Does my frigidaire portable air conditioner need to be drained

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How often do you need to drain a Frigidaire portable air conditioner?
How do I know if my portable AC needs to be drained?
Do all portable AC units need to be drained?

How often do you need to drain a Frigidaire portable air conditioner?

It depends on the humidity condition at your place. In general, portable air conditioners should be drained after every 8 hours.

How do I know if my portable AC needs to be drained?

You have to remove the tank. Some old portable AC units like LG and DeLonghi have a detachable condensate tank. You have to manually remove the tank and empty it when it gets full. Newer units will have a light on the control display that turns on when the tank is full.

Do all portable AC units need to be drained?

In most cases, your portable air conditioner will not need to be drained. Edgestar, Avallon and Koldfront portable air conditioners use a condensation exhaust system to expel water vapor collected during the dehumidifying/cooling process. This moisture is released through the exhaust hose along with hot exhaust air.