I have windows that open vertically. Will that be an issue with this AC Unit?
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Hi Ruby, That's the kind of window I had (I've moved.) It was a crank out vertical window. You can install the a/c unit, but you have to do some simple modifications. The window accessories included with the unit are not much help. What I did was cut a pice of quarter inch plywood the dimensions of the window, primed it, then painted it the color to match the outside and inside walls. Then I placed it in the window (room side) and calked the perimeter. Before placing it in the window frame, I cut a hole --I think it was 5 inches in diameter--the same size as the large vent hose that comes with the unit. I then bought a sheet metal collar at a hardware store and put it in the hole, fastening it to the plywood. You attach one end of the large hose to the unit and the other end to the sheet metal collar--might have to use some duct tape to secure it on the collar. It worked great. I could close the window when it rained so the exterior of the plywood didn't get wet. But you must remember to always crank open the window when the unit is running so it can vent the hot air. Hope this makes sense and helps.
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This unit was a big mistake. It is huge, heavy and very noisy. The hose that goes out the window is large and ugly. Our window opens horizontally but I'm sure you can rig it up with a vertical unit. I'm not a fan
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Yes, my window that the unit is in opens sideways. I think you will be very happy with it.
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Ours seems to be fine, though we haven't used it for a while. We keep it in an east facing window.
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Yes. I installed the fan in an older wood double hung window, and had no issues. Most of the fan unit extends toward the inside.
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No. I have side-sash windows, and mine are just mounted on a "scaffold", and set in. The screws are so no one can remove your unit and break into your house, I'm assuming.
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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
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Yes. There will be no problem installing this window either horizontally or vertically
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There are "side panels" that take up a minimum amount of space as well. It's possible if you don't install the "wings" on the AC unit, but it'd be TIGHT and worse, you might have no way to fill the space on both sides of the unit if it's installed without the expandable side spacers. You'd have to fill in around the opening with other materials, which could be problematic.
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No, you do not. It simply slips into the window opening. However, I have now had my unit for 2 years and I have noticed a severe drop off in cooling power so I would look at another model if I were you.
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I was running it on my work bench vertically. No problem. Be aware if you are using it for a duct fan that its on the loud side because it moves a lot of air. But for the money it is a good unit.
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You should be able to install this window horizonally or vertically with no problem.
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Yes, it's designed for either horizontal or vertical use. We use it vertically (without the adjustable side panels). Fits snugly in the window and it works great! Very quiet fan too.
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The manual says that the system can be installed either vertically (inlet port at the bottom) or horizontally but the vertical installation is preferred. Let me know if you need any additional information. You can contact us direct for the complete manual.Ivan PashikovProject ManagerAmerican Air & Water, Inc.843-306-0070888-378-4893 toll free
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Not really the ideal unit for those style of window. You'd most likey have to use a bit of wood and SECURE it above to fill in the space above the window. You also have to consider the width of the window. What I have done with most of my widow units is, to cut a peice of thick treated ply board and fill the entire window frame with it. Unfortunately you lose a window and gain an AC unit. We have jalousy (sp?) Window's, and they too aren't ideal for window units.
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If you remove the wedge (I used 2 per window) then you can open the window BC the velco does NOT impede the window from being raised up.
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Absolutely not. My window is the same. This thing is garbage. I'd definitely get a different one.
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Maybe you need to make the ac sit a little higher. You can try getting a piece of wood measured and put horizontaly under until its brings the ac up to where the window closes and you can put in the screws. As far as having the AC leveled the wood will help, you can also get AC support brackets if its not already leveled.