I have problems with moths getting in through the AC. Why? And how do I fix this? Thanks for any help! Love this AC though.
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Hi Hanna, I think the moths are getting around the AC and not through it. I installed in sash window and used the foam strip in the gap between the windows. Examine carefully for any space or gap that the moth can go through. Use tape to cover gaps. Good luck.
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I live in a guest house so its not large. I sat one on top of the entertainment center in the living room just to see if they really work before opening the second one. If you read my initial review...it worked great! I never put one in the kitchen at all and haven't seen any of the moths for weeks! I think it's time to put the second one out simply because this one is totally full of the little buggers! These are wonderful!
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Well I never saw moths in my case, only holey sweaters. I don't have holey sweaters any more. Plus it's a proven fact that cedar repels moths. Here, have some Martha Stewart musings on the subject...http://www.marthastewart.com/264609/the-basics-of-mothproofing
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As I remember about a day. I really like mine. I don't have any flying or crawling insect. I think I it was a few hours before I saw a beetle-looking insect crawl out of my closet. I put one in there because I didn't want moths eating my wool sweaters I think it deters rodents too. Missie
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I had the same issue and the solution I used was to leave the fan on all night... It is not very energy efficient but it works for me... you can schedule the fan independently from the A/C and this allows you to avoid the clicking sound during your "sleep" schedule
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I never had this issue. Works great for me. Maybe a bad unit?? Sorry I couldn't help.
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I live in a very buggy area right now and so far it really has not attracted extra bugs. But then again it's in close proximity to the cat box. I'll just say I haven't noticed any bugs being attracted to the freshener, but I can't say that's not because the ants were busily wending their way to the glorious attractions of the cat box. We had an ant problem EVERYWHERE in the house, and we just ended up using ant traps, but I don't think the bugs were unduly drawn to the air freshener. We don't have mice, so I can't help you there. Sorry!
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Check for a warranty, if you would be organized enough to claim on it. FWIW, we had extremely good service out of the ones we bought years and years ago. Not sure if manufacturing has changed. My child was a toddler when we bought them, and he's almost out of the teen years old now. A few times through all those years, we've noticed a few bugs and unplugged it and plugged it in and it's started working again; or plugged it in for a couple of weeks in a different area of this house when I started seeing a few bugs in far flung areas. (My limit is 3 bugs before I react.) We JUST ordered a replacement for one unit. I started seeing a few bugs this Summer. The lights on the unit were not acting as they had in the past. (There's a pattern to the lights if you watch it.) This time, unplugging it did not reset it -- not sure if it finally failed or if that unit got hit by lightning. This time, the electronics guy here said it had really failed. Of course, with any electronics, no telling if the newer made units are manufactured elsewhere or with different components. So I can't predict quality of the newer units. It's worth a try imo because two of these units have kept my large house bug-free (other than spiders in the ceiling and ants coming in the back door), never sprayed any insecticides, for... 16 - 18 yrs? I hope the new units give as good service! (Said engineer is going to open the failed unit up and see if it's simply a capacitor or something repairable when he gets time. Just curiosity. The schematics are available online now if you search for the patent. But we just went ahead and bought a new unit. )
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What kind of air conditioner do you have? If its this kind, maybe try calling the nanufacturer....if you have a regular air conditioner that goes into the window....I don't think you have any options except to completely replace it...sorry! Good luck!
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I have the same issue. It is just one of those things you're going to have to deal with. You can try maybe looking at the owners manual but I have never seen anything for it. Sorry I couldn't help!
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Suggestion: my heater did the same thing and I found that the front 'dome' and inside [where the blower motor is >> you will have to take off the outer cover], had a minute layer of dust that the unit somehow sensed. I used a dust brush, clean paint brushes, and some compressed air and blew what seemed miniscule particles away... IT WORKED. [my indoor parabolic quartz heater had the same problem which led me to try this....].. GOOD LUCK
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Same problem I have. Seems to be very sensitive. Maybe bugs/flies? I haven't figured it out.
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Your best bet is to attempt to make a full circuit around the base of the house.I have them. My mom sent them to me. They worked well at first, but still had a few infiltrators, until my mom came to visit and pointed out that you need to make a full circuit. Now they work REALLY well. Still had a couple of micro ants on the counter, but no other bugs. I am very satisfied.
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I see various types of moths and flys that get zapped in mine because they are attracted to the light. I'm glad you asked because I found some interesting information that relates to attractants on http://www.mosquitomagnet.com/advice/keys-to-success/attractants-101
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Moths have a cycle each season. First the females are out looking for a safe place to nest. They do not go into the traps. I shake my clothes every day during that part of the cycle because the won't nest anywhere there is a disturbance. Next, a couple of weeks later, the males come out to mate with the females. That is where the traps come in. The traps smell like females to them so they go in and get stuck. You will see the females fluttering about and can deal with them as you will.
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I poked mine in through the hole and it dropped onto the sticky part.....worked great. Had lots of moths, and they flocked to the trap until all three sides were covered. Had to replace it before the two or three months it was supposed to last.....second trap did the trick. No more moths.
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did you ever get your steamer to work. I have to keep hitting the reset button. It only last a couple of minutes and the steam quits again. Someone said I may need a new thermostat. Just wondering if you found a fix or tossed it!