Calibrate, Clean, and Install Arctic King WWK05CM81N 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner

[@PilotInCommand777]

I agree there is something romantic about using these old air conditioners. My earliest memory as a child back in New York sitting in my room in front of the old 1960's Fedders with the round register on the left and the sliding cover over the push button controls on the top right. Walking in to the over cooled room from the hot hall. I didn't realize I missed it till I started watching your video's. Also, I enjoy watching the meticulous work that you do on this old equipment. Thanks

[@JordanU]

What you're describing sounds like a Fedders WeatherWheel, a highly sought after model among collectors.

[@PilotInCommand777]

@@JordanU I just google searched the Fedders weather wheel and YES, That is the one! Thanks for that!

[@ryanstrains6446]

Great cleanout of this air conditioner Jordan. The Evaporator on this unit is almost exactly the same as what my Dehumidifier uses for its evaporator. The coils are exactly the same with this type of metal. This raises the question of whether the copper coils cause problems in these modern air conditioners and Dehumidifiers, causing them to leak. It's very interesting to see that metal is being used and not causing rust issues on the coil.

[@the333ryan]

I found out last night Arctic King is the ancestor of the Midea units that have basically the same exact controls and features and very similar build. That AC is basically the same as a 5000BTU mechanical Midea AC.

[@9852323]

Do they not make them anymore? I bought mine new in 2022.

[@ESDI80]

I had to put glue on a thermostat that re-calibrated once as when it was switching off and on, the screw started to back out making the set point colder and colder. The best method I found is to use a cup of water that is around 70 degrees. I then put the thermostat probe in the water and set the dial where I want it cut out at 70. Last I adjusted the screw to where it clicks off.

[@JordanU]

The water is a good idea. It might also be beneficial to hold the thermostat in some type of vise instead of your hand for further accuracy.

[@LemontTheFanMan]

good video bro i enjoyed it glad to see you using it in your room i like the royal blue blade set also.

[@delta_cosmic]

it goes the show even some of the modern junk can last a long time if taken cared properly such as a drain hole. I can't emphasise how that drain hole saved this machine from turning into a rust disaster. I'm surprised that R410 is holding up just fine.

[@AMDRADEONRUBY]

Artic queen is back lol that thing still working I'm impressed I see new R32 having 900 ish psi on the high side... My modern units on R32 use 520.... 900 is way too much

[@JordanU]

The units do not operate at the test pressure listed on the machine's data plate.

[@SalimSalim-gz1fc]

Thenk you Jordan for good air conditioner

[@NickSpires09]

Cool video and great air conditioner ❤

[@connorm955]

You spend a good while on this. But modern or not, it's good to have a clean unit.

[@JordanU]

True

[@theericfreeze1493]

I got a traditional blower wheel for a unit of this size if you want it.

[@9852323]

Kind of crappy the motor doesn’t just have a disconnect plug. Annoying to work on them like that when I did it before.

[@basshead12.]

It's a shame and all of these modern crappy Chinese units are like this and u can't keep the fan motor oiled either designed to fail to keep us buying more that's the whole plan

[@djbrucebanner9882]

I like it