[Electronics-talk] [electronics-talk] window air fconditioner

[Gerald Levy]

As long as we're on the subject of window air conditioners with summer 
rapidly approaching, does anyone still offer a 5000 to 6000 BTU model that 
uses mechanical controls?  I would like to replace my 25-year old unit, but 
all the models I've seen have flat membrane keypad controls  like a 
microwave oven whose functions are impossible to navigate by touch and LCD 
displays which make it impossible to set the thermostat without sighted 
help.  Plus, they seem to be pretty flimsy in construction , which means 
they won't last very long.  Some models even have cabinets made of plastic 
instead of rugged galvanized steel.  At least my current unit is built like 
a tank, and has rotary knobs that make it a snap to adjust the thermostat 
and cooling speeds.

Gerald
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Baracco, Andrew W" <Andrew.Baracco at va.gov>
To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances" 
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Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 12:45 PM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] [electronics-talk] window air fconditioner


> You should get it out any way you can.
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> Andy
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> [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kate Thegreat
> Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 1:00 AM
> To: electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Electronics-talk] [electronics-talk] window air fconditioner
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>
> Hi, my sighted boyfriend actually just installed a window AC unit for me
> yesterday. He dropped a screw inside of it and you can hear it kind of
> rattling around when you have the unit both on AC and on fan.
>
>
>
> Is this going to do harm to the plastic or any other construct in the
> unit over time? I know screws aren't smooth and that constant wear on
> the unit inside doesn't seem to good to me. My BF did his best to try
> and get the screw out but couldn't. Anylone know what I could do about
> this? Should I take the unit back? Should I pay to have soeone come in
> and somehow open the whole thing up and remove the screw? I am not sure
> what to think.
>
>
>
> I've googled my question and wasn't finding anything about this so
> decided to resort to asking questions here. Not sure if anyone would
> have any ideas on what to do?
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> Thanks for any help you can give.
>
> Kate
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