Does the window have to be open to use this?
1074571
No, it does not have to be open. You will still be able to open and close the window if you'd like, though. The perch sits on the window ledge - it does not touch the actual window.
1074572
No, we keep ours closed all the time. You can use it with the window open but you don't do anything different to use it with the window closed.
1074573
Love it, my cats stay up on it all day and night, easy to put up. only three screws.took five min"s
1074574
No, my cats don't go outside so this gives them a room with a view. You should be able to open the window if you wanted to though.
1074575
Sits on the inside of sill with plenty of room for window to operate normally, there window does not need to be open. Enjoy!
1074576
Absolutely NO. I bought three of these for my cats and they love to sit in the window comfortably looking outside.
1903350
Yes, you can. We don't typically do this because our windows are older and we don't want people to break into the house, but if you have windows that you can lock when they are open then this isn't an issue.
1832792
Yes, this unit must be placed in the window to pull fresh air in and exhaust out the hot air. It is a great unit that cools the space well.
657218
Yes. My windows slide sideways to open and close. The problem is that the spacers that they give you to block the rest of the opening might not be long enough to fully block out the outside air so you may need to buy some plexiglass from a hardware store to ensure a tight seal.
919429
Yes, I have mine set up that way. It would help if you had something to keep the window in place if it's not heavy enough (I use a sliding window lock that screws in).
1331079
You don't leave a window open unless of course you want to a bit. This machine puts humidity in the air while washing the water as it cycles through catching small particles of dust. It is a humidifier not a air cooler.
169163
yes it's open I really like the design for my purposes. I turn mine so it's long and it works out great. I hope this helps.
1490535
Yes it does. The window swings up and stays and the door can be opened all the way or just half if you prefer. Thank you for your interest!Amy
1921265
Yes, you need to vent it for it to work properly. The window kit is super easy to install and remove. I recommend this unit.
460563
No, but it's lightweight and easy to move (has a bit of a handle built in), just take out of window when not home.
1636278
I think if your window swings open, you would need to do some modifications for this to work. If you had a sliding window, no problem.
1871598
Yes, as long as you put it on the panel that slides open. My cats even enjoy me opening the windows while they are sitting on the seat, it's like a free ride for them lol.
1500028
Yes. With the way my window is set up, though, I have to remove the shelf in order to open or close the window because mine is horizontal. The shelf hooks on to the bottom pane where the window itself sits.
1062756
Yes all evaporative coolers need a window to be opened at least a few inches. It is free standing, though. It doesn't need venting like an air conditioner.
1213335
No you don't need to open your windows. It will stay cooler if you do close them. You can use it in a some what closed area, but it does have a filter in the back that needs to pull in air to run. I use it in all my rooms.
1465225
No,the doors on this model do not open. The window is open so you could lay the guy in there but he will not sit behind the wheel to drive
1242723
Yes, unfortunately. I bought this unit for an office without a window and was disappointed to find it needs to be vented, and the vent hose itself is rather obtrusive.