Portable Air Conditioner With Remote ControlBPACT08WT Show
BLACK+DECKER® versatile 4,000 BTU portable air conditioner cools, dehumidifies, and circulates air. It has features such as easy-to-use electronic controls, rolling castors, and side carrying handles.
Manufactured by Equity Brands
Your portable air conditioner is a useful tool for cooling an area in your home. But like any tool, it must be maintained to operate properly. Cleaning your portable AC is an essential task that you should do at least once a month. If your home is dusty or humid, you’ll want to clean it even more often. In this article, I’ll go over 4 easy steps that you
can follow to clean out your portable air conditioner. These steps should be followed whenever you conduct periodic maintenance on your portable AC—or when you’re getting ready to store your portable AC after the cooling season is over. The first thing that you need to do when cleaning your portable AC is empty its collection tank. The condensate collection tank should have at least some water in it. If you live in a humid climate, then it
may have a lot of water. So what’s a condensate collection tank for? And why does it have water inside it in the first place? When an air conditioner runs, it cools down the air in your home. As the air is cooled, water condenses out of the air and drains into the collection tank in your portable AC. To put it simply—water is a byproduct of the air conditioning process. To empty your portable AC’s collection tank, follow these steps:
If you can’t bring your portable AC outside, empty its condensate collection tank into a container. If you find that your condensate collection tank is filling up quickly, it could be due to several reasons—check out my article below: Clean the air filtersThe air filters in your portable AC will get dirty as long as you are using your AC. It’s not a matter of IF, but WHEN you will need to clean your portable AC’s air filters. So why does a portable AC need air filters anyway? Contrary to popular belief, the main purpose of the air filters is NOT to provide clean air to your home. The main purpose of the air filters is to protect the AC’s internal components. If your portable AC did not have air filters, then the coils and fans would get extremely dirty and dusty. Eventually, all that built-up dust would plug up your AC and cause it to stop working. That’s where the air filters come into play. The air filters catch dirt and dust before they can get inside your AC’s internal components To clean your portable AC’s air filters, follow these steps:
Check the evaporator and condenser coilsThere are two coils in your portable AC:
Both of these coils should be clean of dust and debris to maintain efficient performance. Furthermore, if they are dirty then they are more prone to corrosion. If your AC has its air filters installed, then you won’t have too much to worry about—the air filters will catch most of the dust and debris. However, you should still take a look at the coils to check if there is any residual dirt on them. Also, take note of any bent fins on your coils. Bent coil fins will reduce cooling efficiency and airflow. If you find any bent fins in your coils then you can use a fin comb to repair it. For more information about fin combs and fin repair, check out my article below: Clean the air discharge ventsThere are two air discharges in your portable AC:
Both of these air discharges should already be pretty clean—as long as you have the air filters installed. There may be some minor residual dust on them—that’s perfectly fine and you can just wipe it off. If there is excessive dust built up on either of these discharge vents, check that your air filters are installed and there are no breaks or leaks in them. If you find a break or tear in one of your air filters, it will need to be replaced. Do you need to clean the filter on a portable AC?Clean and replace the air filters
If your filters are blocked or dirty, it's harder for your air conditioner to cool and circulate air. Check them at least twice per month (and more often during the height of summer) to remove dirt or anything else that's blocking them.
How often should you clean portable AC filter?Clean your AC filter monthly for optimal efficiency. Be sure not to do this before 100 degree summer days or below freezing winter days, if you can. If taking an air filter out to be washed, be sure to let it air dry for about 20 to 30 minutes before replacing. This will help you avoid any mold issues.
Does Black and Decker portable AC need to be drained?Depending on the humidity in your space, you will need to drain your portable air conditioner as often as every 8 hours. However, you usually won't need to drain your portable air conditioner this often. If you live in a dry area, then you will rarely need to drain your portable air conditioner.
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