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Name: GE - 250 Sq. Ft. Portable Air Conditioner - White
Brand: GE
SKU: 6390685
Price: 369.99 USD
Rating: 4.2 (499 reviews)

GE - 250 Sq. Ft. Portable Air Conditioner - White

Model:: APCA09YZBW; |
SKU:: 6390685

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Questionis there a drip pan/bucket? how is condensation dealt with or is that the exhaust hose or is it even an issue? (have never had a portable a/c but need is now immediate being that I have co-workers who are cold at 76°!)
Asked 5 years ago by aLew.
- Answer As the unit runs, it draws moisture from the air. This moisture condenses into water that is collected in the storage tank. Inside the unit, there is a slinger ring that picks up the water and flings it on the hot condenser so it can evaporate. Typically you will not need to empty the storage tank, except if there is excessive water. This may occur when you use Dehumidify Mode or when you first connect the air conditioner. If there is excess water (ex. from Dehumidify mode), you can either manually drain the storage tank or connect a garden hose to one of the drain ports on the back. Your portable air conditioner does not have a pump, so it relies on gravity to drain the storage tank. The connections are threaded to accept any standard garden hose. Some models have a single drain port for draining the excess water. Models with Dehumidify or Dehumidification Mode will have 2 drain ports on the back. Take a look at the following link- Portable Air Conditioner - Storage Tank Drain Connection: https://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=38607 - Keep in touch at GEAppliances.com. Sue
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Questionwhat is the smallest size window this can be vented to?
Asked 5 years ago by jes.
- Answer Hi Jes, thank you for reaching out to us! The window panel can be installed in a window with a minimum 20” (55.88 cm) to a maximum 46” (121.92) opening. We hope that this helps! Stay safe.
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QuestionHow long is the hose? This unit is for a basement and the windows are higher then they would be on a first floor.
Asked 5 years ago by Melissa.
- Answer 60" There's a unit 1 size up that's taller & maybe Has a bigger hose?.
  Answered 5 years ago by Leila
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QuestionWere does the cool blow from is it the top or front top
Asked 5 years ago by poppy.
- Answer Hi Poppy. Thanks for reaching out to us! Page 10 of your Use and Care manual offers a diagram that may help further. But, from said diagram, we're seeing that the air louvers are on top of the unit, below the control panel. This would put it more towards the top front of the unit. We hope that this helps! Stay safe.
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QuestionDoes this unit depressurize the room it is in? I want to use it in a super-efficient, super-tight Passive House "tiny house"- and air leaks will not be enough makeup air unless it provides its own. We will have an ERV for anyone interested about air!
Asked 5 years ago by James.
- Answer No it does not provide it's own air. It pulls air from the room (through leaks under the door etc) and blows hot air out the house. Ideally I would think you want a two-hose air conditioner, that brings in air as well as blowing it out. BTW, this is a great unit though some have added insulation to the hose as it does get hot which somewhat defeats cooling the room. Hope that helps. Consumer reports has a great short video that steps through the portable air conditioner types.
  Answered 5 years ago by Aussie
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QuestionWhat is the length/width of the vent kit? I am trying to put this by my sliding door, but am not sure if the vent kit would be large enough to fit the sliding door, or if I should purchase attachments.
Asked 5 years ago by Cait.
- Answer The vent kit that fits in the window is a maximum length of 36 inches. GE may sell a larger kit to fit in a sliding glass door. The other option would be to buy a piece of Lexan or Plexiglass at the local glass shop and have them make a custom "filler" block roughly 12 - 14" inches wide and as tall as the sliding glass door opening so it fits into the tracks on the door. A hole would then have to be cut in this material for the exhaust duct to vent outside. As an example, I made my filler block out of 3/4" shelf board material and used the original vent kit as a template to cutout the required hole. Any rigid sheet material (e.g. plywood, plexiglass etc..) that can be cut to length and a hole cut for the duct to vent to the outside would also work and might be less expensive.
  Answered 5 years ago by Tim25
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QuestionWhat is the wattage?
Asked 5 years ago by denara.
- Answer Hi denara. The cooling watts for this unit are: 860. We hope that this helps! You can also take a look at the Quick Specs or the Installation Instructions for more information about electrical requirements. Thanks so much for your question.
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QuestionIs this model compatible with the GE RAP02 Dual hose kit, or is there any other kit that can convert this portable AC to a Dual hose system?
Asked 4 years ago by Ernie.
- Answer Hi there, thank you for reaching out to us. We're sorry to say this dual hose kit is not compatible with your air conditioner. If you're interested in a unit with dual hose compatibility, we suggest looking at model APCD08JASW. We hope this helps and we're wishing you the very best. - Guy@GEA
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QuestionDoes it work even if you have balcony windows? Can you use it without having a window?
Asked 5 years ago by leelee.
- Answer You must have a window to vent the AC. As long as the window goes up and down or side to side you’ll be fine. It would need lots of adapting to put in a window that goes tilted out.
  Answered 5 years ago by LydiaS
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QuestionWould a 2600 watt generator handle this ac unit? I would like a portable AC for hurricane season and power outages.
Asked 4 years ago by JZ.
- Answer This air conditioner should pull about 1000 W when the compressor is running. Should be fine with tv and fan but you will have to turn off when running refrigirator, etc
  Answered 4 years ago by Elevatorman3000
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QuestionDoes the filter purify the air? Or will I need to purchase an air purifier as well?
Asked 5 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer No, the filter does not purify the air or have any particle elimination (that is readily apparent). It mostly filters for larger particles.
  Answered 5 years ago by Officiency
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QuestionHello, I got this less than a month and only hot air comes out even though I have it at its coolest level. I tried changing the tempt and tried the fan but the air is still not cold, any tips on how to get it to work??
Asked 5 years ago by gs2416.
- Answer Send it back. Compressor is not working
  Answered 5 years ago by TempeBen
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QuestionHi is the electrical cord really 6 inches As stated in specks?
Asked 5 years ago by MiamiNice57.
- Answer It’s 6 feet not 6 inches
  Answered 5 years ago by Annab
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QuestionWhy is the message E4 popping up on my portable air conditioner every few days?
Asked 2 years ago by Anonymous.
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QuestionHello. I bought this air conditioner but its exhaust hose was quite short and couldn't reach my window. So I wanna buy a longer hose but I don't know what to choose should I buy the clockwise or counter clockwise thread? Thanks.
Asked 2 years ago by Ray.
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QuestionWhy does FL flash in the display? And why won’t it run?
Asked 3 years ago by Al.
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QuestionI purchased the GE 250sq ft portable air conditioner on May 27th 2021. It has lost its ability to cool and is outside BBY return window. Who do i contact to get repairs/new unit, since this air conditioner should have a shelf life longer than 2 months.
Asked 4 years ago by MrMatt.
- Answer Contact GE service directly. They responded quickly to me regarding a similar unit I had that wasn't working.
  Answered 4 years ago by Marie
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QuestionMy portable A/C is leaking water by the power cord is this normal? I have checked the drain plugs and they are securely in. I have drained it with the problem still happening right after draining.
Asked 4 years ago by Tyler.
- Answer Hi - We are so sorry to hear about the difficulty you are having. Please make sure the air conditioner has been placed on a firm, level floor. If the leaking continues, please refer to the Owner's Manual for information on handling in-warranty issues. All our best! Vikki@GEA
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QuestionI purchased my unit 2 nights ago and have only ran it on the COOL setting. I’ve had to take it outside to drain it probably 7-8 times now. Is this normal?
Asked 4 years ago by Nathan.
- Answer Hello, thank you for your question. We're sincerely sorry you have had to drain your air conditioner so many times. This is not normal operation and we would love to look into this further as this is not the ownership experience we strive for. We recommend you follow the instructions listed on page 15 of your owner's manual for instructions on how to set up a service appointment, linked here: https://files.bbystatic.com/qOm76QrVOf2DkN4aVgdPrg%3D%3D/F8C70390-5B95-43DA-BF80-D6C18E2336AC.pdf We hope this helps! -Chris@GEA
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QuestionIs the fan supposed to continually run? Mine did for the first night, now it acts like it'll randomly lose power (it doesn't all lights are still on and but nothing works) if I shut it off and turn it back on, it runs fine. Till it "loses power" again.
Asked 4 years ago by Jake2021.
- Answer Hello, thank you for your question. We're sorry to hear that your air conditioner's controls are not allowing it to run properly. When the compressor cycles off, the fan that circulates the air in the room will continue to run for up to 3 minutes. The fan will also come on 3 minutes before the compressor cycles on. Regarding your unit's controls not operating properly, we are seeing that this air conditioner is a "Return to Vendor" model as parts for it are extremely limited. In this case, we recommend you reach out to Best Buy to evaluate what your options for repair or replacement are. Otherwise, please feel free to reach out to us on social media so we can assist you in finding a comparable unit. We sincerely apologize for any inconveniences this may cause. -Chris@GEA
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GE - 250 Sq. Ft. Portable Air Conditioner - White

Q: Questionis there a drip pan/bucket? how is condensation dealt with or is that the exhaust hose or is it even an issue? (have never had a portable a/c but need is now immediate being that I have co-workers who are cold at 76°!)

Q: Questionwhat is the smallest size window this can be vented to?

Q: QuestionHow long is the hose? This unit is for a basement and the windows are higher then they would be on a first floor.

Q: QuestionWere does the cool blow from is it the top or front top

Q: QuestionDoes this unit depressurize the room it is in? I want to use it in a super-efficient, super-tight Passive House "tiny house"- and air leaks will not be enough makeup air unless it provides its own. We will have an ERV for anyone interested about air!

Q: QuestionWhat is the length/width of the vent kit? I am trying to put this by my sliding door, but am not sure if the vent kit would be large enough to fit the sliding door, or if I should purchase attachments.

Q: QuestionWhat is the wattage?

Q: QuestionIs this model compatible with the GE RAP02 Dual hose kit, or is there any other kit that can convert this portable AC to a Dual hose system?

Q: QuestionDoes it work even if you have balcony windows? Can you use it without having a window?

Q: QuestionWould a 2600 watt generator handle this ac unit? I would like a portable AC for hurricane season and power outages.

Q: QuestionDoes the filter purify the air? Or will I need to purchase an air purifier as well?

Q: QuestionHello, I got this less than a month and only hot air comes out even though I have it at its coolest level. I tried changing the tempt and tried the fan but the air is still not cold, any tips on how to get it to work??

Q: QuestionHi is the electrical cord really 6 inches As stated in specks?

Q: QuestionWhy is the message E4 popping up on my portable air conditioner every few days?

Q: QuestionHello. I bought this air conditioner but its exhaust hose was quite short and couldn't reach my window. So I wanna buy a longer hose but I don't know what to choose should I buy the clockwise or counter clockwise thread? Thanks.

Q: QuestionWhy does FL flash in the display? And why won’t it run?

Q: QuestionI purchased the GE 250sq ft portable air conditioner on May 27th 2021. It has lost its ability to cool and is outside BBY return window. Who do i contact to get repairs/new unit, since this air conditioner should have a shelf life longer than 2 months.

Q: QuestionMy portable A/C is leaking water by the power cord is this normal? I have checked the drain plugs and they are securely in. I have drained it with the problem still happening right after draining.

Q: QuestionI purchased my unit 2 nights ago and have only ran it on the COOL setting. I’ve had to take it outside to drain it probably 7-8 times now. Is this normal?

Q: QuestionIs the fan supposed to continually run? Mine did for the first night, now it acts like it'll randomly lose power (it doesn't all lights are still on and but nothing works) if I shut it off and turn it back on, it runs fine. Till it "loses power" again.

Questionis there a drip pan/bucket? how is condensation dealt with or is that the exhaust hose or is it even an issue? (have never had a portable a/c but need is now immediate being that I have co-workers who are cold at 76°!)

Questionwhat is the smallest size window this can be vented to?

QuestionHow long is the hose? This unit is for a basement and the windows are higher then they would be on a first floor.

QuestionWere does the cool blow from is it the top or front top

QuestionDoes this unit depressurize the room it is in? I want to use it in a super-efficient, super-tight Passive House "tiny house"- and air leaks will not be enough makeup air unless it provides its own. We will have an ERV for anyone interested about air!

QuestionWhat is the length/width of the vent kit? I am trying to put this by my sliding door, but am not sure if the vent kit would be large enough to fit the sliding door, or if I should purchase attachments.

QuestionWhat is the wattage?

QuestionIs this model compatible with the GE RAP02 Dual hose kit, or is there any other kit that can convert this portable AC to a Dual hose system?

QuestionDoes it work even if you have balcony windows? Can you use it without having a window?

QuestionWould a 2600 watt generator handle this ac unit? I would like a portable AC for hurricane season and power outages.

QuestionDoes the filter purify the air? Or will I need to purchase an air purifier as well?

QuestionHello, I got this less than a month and only hot air comes out even though I have it at its coolest level. I tried changing the tempt and tried the fan but the air is still not cold, any tips on how to get it to work??

QuestionHi is the electrical cord really 6 inches As stated in specks?

QuestionWhy is the message E4 popping up on my portable air conditioner every few days?

QuestionHello. I bought this air conditioner but its exhaust hose was quite short and couldn't reach my window. So I wanna buy a longer hose but I don't know what to choose should I buy the clockwise or counter clockwise thread? Thanks.

QuestionWhy does FL flash in the display? And why won’t it run?

QuestionI purchased the GE 250sq ft portable air conditioner on May 27th 2021. It has lost its ability to cool and is outside BBY return window. Who do i contact to get repairs/new unit, since this air conditioner should have a shelf life longer than 2 months.

QuestionMy portable A/C is leaking water by the power cord is this normal? I have checked the drain plugs and they are securely in. I have drained it with the problem still happening right after draining.

QuestionI purchased my unit 2 nights ago and have only ran it on the COOL setting. I’ve had to take it outside to drain it probably 7-8 times now. Is this normal?

QuestionIs the fan supposed to continually run? Mine did for the first night, now it acts like it'll randomly lose power (it doesn't all lights are still on and but nothing works) if I shut it off and turn it back on, it runs fine. Till it "loses power" again.