Do you have to remove the window screen to install this? Would the screen be an "obstruction" for the intake hose and prevent cooling?
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I didn't remove my window screen. Matter of fact, I find that it keeps bugs from climbing up the intake hose. As added security against bug antics, you could take a roll of window screen cut to the size of the hoses and clamp them over the end to give you double protection. BTW, I love this unit and it's worth every penny.
765192
All of the windows have screens on them. I am not experienced with putting an a/c unit in a tent, so I'm not exactly sure what that entails. There is a flap that zips down to expose the screens, but the screens themselves aren't removable. I guess it could be possible to cut out a screen and just keep the flap closed when you aren't using the a/c. Hope this helps.
1601809
It comes with a 4 inch diameter hose that connects to the back on the unit and out the window. The hose has an adapter that you place in the bottom of of the window sill. You close the window down to the adapter. Your window is only open approx 4 to 5 inches. This exhausts the warm air and humidity to the outside. It is very simple to install and requires no tools. I had my unit up and running in less than ten minutes. I am very satisfied. Also unless you are really looking for it it is not noticeable from the outside.
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The intake port brings outside air into the unit to cool it. Blocking it off means you will be using cooled air from the room to cool the unit. Also, you will create a negative pressure situation inside the room that will suck warm air into the room from any cracks around windows, doors, outlets, etc. to replace the cooled room air that gets warmed inside the unit and exhausted outside through the exhaust port. I suppose it could be done, but the unit would not be as efficient as it is with the intake and exhaust hoses connected to the outside.
710107
You have to have the exhaust hose vented out a window. Otherwise you are defeating the purpose of cool air and the hot exhaust.
429226
Hello,It is recommended for security reasons to install the A/C unit with the brackets however it is not needed. You can have it installed by screwing the unit into the window as well.
376639
The unit comes with a plastic piece that the hose fits into. Then the whole piece goes into the window opening, and the window closes on it. I tried one myself, but then I went to a window air conditioner.
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The quick answer is I don't know. However, I would note there is apparently a small tray at the bottom (others have mentioned this). The basic problem I see with not installing the exhaust is where is the hot air supposed to go? You can, I have, have the pipe go out a homemade baffle. I did this since the one that came did not work in my window. Hope that helps.
768080
Yes, you need the hose in order to get the hot air out of the room, otherwise all the unit is doing is putting cool air out the front and hot air out the back.
614012
It doesn't need a window or an exhaust hose. There is no hole for one on this unit.
1794765
The unit must be vented outside. A window is the most convenient, although I vented mine through a wall.There is only one hose on my unit.
2267882
Yes it does need to be ventilated but it only takes me about 5 minutes to do that . All your doing is running a hose out the window .
1713475
You need the exhaust hose for the heating and cooling modes. If you are using it as a fan or as a dehumidifier you do not need the exhaust hose.
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The owners guide says; "WINDOW KIT INSTALLATION When the unit is operating as an air conditioner or dehumidifier, the unit draws in fresh outdoor air and exhausts hot air out of the room to complete the air exchange. When the unit is operating in fan mode no outdoor air exchange takes place. The window kit and exhaust hose do not need to be installed when the unit is used as a fan. NOTE: The supplied window kit can be installed in sliding windows and sliding glass doors up to 7 ft. long (approximate length)"
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I had same issue and depends on how big a gap between the screen and window frame. You would need weather stripping they sell both foam and rubber kinds in different widths etc here on amazon. I just used the rubber kind and I can finally open my window without everything getting in.
1553869
Yes, the front wire screen comes off by turning several clips that hold the front screen and back screens together on the outer rim. It's a great fan especially for use at night since they are so quiet. I bought 2 of them last year.
645221
There is an air intake. I looked at it quickly, and tried to pull the intake screen but it did not readily pop out. Keep in mind it is designed to dehumidify as well so if you pull air from an outside source and it is humid it may not cool or dehumidify as designed.