Best AC of 2020? Soleus FIRST EVER over the sill air conditioner - updates in description [199]
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10/05 there is a drain on left side of unit that needs to be drained. I did it for the first time and about 2 cups of water came out.
10/30 I took the unit out for the winter, a lot of water drained out, if you're removing yours make sure to drain water first and have towels ready. also the foam piece that is on the window sill was not salvageable...definitely will need a new one next year.
11/04 I noticed the hangers left a dent in my siding. a board across the siding will be beneficial to prevent damage.
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In this video I take a look at Soleus Air Conditioner FIRST EVER over the sill air conditioner. This is the 8000 btu unit and retails for around $540. Check out this review to see if it works.
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Now if that view came with the Soleus, I'd be sold. 😊
Lol...thanks for taking the time to comment.
I came here for the a/c review but fell in love with your love for MOM!!!! God Bless :)
lol...she is the best mom! thanks for taking the time to comment.
It makes a great second option for cooling in older rvs
I'm about to buy one of these because I have a room that needs a window A/C and only has one window, and this design will allow the window to be opened on nice days without risk of the unit falling out. That room's window frame also makes installing conventional A/Cs difficult, but it looks like the saddle design should work well with it. Many years ago (I want to say about 30, but I could be off by a few), Panasonic sold a window A/C with a similar design. I think the part inside the house was smaller, but the concept was the same: move the noisy, bulky part outside, leave the less intrusive part inside and keep more of the window usable. I only knew about it because Consumer Reports gave it a good score, particularly for being quiet. I'm guessing it didn't sell well, though, because I don't remember ever seeing one in a store. I would also venture to guess that people didn't understand it, because it didn't look like most window A/Cs, and most people won't buy what they don't understand.
Thanks for the video. Panasonic came out with a little better design. CW-800HK. around 1990. L-shape. Water flows out the back into the back tray. No emptying needed. Handle on top. Squirrel fan inside. Very quiet. You would be by impressed. Small visual profile inside.
I just bought a Soleus for my friend. He doesnt mind drilling hole in wall for water tube.
I have one of these. Works really well, and is super quiet in some settings, all while cooling the room.
Very cool! Thanks for sharing.
Does yours have draining issues? Mine collects water on the inside pan and I have to put a tube and a jug to collect excess water.
@@VvexotikavV I used it the entire last summer, and did not notice anything, so I did nothing. This summer, I noticed a little bit of water on the inside pan, as you said. I saw a video of someone using a piece of gauze, tucked on one end in the inside of the pan where there is water (you can use a butter knife to tuck one end of the gauze in the pan), and the other side dangling so that water can drain out. You can use a pan, or any container to put underneath the piece of gauze that's dangling to collect the excess water. But if your tube works, then stick to that. But I love this AC, as it has many settings to choose from, my favorite is COOL, paired with either "sleep mode," or "quiet," and it really is barely audible!
Great video thanks. Specifically for the noise comparison. Thanks again
Very nice review. Glad you’re happy with the unit. 👍
Thanks for taking the time to check it out and comment.
Happy birthday Jeff’s mom!
Woot woot... happy birthday!
😲😲😲OH MY GOODNESS I GOTTA REPLACE MINE AND GET ME ONE AS WELL AS MY SISTER ONE FOR HER BIRTHDAY. WOW THANK YOU FOR WALKING ME THROUGH STEP BY STEP. ♥♥♥
I got one of these AC and it's cool.. my apartment is super cold.
Thanks for sharing your experience. Have a great day and stay safe.
Informative. Thanks
Been looking into this. Mau have to get it after all. Girlfriend loves the window view so this is perfect.
I bought my Soleus in May 2020 and have had it in my bedroom since new. I love that it keeps my room cool in the summer and maintenance has been minimal. I did recently develop an issue regarding the control panel. It seems that the control panel has developed a mind of it's own. It changes the temperature and mode that I set and freezes up. None of the buttons will work and the only way I can control it is through the remote. I called Soleus and they initially said to unplug it for a half hour to let the unit reset. I tried that to no avail. They finally acknowledged that it is a control board failure. They are not serviceable and they can only offer a replacement if the extended warranty was purchased. Unfortunately I did not purchase the extended warranty. It still cools my room but I have to periodically check to see if the temperature and mode has changed on it's own.
If the HOA would allow window units, I would probably go for this one. Cool idea and great review, Jeff! One thing to consider is that it is not generally a good idea to place furniture in front of a window unit.
I'm going to switch this one with the Midea... the other room doesn't have anything near the AC. I typically have a bed next to the AC in this room.
@@Jeffreviews4u do you prefer one over the other? Been researching both and not sure 🤔
@@alcopower5710 If I had to pick, I'd choose the midea.
I love the window unit
Nice review, good job.👍
glad you liked it....thanks for stopping by and commenting.
I love the sensor on the remote
Great idea
I agree. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Pretty "cool" unit 😁
Thanks for another awesome review!
I'd DEFFF get this one if I needed one. Stay safe
I like the style, it's quite and gives you use of your window. Pretty cool. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Great vid thanks. Could you tell me how deep is the part inside the room? Please measure from the face of it to the wall. Thanks
On our soleus 10,000 BTU with heat saddle unit. I took out the filters to clean and put them back in and once I did it started making a loud noise. Sounds like the pump is constantly pumping
Bought one of these two years ago and it is quiet, but installation was a problem. Soleus says the maximum wall thickness is 11 inches. I live in a 120 year old house; the window thickness is exactly 11 inches between the face of the sill on the outside and the face of the stool on the inside. The unit didn't fit--it was too narrow. I had to shave a quarter inch off the sill on the outside to get the unit over the sill. And, because the screw-in levelers aren't recessed into the unit, the actual width over which the unit will fit is closer to nine inches, not 11. I can't use the wall supports; luckily a 2x4 will slide into the gap on the outside and that supports the unit with an outward tilt.
😁 happy birthday 🎂
Thanks for the video. We just ordered one! But it’s not Sol-air-is it’s Sol-e-us. It might confuse people. I love how simple it is to install. And how quiet it is. I’m super excited to get it. And by the way, you have a gorgeous back yard.
They are very easy to install and I like that you get the view from your window - Let me know how the install goes..Thanks for taking the time to comment.
I want to get a low profile window unit, however I have a very small window opening of 12 3/8”. Am I correct in thinking that the opening must be larger to fit the outside part though? Thanks
Great review Jeff. Thumbs up! 👍
1 question...How much does it weigh?
Me: @6:23 when I “pretend like I read the instructions on an assignment”, but I’m casually playing it off
Verse
Me: when I put it together after taking my time and play it off instead and ignore the instructions still by choice😉
wish someone would show how the filters go back in. I moved into a home where they had it out of the window and the filters out. I think I figured it out but it was not simple since they bend
5:43 good god that chimney!!!!
Lol. That's what you get with this old house. Haha. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
I just got a U-shaped AC but it wasnt an over-the-sill, it was a Midea that you can close the window into it. So quiet.
I am a fan of the Midea! Thanks for sharing.
So far its been great. Its amazing the sound difference going from a 10+ year old 6000btu window unit to the Midea 10000btu unit. Still having troubles setting up the wifi for the app, but that's small potatoes overall. Saw your Midea review right after I watched this one :D
At first I was thinking that the Lo means that it was at my temperature setting. But I was wrong. It won't let me change any of the settings?
If I slope the window unit a little will the water drain from the front resovir? The way it is now I have to keep a bucket underneath the drain inside the house. Had it for around 5 months and never had to drain the front resovir until just the other day.
I heard the instructions say 15 amp outlet but it really needs a 20 amp circuit/outlet. Is that correct?
Jeff, pleeeeeeeease help me out. This type of AC seems to be the solution for me but I have concerns that maybe you could comment on. I live in an urban setting near NYC and SAFETY and SECURITY can be problems. These are my 2 concerns:
1) Break-Ins, Can the window be secured to deter them?
2) Fire Escape/emergency egress, can escape be done, even with a security feature that I install?
Thank you for your knowledgeable point of view,
Rosemary
Just get the Midea U-Shaped AC, window closes almost all the way down and no water to dump out or anything, and it's very quiet and energy efficient. If you want a cheap basic AC, get a Midea, even their cheaper units are silent compared to any brand on the market, there's no compressor noise compared to all of these other loud brands. Whatever they are doing is amazing.
I agree - I am a fan of the Midea...I will say I have heard that new soleus ACs have an external drain...I haven't verified but if this is true that would be a bonus. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Does it need an special outlet?
I much more prefer the saddle design, as little condensation as it produces. a person could install a hose and let it drain into a bucket near the unit. or though the wall one person said that they rigged it up to drain into their humidifier. and I prefer the black face on the unit I have a Whirlpool unit right now. and because the face is white I have to clean it fairly often especially when using it a lot.
@@raulsomozajr4383 no, regular 120 outlet
@@musicauthority7828 wouldn't take anymore of a hole than the one the cable company drills
It is nIce that you can see out your window and it is also nice that the unit is quiet. Here are my concerns. I am in the process of downsizing from a 3,500 SQFT Colonial to a 2,400 SQFT split level. I have had central A/C for the past 60 years and am no-longer a spring chicken. I have a choice of going with free standing units in all of the bedrooms with two larger free standing units in the main rooms or going with units like the one in this video. While louder, the free standing units do NOT need to be moved when winter comes. The units in this video appear to be very heavy and require seasonal removal which in my case will mean setting five of them up in springtime and removing and storing them in the winter which honestly is a daunting task and the purchase cost is outrageous. If I am missing something here, please let me know. Thanks BTW nice video.
There are pros and cons to both types. The one in this video is heavy and needs to be drained (the frequency depends on humidity levek). The drain hole is on the inside portion of the house. The stand-alone ones, although convenient, in my experience have not been as efficient at cooling a space. Hope this helps in your decision.
Hi Jeff! Thanks for making this video. I have a question I was hoping you could help me with. I own one of these units and when the compressor is running it's buzzing at about 53 dB, much louder than what you recorded. Did you take that noise measurement at 9:30 while the AC's compressor was running? If not, could you tell me how loud the AC is with the compressor running? I'm trying to figure out if my unit is defective, or if it's normal for it to be that noisy. Any help will be much appreciated!
Nevermind, I discovered that there were loose cables inside the front of the unit that were vibrating against the chassis. I have fixed it and now it's much quieter
Sorry I missed your first message... glad you were able to find the fix. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
beautiful very smart
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment 🙂
Only one window in my bed room. This AC allows me to open the window when I don't need the AC. It's very quiet, I can sleep when its on. Best window AC for a bedroom.
I want to get the 12k BTU version of this with heat to replace my current portable ac/heat pump. It looks really good but it's pretty pricey especially since I plan on getting mini splits eventually anyway.
What does FL stand for? It shuts off and none of the controls work. I can unplug it and plug it back in and it will run for a few minutes and then does the same thing I even tried a different outlet
Hi, you said is sticks out allot from the window inside the house, how much is allot, inches approximately, thanks
How much time does it take to put it in the window? I am unable to do it, so about how much would it cost to have it done?
Were you able to set it on 70? Looks like it changed itself to 72
I currently brought the u-shaped air condition and my sister has in her room she loves it. I didn't get this one cuz I wasn't so sure about the low profiles you said. I really wish someone would make an air condition that would fit in the top of the window.
That would be cool.... one for slide side windows would be helpful too.
Better you bought the U-shped A/C unit for your sister, the bottom is on one plane, so any water will slide back, make sure there's a drain hole or two at the most rear of the unit.
From reviews I've read, this saddle design can accumilate a lot of water on the "inside" part and soak the floor, water obvously cant flow back, a huge design oversight.
That's pretty cool, expensive, but cool.
Can this style AC be used on sliding windows…I live in a manufacture house where windows open sideways. Thank you
HI Jeff we purchased the Midea AC this Spring and love it! Now that it's October I want to remove it do you recommend removing the entire frame as well?
Yes, if you're going to remove the AC, you should remove the stand. In my case the window wouldn't close all the way with the stand still installed. Thanks for stopping by and commenting 👍
Can you review the Noria ac please
I'm 77 and cant deal with the moving, lifting of any of these air conditioners. The portable ac takes up too much room in my bedroom to use. The only other choice for my bedroom is the regular window ac or the saddle ac. Neither of them can stay in the window during the winter because it's too drafty. Which do you think is lighter. Thank you.
Great video - thank you
I am thinking about getting the 10k btu model that has a heat option. Have you seen this ? I am wondering if that is a resistance heater (reg electric style) or if it uses mini split type technology. Thanks again!
Did you end up buying the unit? I have one for sale near me at a very good price but debating because it looks like new technology.
is there one for windows that opens from side to side ?
Ok, I bought this thing and it sucks. It's annoying as hell to install(who designed that idiotic idea of panels on either side?), noisy air compressor(put your db meter there when it's on), have to be like a foot away for remote to even work, and the stupid drain that is INSIDE and has to constantly be emptied
Does anyone know how to clean the black tray that's under the filter thats behind the face place? I can't get to it
Clamping it down was rough on your vinyl siding. But it looks like a great idea.
Since installing it for this video I've decided to move it into a different room. I will put a piece of wood on it so the vinyl is supported. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
it was more like a support than clamp, you def dont want it hard clamp on the weather board.
thanks for the video. I'm looking for how to do something like this. just suscribed to your channel
Happy to help, thanks for checking it out 👍
... and thanks for the support!
Does this AC have a drain plug?
Thank you for this review. How much condensation is produced inside the house?
I dump the reservoir once every week, there are a couple cups of water each time. I've heard some people drilled a hole through the wall and attached a drain tube.
@@Jeffreviews4u I just saw a comment from a seller posted 4 days ago on Amazon saying this:
A: all of the units have been upgraded to allow for an automatic draining outside with proper installation. The unit will drain on its own and should not require any emptying.
@@Jeffreviews4u I just bought one and I'm struggling with it. I've had it two months and today it starts flashing FL and shuts off. Googled it found out what it means. How do you drain yours? I opened the plastic stopper on the inside on the left hand side and it drains a little bit then stops. But then when I turn it back on it flashes FL again after a couple hours ....it's to the point where I'm keeping it open with a dog bowl under and it's filling it up every couple hours.
They screwed up with this unit. You have to manually drain it? Why not just put in a small pump so that it drains to the outside?
That's not a problem a person could put a bucket right near it and run a hose into it. one person said they rigged it up to drain into their humidifier.
Hey Jeff, so for the entire season, how many times did you need to drain the unit? I'm hoping 2.0 version will eliminate draining, but if not, just wanted to get a sense of "pain to drain"
Thanks!
So it’s actually filling up to be drained even if it’s tilted more down on the outside side? Where exactly is the plug, a picture would be nice. I am considering this unit
It has a pump that pumps the water from the front resovir to the back of the unit that drips on top of the coil. Take off the front cover clean out the front resovir.
Whaaat no drain to outside?
What does Lo mean on the screen?
I replaced the batteries in the remote and it's not working?
It was really quiet until I took out the filters and cleaned them and put them back in
That's strange. Thanks for sharing your experience.
@@Jeffreviews4u it still cools and heat
Hello, nice video. How heavy is the unit itself? Thanks
I don't know an exact weight. Directions tell you to use a team lift. I was able to carry it myself but it's heavy. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
I would totally return it to the store if it doesn’t work. I don’t want to deal with the hassle of dealing with the manufacturer, boxing, shipping..,
I feel the same way! Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
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In your experience, which one cools more? Cools faster? Media or Soleus?
Also, do you know how a drainage tube can be added? (Due to reviews about drain pump/plug)
I know you haven't experienced any drainage issues, but just to be safe.
Where exactly do the leaks come from? Hear it's not readily visible.
Wanted to know so I can add the drain tube, before I even have the issue.
Thanks in advance Jeff!!!
They are pretty similar in cooling...I like that Soleus allows more view from the window. I haven't had any leaking issues. I've had mine installed for a few weeks. Since the review I have unplugged the inside drain...there was about 1/4 cup of liquid that drained. I don't use the dehumidifier feature. I figure once per month I'll drain it. You could install a drain tube but that involves drilling a hole in the house. Hope this helps. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
The drainage tube is on the left side and readily available.
Thanks for the support!
@Mike Bellini midea doesn't have a drain tube on the inside. This is specific to the Soleus.
To raise it up or down if you raise it its up
is it really that easy to put in??
what did you do for the constant drainage I have read on AM reviews that people had to put buckets underneath it? you would think for that price they would fix that. What do you think?
I use the bucket at the beginning, after a while I drilled a hole through the outside wall and ran the hose out. Thanks for stopping by and commenting 👍
@@Jeffreviews4u thank you so much - I measured my window and it is a big window has 2 lock latches on top and is 57 inches long - will this work for me? I need something soon as my Central AC is on the brink of going out for good. And it is getting super hot here. I also wondered how long that cord was to reach the receptacle because it does not look so long and then I will have to get a three prong outlet as well.
How can I install this unit on a side slide window?
Did yours leak? I'm seeing lots of reviews on amazon saying that it leaks on the indoor section.
Mine didn't leak. I will say I ended up installing a drain hose to the outside. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Model # = Soleus Air WS3-08E-20.
the unit sits too low in the wall and the air may have problems with hitting furniture and that prevents air from circulating around the room
You're right it sits low and may not be appropriate for some installations. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
How often do you find you have to drain this ac? I have to drain it every 30 minutes or it turns off which is a real pain. Any ideas?
All depends on the level of humidity I'm your area. If you have high humidity, you'd be better off installing a drain line. Thanks for stopping by and commenting 👍
Is that vinyl siding?
I must know!
Excellent review since you sound test.
Lol... yes this was vinyl siding. Thanks for stopping by and commenting 🙂
@Jeffreviews4u thank you! This gives me options! Something like this or the Midea U Shape Inverter one. Really helpful reviews you have here.
I do like the saddle up but yeah it’s a special invite more than a word the stability of the drops out the window is better the high-rise buildings that problem it’s too low to the ground what if you don’t have a window like that you live in apartment building sucks
I was interested in the drainage part of the Soleurus ac. Will it be dripping on my neighbor downstairs
All AC units will need to drain so dripping can happen. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Does the soleus have a hose that runs from the front resovir to the back? I rinsed the outside of the unit, since we live on a gravel road. But once I did the front resovir started filling up, so now I have to keep a bowl underneath the drain at all times.
Not that I know of, I have mine draining into a large bottle. Thanks for stopping by and commenting 👍
@@Jeffreviews4u
I rinsed the outside of the unit just like I do on our other window units since we live on a gravel road. That night the front resovir started filling up so I have to keep a bowl underneath the drain. But never did it before? I was looking on the outside of the unit and it looked like a hose is running towards the front. So I was just wondering if by rinsing it out knocked the hose off?
@@Jeffreviews4u
How would I go about finding out before taking the cover off?
@@Jeffreviews4u
We bought this one around March of this year. It made a difference in cooling the living room off. I wished that they made a bigger one, bigger than the 8,000
We are pleased the way the 8,000 BTU cools so we just bought another one that is 10,000 BTU with heat. I called ahold of the dealership customer service. And they don't know anything about the internal parts or how it works. I asked them why the resovir keeps overflowing and she told me to check the tilt of the unit it needs to have a 5° slope towards the back.
Hi dr. Garren
Dude do a diy on tuck pointing on that chimney
I guess, I need to learn how to tuck point brick...lol. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Should have gotten a Midea window ac
I have one of the Midea U shaped AC units as well. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
So can we address the best way how to efficiently drain it without having a bucket inside to catch the window unit water? You mentioned that the a/c hangs inside too much, now let along having a bucket or receptacle to catch water…
It has a pump that drains water from the inside reservoir to the outside drain.
@@wil4right well if it does mine sure isn't working as I have to keep the drain open with a dog bowl under
I have the same issue. After 30 minutes it flashes FL and turns off. I had to put a tube to drain it with a jug underneath. Can someone please help?
So if slanted to the outside in humid areas like New York New Jersey is the water draining manually still needed..if so these people need to get back to the drawing board and solve it
@@VvexotikavV
Where is the drain?
Still not as good as a classic window unit. Reasons, They have to use 2 different motors one for the condensor and one for the evaporator. As a regular window a/c uses one motor to drive both. Also A unit like this requires a sump pump to pump the condensate to the outside. This very well may be incorporated with the blower motor. I don't know I just know it has to pump water to the outside somehow. More complicated and less efficient. . More crap to breakdown. I'm sure it works good for awhile. But unless theres a reason to choose this why?
do your research, and read the reviews on Amazon. this has a leaking problem
There is a drain plug on the inside. If this remains closed and unit is slanted 1/4 you should be good. Mine has been running for a couple of weeks without incident. I did read a review on Amazon where they were missing the drain plug...that would be an issue. Thanks for stopping by and commenting
It has a lot of problems.
This is cool, but these are about 4x the cost of the Midea. The Midea 12,000 BTU is $469 while the Soleus 6000btu is $479. Also I am wondering when these types of U shaped units will have a HEAT option? That way It could really replace a mini split!
That's 4x the cost?
@@MarcMeal That wasn't my question. :(
@@imothy I didnt say it was. I asked you a question.
Mothy - Adding heat to one of these U shaped air conditioners would be a game changer. I haven't seen them but I'll be on the look out. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Marcus - the 8000 btu Soleus is about $1200...the over the saddle AC units are a bit more expensive but I like that you can still see...for the price however Midea is best. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Is this better than the midea U shaped unit?
I prefer the Midea but they are both decent units. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
is it heavy or hard to put in the window
A little of both. It's hard to put in the window because it's heavy. I'd definitely recommend having a friend help. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
@@Jeffreviews4u but you made it look so easy and effortless
When you checked the decibel you had your phone resting on the unit the last one checked you had your phone on a selfie stick ?
I originally shot the 2nd decibel test with the phone on top of the AC but it barely registered. I decided to get it as close to the original as possible, my understanding is the decibel reader uses the mic so I held it in front of the airflow. There was not perfect way to do an identical test. That being said it's whisper quiet. Thanks for stopping by and commenting
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Well if you do that you'll miss the birthday celebration.
Quick question: What was the power draw on the A/C and was it more or less than the one it replaced?
I wish I had the answer for you. I didn't test those things. I can tell you it was a lot quieter than the original one (that was my goal) thanks for stopping by and commenting.
@@Jeffreviews4u No problem I wish you best of luck with the A/C
This is from the Soleus website. I'd take it with a grain of salt since they show 2 models, MCSD-06 (I suppose 6000 BTU) and MCSD-08 (I suppose 8000 BTU) and yet these specs are identical:
SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage: 115V (60Hz)
Watts: 938W
Amps: 8.2A
Noise Level: 52-54dB(A)
Dehumidifying Capacity: 86 pts/day
Air Flow CFM: 132-176
Cord Length: 72″
Dimensions: 17″W x 12.4″D x 27.165″H
Weight: 51.8 lbs.
Has bad reviews, it drains on the interior side? That’s horrible, you have to have a bucket to catch the water, no thanks, the design is nice but not worth the other problems
How long is the power cord
Just about 4 ft.
If it be more simple to install depending on product I'll do it myself ‼🗣📣 before I buy this particular product I may actually want the U shaped air conditioner so I do not have to drain it. Amen 👼🏾👋🏾👏🏾👼🏿
Why are his eyebrows raised so high ?? He looks like a hyped up guy on a ton of Red Bull drinks. I couldn't watch more than a few seconds. His eyebrows raising and constant hand movements freaked me out.
Lol. Red bull gives you wings. Thanks for the feedback.
how many decades did it take for someone to think of this
i know, right.
Which one is quieter in your opinion? U or N shape?
They have a similar sound...I like the over the saddle because you don't see it...that being said the U shaped is easier to work with and drains on its own. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
@@Jeffreviews4u Hello. Cool and nice video of the Soleus Air saddle window air conditioner! Very unique unit. (I too, like the Midea U Shaped window air conditioner and the Soleus Air saddle air window air conditioner). How is this unit working for you?
Can u set the temperature at 60
If only I didn't have radiators under my windows.
Oh damn! I’m so glad you said that! Me too and I wasn’t even thinking about that.
I read that you must dump out the condensed water often. Is that true?
In the unit I tested yes... about 1 time per month...I heard newer units changed this...
@@Jeffreviews4u They changed it so that you don't have to dump out the water at all, or dump it out less often?
:-)
@@Tall-Cool-Drink I haven't tried the new one but I was told it no longer needs a drain...my recommendation would be to verify first before buying. I have mine drained 1 X per month and haven't had any troubles. That being said I've heard of others having theirs leak.
I've had the 8000 BTU model for over a year in my bedroom and run the hell out of it. It hardly ever accumulates much water. Recently here in the Washington D.C. area it's been very hot and humid and I'm setting it for 65 all night. My room is nice and cold in the morning and there's hardly a quarter cup of a small glass worth of water after a week. I love this unit.
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Thanks, but eventually you must dump out the water yourself. Otherwise, you'll end up with a puddle of water on your floor.
I checked the reviews of the Soleus unit and saw people complained (rightly so) that the unit drains inside the house. What a pain - but you don't mention it. How do other units get rid of the water produced by removing humidity from the air?
Some have put a drain tube, updates are in the description... other units drain directly outside because of their style.
Posted on Amazon questions 4 days ago by the seller:
A: all of the units have been upgraded to allow for an automatic draining outside with proper installation. The unit will drain on its own and should not require any emptying.
how does it hold up after half year?
I uninstalled it before Winter... that was a mess, hard to get the pieces off of the window. It worked fine all summer and into fall... you do have to empty the drain (I did it weekly).
@@Jeffreviews4u sounds like alt of work why did you take the unit out lol I always just leave mines in the window but I get it besides I depend on these window unit because I dont have central ac
@@ctrey8395 soleus recommended taking the unit out for winter...plus I had the windows replaced...had to come out anyway. It was no easy task.
@@Jeffreviews4u well that makes sense I'm looking for a 8000 btu window unit but not trying to spend alot of money
@@Jeffreviews4u Do you mean the foam pieces became a mess? My biggest concern for the unit was that gap when closing and having a neat way to seal it.
It's fifth not with fitgh