I have 3 of these units since last summer. Should I be cleaning them out? Pardon the ignorance. I’ve never owned a window unit before and I won’t have one after this summer.
DolphinMath@slrpnk.net
on 22 May 2025 04:08
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Ideally you drain window units every couple of weeks, when you clean the filters. Once a year a deeper cleaning is a good idea. One where you take the cover off, clean all the built up gunk out, and then let it dry. You can use a cleaning spray specific for air conditioners, or even just water for a significant improvement.
I typically use the cheapest “no rinse” cleaning spray for air conditioners that Home Depot sells, a toothbrush, and lots of water before/after. It really extends the life of the unit, preventing the build up of mold and improving the units efficiency.
G0ldenSp00n@lemmy.jacaranda.club
on 22 May 2025 04:23
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I have one of these and taking it apart to clean is a nightmare. It will get very moldy and there is no practical way to actually clean one of these, apparently the designers didn’t consider you might want to take it apart to clean it. So I have taken to spraying car AC cleaner into it like once a year. Ideally, you are supposed to clean out your Window AC once a year.
Oh lol, I didn’t realize the article was about all these flaws. Yeah the issues outlined in this article are basically my experience I plan to eventually replace it with a more traditional window AC that doesn’t have so many mold issues.
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Awesome, I just installed one of these last year and now it might be up for a potential recall ;-;
With any luck it’ll be a returnless replacement so i can swap out one of my other units that’s noisy as fuck
I installed one last year too. Absolutely love it and finagled it to work with Home Assistant.
Never noticed any mold, but did add a activated charcoal prefilter. I do take it down for winter though.
Its a really good machine, and super quiet. I didn’t set up the WiFi although now that you mention it, i should bring it into Home assistant
Seems like you can drill a hole in the bottom to make it drain more effectively and reduce the chance of mold buildup
Yeah, although now that its officially on a recall I’ll have to evaluate the options we have
Good point
I have 3 of these units since last summer. Should I be cleaning them out? Pardon the ignorance. I’ve never owned a window unit before and I won’t have one after this summer.
Ideally you drain window units every couple of weeks, when you clean the filters. Once a year a deeper cleaning is a good idea. One where you take the cover off, clean all the built up gunk out, and then let it dry. You can use a cleaning spray specific for air conditioners, or even just water for a significant improvement.
I typically use the cheapest “no rinse” cleaning spray for air conditioners that Home Depot sells, a toothbrush, and lots of water before/after. It really extends the life of the unit, preventing the build up of mold and improving the units efficiency.
I have one of these and taking it apart to clean is a nightmare. It will get very moldy and there is no practical way to actually clean one of these, apparently the designers didn’t consider you might want to take it apart to clean it. So I have taken to spraying car AC cleaner into it like once a year. Ideally, you are supposed to clean out your Window AC once a year.
Oh lol, I didn’t realize the article was about all these flaws. Yeah the issues outlined in this article are basically my experience I plan to eventually replace it with a more traditional window AC that doesn’t have so many mold issues.