Toshiba Portable AC Drain Detail How It Work How To Install Or Not

[@kekanakrebina]

Purchased: August 2022 - still works GREAT! kzbin.infoUgkxxsUnXhGsSJLim_XnMHyQK0u3XVaW-CGn I live in a studio and during the summer it gets scorching hot - really old building with no ac units. I can’t express how EASY it was to install.This unit has been a life savior during the summer and some days during other seasons where it can still be a bit warm at night. In this small place is my friend, a husky, poodle mix and myself. We need AC - lolI don’t use the dehumidifier option - I’m not sure if it will leak in my house, since I did not install the small draining hose that came with it. May look into it late but I don’t worry about much humidity in the apartment.I don’t understand why the negative reviews since all things mentioned, I personally did not find issues with. Definitely worth it!

[@vegassims7]

I just got this myself.. thanks for clarifying.. you dont need to keep checking if your ONLY using it for AC.. thanks

[@dexdouglassbassbum]

Thank you very much! I just purchased a brand new Toshiba, I was kinda confused about the setup for the drain. I wasn't sure what to do, since I'm only going to use for air conditioning you really clarified the issue for me. Great KZbin video ❤

[@tonypineda5002]

I just purchased the same one and I had to add a hose to mine. I got the “P1” alert to drain it after 4 hrs. After that I had it on for about 12 hours and it drained 1.5 qt of water. It is draining into a 4 qt empty ice cream jug! I live in the south (USA) it was 96 degrees F. Humidity is about 60% -96% this time of yr. I sealed off my only window with bubble reflective thermal shield and it is an ice cube in my room!!!!!

[@jamespooler8809]

I get about 1.5gal every 2hrs all day every day just about

[@neffmorales111]

This video helped me out A LOT!!!! thank you I was confused thought it had to be drained 24/7 but now I know

[@designatedred]

This video really helped me out and is a lifesaver. Thank you so much!

[@bligit384]

Used my cpap machine hose to attach to draining top plug...cut a little off the bottom...wall ah...draining adapter.

[@TexasBeekeeper]

In a very humid climate, that drain could fill up fairly fast. For example, if you take the ac camping in a humid climate, you would most likely want to attach a drain hose, or else you would be emptying it every 4-8 hours. But like you said, if it's indoors and not very humid, they self evaporate and don't need draining often or ever. Thanks for sharing

[@baljitjohal]

I think heat from ac also helping drying water but if using as humidifier than most likely need drain permanent

[@rpmroadracer]

I was just going to add this very thing... if in a humid place, you'll get a lot of water fast.

[@blizziboitv]

Mine fills up GALLONS

[@pjfitone]

Mine will fill a 5 gallon bucket in 2 days

[@sebastianellsworth9291]

I'm doing it every 30 minutes

[@MsRabbithash]

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! I was so confused on how to drain the water. Your video really helped me.

[@PulseTriangle]

Thank you for the video!

[@ceejrmel1239]

Thank you. Great information.

[@Stillgoldcoded1]

Do I need to add water the very first time I turn it on to use A/C??? When and do I put water before using

[@dukeskylar]

If you cant run a tubing out for the drain i would recommend keep a small bucket to collect all that condensate. If you keep on letting that condensate hangout inside it will eventually mess it up. In case you dont know. Condensate is highly corrosive. Best to keep that water out at all times. Easier to put a small bucket and flush it in the toilet daily.

[@baljitjohal]

I wish in my case it is in my son room since it is portable and have wheels it keep moving and I know my son will not care about if water dripping out of buckets and it will damage my wood laminate floor If it is possible not moving than bucket is option Also if you can live without moving around AC unit best option other window AC unit more efficient and safe But we can all manage with our needs and how we want

[@441meatloaf]

Toshiba itself said condensate generally dont need to be drained unless you are living in humid conditions. Otherwise non-humid fairly dry areas produce minor condensate that does not need to be drained.

[@emmanuelpressesport6072]

I am so confused about this Toshiba drain on my new Model # PX0811CWRU. 1. Another video says to put a huge water bucket and connect the hose from the top drain. I did that overnight and this morning a 3 gallon bucket was full of water. 2. Another video said to actually connect the hose from the top drain (cold water )to the low drain (hot water) 3. Now your video says keep both drains closed and empty every X time. With the amount of water I saw this morning on that 3 gallon bucket I am not sure leaving both drains closed would be safe. Please help. So confused.

[@baljitjohal]

Yes dear I know it’s confusing but all are right in certain situations First depends on where you located if you have high humidity you will get lot of water when you use as humidifier 2nd this unit made for self dry heat from motor compressor will dry water if you keep closed 3rd if you have to contact hose and bucket it doesn’t make any since to having portable AC Also if you keep drain closed and just in case it get filled with water you will get code on AC not sure what but you will get code So now it is depend on you how you feel more comfortable You not moving too much then have drain and put buckets to catch water Or you can drain once a while

[@dexdouglassbassbum]

Baljit' I have an update, I've been running my new Toshiba portable air conditioner for 15 hours now, for the last 2 hours I decided to install the drain hose to my unit and the strangest thing I had quite a a bit of water accumulating in the gallon jug makeshift water container. That's weird how some of these units accumulate more water than others. Oh well. Bye-bye!

[@baljitjohal]

I think I was looking into 1st reason these unit dried with heat from unit they made that way self water soak 2nd depending on where you live if you have humidity then you will get more water

[@nicolel8108]

I am in Florida and A LOT of water comes out of mine

[@RedFoxRidge]

Thanks!

[@johnengland8619]

Thank you for your help

[@gkd1967p]

Excellent

[@zorro8410]

Thank you sir

[@takenusername]

Is this self evaporating condensate?

[@baljitjohal]

Tilt kind of you don’t have much of water in drain cap it dry by self unless you use as humidifier

[@Angel-ks8pd]

There’s a little clear pipe for water drainage but you don’t have to use it. And, it depends how much you use the AC depending how much water will drain Thank you !

[@vivianusvaldo2004]

Thank you

[@Sweetkitty7062]

Thank you 😀

[@just-me5673]

Does anyone know anything about a Magnavox 8000 btu portable ac.I could really use some help

[@wajidrazzaq9864]

Is it ok to keep this drain lid/cap open for ever that water drain automatically always?? Or Is it necessary to close that lid and drain water every time by own your own??

[@baljitjohal]

No you can leave it open only thing you need to have something to collect water it is basically indoor and portable it moves and you might have water drip on floor

[@castlesellers]

I live in Houston, TX where there is high humidity and my unit will drain almost a gallon in 8 hours of use.

[@baljitjohal]

That naught possibility This unit also specially designed store remove humidity

[@brandonbaker4930]

This is possible I drain mine every 3-4 hours or I have a huge mess..

[@Alice_Goddess_Of_The_Void]

So i tilted my ac to drain the rest of the water out but when i did it started coming out from the vent in the back instead?? im worried to turn it back on and no idea what to do. Any tips??

[@therealkouta2900]

Similar issue, but more severe. With both plugs closed, mine constantly drains and created a pretty bad water spot in my carpet. Humidity where I live is not a huge issue so I have no idea where all this water came from. For you, it may be as simple as mild condensation accumulated on the fins of the condenser which isn't a major problem, but for me, I'm looking at a potentially cracked tray, cause the damage to my carpet is pretty substantial. Super frustrating seeing as this product cost me 400 US Dollars...

[@baljitjohal]

I haven’t seen this issue even drain full it will not go through vent Water get dried with get getting out from vent and once a while need to drain Try to unplug both drain caps and drain all water if any there and try again

[@brandonbaker4930]

I actually had this issue.. water blowing out the tope.. mine was clogged from where I used it the previous year.. I've actually taken mine apart and cleaned the drain tray, after using the clothes hanger technique. It's like ten screws and it pops together

[@juliansvaricek1334]

@@brandonbaker4930 is there a video for fixing with the cloths hanger technique?

[@brandonbaker4930]

@@juliansvaricek1334 nah just ingenuity.. I drain my top port too and it seems to help

[@ryanmarvell793]

Water randomly stopped coming out of mine. I used it last summer because our AC went out.. then didn’t start using it again until a few weeks ago, and I only have it on every once and a while(for like an hour or two max at a time before I go to bed). I have a tube going from mine to a bucket at all times. I just noticed it hasn’t been draining water like it did when I got it.. I can’t tell if the stupid thing is broken now. It still works and blows cold air, but where is the water? Going to be super upset if I have to drop another 350 on another one. I’m not good at fixing this type of stuff so I’m pretty stressed, any guidance from anyone would really be appreciated because I’m beyond stressed(not just this I am having a pretty rough month). Thanks guys.

[@baljitjohal]

Mine as well have no water and I never have drain permanently I drain once a while and get cupel drops I think AC compressor miter heat drying water the way they made Because if you have to drain all the time it is not portable AC anymore as it have wheels it will move around and water will be all over the floor And if drain system Not working or clogged it will have error

[@ryanmarvell793]

@@baljitjohal true thank you

[@brandonbaker4930]

Mine clogged had to run a small clothes hanger up the drain hole

[@justinarmijo29]

So you don't have to add any water?

[@thomasle4977]

I have exactly this model everything working good event compressor ,fan working good but no cooling air going out , can anyone tell me what happen and how to fix .Thx

[@baljitjohal]

Might no gas because compressor cooling if everything works but no cooling Just to be sure you have air coming out from top and not cold it is regular

[@baljitjohal]

As soon as you turn on AC witching second you will se compressor clicking and little be lauder

[@openyoursheeple748]

How is this on energy is your power bill alot more 🤔

[@baljitjohal]

Actually I didn’t realize because I have other house AC too this is only for my son room his room little separate from house

[@stevec2940]

Which model do you have?

[@baljitjohal]

RAC PD 0811CRU

[@SirArcticPB]

Ours doesn't drain and it's been running for year 2... and we runn it. Hahaha

[@bowlampar]

Only 1 air outlet to outside?? 😮

[@baljitjohal]

Yes

[@notajp]

Even with both drains open, we keep getting a P1 error. Been fighting this for three years. Total POS!

[@baljitjohal]

I think top and bottom drain trays have sensor P1 is basically bottom tray full if still have issue after drained water it might have some thing stuck on sensor or bad sensor might try to put cleaning solution and see if it helps first if not need to replace sensor

[@shortfatbigfoot]

Mine is spitting water out while it is on, even after I drained it.

[@baljitjohal]

May be water not going down in drain

[@baljitjohal]

Try to turn off for 2-3 hours and try again may be. Condenser is frozen

[@shortfatbigfoot]

Thank you, will try.

[@Dmanrider]

Mines not draining at all no matter what I do

[@baljitjohal]

It most likely dried with heat exhausting

[@dantelaporte610]

@@baljitjohal If you choose Dry (Mode) it will not produce water. If you choose Cool (Mode) AND it is very humid you should generate water. There are also 3 places where you can remove dust that is collected...

[@The_Kirk_Lazarus]

@@dantelaporte610 I produced gallons of water on Dry mode today.

[@LostSoul805]

I thought you had to drain it from the top 24/7

[@baljitjohal]

It will be no more portable if we have to install drain permanently

[@LostSoul805]

@@baljitjohal that’s what confused me, that’s whole reason I bought this unit. So once it fills with water it will notify me?

[@baljitjohal]

@@LostSoul805 I think it dries with compressor heat but if it will fill you have error not sure what something like E1

[@rachelmichaels2108]

Between your voice and the room echo I could barely understand you so looking elsewhere. Thnx anyway.

[@baljitjohal]

Am sorry to here that I will do best in future Thanks for letting me know 👍

[@slayamusictv8118]

This the same guy that says “do not put the slurpee In the double gup cup” 😭😭

[@baljitjohal]

Thanks 👍

[@blackskyy669]

I’ve had mines for a year or two Still no water