How well sealed is it? We have major stink bug problems and they LOVE window AC units. As early as September, they enter the AC to get into the house.
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fwiw, i had to move because of the stinkbug infestation. to the other side of the USA.
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They are gonna get in. Just installed mine and those new curtain features look nice and sound good but they have quite a few gaps for insects to get in.
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I have never found an AC that seals perfectly and the AROS is no exception. The Aros had fewer gaps on the sides but happens to fit more snuggly to the window. This is nice because it's hard to apply weatherstripping tape under the unit. Generally weatherstripping tape is a good addition to ac installation for bug control and insulation.
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The answer provided by quirky help is incorrect. The curtain is held in place by 2 Latches that hook to a metal rod on the side of the unit. It is not air tight at all. As a matter of fact it allows more air / lite leakage than the normal accordion sides. Do not be fooled. I'm highly disappointed in this unit so far. It only cools down to 64, not 60 like most other units(I like it cold when I sleep). Be prepared to purchase extra insulation for the sides, the curtains aren't much more than canvas. For the price point 299$. I could have gotten a 12000 BTU unit. Very disappointed currently. Great concept. Very poor implementation The answer provided by quirky help is incorrect. The curtain is held in place by 2 Latches that hook to a metal rod on the side of the unit. It is not air tight at all. As a matter of fact it allows more air / lite leakage than the normal accordion sides. Do not be fooled. I'm highly disappointed in this unit so far. It only cools down to 64, not 60 like most other units(I like it cold when I sleep). Be prepared to purchase extra insulation for the sides, the curtains aren't much more than canvas. For the price point 299$. I could have gotten a 12000 BTU unit. Very disappointed currently.... » Read More The answer provided by quirky help is incorrect. The curtain is held in place by 2 Latches that hook to a metal rod on the side of the unit. It is not air tight at all. As a matter of fact it allows more air / lite leakage than the normal accordion sides. Do not be fooled. I'm highly disappointed in this unit so far. It only cools down to 64, not 60 like most other units(I like it cold when I sleep). Be prepared to purchase extra insulation for the sides, the curtains aren't much more than canvas. For the price point 299$. I could have gotten a 12000 BTU unit. Very disappointed currently. Great concept. Very poor implementation « Show Less
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I installed one of these units today. The "amazing new curtain feature" leaves 3-6mm gaps between the top and bottom edges of the curtain and the rails. That's MORE than enough for stink bugs to walk right into your house. Sure enough, within hours I had a room full of stinkbugs. I think a read somewhere that the inventor is from Maryland. That's a dude who oughta know better!
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Aros includes an amazing new curtain feature that seals the window tightly rather than the standard accordion style that lets air in.
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I have two of them, one for more than 5 years, but I have had no problems with weather or bugs yet. Although, I can see where there could be ample room for bugs to get in if the unit isn't put together as designed.
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It is not airtight. On a hot summer day, the poop "cooks" inside the can. We have ours mounted in open air area. The only time we smell it is when we open the can when it has been very hot outside. Now that the fall is here, we don't notice any problem with odors.
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There are small ventilation holes. I guess its possible. Bed bugs can get into just about anything. Ugh!
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We have had this set for about 4 months now and haven't noticed any problems with ours. My 18 month old loves this! As far as odor goes, I've never noticed a smell with ours, but we also live in Hong Kong where the windows are open through most of the winter months.
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Dogs have never complained. We have tubs that have been open for six months. But we live in Denver where it's usually not to humid. Suspect that if they got damp you'd want to use them quickly.
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I ordered mine like a couple of months ago and live in a humid/ tropical environment. I have a bug phobia. So far I haven't seen any bugs around. Seems to be working for me.
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I waited 4 days...my DW has a vent towards the top by the counter, I was really worried about the steam affecting it, but I didn't have any problems.
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Yes, there was some odor...but it's minimal. Kicked on the air conditioner and closed up the house...no problem.
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it last about 10 minutes to 20 depending on the size of room and ventilated area.its more of a spray it now,smell it in 20 seconds or less kinda thing. if you spray it move away asap.its ten times as stinky than the glass stink bombs that were back in school.its a funny prank if you can watch the expressions on peoples faces as they walk into it.
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I haven't found any bugs in ours, but it hasn't been long and we go in and out of it frequently. Also, it's on a patio, so we don't get tons of bugs there anyway. All that said, it's definitely not bug-proof. So, I would say, no, it doesn't seal shut, so therefore, bugs could definitely get in if they wanted to.
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Depending on how large they have been, we have had success capturing and zapping to death stink bugs ever since we have owned these devices (we are on our third or forth). Be forewarned, however: if you catch and zap a stink bug it will stink! You will have to hold the unit's trapping disc (the round thing at the end of the tube) over the bug for a longer period of time in case the bug is able to resist being sucked into the tube. Keep the tube vertical and tap it to help get the bug down to the zapping bar and/or zapping grid. You may have to zap the bug numerous times. And as always, remove dead bugs from the unit as soon as possible so that the suction will work at maximum level. Dead bug build-up interferes with suction. Good luck and go get 'em!
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I have been using one of these in 2 of my houses and my business for 2 years and they work well. I don't leave them on all the time, just long enough to kill the flies, because of health concerns, but have had no problems in that aspect. I always made sure I had good ventilation when using indoors.
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Depends a lot on the temperature. I have had them take a couple of weeks when its cooler. When they start stinking a lot that is when they will start working.
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Hello MPollack, Thank you for contacting Tools for Wellness. Sometimes a new unit will emit a light odor, it's because of the heat of the ceramic core and the outer shell of the Air Purifier being plastic. This occurs generally when a heat source is first introduced into a closed area. Please be assured that the smell is not harmful in anyway and will dissipate within 1 week, if not sooner. If we can be of further assistance let us know. Thank you ! Gail
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I haven't experienced any smell coming back into the house. I was raised with a septic system & now have one and my dad always used Green Pig so I have also. It's worth it to try green pig to see if the smell goes away.
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I have an asthmatic cat. During the summer with the windows open I can go a couple of months without changing. In the winter time, with the windows closed, I have to change every month.