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fred.fl...@thecave.com
Aug 4, 2012, 5:35:40 AM8/4/12
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It's an older Westinghouse window A.C. Besides the temperature control,
HI - LOW - OFF and Automatic Fan controls, it has this lever that says
Exhaust OPEN - CLOSED. With the front panel removed, I can see it flips
open a small door inside the unit.
My question is what is that for, or what does it do? I guessed that it
would take some of the indoor air and blow it outside with that lever
set to OPEN. I held a cigarette near it with it set both ways and
pretty much could not notice much difference. The smoke just scattered
around the room from the fan. So what is it for?
To get the most cooling and least energy usage, is it better to leave it
open or closed?
One other thing, Does the front panel really serve any purpose other
than make it look nice? I found that it seems to feel much cooler with
that panel off. Maybe it's not really cooling better, but the air comes
out better. That panel seems to restrict the air flow. I'd rather have
it look ugly and feel good, than look good and not feel as cool.
This may be common knowledge, but I've either had central air, or no
air. This is my first window unit. This has been such an extremely hot
summer I finally installed it. It's been sitting in the shed for at
least 8 years since it was given to me.
HI - LOW - OFF and Automatic Fan controls, it has this lever that says
Exhaust OPEN - CLOSED. With the front panel removed, I can see it flips
open a small door inside the unit.
My question is what is that for, or what does it do? I guessed that it
would take some of the indoor air and blow it outside with that lever
set to OPEN. I held a cigarette near it with it set both ways and
pretty much could not notice much difference. The smoke just scattered
around the room from the fan. So what is it for?
To get the most cooling and least energy usage, is it better to leave it
open or closed?
One other thing, Does the front panel really serve any purpose other
than make it look nice? I found that it seems to feel much cooler with
that panel off. Maybe it's not really cooling better, but the air comes
out better. That panel seems to restrict the air flow. I'd rather have
it look ugly and feel good, than look good and not feel as cool.
This may be common knowledge, but I've either had central air, or no
air. This is my first window unit. This has been such an extremely hot
summer I finally installed it. It's been sitting in the shed for at
least 8 years since it was given to me.
Stormin Mormon
Aug 4, 2012, 6:57:45 AM8/4/12
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The exhaust opening doesn't do much, at all. I'm not sure why they bother.
The plastic front plate is not required. A fan blowing towards the AC will
also help cool the room. Blowing away from the AC doesn't do much
difference.
Cigarette smoke is toxic. They should never be lit or burned in the presence
of people, children, pets, or any animal that breathes.
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
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<fred.fl...@thecave.com> wrote in message
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The plastic front plate is not required. A fan blowing towards the AC will
also help cool the room. Blowing away from the AC doesn't do much
difference.
Cigarette smoke is toxic. They should never be lit or burned in the presence
of people, children, pets, or any animal that breathes.
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
.
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Ed Pawlowski
Aug 4, 2012, 7:32:49 AM8/4/12
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On Sat, 04 Aug 2012 04:35:40 -0500, fred.fl...@thecave.com wrote:
>It's an older Westinghouse window A.C. Besides the temperature control,
>HI - LOW - OFF and Automatic Fan controls, it has this lever that says
>Exhaust OPEN - CLOSED. With the front panel removed, I can see it flips
>open a small door inside the unit.
>
>My question is what is that for, or what does it do? I guessed that it
>would take some of the indoor air and blow it outside with that lever
>set to OPEN. I held a cigarette near it with it set both ways and
>pretty much could not notice much difference. The smoke just scattered
>around the room from the fan. So what is it for?
According to an engineer from Frigidaire, it is there because they can
>It's an older Westinghouse window A.C. Besides the temperature control,
>HI - LOW - OFF and Automatic Fan controls, it has this lever that says
>Exhaust OPEN - CLOSED. With the front panel removed, I can see it flips
>open a small door inside the unit.
>
>My question is what is that for, or what does it do? I guessed that it
>would take some of the indoor air and blow it outside with that lever
>set to OPEN. I held a cigarette near it with it set both ways and
>pretty much could not notice much difference. The smoke just scattered
>around the room from the fan. So what is it for?
say they have another "feature" that the competition may or may not
have. Useless as far as real life use. It is supposed to exhaust some
of the indoor air so fresh air can be drawn in. A few years back, my
company made the part with the vent opening. Laughable really, but on
a comparison chart, they had another check mark.
>
>To get the most cooling and least energy usage, is it better to leave it
>open or closed?
>
>One other thing, Does the front panel really serve any purpose other
>than make it look nice? I found that it seems to feel much cooler with
>that panel off. Maybe it's not really cooling better, but the air comes
>out better. That panel seems to restrict the air flow. I'd rather have
>it look ugly and feel good, than look good and not feel as cool.
fins will eventually get covered with dust and dirt and you'll get no
air flow. They are not easily cleaned so be sure it is filtered and
kept clean..
If you don't want the air diffused as it comes out, it would be OK to
cut out the diffusers on the outlet portion. In any case, it won't
make the air nay colder. The capacity is what it is. You may feel a
bit cooler if the air is blowing right on you though.
Stormin Mormon
Aug 4, 2012, 7:40:22 AM8/4/12
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I've worked on dozens, or possibly hundreds of window or through the wall
AC. Only a very few, the lack of filter on the front has been a problem.
One, I did service. Looked and smelled like it had been used right next to a
greasy kitchen. The evaporator was a sheet of congealed cooking grease.
The big problem is the outdoor air contains dust, and clogs the condensor.
So far, I've never seen a window AC with an outdoor air filter.
"Ed Pawlowski" <e...@snet.net> wrote in message
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AC. Only a very few, the lack of filter on the front has been a problem.
One, I did service. Looked and smelled like it had been used right next to a
greasy kitchen. The evaporator was a sheet of congealed cooking grease.
The big problem is the outdoor air contains dust, and clogs the condensor.
So far, I've never seen a window AC with an outdoor air filter.
"Ed Pawlowski" <e...@snet.net> wrote in message
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HeyBub
Aug 4, 2012, 7:44:47 AM8/4/12
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fred.fl...@thecave.com wrote:
>
> This may be common knowledge, but I've either had central air, or no
> air. This is my first window unit. This has been such an extremely
> hot summer I finally installed it. It's been sitting in the shed for
> at least 8 years since it was given to me.
If you're using the window unit in your bedroom, and the central a/c is off
>
> This may be common knowledge, but I've either had central air, or no
> air. This is my first window unit. This has been such an extremely
> hot summer I finally installed it. It's been sitting in the shed for
> at least 8 years since it was given to me.
while you sleep, be prepared for a pleasant surprise when you get your next
utility bill. A BIG, pleasant surprise.
tra...@optonline.net
Aug 4, 2012, 12:22:13 PM8/4/12
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On Aug 4, 5:35 am, fred.flintst...@thecave.com wrote:
> It's an older Westinghouse window A.C. Besides the temperature control,
> HI - LOW - OFF and Automatic Fan controls, it has this lever that says
> Exhaust OPEN - CLOSED. With the front panel removed, I can see it flips
> open a small door inside the unit.
>
> My question is what is that for, or what does it do? I guessed that it
> would take some of the indoor air and blow it outside with that lever
> set to OPEN. I held a cigarette near it with it set both ways and
> pretty much could not notice much difference. The smoke just scattered
> around the room from the fan. So what is it for?
It's to let some of the air from inside the house out.
> It's an older Westinghouse window A.C. Besides the temperature control,
> HI - LOW - OFF and Automatic Fan controls, it has this lever that says
> Exhaust OPEN - CLOSED. With the front panel removed, I can see it flips
> open a small door inside the unit.
>
> My question is what is that for, or what does it do? I guessed that it
> would take some of the indoor air and blow it outside with that lever
> set to OPEN. I held a cigarette near it with it set both ways and
> pretty much could not notice much difference. The smoke just scattered
> around the room from the fan. So what is it for?
Then fresh air from various leaks around the house
will replace it. So, you get some fresh air in. The
downside is it increases the cooling load.
>
> To get the most cooling and least energy usage, is it better to leave it
> open or closed?
>
> One other thing, Does the front panel really serve any purpose other
> than make it look nice? I found that it seems to feel much cooler with
> that panel off. Maybe it's not really cooling better, but the air comes
> out better. That panel seems to restrict the air flow. I'd rather have
> it look ugly and feel good, than look good and not feel as cool.
>
> This may be common knowledge, but I've either had central air, or no
> air. This is my first window unit. This has been such an extremely hot
> summer I finally installed it. It's been sitting in the shed for at
> least 8 years since it was given to me.
go and may hold the filter.
NotMe
Aug 4, 2012, 1:19:33 PM8/4/12
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sold based on the ability to 'exhaust' smoke and other odors from the room.
I guess that technically it did work but on the practical side ...
for effency -- closed.
I doubt taking the cover off makes any difference one way or the other.
Ashton Crusher
Aug 4, 2012, 7:54:18 PM8/4/12
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On Sat, 04 Aug 2012 07:32:49 -0400, Ed Pawlowski <e...@snet.net> wrote:
>On Sat, 04 Aug 2012 04:35:40 -0500, fred.fl...@thecave.com wrote:
>
>>It's an older Westinghouse window A.C. Besides the temperature control,
>>HI - LOW - OFF and Automatic Fan controls, it has this lever that says
>>Exhaust OPEN - CLOSED. With the front panel removed, I can see it flips
>>open a small door inside the unit.
>>
>>My question is what is that for, or what does it do? I guessed that it
>>would take some of the indoor air and blow it outside with that lever
>>set to OPEN. I held a cigarette near it with it set both ways and
>>pretty much could not notice much difference. The smoke just scattered
>>around the room from the fan. So what is it for?
>
>According to an engineer from Frigidaire, it is there because they can
>say they have another "feature" that the competition may or may not
>have. Useless as far as real life use. It is supposed to exhaust some
>of the indoor air so fresh air can be drawn in. A few years back, my
>company made the part with the vent opening. Laughable really, but on
>a comparison chart, they had another check mark.
>
>
>>
>>To get the most cooling and least energy usage, is it better to leave it
>>open or closed?
>
>Closed.
>
>
I've stayed in many motels over the years that had the knob for
>On Sat, 04 Aug 2012 04:35:40 -0500, fred.fl...@thecave.com wrote:
>
>>It's an older Westinghouse window A.C. Besides the temperature control,
>>HI - LOW - OFF and Automatic Fan controls, it has this lever that says
>>Exhaust OPEN - CLOSED. With the front panel removed, I can see it flips
>>open a small door inside the unit.
>>
>>My question is what is that for, or what does it do? I guessed that it
>>would take some of the indoor air and blow it outside with that lever
>>set to OPEN. I held a cigarette near it with it set both ways and
>>pretty much could not notice much difference. The smoke just scattered
>>around the room from the fan. So what is it for?
>
>According to an engineer from Frigidaire, it is there because they can
>say they have another "feature" that the competition may or may not
>have. Useless as far as real life use. It is supposed to exhaust some
>of the indoor air so fresh air can be drawn in. A few years back, my
>company made the part with the vent opening. Laughable really, but on
>a comparison chart, they had another check mark.
>
>
>>
>>To get the most cooling and least energy usage, is it better to leave it
>>open or closed?
>
>Closed.
>
>
Exhaust - Open/Closed and most of them took the knob off presumably to
make sure no one put it in the open position and used an extra 3 cents
worth of electricity.
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