So I reluctantly bought one of these damn things despite all the reviews saying "window units are better" because I have wooden crank out type windows. Of all the shit I read nothing mentioned you need a heat exhaust pipe. I thought the heat it produced was so much less than the cold air it produced that it didn't fucking matter. Looks like I was wrong. Do all of these shitty things have a heat exhaust? I was just going to get a container to hold the water but this damn heat pipe is fucking up my plan.
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Yes, ALL air conditioners need to exhaust the heat that they generate.
This is why window units hang outside, and central AC units have parts sitting outside, on the ground or on the roof.Comment
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Ah, those pesky laws of physics
In order to "make stuff cold" the heat removed must be put somewhere. Your fridge is actually heating up your house to keep the inside of it cool - just it's so tiny you don't notice too much.
There also is of course a whole bunch of waste heat generated from the compressor/fans as well, which add to the exhaust problem.Comment
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You need a Ductless Mini-Split system
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Did you read my fucking post, moron?Ah, those pesky laws of physics
In order to "make stuff cold" the heat removed must be put somewhere. Your fridge is actually heating up your house to keep the inside of it cool - just it's so tiny you don't notice too much.
There also is of course a whole bunch of waste heat generated from the compressor/fans as well, which add to the exhaust problem.Comment
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Because more rooms come with doors and windows than without. If everyone lived in their mom's basement with no windows they probably would not exist.
I have to be honest though, I have been in a lot of basements [own a house with one] and can't ever recall going into one that did not have windows. That sounds more like a cellar.
I have a portable I picked up from Sly a few years ago and I think it is better than any window unit I have seen / used. You just run the exhaust tube out the window. It probably comes with a piece that fills the gap from opening the window.Comment
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Put your portable A/C near the bathroom. Stick the exhaust pipe in the bathroom vent. Presto!Comment
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Ok, that seems like a valid response to most of my 2nd post in this thread. What about MY problem.. wooden crank out windows? I can't leave them open. They will be damaged by wind and they will mold.
The reviews at amazon overwhelmingly say window units are better but I'm glad you are pleased.Comment
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A portable A/C unit without anything attached to its exhaust is unfortunately just a dehumidifier (and a small heater, since its internal parts consume electricity and generate some waste heat). So the net effect is a drier, slightly warmer room.
Why can't you face the exhaust baffle downwards (at the bottom of the window) and stuff some weatherproofing onto the other two sides of the "triangle" on each side of the window?
Another option, assuming you own the place or you have your landlord's permission, is to return it and install a split system. This is a permanent installation with the main guts of the A/C located outside.
BTW, one reason that window units are better is that most portable A/C units have an uninsulated exhaust tube, which means some of the heat radiates/escapes back into the room. There are also problems with seals between the unit and tubing; I've had to use some extra screws and gaffa tape to stop all of the air leaks on my portable A/C's outlet.Comment
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On second thoughts maybe your window opens from the top? If so then face your baffle upwardsComment
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Are you talking about homes built on the assembly line? It looks like they still make the windows: http://web.pella.com/products/window.../Overview.aspx. Considering how much better they look than vinyl I think they will continue to do so...
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Sorry, I meant standard homes. Not custom built ones that probably already have built in a/c and forced air heating.It looks like they still make them: http://web.pella.com/products/window.../Overview.aspx. Considering how much better they look than vinyl I think they will continue to do so...Comment
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I hit my tipping point about 2 months ago. If you search my posts from before then you'll see I was somewhat polite. I'm not sure what caused me to crack after this long. It seems like there are so many people willing to post dumb responses. Part of me wants to believe they are doing it because they sold their sig but I don't really believe that. I believe they suck at life.
I sometimes mix up names and have probably been nasty to someone I wouldn't have if I could remember all my interaction with them and that is no good... so I'll try to work on it.Comment
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You should be able to cut a hole in the wall to vent the pipe. There should be some space right about your basement cement wall where you can vent it. Will probably have to do some drywall repair after you are done, but if you're going to be there a while it will be worth it.
Hell, just call up a local HVAC guy and tell him you need a vent for your new AC unit. It probably wouldn't cost much to have it done professionally.
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Just run the exhaust into the toilet.Comment
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We have the same issue, so I feel your pain. Our office is located above our garage. That means in the summer the sweltering heat from the garage moves upwards into our office alone with the normal migration of heat upwards from the downstairs rooms.
We have 2 vents in the room both pushing the cold air from the central air but with all of the computers etc. running in the office combined with the fact the garage makes this room much hotter than the other rooms in the house.....the central air just can't keep up. We use a rotating fan on a pedestal (invest in a good one that pushes a lot of air) as well as a dehumidifier. If you live in a humid climate, a humidifier works wonders. It eliminates the sticky humid feeling and the heat doesn't seem as bad.Comment
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