This is interesting, I have a Kenmore, 8000 btu or whatever the unit of measure is for small window units.
I noticed that the pan on the bottom did not have a weep hole,and that the rust and mess in there was significant, and yes it does rust the sheet metal screws until they are practically disintegrated,and the bottom fins of the condenser.
I do believe the instructions I have somewhere state not to drill a hole, I thought mostly because once you punch through, you will hit the condenser coil, that is unless you protect it somehow.
I think I can understand the newer design, as there are places where the condensate dripping off from above could be an issue, say a building with windows facing a sidewalk etc., hence an attempt by manufacturers to eliminate this.
Well the above unit is in its 10th year of service, I have replaced 1 dual start capacitor, and have had the cover off a few times for cleaning. However, I may have missed that the inside face of the condenser was covered with a thick felt like dust, as it was kind of a sheet, with only a small hole where the fan spins, who knows how many hours it ran being blocked off, you really cannot see this unless you take the cover off, and look. I see its a smart move to clean these units, there is no doubt that eventually it would have burned the compressor out.
I guess I am the guinea pig as this unit has run countless hours, tilted and with a modification, as I did drill a hole in the pan, and how long before was that internal face of the condenser plugged, and the bottom coil not immersed, it runs constantly, compressor cycling of course, not set at the lowest temperature. Thing is with the pan full, it makes a mess when you take it out, rusts a few thigns and that stains, it looks terrible I suppose, but also a breeding ground for mosquitoes, bacteria I would imagine.
Now I am wondering, plug the hole, level it off or leave it as is, sure runs fine and its on for days or weeks at a time. Did I get lucky or is a eminent failure impending ?
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