Whynter ARC-14SH - Draining The Internal Water Tank.

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When it is hot and air conditioning is a must, portable air conditioners can be a good choice: No installation, they dehumidify the air, many are portable and most are cost effective. If you purchase a partially evaporative AC, you will need to drain the water.
See this short video about the Whynter ARC-14SH portable air conditioner. Lots of my viewers asked me to show how to drain the condensation water from the unit. After lots of procrastinating I finally made the video. Enjoy ...

[@martingolek9639]

There was so much water. Thanks for the video. It helped putting the unit on some thick books so I could put a bowl underneath.

[@keepcalm606]

Thanks! I wasn't sure how to drain the AC, so this was very helpful. It's much easier than I expected.

[@Woopnik]

Thank you for your comment. 😀👍

[@mohammedcohen]

...haven't had A/C in the house for almost a month (So FL)...my neighbors help put my Whynter A/C up in my bedroom yesterday...first time sine the beginning of June that I hadda get a blanket...it felt so good to sleep again...didn't know how to drain the condensate...thanx for the tutorial...long live KZbin!!!

[@Woopnik]

Yes, long live KZbin. 🥳👽🤡

[@donkeykong1234]

thank you, never had to drain this in over 5 summers of usage. thought unit just died and it was time. but after draining all sorts of chunks out, it's working again.

[@nzcontak]

I was also wondering the frequency of draining, as no water seems to come out. Although, I'm at my first summer with it, but I was expecting more water.

[@user-px1xk5tm8l]

GREAT VIDEO! I just discovered you and I subscribed. Ordered the Whynter ARC-14SH just now cause of your help videos!

[@Woopnik]

Great. Thanks for your comment. 😀

[@t.w.8174]

This worked. 94 degrees today. Big thank you from Chicago!

[@mohammedcohen]

...bought that from Amazon...its a perfect fit and the angle keeps the condensate from pouring back onto the floor...thanx again...

[@Woopnik]

Thanks Mohammed for your comment. Have a great weekend 😋👍

[@rosaliemarie4620]

What is it that you bought???

[@mohammedcohen]

@@rosaliemarie4620 ...the drain 'container' (for lack of a better description) for this portable A/C...bought a new house a/c in April so the Whynter will eventually go into the garage...never had to drain the system for the whole 6 months that it ran continuously. I'm so thankful that I could afford to buy the system and get it installed BEFORE the heat of the summer began hitting in May...summers here in SO Fl are brutal!!! I had no house a/c from June until this past April...the Whynter was a lifesaver...kept my bedroom as the cool refuge in my house...

[@gbbmolino]

Hey! Thanks for the video! Just got my unit and installed it. So easy! Cheers!

[@bitchbaby7308]

Thanks a lot!! that was a lot easier than i thought it would be!!

[@AtlTJL]

The internal fan on this unit grows a lot of mold. Can you make a video of how to take this machine apart and get at the internal fan to clean it?

[@Woopnik]

Hello AtITJL. Sorry for my tardy reply. I made a video with photos ow to remove the shell of the Whynter ARC-14s/sh: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnPYd6Fvn7iHp5o Have a great day.

[@gigi9394]

thanks so much for this easy explanation!

[@Woopnik]

You are very welcome Giovanna. Have a wonderful evening. 😀

[@moonebass]

thank you , you answered all my questions i had about this unit :]

[@ransome51]

Very helpful video. Thanks

[@Woopnik]

Good Morning ransome51. I am glad that I was able to help. Have a wonderful weekend 😀

[@jimwebb4980]

I have this model and it requires draining daily. Atleast 20oz of water gets collected in the tank and I can hear the condensate water fall into the tank which is irritating. Draining has not been implemented properly, I place a towel down there, remove the rubber cap and tilt it. I do not wait for the water to raise to the level when it starts flowing down by itself.

[@Woopnik]

Thanks for letting me know. Do you live in a very humid area? Houston, Texas, Florida?

[@jimwebb4980]

Seattle, it is not that humid. Somehow the water level in the reservoir seem to have a negative effect on its cooling. The more the water, the less is its effectiveness.

[@nelsonrivero6787]

My unit has recently started needed constant draining. It may be at the end of its life. I've had this unit for a few years now, dont know how long exactly, but in those years I've needed to drain the machine maybe 4 or 5 times. Now I have to do so a few times daily

[@incan87]

doesnt it rain often in seattle? i have to drain mine regularly when it rains. it is annoying

[@MSinclairStevens]

I live in Austin Texas and in May and June it is hot and humid. The first night we had this unit we had to drain it. And it was a LOT more water than would fit on a plate, or even a shallow pan.

[@studnts4elac]

How often to drain?

[@donkeykong1234]

now that it's winter, i have this unit on heat and it works much better than expected as a heater in a large space - but it seems like after half to a full day (or if run overnight), the internal water bin is always full. that's pretty frustrating, especially when i feel winter is our driest season for sure. i have multiple of these units and they behave the same way, so i don't think there's any explicit defect. anyone experiencing this?

[@Happyandgrouchyvacations]

Yes!!! I’m trying to figure out a tubing. I’m searching for what people did for this.

[@marco3392]

same issue here lol

[@Woopnik]

hello thank you for watching, this is Michael's wife, unfortunately my husband cant answer your question , he passed away last year

[@donkeykong1234]

​@@Happyandgrouchyvacations i found some videos on a condensate pump so it can go upwards and then go into a larger bucket. of course, now that i ordered a pump (haven't hooked it up yet) after 2 days of the tank full issue from the heat being on initially on the switchover, but now have not experienced this tank full issue in a week of heating. will keep an eye on it

[@Happyandgrouchyvacations]

@@donkeykong1234 do you mind sharing what you bought for it?

[@xpaperroses]

RIP you legend

[@david029014]

Doing this now thank you very much

[@Woopnik]

Hello David. Thanks for your comment. Have a great day 🤠👍

[@francescalee1385]

i fixed it by following the video above!

[@Woopnik]

Hello Francesca. Thank you for your comment. Let me know if I can help you with something else. Have a great day. 😀

[@eddiespaghetti54321]

Is it normal for brown sludge to come out?

[@a.w.stevens6154]

YOU are awesome! Thank you so much 😊

[@Venicebeachvids]

Thanks for the video!! I am on my second unit. This thing barely cools my living room. With all the great reviews, I am wondering what I may be doing wrong.

[@2seep]

This thing is good for a bit more then 5000 sq ft which might be the reason why it doesn't cool your living room

[@Venicebeachvids]

@@2seep not sure if you meant 500sqft, but my entire place is under 1500 sq ft. Living room is about 300, and it literally does nothing except soak up electricity

[@RyanStone143]

@@Venicebeachvids Do you have the dual hose version? We are using ours to cool & heat our 400 sq/ft out-building. It's worked great all of this summer and so far, it's keeping the building warm as it's getting colder.

[@Venicebeachvids]

@@RyanStone143 yes. Small room. I even wrapped the exhaust with insulation to to cut heat. The company doesn’t respond. Hope you got a good one.

[@RyanStone143]

@@Venicebeachvids So far, the unit has been great.

[@BillKeyz]

Thank you very much for your help. Does it ever get full and turn off automatically?

[@mohammedcohen]

thank you very much...

[@Woopnik]

You are very welcome Mohammed. Have a great July 4th weekend. 😎🥳

[@HeyLittleGuy]

How is your electricity bill when that thing is on?

[@Woopnik]

Sorry for my tardy reply. During the summer my electricity bill increases by about $100 per month.

[@denirachdian4608]

Hallo mine after flush the water, still the ac won't start up again and they have stop sign, what should i do, thanks.

[@Woopnik]

Hello Deni. For an answer I need more information about your AC. You say that there is a “stop sign”. Do you mean error message? If so, what does the error message say?

[@denirachdian4608]

@@Woopnik blinking red light on the left side

[@LadyJ_88]

I finally started using my Whynter & I'm kicking myself for waiting as long as I have! I love love looove this machine! I thought the setup was going to be brutal but it was pretty straight forward. I have a funky window so that was definitely the trickiest bit but the benefits are absolutely worth whatever hassle it was to setup lol Anyway, your videos gave me the courage to set it up & for that I'm super grateful :) Subscribed!

[@Woopnik]

Great. Thanks for subscribing. Your support really helps my channel. Have a good night 😀

[@Magephil]

Thanks man!

[@Woopnik]

You are very welcome Phillip. 😎

[@nmnmnm35]

would you recommend the arc-14s over the arc-131gd? Both are similar cooling capacity, i just want the best quality machine

[@blogan710]

I have my unit in my garage can i just attach a tube to thw drain so that the tank never fills or will that not work ? And if so what diameter tubing can i use ?

[@shine1019]

Great video.

[@Woopnik]

Thank you Joel. I appreciate your kind comment. 😀

[@felipelop1]

Does water leak out of the hoses? I was thinking of installing the hoses up in the attic since I have no access to the outside

[@walkgood4092]

Very bad idea. You would be send very humid hot air into the attic, which will cause mold to grow on the wood in the attic.

[@mavwide]

Hero.

[@harrymarkatos8600]

Good morning. I have had my heater /ac 14000 btu for 4 years. i cleaned the filters and drained the internal. It started working fine. then a few hours later it stopped working and a message popped up on the screen saying STOP. What do i do next?

[@wg7644]

Have owned a whynter Dual hose ac for 3 summers now....NOT IMPRESSED. Do you know if you come into a room that is 90 degrees IT WILL NOT COME ON TO COOL IT. It is designed that way. It will not cool down a 150 square foot room and keep it cool if the outside temp is 85 degrees ore more. We used it as a supplementary ac unit and with the main ac it was a small help when our main ac went down you could forget about it. Does not work as intended.

[@scott83gmail]

Very helpful, but I do have a question. I just bought new the S version not the SH. It had two problems when it arrived. One problem has been fixed. Here is my question about the second problem. Why does cool air exhaust (out) the input hose in low volume? This hose should be breathing air into the unit but instead it pushes cool air out at a very low volume. I have both hoses, exhaust and input, mounted in the mounting window plate, secured in the window, provided by the manufacturer. The manufacturer will not assist with this problem. Thank you.

[@Woopnik]

hello thank you for watching, this is Michael's wife, unfortunately my husband cant answer your question, he passed away last year, See RIP Woopnik video

[@mitsukid82]

thank you so much I came home to that error message

[@Woopnik]

Hello mitsukid82. Thank you for your comment. Please let me know if you have anymore questions. Have a Merry Christmas 😀🎄🎁

[@ericjohnson9997]

What if your water plug is stuck what do you do mine is plastic

[@rpgvoidergm2505]

Twist off

[@tommyp74]

it helped me . thanks

[@Woopnik]

Hello Tommy. You are very welcome. Let me know if there is anything else you need to know. Have a great day, stay cool 🥵

[@lancebrown2421]

I think you need to take apart, the shell and clean inside. I heard a lot of dust accumulates inside there. It causes it to trip (home) breakers.

[@Woopnik]

Hello Lance. Thanks for watching. Yes, you can take the shell off, but this is not easy to do. A situation where you must clean the inside of an air conditioner is when there is mildew in your AC. Take the shell off, vacuum and remove mildew from the inside and especially the fan blades. Other than that I cannot think of a situation where the AC has to be taken apart for maintenance. Should the compressor brake then an AC professional has to take apart the AC and replace the compressor. Have a great day and Good Night 😴💤

[@melizamartinez5296]

After draining the water does it need to get refill with water?

[@Woopnik]

Hello Meliza. The air conditioner does not need to be refilled with water after draining it. Have a good Sunday 😀

[@stephanieealey9261]

Is there anything else you can use..besides a plate..?…still a very messy method

[@Woopnik]

Hello Stephanie. Nice to meet you. Yes, there is something else you can use to drain your air conditioner: www.amazon.com/Whynter-ARC-DB-Portable-Conditioner-Manual/dp/B00VT8NI4M/ref=pd_ybh_a_55?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=AMJ75FW48A5CHNNF7QWJ At the back of the unit, the bottom left side, is a rubber plug. Slide the drain bucket on the floor UNDERNEATH the plug area, then unplug it. You may need to gently tilt it slightly to get the water to drain into the bucket. I had to plug it back up then dump the water out and then repeat the process to prevent water from spilling out of the drain bucket onto my carpet. No tube needed. And please close the plug after draining your air conditioner. I hope I was able to help you. Have a wonderful day 😀👍

[@user-px1xk5tm8l]

I would worry that MORE water would come out than the plate will hold? Has that ever happened to you?

[@Woopnik]

As long as I have that unit I only had to drain the water once. And at this occasion the plate held all the water which was coming out. I don’t think there is anything to worry about. 😀

[@user-px1xk5tm8l]

​@@Woopnik THANK you. I just got word mine is arriving on the 17th. YAY! I am going to see if I can make something of wood, to screw the window slider kit onto, so the window sets evenly on the wood that holds the slider, opposed to the slider itself. That way, hoping to come up with a more sealed installation at the window. It will be against the screen of the storm window. Glass of the storm window would rest on the wood. Have to make holes for the hoses, lined up with the slider. Hope it can be done. Will have to wait till the unit comes to see.

[@Woopnik]

Good decision. It is a very good AC. Let me know how it goes with your new AC. Have a good day. Greetings from Los Angeles. 😀

[@user-px1xk5tm8l]

@@Woopnik Well it came, and had a gash on the seam of the right lower side where it showed part of the inside components. Had a very upsetting time the rest of the week to get it all squared away. As it is, I am getting a replacement on the 24th, and the damaged item picked up to return at the same time. Too bad I can't show pictures here.

[@kyleensrude]

What if the drain port is clogged internally and sticking a wire in there does nothing to unclog it? The water tank is full and leaking from the seams in mine. Any advice?

[@Woopnik]

Hello Kyle. Got your message. I have to do some research about your problem. Will get back to you. Have a great day.

[@DrivinginNewYorkCityNYC]

Just got the unit. After 45 mins usage it stops... flash stops and say drain water. But when we go and drain it there is next to no water. Now we running a hose on the back of it with a pan. No water so far. Shrug

[@Woopnik]

You live in New York City? Is it very humid right now? The ARC-14SH features an auto drain function which fully exhausts all condensate automatically in most environments. Should the unit need to be drained, the drain plug should be removed and the condensation collected in a separate container. To remove all of the moisture, slightly tilting the unit is the most efficient way. You can also run the unit in fan only mode for a couple of hours to dry the internal tray. There is a new optional condensation drain tray that slides under the drain port for simple draining. I hope I was of any help. 😀

[@DrivinginNewYorkCityNYC]

@@Woopnik Problem fix by moving away from the window more. So instead of 1 and half feet from the window. Now 3 feet with the drain plug removed. We put a hose in the drain and to a pan. It isn't that humid yet shrug. Maybe because we didn't really wait 4 hours. We waited like an hour and then started using it. It is running fine now. Shrug. Kinda loud tho. But better than 0 AC at all. We couldn't installed AC because landlord would raise rent. Tomorrow we going to see can we turn on the pc with the AC on. I hope we can. I think we on the 20 AMPS circuit breaker. Cross fingers. Oh and on Amazon the yellow people say $400 a year. The yellow paper on ours say $200 a year. I guess we have the eco-friendly version. Oh and we have the S version not the H version.

[@ellesig4708]

I have some condensation around the vent on top after my first night of using my Whynter ARC-14SH, is that normal?

[@Woopnik]

All portable air conditioners produce condensation as they are cooled. This water is then contained in an internal water reservoir or drained through a hose. Is your portable AC vented correctly? Venting instructions may vary from unit to unit, but the most important thing to remember is to follow the instructions provided with your air conditioner. Make sure you keep the exhaust hose very straight while using the venting system. Try not to increase the length of the exhaust hose (it can, however, be shortened). Using an extension cord with a portable air conditioner is also not recommended. By venting the unit properly and following the care instructions provided, your portable air conditioner should not create condensation around the vent on top. I hope I was of any help. Please feel free to contact me again. 😀

[@marines0001]

my drain light is on will not start nothing comes out of the drain??????

[@ad03dh]

Will the unit alert you when the water needs to be drained? thank you

[@Woopnik]

no it wont

[@doobiesnacksog4697]

Do you even need to drain it or is it sef evaporative my ac is a a different model ans I have to empty the the unit shuts off after an hour and warning light pops up saying drain bucket

[@Woopnik]

hello thanks for watching, this is michaels wife he passed away last year, but ican answer your question, you do have to open it up and drain it

[@doobiesnacksog4697]

@@Woopnik thanks and I'm sorry for your lost I'm sure he would proud to see you helping his viewers. Have a great day

[@iceblue6971]

How much water can it hold, that little plate will hold the entire tank if full if you drain?

[@Woopnik]

The last time I drained the AC all water fit on the plate. But the plate was very full. Have a good weekend. 😀

[@krewgrrr8718]

Hallo! I have had a Whynter for about 3 years now coming up on 4, and I love it! However, I feel like it's beginning to lose some cooling abilities. Would there be any chance, you would know if I could do something about that? Maybe exchange or refill anything?

[@Woopnik]

Hello Krew. There are several reasons why a portable AC unit does not cool anymore as it did when it was new. Portable AC units require regular cleaning to prevent a build up of dust and dirt. A dirty unit no longer functions properly until it is cleaned. Even the smallest particles can bind together and create a damaging layer on your unit’s motor, causing the entire system to clog up. As a result, you could be faced with mechanical and electrical problems. Keep up with regular cleaning and maintenance to prevent these issues from arising. The filters on your unit may also be dirty and in need of replacement. Regularly cleaning out filters can help extend how long they last before they need to be replaced. When cleaning filters, refrain from using detergents or soaps, as they create a residue that can clog the system. Tip: By keeping the outside of the unit clean, the inside of the unit stays cleaner as well. Freon is the cooling agent used in most air conditioning systems. Every air conditioning system needs a refrigerant (also called a coolant) that actually creates the cool air. With the Whynter ARC-14S/SH you cannot fill up for example the coolant. The compressor is sealed and has no openings to refill the coolant. I hope I was of any help. Let Me know if you have anymore questions. Have a great day.

[@krewgrrr8718]

@@Woopnik Wow thank you so very much for the detailed response good sir! 👏👏👏 I will do as you suggested thanks!

[@donkeykong1234]

i've noticed that as well on mine and replaced to a newer model that uses R32 instead of R410 and it is cooling significantly better. is it because of the refridgerant or the fact that it's new and just not dirty? beats me. i have no idea how to clean the filter as you may imagine i did not read a word of the manual lol.

[@stjohnbaby]

Danke Schoen😂

[@jonagreen2114]

After 2 years mine is beeping red. It doesn't function.

[@Woopnik]

Hello Jona. Thanks for your comment. That is a strange problem you have there. Are all the filters clean? Any obstructions preventing airflow in the hoses? Did you try to reset the fuse in the power plug of the unit? Did you make sure that there is no condensation accumulated in the internal tank? Please let me know and we find a solution for your problem. Have a great day 😀👍

[@jonagreen2114]

@@Woopnik it was working fine for the first year. Then sometimes would stop and start beeping, then it will start working again. Now it's done. It just beeps and a red dot.

[@Woopnik]

Where do you see the red dot?

[@user-px1xk5tm8l]

I can NOT get the plug out? I even used the pliers and it will NOT come out?

[@Woopnik]

Hello M 0000. I can imagine that the rubber plug might get stuck in the rubber hose. The drain plug is a tight fitting rubber stopper that must be firmly pulled out for draining. Please give it another try. Pull the plug very strongly. It has to come out eventually. In case it does not, please contact the Whynter Support Team. They are available Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PST at 1-866-WHYNTER (1-866-949-6837) and at [e-mail] should you have additional questions. I hope I was of any help. Have a good day. 😀

[@user-px1xk5tm8l]

@@Woopnik THANK you so much for all the info given here. By the way, that was some video on the tire changing! :))))

[@Woopnik]

Oh yes. Changing the tire just feet away from traffic was pretty uncomfortable. Last weekend I had replaced all four tires with new ones. I guess my road trips took a toll on the tires. They lasted for only 30,000 miles. Have a good day. 😀👍😋

[@user-px1xk5tm8l]

@@Woopnik Smart person. Better to be safe.

[@Woopnik]

😎

[@videosbymathew]

Do you have to drain it regularly, or is that just when it (hopefully very occasionally) becomes full... and if it ever does, will it give a warning, or will it just start leaking all over the floor, lol. Thanks

[@0070-p6u]

Good question. I just bought one and used it for 8 hrs on and off. I moved it to put a hot water tank tray underneath it and water spilled out. I might have had it on dehumidifier mode. Then I pulled the plug and more water came out. I'm going to build a stand for the unit so I can monitor the water. Plus it would be easier to drain the water. Can't believe they don't have a better way!!

[@videosbymathew]

They state it 'should' be removed through the hose exhaust out the window, apparently.

[@meseetea123]

I have this model and I live in a climate that has ~50-80% humidity. So far on days of ~75% and under humidity, I have not had to drain the unit at all (it has its own evaporation system and will warn and stop the unit from operating if the water collection is full). Today the humidity is ~90% so I will give an update if you want on whether or not I had to drain the unit.

[@meseetea123]

*update* After 2 days of high humidity (~85-95%) I have not had to drain the unit at all. No leaks, and constant use for ~7 hours. Just in case, I'll give another update in a few months if I ever remember. Enjoy!

[@Chunnibyoubaka]

Andrew Cho dude thanks. I bought one today and was curious on this

[@jonagreen2114]

Mine is just beeping red 🚨what can i do?

[@Woopnik]

Hello Jona. A Possible Cause: The Air filter needs to be cleaned. Once the clean filter is installed, press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to reset the F1 code. A beep sound will indicate a successful reset process. Please keep me posted if this worked for you. Have a great Sunday 😀👍

[@MegaBella37]

how often do you drain the water?

[@Woopnik]

hello this is michael's wife , my husband passed away last november but i believe i can answer that question, it depends on how much you use it specially during the summer, i would say check on it every 2 weeks, that's what he used to do and thank you for watching

[@MegaBella37]

Thank you! And I'm really sorry about your husband.

[@scott83gmail]

@@Woopnik I am sorry for your loss. Hope you are well

[@linjackson9056]

You sound is good you should sing a song

[@Woopnik]

Thanks 😊

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[@achillesbuilds2432]

Hope you all enjoy doing this 10 to 15 times a day during the winter months. I will not consider this brand again.

[@James-ke5sx]

This is the stupidest drainage system I've ever seen. how do you drain it if there is a gallon of water in it it's going to go everywhere. I bought this unit to replace a cheaper air conditioner but the one that I I have has a drainage almost 2 ft off the floor so I can easily stick a bucket there instead of a plate. I guess they weren't using their brains too much.

[@dereksanders8152]

What a load of shit. My a.c. unit sucks. I've got water everywhere. Even on top of this unit.

[@abhignaconscience358]

3rd

[@Woopnik]

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[@ALEXANDER-nb1cr]

Vladimir Putin 3rd world war you mean lol 😏

[@ALEXANDER-nb1cr]

2nd lol

[@Woopnik]

Very good. 😀

[@dereksanders8152]

DO NOT BUY THIS GARBAGE