why is my a portable ac lesking water
1411448
Most likely the problem is a clog in the condensate line. These units have a reputation for this, although I've got three of them and haven't had the problem. If you take off the left side panel you'll see the coils and where the water drips down into a drip tray. There's a fairly small hole in this tray where the water is carried down into the system, get's evaporated, and is exhausted with the hot air through the window. This small drain hole is likely clogged and you'll have to clean it with a small brush. I believe others have posted more detailed instructions for this, and there may be instructions on DeLonghi's website as well. I do know that I vacuum my units regularly, both the filter and at the side vents, but at the end of the season I take them apart and clean them thoroughly and I've found an enormous amount of dirt and, in my case, dog hair, stuck in the coils. Cleaning this out helps to prevent the problem and also greatly improves it's cooling capacity. I hope this helps!
1411449
My unit was leaking water as well. If you remove back and side panels off there is a tiny tube that goes to the condensing area, it gets clogged. When it does the unit leaks. I bought a small plastic tub that goes under washing machines for mine. The unit works great, the company just never tells you its going to leak badly and ruin your carpet.
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I saw your answer on unclogging a tube inside, but how do you get the back and sides off? I removed screws and plastic caps, but can't remove the cover. By the way: one unit leaks, but I have another that has been working perfectly for 2 years.
1411451
Perhaps the release at the bottom of the unit is loose or has fallen out....this happened to me once
1285051
The one I purchased did the same thing.Seemed th get water in the battery compartment
1514489
I don't think you can, as the water it uses is housed in the reservoir built on the device. That function also requires AC power.
150121
Best why I know how to do that is for a portable Ozone air purifier with an adapter for DC to AC use. The Ozone Aqua 6 is for water purification only. You plug in the adapter to the battery inlet (cig lighter) and set the instrument for high.
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It is portable because the unit can be carried on to different spots where the power 120V AC outlet is available like in the office, the house or car (with 120V AC output plug). You're right it needs a standard 120V AC (household outlet) to make it work. Unlike other portable stuffs like portable CD, DVD...they can use it's internal compartment with batteries (DC powered)
497681
I had the same AC in NY too, but I've never had this type of issue. I recommend tilting the front of the air conditioning. With an inclination of only half inch the water will probably leave front the back.
697310
This is a mobile unit. It comes with a DC power cable. To connect to AC you would need an external AC to DC Power Supply
1109124
It is not powered so I guess it is operated by heat or cold weather? Good luck!
271744
Have you checked to make sure its not plugged anywhere? I run hot water from the machine thru mine periodically to keep it free from plugs. I use mine daily!
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I doubt there is ever a wide enough temperature differential between the cold tap water and the air in your house for this to be a problem. Do you have condensation on your current external tank?
175001
Maybe to keep it clean. My system needed to be evacuated and charged after unit was hooked up.
1299515
In the back near the bottom of the unit, is a little nozzle you unplug and the water comes out. You can connect it with a piece of silicon tubing. Or just bring a small container to catch the water, I still use it and it works fine. Not a bad air condition.
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You can turn the "cool air" off and it'll stop doing the water... But we use ours quite often on high and with "cool air" and it'll sometimes kinda spit at us if we're too close when it first starts going but nothing like you're describing. We also make sure the water is cold water and even put the ice pack in it... But maybe your home is too humid for the "cool air" action too considering it's basically using humidity to help make the air cool.
1988184
You may have to replace it. My with just one push, locks it in or releases the reserved water.
987056
I, too, really enjoy my portable unit. It provides pure, great tasting water instantly. I totally support Mona's answer!
1836621
You might notice wheels under the unit. This is a mobile air cooler, made for home and not for high velocity industrial use. I find that the best way to use the cooler without getting the air too wet is by putting ice in the top and using the fan option. As the ice melts the cold water will be evaporated.
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It runs off ac power. The unit opens easily for to refill the water. Use propoline glycol mix, it works well for my humidor