MR COOL Air Conditoners
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Usage/Safety
- Each unit (woodshop and metalshop) is operated by its (TV type IR) handheld remote control kept in a known location (see TBD photo)
- Recommended temp settings are seasonal (TBD schedule)
Specifications
Here is a link for the manual:
Photos
Manufacturer's unit label
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Condensation dripping from a MRCOOL indoor wall unit (O-09-HP-WMAH-230C-O) usually stems from a few specific, common causes. You can diagnose and resolve the issue by working through the primary culprits below, ordered from most frequent to least frequent:
- Step 1: Clear a Clogged Condensate Drain Line (Most Common)
- Over time, dust, algae, or biofilm can clog the flexible drain hose exiting the back of the indoor unit. When water can’t drain outside, it overflows the internal drain pan and drips down the wall.
- How to fix:
- Go outside and locate the exit end of the thin drain hose (where condensate normally drips out).
- Take a wet/dry shop vacuum, attach it tightly around the hose opening (wrap a wet rag around the nozzle to form a seal), and run the vacuum for 60–90 seconds. This will suck out built-up slime or dirt.
- Turn off the AC power, lift the front cover on the indoor unit, remove the air filters, and carefully pour 1–2 cups of warm water directly into the narrow drain channel below the evaporator coil. Check outside to confirm it drains immediately and freely.
- Step 2: Check Unit Leveling and Wall Bracket
- Ductless indoor units rely on gravity for drainage. If the indoor wall-mounting plate is uneven, water will pool at the wrong end of the internal drain pan and spill over the front trim.
- How to fix:
- Place a bubble level along the bottom edge of the indoor unit.
- The unit must be dead level or slightly tilted toward the side where the drain line exits. If it tilts away from the drain hose side, lift/adjust the unit on its mounting hooks to level it.
- Step 3: Inspect the Drain Line Routing for Kinks or Dips
- The drain line running through the wall sleeve or line set cover must maintain a continuous downward slope (at least 1/4 inch of fall per foot).
- How to fix:
- Trace the line from behind the indoor unit out through the wall.
- Ensure there are no saggy dips, low spots, or upward bends. Any high/low spots create a trap that holds water and stops gravity flow.
- Note: If your installation route must run horizontally for a long distance or climb upwards, you must install an external mini-split condensate pump.
- Step 4: Clean Dirty Air Filters
- If the mesh air filters are matted with dust or lint, airflow across the evaporator coil drops significantly. This causes the coil temperature to plunge, creating excessive ice formation. When the unit cycles off or defrosts, that mass of ice melts faster than the drain pan can catch it, causing water to spill over.
- How to fix:
- Flip open the front panel on the indoor head.
- Slide out the washable air filters.
- Wash them thoroughly with warm water and mild soap, let them dry completely, and reinstall them.
- Step 5: Check for Ice on the Evaporator Coil
- If you open the front cover and see frost or ice buildup on the aluminum fins of the coil:
- Cause: Restricted airflow (dirty filters) or low refrigerant levels.
- How to fix:
- Turn off cooling mode immediately and run the unit on FAN ONLY mode for 1–2 hours to let the ice melt completely.
- If the filters are clean but the coils freeze up again shortly after restarting cool mode, the system may have a low refrigerant charge, which requires checking by an HVAC technician.
- Step 6: Verify the Internal Drain Hose Connection
- If the dripping occurs right at the corner where the line set connects:
- Open the bottom access cover of the indoor unit (or unlatch the unit from the wall mounting bracket slightly).
- Verify that the factory rubber drain tube from the pan is firmly clamped/pushed into the flexible exterior drain hose and has not come loose or split.