“I noticed the exhaust hose and the AC unit gets quite hot to touch after 30 minutes of ac operation. Is it normal to see this much heat in the exhaust hose and the AC unit? Just wandering if other owners experienced the same temperature problem.”
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Hi Rick, That is a good point. I experienced the same thing in our bathroom unit -- it got to about 130 degrees on the hose temperature. Yes, this is common with all portable AC units. If you use a cool aide insulator on the exhaust hose, it takes care of the heat and brings the unit hose to room temperature.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.It is normal, uninsulated hose gets hot with hot air. Try to stick most of the exhaust out the window, but u have to compensate with the location. No Win Situation.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.JUST PURCHASED 2 GE PORTABLE AC'S......AND YES ...THE EXHAUST HOSE ON BOTH GETS VERY HOT. I THOUGHT AT FIRST THE AC'S WERE IMPAIRED. I GUESS IT MUST BE NORMAL, AFTER READING THESE OTHER COMMENTS. ....OH WELL..!!!!
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes, mine gets "hot" also. Very normal. Won't start a fire or any issues though.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes it gets very hot! The physics of thermodynamics tells us that heat can be transferred through pressure. Compressing a liquid back into a gas generates a lot of heat. That's why the unit and the exhaust hose will get hot. Whoever said it didn't get hot, are you sure it was on? I know what I'm talking about, I will be eligible for the architects exam in 2.5 more years out of the 10 required.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.i have a older floor ac unit and the hose gets so hot. and it does it no matter what room i put it in. i got a newer model and the hose does not get hot.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes...i just purchased one two days ago i am going to return it. Bad design
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.No. Mines does not get hot at all
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