“Just opened the box and hooked up the tubing and unit to our window. Is it normal for the tube to get hot while the AC is on?”
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Yes. It's pulling the warm air out of the room and replacing it with chilled air. That's why the exhaust vent feels warm.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes, that is normal. I bought a box of flex duct (insulated flexible hose) to use instead of the supplied hose, it may not be attractive but it definitely helps keep the heat where it belongs.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Hi - Thanks for choosing GE! We are happy to address your concern with the tubing. Portable air conditioners exhaust hot air produced by the cooling (heat exchange) process through the exhaust hose. This is why it is necessary to use the exhaust hose and why it must go outside. It is normal for the exhaust vent hose to be warm, or even hot, during operation. If the hose seems warmer now than it has in the past, check the air intake louvers to make sure they are not being obstructed. We recommend leaving 1 ft of clearance all the way around the unit. Check that there is nothing blocking the hose or the discharge area of the window kit and clean the filter. Here's the link to the Use and Care Guide, if needed: https://products.geappliances.com/MarketingObjectRetrieval/Dispatcher?RequestType=PDF&Name=49-5000439-1.pdf - We hope this is helpful. Keep in touch!
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