Air Conditioner advice

[finnski11]

Thanks DIversteve.

This is what I was just looking into. We just bought a used 2014 14db and though we love it so far I don't like the rooftop AC. It is too loud, hangs down too low(I am 6ft 2) and sticks up too far on the roof.
I a researching alternatives and yours is definitely on my list. Just replaced the center single sped vent fan with a MAxxair 6200k 10 speed ,reversible and so much quieter

[dlb53151]

Has anyone modified the 2 AC filters at all? Like adding a thin additional filter on those or adding a filter elsewhere in the unit?


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[Merlin]

Has anyone modified the 2 AC filters at all? Like adding a thin additional filter on those or adding a filter elsewhere in the unit?


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For sure. The OEM filters don't keep out anything but low flying birds. Something like this works much better and the white color helps with encouraging replacement. Just cut to fit.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/AC-Safe-Economy-Plus-Air-Conditioner-Filter-AC-302/100376401

[dlb53151]

Do you cut and tape those onto the existing "filters"?


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[Merlin]

No. No double filters. Restricting the air flow too much will lead to icing. A simple white spun filter about 1/4 inch thick will work fine to keep things clean.

[dlb53151]

So you just kind of slide those into the slots that house the regular "filters"?  Do they bunch up at all when you do that?


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[Merlin]

So you just kind of slide those into the slots that house the regular "filters"?  Do they bunch up at all when you do that?


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Hmm, you must have a different A/C unit. On mine, there are 2 removable panels (with lots of square hole) that hold 2 filters on the L/R bottom of the unit facing down. Removing those panels is how you clean the OEM filters and how you replace them with something better. If yours has slots for the filters, then perhaps replacements won't work anyway!

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We ised to have the same problem! AC guy said turn it off every 2 or 3 hours for 15 minutes. haven't had a priblem since!