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How To Fix / Drain Leaking Window AC | Leaking Inside Aircon | Quick Fix | Leaky Air Conditioner
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- Опубліковано 16 сер 2024
- Do you have a window AC unit that leaks inside your house/apartment? It’s likely that I needs a thorough cleaning or that it is tilted inside. However, you probably don’t want to take it out of your window. This is the fix it video for you, fixing that old window A/C with just a paper towel! No more throwing water! Window AC Leak inside house.
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I learn more things on UA-cam than I ever did in college
I hear ya and I went to undergrad and have two masters degrees. Still UA-cam beats Ivy League. Thanks for commenting!
Agreed
@@QuanieMASIN Yeah Buddy!
Same here😊👍
@@arunkamal2320 still learning every day! Yeah Buddy!
I watched this on Friday, and I was skeptical. This Sunday got really hot, so I decided to try this instead of dealing with this heat. Thank you so much, because it’s absolutely unbelievable to me that something so simple actually fixed this without me having to call someone in. I don’t like to invite handymen into my home because I’m new to living alone because my husband passed away suddenly and I’m also new to being on a single income household budget. I can’t thank you enough! ❤
So happy this trick worked for you! My sincere condolences about your husband. Happy to make more videos if you need demonstrations on how to do things. Just leave a comment in this thread and I’ll see what I can do!
My ac unit just started leaking a couple of days ago and did so much water damage to the wood panels on my wall. I will be trying this today. Thank you so much.
Ugh, that’s the worst! I’m so sorry. Our AC ruined my windowsill before I learned this trick. Please let me know how it works for you!
Its working. I placed two paper towels instead. So far its not leaking inside the room. Thanks. Great Hack!
Awesome! So happy it worked for you! This was a pain for years for me until I figured this out! Ruined my window sill, ruined my floor, my rug. Solved the problem with a paper towel!!! Lol. Thanks for watching! Please subscribe!
I gotta say THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!! the ac was dripping on for ages to the point where whe drywall was getting soft and a bit mushy, it will take a bit to replece or even let the drywall dry but now it can actually recover because the ac dosent drip anymore. Once again thank you!
You got it Nathan! Happy that I was able to help you! The AC ruined my window sill and part of my floor before I figured out this trick! Thanks for watching and please subscribe and feel free to suggest any content you want to see!
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Thanks man! I started having the same issue with unit in my son's room. Did exactly what you said and within an hour no longer leaking inside home. Also, another caveat is that it's quieter. Appreciate it!
Hi Sew! Thanks for your comment! Glad this quick fix worked for you and that it seemed to drop the decibel level down a little. Thank you for watching!
Sooo glad this was the first video that was listed. The website I looked at was talking about removing panels and unplugging drip line, which I will eventually do, but this was an immediate low cost fix at 3 a.m. It's kind of weird though, the a/c unit slings the water around to cool off the compressor, and it IS doing that, as it's spraying a bit of water outside and it is dripping from that, but I guess there's more water than it can effectively sling.
100%! When mine leaked, the it didn’t happen all the time. But when it did, Niagara Falls hit my window! Glad this worked for you!
You absolutely saved our flooring and walls with this! It's genius! Thank you for making this video!
Awesome news! Stoked that this worked for you! Thank you for your comment as well! Keep dry!
Holy Crap ! I’ve been miserable trying to figure out how to stop my AC from leaking . It’s ruined my wall . Who knew a paper towel would be the solution? 🤦🏽♀️
It’s been about 45 min since I tried so far no leak and the paper towel is actually doing just as the video shows … Thank you !!!
Woot woot! Glad I brought you an easy solution to the most miserable problem an AC unit operator/owner can experience. So happy this worked for you! Cheers! Please subscribe if you are interested in more!
You need a tip jar! Thanks for the info. I’ve been trying to figure out how to fix this problem for over a month now. Just finished and it works like a charm.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your comment and know the struggle! So happy this worked for you. The comment is a great ‘tip’! Other things that really help out are if you subscribe to my channel and/or share this video.
Wow! I came here looking for solutions and ways to find a way to stop the leaking. I wasn't expecting to find such a simple easy fix! I thought I was going to have to take stuff apart and unscrew stuff. What a genius hack!! Thank you so much for this video. I do have a question if anyone sees and would like to answer should I put a paper towel on both sides or just one??
Just one side will be sufficient. Thanks for such a nice comment and for watching!
Thank you so much for this tip, I wasn't sure what to do with my AC, for the past two days I been having lots of water all over my floor and I decided to check on UA-cam and found this video and it worked. Thank you for this Quick fix tip.
Thank you Yaniris for your comment! Glad this one worked for you. When my AC leaked I searched UA-cam and could not find anything! So I decided to put this video up thinking others may have the same problem! Thanks again! Plz subscribe if you’d be so kind.
@@YeahBuddy Yes I'll subscribe. thanks again.
@@yanirisencarnacion04 thank you!
Thank you! I’m stressed out. I’ve been trying to figure something out other then my towel I keep having to change. I’m currently in south Florida trying out this paper towel method! It’s definitely dipping onto the paper towel. Will recheck later to see if things stay dryer
Hi Heather! I’m sorry you had to deal with a leaking AC. I hope this method works for you and mitigates the problem! Let me know if it works.
It’s been monsoon season where I’m at and the water kept building up, I got a mop bucket with a little bleach poured it in to get the extra debris out. Paper towel hanging out now dripping like a charm thx for the tip!
Bam! Glad to hear the paper towel is holding strong through monsoons! Dang! Thanks for your comment, watching, and I’m happy to hear it’s working for you!
@@YeahBuddy a-so l
I *never* would have thought of this - this is fantastic! Thank you for saving me from a precarious uninstall just for that dumb little problem! :)
Thank you very much for the kind comment! This made my weekend! Happy it worked for you and will keep you dry!
You can also use a gauze pad and it will last a lot longer since it's more durable!!! Great tip nonetheless!!!
Very true! It would definitely work! Thanks for watching!
@YeahBuddy I actually had to use my leaf blower and cut 2 small openings on each side of the ac unit to vacuum all the small leaves that were clogging the small tube that goes towards the front the unit that drains the water. This fixed it permanently!!!
The best fix ever. Wish I had known about this years ago!
Thanks for your comment! I know, I went years and ruined a few windows before I figured this out. Stay dry my friend!
I tried yesterday and it worked. it was amazing. it was easy for me as I live in first floor
Awesome news! I’m so happy for you! This was a lifesaver for my family after years of a leaky ac! Please take a moment to subscribe if you are interested.
You just helped this extremely pregnant mama during a very hot summer!!!
You just made my day!! I have two kids and I’m honored to have helped you out!
@@YeahBuddy #13 due any day now!!!
@@mamabenzing5872 you saint! Congratulations!
Congrats momma he helped a granny that can't get her granddaughter out her bed and it's hot lol mine is leaking down my wall and carpet
@@kistadickens2277 oh! That’s great! Glad it worked for you! Thanks for watching and please subscribe!
Omg this worked like a dream! I noticed huge puddles of water INSIDE my room coming from the aircon. Turns out, installation did not set up adequate drainage for the a/c. So I followed your advice, stuck not just one, but FOUR paper towels in and its draining all the accumulated water out like a dream. Its like there's a tiny pond inside the a/c unit, thats how bad it was. If I can post pics here, I would. Thank you soo much!
Calvin Broadus that’s amazing! Glad it helped! I had the same problem for years. Then I figured out how to do this and haven’t had a problem since. The water damage stained my rug and ruined my windowsill. Can’t explain how happy I am for you because I feel your pain about this formerly unsolvable problem! Yeah Buddy!
Still working?
Waking up at 5am to fix my ac and this man has came to the rescue
Yes! So glad this worked for you! Plz consider subscribing if you’d be so kind.
So I'm gonna try this as a quick fix, hopefully it helps. Our AC sounds like it's spitting and its quite annoying. Thank you!
Wow! Hope this helps you out. Not sure if it’ll solve the sound problem but if it’s leaking it should soak water from the drip tray.
I followed your instructions and it worked like a charm thank you so much sir!!!
You got it ma’am! So happy this worked for you! It was a life saver for me which is exactly why I posted it! Warms my heart that it worked for you. Thanks for watching! Please subscribe if you are willing!
Trying it just now, I got off my a/c from Facebook and the lady knew it was leaking and when I told her about she block me. Hate people that are not honest. I hope this works thanks for sharing. Will let you know for sure.
Ugh. Thanks for watching! Please do let me know and I can try help you troubleshoot.
You are God Sent it always happen where I live once a year and takes maintenance at least to come and fix it for me. Now I got my drip through the paper towel. I’m so happy thanks again.
I feel your pain! It happened to us multiple times per year until I figured out this easy fix! So happy this fixed the problem for you! Plz subscribe!
So simple and works!!! Thanks we were burning up!
Amazing! Glad this worked for you! Thanks for watching!
This is called capillary action, awesome video thank you!
Thanks for watching Nick! Also, thanks for lending me your $50 word! Makes sense to me. Hope your AC is not dripping anymore and a roll of bounty saved you. Please feel free to subscribe if you’d be so kind.
As soon as he said osmosis, I blurted out capillary action! If you're gonna throw around $50 words might as well use the right one. Nice Hack!
Thanks for the advice. My first instinct was to buy a new a/c unit. But now, I hold on to this one for a few more years.
@@bmoshareholderappleshareho855 yes! We kept ours for years after I started doing this!
Thanks for the tip. Definitely going to try this. Woke up this morning and my floor was completely wet. Will you this work for ACs that are installed in the wall and not the window?
Thanks for watching! Should work as long as:
1. There is a drip pan
2. Water is coming from the drip pan
3. You have access to put the towel in the back.
Thanks ur method is useful for me. I’ve been hearing my ac do a gurgling sound while it runs and figured it was somehow clogged with water, and like yours my ac is far above the ground so using paper towels was a ace in the hole plan for me. Thanks again 💯
Ha! That’s awesome. I’m hoping it worked for you. The gurgling sound is interesting and I didn’t hear that so hopefully not something more extensive. Let me know how it works. Thank you for watching!
It’s the water and will do 👍🏾
You are a Godsens- my AC was leaking really bad -and it was installed by a professional - the only change I made sas I used a small kitchen towel -I had to use a knife between the slat to make certain that the towel was absorbing the water in the teay - but one the top was soaked - it stayed in place and the rest of fhe water just sucked on to the outside paert of ghe towel and VOILA- the drip is contained OUTSIDE the window -also I just subscribed -thank you again so much for this unbelievably easy and useful hack
Amazing news! Wild that a professional installed it and you still had problems. Glad this worked! Thank you so much for your support and for watching this video!!!
Tried this last night, worked great!
Awesome! Too easy! Thanks for your comment and the follow up! Keep dry and cool my friend!
Tried it. It works! Unbelievable!! Thank you!!!
@@Daldie-mx1gn yay!!!!
OMG!!! This works!! So simple, yet it works. I’m shocked 😳 Thank you soo much!
Yay! Happy it works for you! Such a simple fix, I know seems almost too silly but time tested for sure! Thanks for watching and your comment!
I can't believe this worked! Thank you for saving me time and money.
Yes indeed! Glad this worked for you! Thanks for watching!
I’m going to try this tomorrow right now it’s night time and I’m going to hit the hay and I’ll deal with this moisty room just for this night. I live in Houston Texas so the weather here it’s bi polar but mostly the heat sucks here so I’ll try this tomorrow and I hope it keeps my room cool... I’ll update y’all...
Please do let us know how it works for you!
@@YeahBuddy omg thanks I fixed it not a lot water comes In thanks
@@isabellarios2005 amazing! Super cheap, easy, and a life changer for me! Glad it worked for you! Please feel free to share on Social Media if you are inclined!
Going to go do this tomorrow, as right now it’s nighttime and no way I’m going outside to my backyard to do it now! I’ll update after I see if it works or not. Thanks!
Awesome! Thank you for watching and I’m looking forward to hearing your update! Where are you that you need AC now?
Update: This AC Unit was a dirty machine! I changed out the paper towel a few times because it became saturated with dirt and rust and stopped functioning as designed. However, it has not leaked inside the apartment. Yeah Buddy!
tysm for this! my grandma has had her AC leak for a while now and mine only started today, but this was a really quick fix, thanks mate :)
You got it bruv! Thanks for watching and letting me know that I was able to help out you and your grandma! Makes it all worth it. Please feel free to subscribe if you’d be so kind.
Totally awesome brother thank you!
Quick question if your still around...do i change the papertowel at some point? Daily? Weekly?
Yo! Of course, maybe monthly. If you want to do weekly, you can, but it should last a long time.
It works!... So easy... The leak stopped after only a few minutes... Thanks...
Yeah Buddy! This is one of my favs! Thanks for watching and stoked that this worked for you! Stay dry!
I am trying this out right now and OMG it works thank you, thank you, thank you so much you just saved my wall and floor
Yeah Buddy! Very happy that this worked for you! 💥💪I’m so elated at the reception I’ve had from folks on this video! Please subscribe and tell your friends 😄🍻
@@YeahBuddy I sure will 😁😊
@@maurissasmith5888 you are awesome! My son says you will now have 48 hours of good luck. 🍀
@@YeahBuddy thank you and bless you and you're son
@@maurissasmith5888 ❤️ thank you! You too!
You tube has made life so easy for us...thank you so much you tube and thank you all the experts who are posting wonderful technical information، many technical issues could easily be solved by watching related videos.
You got it Tom! Thank you for watching and hope the inside of your place stays dry now :)
Most modern window air conditioners do not have drain holes or plugs for water removal. Instead, the condensation is distributed by the fan sling and thrown up against the condenser to aid in cooling the unit more efficiently.
@@hojo70 yes indeed! Thanks for your note and for watching!
1000 likes and congrats.I used ur method.It works perfectly.👍👍
Wow! I wish there was a 1,000 likes button! Maybe I’ll get there. Thank you for your kind comment, and for liking! Stoked that this worked for you!
Hello!! I’m so glad I found this video and I’m trying this today/night (6/24-6/25). I’ll post an update if this really fixes it!! Fingers crossed 😁 I hope I don’t need to buy a new one lol
Awesome! Thanks for your message and for watching! I have a good feeling about it! Let me know how it goes! Such a ruddy problem, such an easy fix :)
Update!! It’s been 12 hours, three paper towels later and we’re good!!! It’s staying dry inside! I cannot say thank you enough for this super life hack!
@@ashleynicole7342 that warms my heart! Awesome news! You should just be able to leave the paper towel in for the season now. Should just slowly 💧 drip! Woot woot!
Thank You for this! I can't wait to try. Now I won't have to keep taking it out of the window and turning to to the side to drain all the water out before putting it back in
No you weren’t!!!! So happy this will fix that problem and the hassle of taking it out. Thanks for watching and commenting! Please subscribe if you’d be so kind.
It's amazing how many people are having this problem. Can't they just build an air conditioner that doesn't leak?
Thanks for your comment! One would think a simple hole in the bottom would do but then again didn’t work on mine. Hope you have a great weekend!
They USE to put a hole in the drip tray but not anymore. I don’t know why they quit. Aside from having to deal with getting the water out, you have to deal with mosquitoes hatching out in there.
Apparently not, that would make to much sense.
Our window unit has been leaking but we do have a drip in the back by the small hole on the bottom. I'll be using the paper towel trick in the three sections I'm finding water just to be super safe!
Did you think it was the condensate line that may have been the issue? Thanks for posting!
The root cause of my clog was poor installation (tilted sideways) and clogged drip pan. My model did not have a line / hose for water to drip out so the towel worked like a charm! Thanks for watching!
Trying this out, I’m really hoping it works! Not sure how long I have to leave it going but it’s 96 degrees rn and my floors are getting so much water on them . I really hope this works because I don’t have the money for a new one 😂😭
Do you leave the paper towel for days, weeks? Should I worry about fire hazard? Thanks for the help!
Months! As long as it sits in the drip tray, it shouldn’t pose a fire hazard. I’d recommend checking on it periodically to see if it looks extremely discolored or saturated with dirt/grime. If it is, you can always change it out for a new rectangle or square sheet of bounty. Thanks for watching and please subscribe!
Let me know how it works for you!
I was looking around and can’t find an answer. With a window unit like yours, is it normal for the evaporator coils in the front, right behind the filter, to leak water, even if it’s not coming into the house?
Yes. The evaporator coils end up collecting a lot of condensation from a mix of the hot air, moisture, and cool air from the AC. The condensation collects until it reaches a point where it drips down into the tray at the bottom of the AC unit. Based on the angle of installation or how dirty the ac unit is the water will either roll into the house or out the back of the unit. Hope this helps.
I did this and it worked on one side! I was amazed!
But then it started leaking from the other side. The thing is when they installed my AC in my window they put brackets so it won’t move. I’m on the second story and I can’t get to the other side or take out the AC to put a paper towel on the other side 😭
Thank you for this video tho! It does work!
Oh no! I have not heard of that one. But I guess that is possible if it is titled the wrong way or if you have a crooked window frame. Anyway to reach through one of the ac arm flaps to get back there?
I can't believe this works but IT DOES WORK!!! Thank You SO much! Aloha!
Aloha my friend! Simple yet effective! Thanks for your comment!
Genius!! I'm trying this later today!
Who knew right?! Lol! Thanks for watching. Please subscribe AND let me know how this works for you Laura!
Thank you so much for this.
You got it my friend!
2:00 I believe it’s capillary action as opposed to osmosis, thanks for showing us how it’s done
Yeah Buddy! You are right. I was spitballin and that was the best I came up with on the fly. Appreciate the correction!
🙋🏾♂️Thanks for the video!🤸🏾♂️
I'll be trying this along with applying the bracket just to make sure...
It's March and it'll be warm soon and I'm absolutely ready for the heat now 😎.
Thanks again! Take care
You got it! Thanks for watching and commenting! We had a tease this weekend of 70 degrees! Can’t wait for the heat!
I appreciate this post to take the time of day to help the mass love to see it was definitely helpful
Thank you for the comment and nice words! Glad this video has helped many!
Wow life is so much easier with UA-cam ❤️
lol!!!! Yes it is! Thanks for watching my friend!
Thank you so much! This tip worked extremely well!
Amazing news!!!
I’ve been living in a sauna ever sense it become hotter out with humidity because my there is something with my pan which makes the ac leak inside the room im assuming so I’ll definitely try this out,thank you for this video dude !
You got it dude! Let me know how it works! I think this will do the trick for you!
Did it work??
@@cathyc2665 I’m still curious also.
@@cathyc2665 now ima be honest I started to do it then stopped and never went back to fixing it and just stayed somewhere else till the
Heat broke lol 😅
I’m about to try this right now , it’s 6:34 in New York I’ll be giving a update by tonight 💪🏾
Awesome! I’m in NYC also. Hope it works for you as well as it worked for me. Looking forward to your update!
@@YeahBuddy just turned on my A.C no leaking inside my home it definitely work , I put 3 paper towel due to the amount of water and it soaked it all up and now me and my gf happy no cap 🥂
@@drama_kaflama6175 rock and roll buddy! Happy for you and that you no longer have water flowing in! Thanks for watching and commenting. Please subscribe if you are willing.
You are an absolute saviour bro
Thank you! Hope this worked well for you!
I will try this on mines and let fou know......Thanks
Thank you for watching! Hope this is a success for you!
I did that and no water on either side, do you by chance know where the drain hose is located on a frigidaire????
@@ms.she769blessed2 oh no! There should be a drip tray. If your AC is leaking and there is no water in the drip tray, you may have a coolant leak. On the hose, some models do not have a hose. That is why the paper towel works, it acts as a hose in a way. But instead of gravity, you have capillary action going on.
Thank you for watching by the way!
Two thumbs up for this! It really worked. Thank you~
Ha! Thanks! It was a miracle for us! Thanks for watching!
So this is all I have to do to STOP the water from draining INTO MY HOUSE and I can then STOP emptying the two buckets that I keep underneath it to catch the water?! It’s too heavy for me to lift out of my window! So I’m willing to try ANYTHING!!!!
@@Domesticgoddess12 thanks for watching! Did this work for you?
@@Domesticgoddess12 yes btw. This is what works for 99.9999% of the folks who respond to me on this video.
can't believe a guide from 3 years ago worked than the modern ones. Btw do you know what causes the indoor leakage? im having someone come and tilt the ac bracket for the 3rd time...
@@latom9909 thanks for this comment! It’s an oldie but a goodie!
A few things cause the leaking:
1. Clogged drip pan drain hole
2. Window or AC that was installed with the wrong tilt. Either way you should level the AC to tip back and not to the left or right.
3. Hot temps and old machines seem to cause more condensation to build up and drip down.
@@YeahBuddy thanks hopefully its just a tilt issue
I can’t believe this actually worked!!!!
Yes indeed!!! Thanks for commenting and watching!
THX MINE JUST STARTED LEAKIN TODAY I WAS READY TO TOSS IT OUT FOREAL BUT IMA GIVE THIS A SHOT ITS ABOUT TO GET COLD HERE ANYWAY IF I CAN MAKE IT FORA NOTHER MONTH ITS WORTH A TRY THX YOU
Thanks Marla! I think it’s going to work for you! Plz let me know if it does the trick :)
I SURE WILL
Lol dam bro you just saved me 160$ with just a 2$ bounty roll !! Haha . U the best !!
This comment is the best! Thank you for watching and I’m stoked this fix worked for you! Yeah Buddy! Please subscribe!
My girlfriend has an in-wall unit at her place. It's old as hell and has been leaking inside, can't get it to stop. On the back of the fins it looks like they're covered with a fabric type material almost. At first I right it was just crap from cottonwood trees and whatnot but I don't know if I should pull it off to try and get better drainage. Have you ever seen anything like this?
Whoa, no I haven’t seen an AC like that with fabric. Is there a way you can pull off a small test area? You don’t need much space to get a paper towel in there and get that drain rolling.
@@YeahBuddy there is enough room, I'm going to try it out and also your method here. Thanks for the video and reply👍
@@EliteHunting1911 yeah buddy! Thanks for watching and let me know if you get this thing fixed! Crossing my fingers that it works for you as well!
It’s wet how long do I wait to put it back on? It’s just a drop not flowing water
@@Angeliablue51 the drop is sufficient and all it will do. So, soak up as much as possible, then put the towel in and let it drip slowly. That will do!
Just tried this. I felt like MacGyver!! Hoping it solves the problem. Thanks!
I think this is the ticket for you! Thanks for your awesome comment and let me know if it works!
@@YeahBuddy totally works! Will be great with the hot weather coming this week.
I live in a apartment and I don’t have the space or time to open up my ac can’t believe this worked
@@Mr.Morale7 same! It’s a little too good to be true. Thanks for watching!
He was trying not to die while making this video risking it all for the channel 😂
All for you my friend! Truth be told, I had a selfie stick that I used for external shots.
Cool fix maaan. Work like a charm. Thx. Now i dont have 2 roast b4 i change it.
Hahahah! You rock! Love this comment. Stay cool let that ac work like a dream! Plz subscribe if you’d be so kind.
Do you just leave it there, mate? Even when the appliance is running?
Yes sir! Just leave it in!
I think a better simple permanent fix would be put a block of wood underneath the bottom at the front of the A/C unit. Wood should be about 1 inch thick, 2-3 inches long, 1 inch wide. Hey you can even use a small hard cover book that's an inch thick if you aint got wood lol. The purpose is to tilt the unit at a slight angle rather than having it laying it flat out the window. Once you tilt it, the front should be higher than the backend so any water inside will automatically drips out at the back. Its gravity at work. I think any A/C unit with water leaking or dripping inside into your room is because the unit is not tilted properly. Once tilted correctly, there should be no need for bounty, lol.
Totally agree with your comment. This would be a permanent fix, perhaps. Simple? That is in the eye of the fixer and the physical constraints of the window in which the AC is installed. My window had major horizontal leveling issues, which would have required to plug gaps if I would have re-leveled it. Hind site being 20/20, it should have been leveled when I installed it, but it wasn’t. I assume a lot of people are in a similar boat. Thus there option is to:
1. Reinstall and level the AC
2. Stick a paper towel in it
3. Deal with it
Either way, I appreciate your insights and agree with your solution but not the characterization of “simple”.
GOD N CHRIST BLESS US ALL WE LEARN FROM ONE ANOTHER THANKS INFORMATION TIP
Mine has been tilted twice until it is extremely angled and it STILL drips inside. It is dirt and debris inside that are clogging the drain and wicking the water uphill. Just a pain to take it out to clean it while it is still sauna season in Florida. This trick may get me by to cooler weather when I can tackle this thing.
@@tammybarnes421 thanks for your comment! Much appreciated! Plz consider subscribing.
@@Dallas_K I feel your pain! Unless you can pull it out of your window, which for big AC units is a two healthy person job, the options are limited. Thanks for your comment and engagement!
I use a dehumidifier already. The ac barely leaks outside so I used a wire to pull out some dry leaves. At the bottom it was more wet. Is there a drain from inside to outside? It also has the degree of not being level so water runs uphill? Physics does it's own thing around here.
Hi Ed! Thanks for commenting. Cleaning out leaves and debris is a smart idea. Some AC units have a hole that they drain through and some don’t. My first thought was to drill a hole in the bottom of mine. But I’m six stories up and didn’t want to take the AC out of the window. In the end, the paper towel was the most effective and efficient option to stop the water from leaking into my apartment. Were you able to fix your problem?
@@YeahBuddy No I didn't. It's condenseing and dripping behind the air filter? It don't remember seeing it do that. Thank you for your help too
@@HellNoMoreBiden when that happened to me, I grabbed a bunch of paper towels to soak that up (immediate action), then the towel in the back drip tray worked effectively. If there is a ton of water behind the filter, you may need a one time soak up. Good luck my friend.
So no tilting back?
Ideally it should be titled back. The problem with my window is that it was installed tilted several degrees sideways causing all the water to drain to the wrong side. The paper towel did the trick!
I just applied this wonderful method this morning. How long should it stop the leaking from inside, as over an hour later, I’m still seeing leaking from the front of the AC? Thank you so much by the way.
I would suggest putting another towel in and making sure it’s dripping. If it is not dripping, it isn’t working. Should soak all the water up shortly thereafter. Thanks for watching!!!
@@YeahBuddy Ok thank you soooo much for this! You’re amazing!
@@XOANTY you got it! Thanks again for watching!
Would you suggest changing the wet paper towel for a dry one ? Or do we just leave the one we put in?
Hi there! Yes, I’d recommend changing the towel out every 1-2 months….but I think that I generally leave it in all summer :)
Thanks again for watching! Please subscribe and tell your friends.
Ours is leaking outside but on the neighbors balcony downstairs what should I do?
Hmmmm……I think they are supposed to drip outside. If there is a balcony immediately below your AC, that is a building design flaw.
Blue shop rags might even last quite a while like this, at least until some wind blows it out.
Thanks for the tip, unfortunately I'm going to have to pull out the unit to do this, no access to the back at all :(
Say it ain’t so! Sorry to hear you have to pull it. That stinks! Shop rags might be the ticket but I’ve not had a problem with the bounty paper towels blowing out. Thanks for watching and your comment! Plz subscribe if you’d be so kind.
Yeah thank you for that video because I have a 12,000 BTU General electric AC in the window which is dripping a lot of water into my home now I am going to try what you just did well I’ll get my husband to do it or I’ll do it whatever 😂 thank you very much for this video it was Educational.
Awesome! Yeah, you don’t want to be pulling 12,000 BTUs out of the window! Too heavy! I have a very good feeling that this will work for you! Plz let me know how it goes for you. Also, plz subscribe if you’d be so kind.
Yep this works thx you so much
Booom! 🤯 glad this worked for you Jayy! Thanks for your comment. Plz subscribe if you’d be so kind.
@@YeahBuddy I will 🖤
@@Jaywillsh60t you are the best sir! Thank you!
@@YeahBuddy no problem, enjoy your life my good sirꨄ
simply brillant... Problem solve until the summer season is finished and I can clean the AC...
You got it! Thanks for watching and your kind comment! Stay cool and dry.
Hello! So glad I found your channel. How often do I need to change out the paper towel? I'm just starting this process today, so wondering. Thanks in advance ☺
Thanks so much for watching! Honestly, I change it once every few months. You should monitor it so it doesn’t blow away in the wind - but I’ve never had that problem. Glad you found my channel also!
@@YeahBuddy Sorry to bother you again. I'm amazed at how much water the paper towels pulled out but I'm still having water leaking inside through the vent. Does it take awhile to resolve?
@@alabamatrixie7379 it can. Get a few paper towels to suck out the water then it should work as normal.
@@YeahBuddy Thanks so much ✋
@@alabamatrixie7379 you got it! Those AC drip trays collect a lot of water! When they start dripping it’s like someone turned on the faucet. So once it starts, it takes a few towels to soak up the excess. But then once you get damage under control, you can rock and roll with one paper towel.
Wow genius level stuff here! Thanks man!
Thank you for watching and for your kind comment!
I drilled some extra holes in the bottom pan and it's still leaking inside. There is a pan in the front behind the filter that's full
Oh no! Did the paper towel work for you?
@@YeahBuddy i took it apart and there was leaves and stuff preventing the water from going to the front where the coils were to the back. Cleaned it out and it works fine now
This is helping! Thank you so much for the idea! :)
Awesome! Stoked for you! Please sub!
Guys, make sure your drain plug is pulled and there isn't algae clogging the hole. That's what this towel is fixing. A good cleaning will fix it also.
Mine is clear and not filled in the back and I'm still having the issue it's the pan on the inside not draining to the outside that's my issue and I can't find the connection between the 2 even though I took it apart.
Sorry that even a cleaning won’t do it! Hope the towel works for you!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Does it matter which side? I assume it has to be on the side that is leaking
No, as long as you get the paper towel in the water pan. Ideally you get it in the low side.
Awesome thanks
How do you clean it
You can pull the unit out of your window and spray it down. Short of that, it is difficult.
Hy boss today I Face window ac problem ,water lekiege in side room . Air blower throw air with water
Depending on the humidity, it might blow some water (not much). If it is leaking from the bottom, the drip tray is full and you’ll need to reposition or put in the paper towel like in my video. Hope this helps. Please subscribe!
Can I turn my unit back on with this hanging out
Absolutely! 👍
Right on!
Yeah Buddy! Thanks for you comment! Please consider subscribing if you’d be so kind.
But what about to stop to dripping outside is that possible?
I think that is where the AC is supposed to drip. You could put a cup or container under the paper towel or hose. What do you think?
Thanks for the tip!
You got it! Yeah Buddy!