HOW DOES A PORTABLE AC WORK?
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WOW. You are the most excellent teacher. No nonsense, great editing. Now do videos on everything else so I can understand the world. This was awesome. I was expecting long winded "Now, back in my day..." or "here at Such 'N' Such Company, we..." nonsense and got this instead. Thanks!
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I really like how well you explain everything. One of the best videos I have watched on portable air conditioners. Thank you!
Thank you. Glad it helped.
Definitely a great video
The way you teach is really easy to follow, thank you for taking the time to make this video. I hope your channel continues to grow!
Appreciate you.
This was a great video. Good pace, clear explanation, etc. Really helpful. Thank you!
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Absolutely perfect .. someone gave me a portable Ac that doesn’t blow cold air and had no clue how it works and this explained everything .. seriously thank you
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Great video, now i can sleep at night, after you solved my curiosity
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I totally agree 👏👏👏👏👏
Were you not sleeping all these days before watching this video?
@@Caliber8Tools
- Looking for video where there are two holes. Is one pulling in air and the other pushing out the heated air?
- Is the double more efficient?
- Is it worth extra cost?
After watching your instructions, I am thinking I should position my dehumidifier towards the window. Maybe even I might make a right angle to direct that hot air out during hot season. (Heat welcomed during cold.). So, then another question: Are there dehumidifiers built to vent hot air out of a window?
Do these ever need to be recharged? Mine is a year old and all of a sudden is not cooling after a couple hot days. I've cleaned my filters and condenser. Outside of the Compressor is pretty hot to the touch, though the unit has been off for a couple hours.
Thanks for getting my head around this! I Just got my Portable AC and my brain wanted to know how it worked. Well Explained, Thanks!!
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Fantastic video and very detailed lesson from the gentleman. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.❤
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Best explanation I have seen on this subject. Thank you, must subscribe.
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Here in Washington State it randomly hit 80 degrees and we don’t normally have ACs built in our homes. Thanks for this video, I love learning how things work! I had to set up mine this evening.
Interesting. Glad it helped.
love the breakdown, i have a new AC and love understanding it more this way 👍👍👍
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Great video, very detailed and well executed 👍🏼
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Awesome! You are so knowledgeable and thorough when explaining this process. I feel a tad smarter now 😉
Great. Glad it helped.
In order to exhaust heat / hot air to the outside, the one hose unit must draw air from the inside of the room; and in doing so, additional air is drawn in from outside of the room. Unlike a central AC or window unit that draws air from outside to cool the condensing coils, these units are entirely inside the dwelling. Still they work pretty well. I have one and have used it in my bedroom when my central unit has gone on strike.
Don’t mean to sound silly, but I must know for safety. Has the portable AC ever caused any issues with oxygen levels, for you personally…? Just bought one, and I want to make sure it doesn’t arise any issues with that.
@@Stampedby__bonetti No problems. Air always gets in from around my bedroom door.
I bought the portable ac that is in this video 12 years ago and it’s still running well today lol
What model is it? It's so nice and small!
@@ziemianin it is made by LG. However, I doubt they sell it anymore. I just got a new one which is great and even smaller than the LG. It’s called Jolydale 9700 BTU and is sold on Wayfair for $225. Goodluck!
Great video. You have a natural gift for teaching.
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Damn this was very informative. I just subscribed. Great job 👏🏽
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Excellent video thank you for sharing your knowledge 💯
Glad it helped. You’re welcome.
Thanks for opening up your ac unit. There was a lot of screws lol. Very detailed, I accidentally learned a thing or two😉
Ps. You have a great voice for video too 👌.
Accidentally, I love that. Glad it helped.
Very good information. Thanks for sharing.
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Very informative and helpful video. Thank you.
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Perfect video. 10/10. Wonderful
Gas it helped.
thank you for the tutorial 👍🙋🏻♂️
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Nice video. I’m a visual learner. This helped me understand
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Great informative video! I really appreciate To The Point videos!!!
We use multiple portable a/c’s in our TX apt to assist the ancient central a/c unit…since the portable allow the central a/c to run less…it has lowered our electricity bill a great deal!!!
I understand some portable a/c’s need draining and others are bucket-less or self evaporating. As well as some are in between & partially self evaporate as it uses the liquid to cool the mechanism. I’m looking for a video that shows a comparison of these 3 types & what it looks like internally!!?!?
Wow great explanation👍
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"EXPANSION VALVE" lmao
I feel smarter now . Thank you for explaining it so well 😂 .
You are, Glad it helped.
Great video
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Thank for the walk through. I found sash windows with the extendable window kit better then the canvas velcro kits for keeping the warm air getting back in 😅
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@@Caliber8Tools cheers matey
Thanks again 💕💕💕💜💜💜❤️❤️❤️🌷
EXPANSION VALVE. very interesting. Thanks.
Glad it helped.
I have that same AC. Does good job cooling my apartment but I just wish it was a little quieter. Even on low setting it's a bit loud.
Great video. Wish would showed how I can get to the back side of the vins.
Some reason when mine is on it’s blowing out the cold side fins. It blows hot air out the hot side just fine with no water. My blower motor always seems to have water on it as well😓
Thank you. Very informative. Only question that I have is where does the unit intake the room's hot air? Also, does the unit only vent through the hose to the outside or does the hose take in outside air?
Thank you sir…you showcased the exact model that I have….after four years it’s been going strong, but today 2023 the compressor is kicking on but bvery weakly….I’ll clean and drain and see if it gets better.
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❤❤ #Great_explanation.
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Good job buddy.
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I'm a heavy equipment technician certified with HVAC so forgive me in the case home air conditioning units work differently, but in school I was taught that the hot pressurized gas is cooled in the condensor after leaving the compressor, and the thermal expansion valve isn't used to cool the refrigerant but is used to create a pressure drop which in turn causes the refrigerant to change states from a gas to a liquid, and now once it's in a liquid form, it can absorb heat from the evaporator which is inside the cab (or the hotter room air for household situations such as these) to remove heat from the cab of the vehicle, so refrigerant moreso removes heat from a room rather than adding cool air, however, the refrigerant doesn't simply only remove heat as some cooling effects are created due to the fact that after the pressure drop turning the refrigerant back into a liquid at the thermal expansion valve, and due to the heat inside the cab where the evaporator is located, the refrigerant actually begins to boil which not only allows for more heat removal from the surrounding air but because the referigant is a special liquid that boils with only a very slight pressure drop, and since it's been cooled through the condsensor, this boiling liquid is not hot but is rather cold and gives off a "cold steam" that provides the opposite effect of putting your head over a boiling pot of water and becoming hot - refrigerant both removes heat and produces cooling vapor
Interesting, thank you.
you're a smart dude
Thank you, make sense .
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Thanks!
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I’m not gonna lie, it sent me at the 2 “…. EXPANSION VALVE…” parts 🤣😭
But nonetheless, great video, wonderful explanation, and Love your voice.
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That was funny
Thanks for explaining.can u explain the air circuits of evaporator and condenser
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Thank you
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Very helpful, thank you! What is the fluid build up from? Is it Freon?
Condensation, water vapor.
Great hack pair your portable AC with a dehumidifier... I set the timer and I run mine for4 hours in the morning and 4 hours in the evening it's like walking in a deep freezer
Thanks for the tip.
Just did this in Las Vegas I am currently dying from dehydration
@@CPCXJT you should only run the dehumidifier during the most humid part of the day..... and you don't run both at the same time... I run my dehumidifier for about 3 hours in the morning.... and then I switch on the AC..... you can also purchase a cold mist humidifier....
@@CPCXJT lol, I sure hope not
Didnt know wayne brady was in the ac business 🤔
Great vid! I have a portable AC and Heat. Does duct need to be connected to window on “heating” mode?
Not sure how heating works on these things.
I got the black + decker BPACT14HWT
Yes, it could be a window, a cold air return duct or even a wall, which you would have to cut a hole in the wall for that but it’s an option. Either way in the heating process it’s cold air that is being expelled vs the cooling process in which heat is being expelled.
Wow!!!…thank you for all the information…you should teach a class…❤
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good job ... can you do another air conditioners video compering the Airleo type and how it works to other room air conditioners
Thanks. I’ll put that on my list.
👍 Nice one, what about evaporative air coolers; are they any good and if so what’s the best place to use them??
They work, in hot dry temperatures. Desert towns for instance.
TY!
You’re welcome. Glad it helped.
Can a 2.5kva inverter power this
Thank you for your video. I currently have an issue with my AC and can't seem to find anyone with a similar issue. Basically, when I turn it on, it blows out cold air like normal, but overtime it blows out less and less air. After a couple minutes I only have this very small "breeze" of cool air coming out, which is definitely not strong enough to cool down my room. This started happening out of nowhere and I have no idea how to fix it. I drained the water out, cleaned my filters and the issue is still persisting. Note that this happens even though the room temp my AC is reading is not at the desired temp I told my AC to cool down my room to.
If you have any idea how I can fix this, I would love your help. Thank you!
Could be a refrigerant leak, in which case you have to find the leak by spraying soapy water on the lines to see where it’s bubbling up. If it’s minor you can patch it with Super glue. If it’s multiple holes you may have to replace the lines. Could also be the compressor, in which case you have to replace or repair that.
So, if I'm experiencing an abnormally quick buildup of water in the drip tray, but the humidity levels are low, do you have any idea which part might be causing it?
Could be a clogged drain line, low refrigerant. Dirty air filters can also cause the evaporator coils to freeze up and thaw later causing excess water to flow into the pan.
Do portable AC units bring in outside air? (I have two and am wondering if I can have them on during fire season/smokey air outside)
They cool the indoor air while expelling hot air to the outside. So you’re good.
Mine has clean filter and drained the water. But its not as cold as it should . Do these possible need a freon recharge or where can i take it to get checked out?
May need to check for exhaust leaks, as well as freon leaks. Also, the evaporator coil may need defrosting. You can call an hvac specialist in your area.
I got heat exhaustion from DJing a wedding in Louisiana where the venue was over 100° what portable air cooler can I buy that will work in humid weather without having to vent and exhaust?
As far as ventless AC’s go for larger spaces research these brands.
Hessaire ventless AC
Vagkri ventless AC
Do I need to add freon for the LG portable AC after using it for a while?
If it needs recharging because of a leak take it to an hvac company, these are sealed systems. They are made to recycle the refrigerant for a long period of time.
Is the air coming out of the exhaust tube contaminated ? I have a room in my basement I need to cool but no windows . Could I run the exhaust tube outside of the room into the rest of the basement? It’d only be running for a short time.
Yes you can. it’s only pushing the hot air. It’s not contaminated.
Thank you so much for such an informative video!! I’m wondering if there’s a chance you can help me figure out what is wrong with my portable AC. Everything works except it will not blow any air out of the exhaust at all. I first began having trouble with it when it started needing the water drained every two hours or less. That’s where the first problem started, but then it just stopped blowing any air out of the exhaust. It won’t blow hot or cold air, just nothing. Do you by chance have any ideas what that could be? I hope it’s OK that I’m asking you this, my house is so hot I just thought I would give it a shot. Regardless, thank you so much for your video!!
Couple of things, filters could be completely clogged and dirty or compressor could of issues. Is it a portable ac or standalone hvac system that may also have low refrigerant(Freon) levels?
Thank you so much for replying to my question!! My filters are totally clean so unfortunately that is not the issue. It is a Sunpentown portable air conditioner - the kind where the unit is inside the house and is vented with a large hose from the unit to a window. I hope that makes sense. It is not one of those air conditioners that cools the whole house, just one room.
Im trying to build one from a box shaped humidifier with a fan at the back
What about the plug that's midway up the unit? Not the plug at the very bottom. Do I need to empty it, or do I add water to it?
Not sure what plug you are referring to. Send me a time stamp.
Thanks for the info!
Do you know why my unit is leaking on the bottom? And why it smells like urine?
Should you clean the coils through the fins with a hvac cleaning spray?
Leaking could be from-
-Clogged drain, hose take a screw driver to unclog it
-Drip pan could be full, empty it
-Loose drain plug, tighten it
-Dirty filter, clean it by running water over it and scrubbing it with a brush and soap.
-Faulty pump, bring it to the pros
The smell could be from mold build up in it. Get it checked immediately.
Yes you can use the spray.
@@Caliber8Tools Thanks!
Is it correct that a single hose unit is inefficient because it expels cool room air from the room? Do two-hose models do a better job because they allow cool air to remain in the room?
Yes single hose units expel hot air but in doing so they create a negative pressure in the room which attracts hot air from other rooms. The 2 hose system uses one hose to expel hot air and the other sucks in outside air and cools it for the room so no negative pressure is created because the air is constantly being replaced and cooled. The 2 house system is more expensive.
Thank you so much sir for the videos its really helpful
But i do have a question i have a problem with my btu7000 air conditioner,
Its cools up for few minutes and later give warm air, and later also bring cold air and that cycle continues over and over, what should i do to make it stay cold and don't fluctuate on cold and warm air ?
Please sir help me
If it’s not the compressor, try plugging it into a single outlet circuit. Also make sure you have it plugged directly into the wall outlet, no extension cord. Make sure the filters and coils are clean.
The condensor sucks the room condtioned air and expells outside, I am having ब्लूबस्टार portable ac which always creating negative pressure in the room, and it sucks hot air from the door or windows, and didn't coll the room at desired temp mostly not below 30 deg with 39 ambient,plz explain
So my room is still hot even tho the main vent is Infront of my door, Im just wondering if it's possible to put the hose on the door since I don't have any window that can open
If you can and it works why not. Make sure the exhaust vent doesn’t have any leaks, sending hot air back into the room.
hi my LG portable got E9 error, you know how to fix it, It doesnt cooling at all and breath out hot air so weak not like before 😓 I just used it 3 months last summer it is still brand new.
You may have to clean the filters and evaporator coil. Also check the Freon level.
I was trying to convert one of these to dual hose. I thought the small vent on the side was used for cooling the "hot side" (I guess that's called the condenser?) but upon watching this it looks like both vents end up connected together, meaning the conversion would not be possible. Is that correct?
Correct.
@@Caliber8Tools darn. Thanks.
My portable unit is brand new and making my room humid. Can this be fixed?
Make sure your vents are not blocked. This can cause the condenser coils to get too hot and heat up the room. Dirty evaporator coils, leaking refrigerant and a faulty thermostat can cause it as well
Can I use a portable ac under my hardtop gazebo? I’m in Georgia and need to keep cool so I can enjoy my outdoor space. I don’t want an evaporative (swamp) cooler.
You can use it to provide a cool breeze of air.
I have an E3 error on the same unit. how do I fix it ?
What’s the problem.
I have a problem were my exhaust air is so hot it eventually turns off when it overheats so I took a leaf blower and put it on the hot fins in the back to help and it won’t turn off the fins are clean so I don’t understand how it’s so hot
Could be a dirty filter. Make sure there are no kinks in the exhaust hose. Coils may be dirty or clogged. Refrigerant leaks can cause overheating as well
I have a sharp, but the bottom drain broke. What can I use to plug it so don't have water running out?
Your talking about the pan? If so you can use some fast drying caulk or sealant.
@@Caliber8Tools thank you!
My LG unit is no longer functioning as good anymore. It used to blow out ice cold air and now it’s mediocre somewhere between warm and cold. Any ideas of what I can check?
Check exhaust hose for leaks or blockages, if hot air can’t get out, the ac can’t cool the room.
@@Caliber8Tools okay so totally embarrassing but I had it in front of a window that had drapes hanging down. It was sucking the drapes against the back preventing airflow 😂😂😂😂. Appreciate your help man. And your informative video
Just curious to know, Does portable aircons need gas refill to work effectively? As mine is 6yrs old..it still does the job.
Let me know pls
No, they are sealed systems designed to last the life of the unit. Unless, there is a leak, at which point you would need to take it to the pros to fix.
I have two LG portable AC systems that stopped blowing cool air. The Blower is working, but both coils are neither hot or cold. They remain at room temp even though the compressor is getting super hot. What could be the problem?
Are the coils dirty, they could need cleaning.
@@Caliber8Tools No, I cleaned them
Are there some “mini ACs without compressor”?
No unless it’s a ductless unit or an evaporative cooler also called a swamp cooler.
How do I add refirgerant to this same model ?
These are sealed systems. You can take it in and let the pros do it.
That looks like the exact same model I have.
It just may be.
Is the compressor “Inverter type “ ?
No
Why is mine dumping water right in the fan motor? My evaporator radiator looking part is covered in water as well. Not just the copper pipes of it. So much it blows water out on us. I would assume it would blow the water out the exhaust but it doesn’t.
Clogged drain pipe is the most common reason for this. Remove the drain pan, look for the small drain hole and use toothbrush, or toothpick to clear any dirt or debris from the hole.
@@Caliber8Tools thanks. It’s the same unit as you did in your video. So sadly not drain pan to take off. I tore it apart. Poured water on the top drain pan n water went out the pan. Into the clear tube that goes out right side to upfront n drops it right in the blower motor housing. To see why, looks like I’ll have to take the control panel off and look down in blower housing and see why it’s dropping it there.
I'm using the same model, but it blows some of its warm air together with cool air. I have been cleaning its filters regularly. I don't know what is wrong with it.
Also, its body feels warm/hot to the touch when using it.
Check for exhaust leaks.
I have one exactly like this...and the compressor just stopped working. What caused that?
Common reasons for that are dirty condenser coils, low refrigerant charge, blocked suction lines.
So where can i get it fix at in the Connecticut area?
Look up Hvac repair in your area.
Thanks!
Where does the water goes through to go into the internal panel at the bottom ?
There is a reservoir that collects the moisture and drains it to the pan.
@@Caliber8Tools i have 2 portable air conditioners and i opened both of them one has a float switch inside and one doesn’t could that mean they made it wrong ? Because it leaks from the bottom and it never get the full error code on the lcd screen
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So how much copper is in a portable AC? Worth scrapping?
There is a good amount of copper, for example the tubing for the refrigerant and the motor winding. However you can’t scrap the refrigerant, you need an expert for that because of EPA requirements. So that cost may or may not make scrapping worth it if your trying to make money of it.
My portable AC has some burning smell when I run it. Last time I used it was a couple months ago. Is this normal? I tried to google it but couldnt find any relevant info regarding to this portable unit.
May need maintenance. Parts may be overheating. Do not use it as there may be an electrical issue that can cause a fire.
@@Caliber8Tools thank you for replying. Also follow up on this, my uncle came over to try to check on it but there is no smell this time. Is it still safe to use? Thank you
From where does it suck in the heat from the room?
It doesn’t suck heat, as the air runs over the coils filled with refrigerant the air becomes cool. So it makes warm air cooler.
@@Caliber8Tools But where does that warm air enter the unit?
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Excellent. My only constructive criticism is if needing to clean the coil fins, the utmost of care must be used while using a vacuum as not to damage or crush them. I'd use a soft paint brush and vacuum, never touching the fins with the vacuum head. Crushing them will greatly impeded heat transfer and as well as the efficiency/performance of the unit. Thank you for your video my friend.
Thanks for the tip.
There is a cheap tool available to straighten the cooling fins , like a comb😂
@@avimango46 I remember an old adage: If you don't have the time to do something right, what makes you think you'll have the time to fix it.
@@mick8888V That's a great quote emphasizing the importance of doing things correctly the first time. It suggests that taking shortcuts can lead to more work later on, as mistakes will eventually need to be corrected. Investing time and effort upfront can save time and resources in the long run.
i’m high as a kite. thank you.
You are? Glad it helped.
That’s the law of conservation of energy.
Mine turns on but when drops to 80 it shakes and starts blowing hot air .
May be a freon leak in the system.
How do I stop mine from leaking on the floor?
May need to tighten the drain plug or cap. Or empty the drain pan.
@@Caliber8Tools Thank you!!
Do I add water
No need, you have to a swamp cooler type unit though.