Any help how to clean mold build up on the Styrofoam? I cant figure out how to open it

my unit doesn't drip . where does the water go? the A/C in the apt. above me drips on mine. I see most A/C's drip but mine doesn't , why is that?

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Damn! I didn't know black was even an option. I definitely would have got that color.

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I did it now😊

Jaskanwar Randhawa the unit is approximately 18 3/4 inches wide. Thank you for watching, please consider subscribing if this video helped you! Thanks again!

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Just slightly tilt it on the outside

Weatherstripping. Hard foam or vinyl.

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I’m concerned about crap getting i to the vents on top. Does that not effect operation?

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Mine does on occasion usually when the compressor kicks on. It’s more of a rattle though.

It should only do that in eco mode

I have mine installed in a vinyl window and don’t have any issues. Instead of screwing it into the window I cut thin blocks of wood for each side that hold the window down onto the AC. I also painted the blocks to match my window trim. Hopefully this helps! Thank you for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

@@5MinuteFixit that's a great idea! Pretty much "shimming" it. Thanks so much! Thumbs up given!

The only thing I can think of is to unplug it for a couple minutes this may “reset” the display, also try pressing the mode button and cycle through the different modes.

I bought a 14000btu unit from Walmart and after 3 months,the display stopped working. Didsapionted in TCL

While I don’t necessarily agree with how they programmed the unit this link explains how it’s supposed to function under these modes: support.tcl.com/109361-setup/auto-mode-on-window-air-conditioners-42

Mine is turning off every two minutes 😢😢😢

Joanne Davies do you mean the whole unit or the filter?

5 Minute Fixit the whole unit. I’ve brought it in from outside for the winter and I unscrewed all the screws, managed eventually to lift the case off but it’s still attached at the control panel and everything else is fixed to the bottom panel with caulk (that’s rotten and breaking down now). I can’t really get at any of the bits that are filled with gunk from being outside. Filter cleaning was easy. Thanks

Joanne Davies I usually spray the external/outside parts off with a hose without removing any of the actual housing, a little 10% bleached solution should help too. Sorry that’s not exactly answering your question but I haven’t taken the unit apart. Thanks for watching and please consider subscribing if you haven’t already! Thanks again.

Did you ever figure it out?

@@techjdu no. We did what we could with wet rags, paper towels and compressed air with the bits we could get at and then put it back together :/ we got another year out of it but then last summer thing malfunctioned and we bought a new one. What a waste.

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The fan does shut off in auto mode as well. Thank you for watching!

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Unplug it & wait a couple minutes before plugging it back in?

Jazzmin Lopez the arrows on the right of the display under the TCL logo will change the temperature setting on the unit. Thank you for watching, please consider subscribing if this video helped! Thanks again!

Yes is has a “Dry” mode which will dehumidify the space. Thank you for watching!

I have to use one in my bedroom because it's too hot for my central a/c to keep up.

Yes at least with a window unit you can just do one room and potentially save some money!

It's late but that's what the "Eco" mode feature is for.

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If it’s been used, could be the air filter is dirty. If it’s new, could be it was transported or stored incorrectly. Keep it in upright position for at least 24 hours before plugging in.

Same I just got a new one today and it isn't blowing cold air.

In eco mode it will turn off once it reaches temp but then periodically (every 10mins or so) start up to “check” the temperature. If it is much above the set point it will stay on until cooled down. Hopefully this helps, thank you for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you.

Yes, this is the condensate coming from the unit and is totally normal. Thank you for watching! Please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven’t already! Thank you!

cuatro cinco I do not believe it does, although I have it installed on the second story window and have a limited view of the bottom right now. Thank you for your comment, please consider subscribing if this video helped! Thanks again!

Yes if your window opens side to side then I don’t think this air conditioner will work for you, thanks for watching!

I believe you can download an app and control the AC via your phone if you wish. My unit doesn’t have the Wi Fi option.

Is it just a little condensation or more than that?

I’m having the same exact issue. I’ll set it on 63 then I’ll jump by itself to 88 then start beeping then cut off

@@brianbridges6701 I had this happen to me also it is water concentration build up and getting into the board on the temperature control panel .. You have to take it out and blow dry it with a hair dryer .... I also put a piece of insulated foam material down on the inside on unit where when i put the grill back on it pushes against the grill and seal off any concentration getting in there when it run below 69 degrees..Whala has never happen again /. Yes they have that issue not no seal at all there...The beeping noise is a warning sound that something is not working properly it the board going crazy from moister present on that little board behind the grill .... You have to removed the grill and there or two screws one on right side and left side upper. Then the whole thing will pop off the unit...

I had this happen to me also it is water concentration build up and getting into the board on the temperature control panel .. You have to take it out and blow dry it with a hair dryer .... I also put a piece of insulated foam material down on the inside on unit where when i put the grill back on it pushes against the grill and seal off any concentration getting in there when it run below 69 degrees..Whala has never happen again /. Yes they have that issue not

@@stoogemaster1955 Thanks

@TEXAN_MADE GUNZ Lol it sucks! I've been setting a timer for it to go off instead

@@cannibalmanimal2336 mines doing that too. I am having troubles turning it on and off now. I was hoping to connect to WiFi and that would help.

Not on this model, only a remote control. Thank you for watching!

I wasn’t able to find a TCL in the store that wasn’t app compatible. Just purchased this same brand with the same BTUs. Two things concern me about it; it takes a few minutes before cool air discharges from it, was as the smaller one it replaced was immediately cold. And the top starts to sweat within 5 - 10 minutes.

I just put the 8,000btu one in a sliding bedroom window...wasnt that hard.. there are simple insttructions on youtube if u search... basically, you dont used the expanding wings that come with the ac... the window can be slid in to match the size of ur unit... install on the AC, the to rail that screws onto the top of it.. place ac in window frame with slider fully open and I put the bottom mounts set in front of the casement slider ,not outside of the slider...I then used a 24" long 3/4 x 1.5" wood trim to go between the top rail on AC and the window frame..that keeps ac from falling backward.. then slid the window to fit snug against ac..it cant fall out and all thats left is cut plexiglass or wood, to fit the space thats open above the ac.. really not that hard. a video would explain it at a glance.

The unit I have is non-WiFi maybe someone can chime in to help you out. Sorry that isn’t more helpful, but thank you for watching!

Disconnect and connect back again

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David J be careful because the one I bought almost burned my home down. The reset button has some kind of burnt motor oil looking stuff that started leaking everywhere til it went flat like a flat tire. LITERALLY went flat. Who in their RIGHT mind would fill a reset button with fluid? And fluid that can leak out? This is very very dangerous.

That’s not good, thank you for the comment as it helps others make a decision whether or not to buy one.

Maybe they accidentily packaged it wrong.

I can’t seem to find anything in the manual about changing from Fahrenheit to Celsius. Maybe another viewer has done this and can answer. Thank you for watching!

Eco brings the room down to the temp you have set then turns “off” the unit and will periodically turn on to check the temp and if it is too high it will cool it back to within range again. Hopefully this helps, thank you for watching!

@@5MinuteFixit okay thank you

Kar Liao Thanks for the comment...it is 47lbs assembled and it is about average in terms of noise level as compared to AC’s I’ve had in the past. Please consider subscribing if this video helped! Thanks again!

Does the remote work?

I’m trying to find that answer 2

No, there is oil in the condenser part of the AC unit and it is made to only run in the horizontal position. Hopefully this helps! Thank you for watching and please consider giving the video a thumbs up if you haven't already! Thank you!

NO! that will wreck the unit

The 4 small screws are for the top and they are made to be a little tight so they grip well.

5 Minute Fixit the small screws wont grip on mine

sgtdestroy555 there is a foam strip under the top rail try pressing down on the rail firmly and screwing them in.

Bingheng Qiu I would say it’s about average for a window a/c. Thank you for watching!

The same unit, I just purchased, doesn’t sound that loud. And it’s much quieter that the GE 6000 BTU it replaced.