Why does my Haier portable air conditioner leak water?

Another question is: Why does my portable air conditioner leak?

Water leaking can often be caused by water buildup in the drain pipe instead of being dispersed through the condenser. This is caused by the drip hole located at the end the condensate tray. To prevent this from happening, add one tablespoon of bleach to the tray twice a year.

How do you unclog an AC drain line? Directions:

1. Turn off power to HVAC unit.
2. Locate your AC drain line.
3. Push the stiff, thin brush towards the drain line.
4. Attach the end end of your dry/wet vacuum to the AC drain line.
5. After running the vacuum for approximately one minute, take the dry/wet vac out and go indoors.
6. Find the vent tee.

Another question is: Why do I need to drain my portable AC conditioner?

Your portable air conditioner won't need to be drained in most cases. Edgestar, Avallon and Koldfront portable air conditioners use a condensation exhaust system to expel water vapor collected during the dehumidifying/cooling process. The exhaust hose is used to expel the moisture along with hot exhaust.

How often do portable air conditioners need to be drained?

Manual Removal: Portable air conditioners are designed to be manually removed. They have buckets that must be empty every 8 hours or once per month.