If the room doesn't have a window, can I vent out to the ceiling space?
1718293
This is a dual hose unit, so it needs an intake and exhaust. I guess you could cut a hole into the attic space, but i wouldn't. Also, the intake air would be super hot, which will reduce the efficiency. This unit is not very efficient to begin with.
1718294
The ARC-14S can be set up to vent into a ceiling or attic space. Since the air intake hose is designed to bring in fresh air from an outside source, we do not recommend installing the intake hose for a non-window set-up. The intake hose can be capped and the unit will function like a single hose portable air conditioner. An additional exhaust hose and hose connector set may need to be purchased if the included hose will not reach the ceiling/ attic space. Please note that we do not recommend extending the exhaust hose longer than 9 feet. Please feel free to contact us at customer.service@whynter.com.
1718295
I would not advise it. Anytime you vent into a possible closed space such as an attic, you risk the chance of condensation and mold issues. Although ugly, if you purchase so extra flex hose, you can run it into another room for proper venting.
1718296
Hello Amma, What do you mean by "ceiling space?" Is that the vent in the ceiling? For what I understand about how this unit works you'll need a window for the unit to bring in fresh air and expose the hot air.
1718297
The ARC-14S can be set up to vent into a ceiling or attic space. Since the air intake hose is designed to bring in fresh air from an outside source, we do not recommend installing the intake hose for a non-window set-up. The intake hose can be capped and the unit will function like a single hose portable air conditioner. An additional exhaust hose and hose connector set may need to be purchased if the included hose will not reach the ceiling/ attic space. Please note that we do not recommend extending the exhaust hose longer than 9 feet. Please feel free to contact us at customer.service@whynter.com. The ARC-14S can be set up to vent into a ceiling or attic space. Since the air intake hose is designed to bring in fresh air from an outside source, we do not recommend installing the intake hose for a non-window set-up. The intake hose can be capped and the unit will function like a single hose portable air conditioner. An additional exhaust hose and hose connector set may need to be purchased if the included hose will not reach the ceiling/ attic space. Please note that we do not recommend extending the exhaust hose longer than 9 feet. Please feel free to contact... » Read More The ARC-14S can be set up to vent into a ceiling or attic space. Since the air intake hose is designed to bring in fresh air from an outside source, we do not recommend installing the intake hose for a non-window set-up. The intake hose can be capped and the unit will function like a single hose portable air conditioner. An additional exhaust hose and hose connector set may need to be purchased if the included hose will not reach the ceiling/ attic space. Please note that we do not recommend extending the exhaust hose longer than 9 feet. Please feel free to contact us at customer.service@whynter.com. « Show Less
1718298
Yes- it comes with two extendable hoses (not sure of their full length- I'm guessing about 6/7 feet), it's up to you where you expel the warm air. If you need longer, I believe that one can buy additional hoses and connection brackets from Whynter.
1718299
This unit can't be vented through a window anyway. It has to be vented through an outside wall which is what I did. It doesn't come with the hardware to vent it through a ceiling space but it would work. Your installer will need to review what you need. Might not be to attractive since here are two hoses that come out the back of the unit. Works great for us! Good luck.
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.
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.
1142899
It's possible but you won't be able to use the air vent. It does cancel the noise very well though
619654
Bernard, not positive if you can do so. Best to contact the company. If you look online, you should be able to locate customer service. I vented ours through the window and it worked very well. My guess would be that you would need a good seal around the vent tube to do so.
1094792
To utilize the included vent kit, it would need to placed within four feet or so of a window. Even if you are going to rig up your own ventilation system, it still requires the ability to vent into a space that is not being conditioned/dehumidified.
344890
Yes it must be vented. We went right through the wall (insulated pipe of course) but you can vent through the roof if you want.
1421479
Yes it can be vented thru the wall. This unit is very loud, much louder than I thought and I would not use it again for a house bathroom.
1879276
definitely does. without venting out a window, the hot air from the compressor would just pump back into the room. But it comes with the vent tube and window adapter...essentially everything you'll need to plug it in and get cool. not the highest output unit available, but it cools a smaller room quite well (as long as its vented properly and there's not a lot of warmer air seeping into the room)
87244
You should check your local building codes. Generally it is not permissible to vent a bathroom exhaust fan into another interior space, even a void space (like an attic, or between the walls.) This is especially true if you have a tub or shower in the bathroom.
810874
If, by window, you mean a visual opening to see the outside, I don't think so. the shutters are only open when the fan is blowing. Also, the airflow only goes one direction: outward. If you are asking whether it can be used to replace a window, then the main limitation would be that it will be less air-tight than a window when you want to keep dampness and cold out of the room.
2233708
That is a very good question! But we do not have it vented and it works out fine.
1575264
Not at all. No venting necessary. Just keep a window or two, cracked open a couple of inches.
1258987
We put the fan in the basement blowing out (where we cannot hear it). If you then open your bedroom window at night, air will flow in through the open bedroom window. You get impressive air movement - and cannot hear the fan.
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Charles, it can be vented out the back. The vent rotates so it can be vented out of the top or the back. The vent is located in the center of the top/back corner. We vented ours out of the top because we had a stud in the wall that prevented venting out the back without ripping a portion of the wall out and rebuilding the support studs. ): So through the cupboard, ceiling and roof we went. You may want to take some measurements and check your wall for studs before committing to venting out of the wall. Good luck.
91992
....You don't need any window to install it. You can use it as a free standing dryer though I recommend that you put it near any open space or near any exhaust because it's going to be hot inside your room....
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Hi, I don't think so. The window will still have an opening that would let the hot air back in. Sliding windows works best. This model is good it pushes cold air out from the front not the top. The models that push cold air out from the top through the air up towards the ceiling. Thank you