Review about Frigidaire FFRE0633Q1

Just upgraded my slightly older 5,000 BTU Frigidaire unit with this one (specifically model #FFRE06B3Q1) because my 5k unit was just too noisy for my home office, and couldn't really keep up with the Florida heat in the summer. At first I just thought it made so much sloshing and wooshing noises because it was a "cheap" bottom-of-the-line model. However, now that I have this brand new 6,000 BTU unit it makes exactly the same noises!! The sloshing is unacceptable. Do I need to drill a hole?

I've read some other reviews here where people have recommended drilling a hole in the drip pan, but others have said that will severely impact the efficiency of the unit. I honestly don't care about how much electricity it uses at this point, I need a QUIET machine or else I can't take conference calls in my office, which is extremely annoying. Any ideas? To drill or not to drill, that is the question.
 

By the way, when I opened this up and ran it for the very first time is was SUPER quiet. Probably because there was no condensation in the pan. After only a few minutes (okay, maybe 20-30?) it started with all the sloshing and wooshing. I guess this is by design, but it sucks as far as noise goes. I'm pretty sure my unit is tilted back properly. I think all window units are designed this way or else I would buy another brand. Any ideas?

Now on the PLUS side, you can't beat the price, and I love the remote control feature, and the on/off "econ" mode. The unit looks good and puts out cold air as expected.

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