing to both top and bottom drains and ran the tubes into buckets, and then ran the unit on Cool, after an hour, no water had come out of the bottom drain at all, but the top drain had been continuously releasing drops and filled up about 1/5 of a 3 gallon bucket. It was only when I plugged the top drain that water began to drain from the bottom drain- so it appears the two reservoirs in my unit are partially connected. If people attach tubing to the top drain and plug the bottom, then run the tubing into either a pump or a bucket, they can probably run the unit in cool continuously all night without it shutting off, and without having to raise the unit since the top drain is high enough off the floor as is. But since the top of the condensate pump is higher than the bottom drain, and I wanted to run my tube out of the bottom, I ended up having to raise the unit up on a milk crate (I first seated the unit back in the bottom bit of foam it was packed in, with a hole expanded for the bottom drain, just to keep it stable). The pump works great though.

Saw this and all the replies mentioning a compressor pump. Do you have any suggestions? Is it basically the same as a fish tank water pump? I'm using an evaporative unit but the humidity has been brutal. Keeps freezing the lines and having water come out the front.

Hi Rob - We don't have a condensate pump, and (not joking) we don't have a fish tank. We tried searching online for information on condensate pumps, but all we found was advertisements. You can try that search on your own, because some of the ads also contain useful information. Regarding the frozen coils, we think that your issue might be caused by a filter and /for coils that need cleaning - these are often the cause of frozen coils and spitting out water. Here are links to our videos on cleaning the filter - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sBNkEtdXkJs.html and the coils - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-87agpQfojrk.html Hope this is helpful, and stay cool.

@@rob_agau5827 Mine is made by Drummond and is called a “condensate removal pump”. I purchased it from Harbor Freight Tools. There was also a similar automatic condensate removal pump made by Little Giant that was sold at Lowe’s but the Drummond was cheaper. My issue was with a brand spanking new AC unit so I knew it wasn’t dirty filters or coils.

Hi Jake, Happy New Year! Regarding running the unit while the hose is attached, we've never heard of any problems with this. It's like a window AC, which has an open drain that is always open while the unit is operating. Thanks for watching and your question.

If your unit is not cooling well, there are many reasons for that issue. Before calling a professional help, we'd suggest checking your filter and coils. When a filter is dirty, or coils are dirty and frozen , they can restrict airflow and a portable AC won't cool the room. Cleaning them may solve the problem. We have videos on how to clean them, here are the links: for the filter - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sBNkEtdXkJs.html , and for the coils - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-87agpQfojrk.html . If none of these approaches work, we 'd suggest calling an HVAC technician. Hope this helps.

@@ZLhow2 its beeps 8 times and p1 comes up. Its changes to like fan air then after awhile ac kicks back in again. My manuel says 8 berps and p1 means water in tank. But i will watch about cleaning coils. I cleaned filters but even tho air got cooler it still beeps and goesbto p1 at times.

Hi Linda - Here is an excerpt from Toshiba Manuals regarding your issue: "When the water level of the bottom tray reaches a predetermined level, the unit beeps 8 times. The digital display shows “P1.” At this time the air conditioning/dehumidifi cation process will immediately stop. However, the fan motor will continue to operate (this is normal). Carefully move the unit to a drain location, remove the bottom drain plug and let the water drain away. Reinstall the bottom drain plug and restart the machine until the “P1” symbol disappears. If the error repeats, call for service". Hope this will help. Here is the link to the Manual (see page 10) - d3gqasl9vmjfd8.cloudfront.net/1d9ab98a-ff7d-406a-bc88-a57d8c0f8228.pdf

@@ZLhow2 thank u but when i remove both knobs no water comes out. Im not sure i can afford the service

Hi Linda - Try to reset your unit: turn it off and unplug it, wait 10 min, and plug the unit back, then turn it on. If this step doesn't help, then you have to call for a professional help. Good luck!

Hi Antony - Thanks foe watching and your question. There is no need to tip it. A little bit of water in the tank will evaporate if you have a partially or fully self-evaporating unit. But even if it doesn't evaporate with other types of ACs, a little bit of water in the tank is not a problem. Also, since the unit is on wheels, it could easily tip over. In our video we tipped it just to find out how much water was in the tank. Thanks again, and stay cool!

@@ZLhow2 thank you very much!!

You're very welcome!

Hi Lisa - If your floor is carpeted, we would suggest getting a sturdy piece of flat plastic to set your AC on. This helps to prevent wheel marks on the carpet, but it would also help protect in the case of some minor drips. Thanks for watching and your question.

Hi Gurkhali, - Thank you for watching and your question. The only thing we would suggest is to drain one at a time. We also suggest checking the manual or calling customer service about the P1 code. Thanks again, and we hope this helps.

Hi Neina - We searched online and found different kinds of rubber plugs/rubber stoppers /lids for portable ACs. The link turned out to be way too long to put in this message, but you can easily get the page if you put "rubber plug for portable air conditioners" in the Google's search bar. Good luck!