has anyone used it as a portable A/C? only need it 2-6 weeks a yr in San Diego. HOA will take 1-2 months to approve window mount
810648
It expels heat out the back which may prove to be inefficient if you have the entire unit in a room. The back portion would have to be outside for the unit to cool a room efficiently.
810649
No need for a permanent mount. It sits in the window of my mobile home with only the casement window holding it.
810650
I just opened the top window and put the unit on the sill and closed the window with the lip behind the pane of window and plugged it in and enjoyed a cool summer. I don't see a need for a mount of any sort.
810651
works awesome,mine will come out in a couple weeks. It has a energy efficient button so it will ramp off and on to maintain temp. Its easy to install also.
412304
I have ours in a fenced in enclosure immediately behind our attached garage where the central AC unit is located. When the windows on the back of the house are closed, it is barely discernable, even operating at full draw on the system (genny engine RPM up high.) Given that it is a back up generator and it is expected to be heard as part of the fact that there is a need for it to begin with, it's not at all bothersome.
1281577
Hahaha, good question. We brought ours to Burningman. My suggestion is to have small handheld personal fans which you can buy at Walmart for $7 each....those were great. Otherwise, just keep the door open and all the windows open.....it will cool off at night. Good luck!
1412721
I've had mine installed for 2 months in nothing but rainy east coast weather and so far so good......keeping my fingers crossed because it would be very difficult to swap it out.
1678743
In considering the size AC unit you need, the first thing to look at is the climatic region of the country in which you will use the system. If you are on the same latitude as Burlington NC our summer design is approx. 92 Deg. F. So it is considered middle of the road for the design of most units. We actually have a high humidity issue occasionally. The next thing to consider is the amount of radiant energy the room is exposed to, which you could call the solar(sun) exposure, first the total of perimeter walls in square footage and then the amount of glazing(window) square feet, as well as the R value rating of the windows. Next is the ceiling height, because with the mini-split units they are installed within 12 inches of the ceiling. To help you get a more practical overview. All these things will help you determine if you can stay with the basic manufacturers room size rating or have to get a little larger unit. Watch this video to help you get a better understanding of unit selection: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYHCc0DeDwA. Good luck. DCW
1198385
We purchased this AC last year and really like it. We have it in a window and it works great!
2046779
From my experience with 6 window AC units presently is that there's two things that make them noisy. 1) was is damaged during shipping and now there's loose parts rattling around, and 2) is it installed correctly/securely? 4 of my 6 units are this exact model. These are better than average. My next window AC will also be this model.
744650
We have cool only. Windows facing north and south and 500 sf. When it's 106 outside we can keep it at 77 on high. When it's 85 inside it takes about an hour to reach 77. The unit is noisier than I'd like but it does the job.
188725
If you have sliding screens, you may need a board to put inside the window so the AC doesn't rest on the storm window/screen frame. If it sits on the frame you won't be able close your storm windows come winter. And you may need some old towels or blankets to stuff under it. Otherwise yes. I'm not sure what the other commenter was missing...?
188723
Depending on what state you live in most now require a metal bracket or brackets to support the air conditioner from outside your window .you can get one at home depot or any good hardware store,you might even find it on Amazon so no the unit does not come with brackets.
193466
Never checked the warranty since most if not all require you to ship back. Its too heavy for that. Get a window unit they work a lot better than this one. None of the portables match a window AC for performance.
1743823
Dear Troy!I live in a building. The superintendent put it in a window. It does not have a support bracket just hangs out the window like all other air conditioners. It is a great AC. It does my kitchen, dining room, living room and office area.
430935
One year if installed by an HVAC technician. No warantee if done by yourself. It will cost you as much to install as the unit itself! The lines ***MUST!!!!**** be leack checked and evacuated ($160.00) for propper functioning. If not, the unit wont last you a month!...you can take that to the bank. I installed it myself (new construction). With the money I saves on install ,I can purchase another one if it were to break down.
580057
We have had this installed now for months - over the summer and now in winter and have no issues with it. We have it mounted in the breezeway of our barn and it's worked fine since its been installed.
1131237
It is a good size. Our pop up does not have the roof a/c unit, but it fits and hangs all the way underneath with lots of extra space. I think it will be fine with the ac on top.
1412400
I haven't used it yet. Sorry. I only bought it in case my house ac goes out during the summer.
1276490
I use mine in Long Beach, CA where humidity isn't much of an issue. With that said I had to purchase a condensate pump because it generates a lot of water. Read my review because my AC freezes solid sometimes. The best thing I could think of is ridding the water buildup ASAP.