question regarding the indoor unit that's normally mounted above a window. I have only 8.5" available from window edge to ceiling. Options?
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Why above a window? Mount it on any wall, preferable an external wall. 7-8' above floor level. And to of the unit to stay 5-6" below the ceiling.
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You can also call the manufacture and they will provide details. I call asking about ceiling vs. Vertical wall mounting
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We threw our unit away. Stopped working right after the warranty expired. Please avoid. If you insist on purchaing, the window vent was about 6 inches in height. Good luck.
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You can shorten it as much as you like and re-adjust the shelf spacing - or even remove a shelf; that part is easy. But the unit is designed to hang from the upper window casing. If you have none, you won't be able to mount it without altering it somehow (and I have no advice to offer on how you could do this.) Out of the box, you won't be able to install it, no.
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Supposed to be able to install window or through wall. Mine installed in window. Also have Kuhl installed in wall. Depending on your budget, I would go with Kuhl if through the wall.
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The advantage of a free-standing unit is that it can be vented through that are too small or not otherwise adaptable to a window mount unit. Or it can even be vented through a wall. It can also be moved easily from room to room. Otherwise if you have a suitable window and don't want to move the unit, there is no advantage.
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I measured my unit, and the portion that would go through a window is 26.5 inches. I'd say the only way you could get this model through your window is to remove some framing. Depending on your window design, that could be far too much work. Personally, I cut a new hole through my wall and framed it specifically for this air conditioner.
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We use ours inside. We screwed the mounting mechanism to a board and placed it upright next to a window (works great). I am not sure about the hanging it idea; it seems to me that it would be sideways if you mounted it directly to a wall but perhaps that would be a slicker way to do it. You need to find a good reception site no matter how you do it. I hope this helps.
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You could flush mount it, but looking at mine (and using a measuring tape), it looks like the OVERALL drop from ceiling to the decorative finial on the bottom, would be about 18"-23", but the fan blades would only drop about 10-13" from the ceiling, so the "blade danger" wouldn't be much issue. I think you will be totally fine with 8' ceilings, but If you have anyone who is REALLY tall, like 6'4"+ in the home, maybe go with a lower profile fan without the heating element...
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The unit is 26" wide and 16" high. I can't answer about in wall installation as I have mine in the window
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sticks out from wall 8.5 inches (depth) is 6.5 inches wide and 11 inches tall. I would suggest that you allow some room around the unit and that you not put anything above or below the unit until you have it in place. The connections on the top require access to hook everything up.
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Mine is in my basement. The ceiling is only 8 feet and there is plenty of room.
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I have mine installed about 10" from the ceiling and it looks great! I am sure 8" would work just as well.
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This would not work unless you have a very odd dimension window. This is made to be wider than it is tall. For any standard size of window, the dimensions are wider than taller. If your window opens horizontally - you would have a taller opening than it is wide. Also, the way that this fan is held in place doesn't lend itself to being mounted vertically. The notches in the two sides rely on gravity to hold them in place - if you were to install this at a 90 degree angle - what would keep the fan from coming off of the screws?You will have more of a headache trying to use this in your application that it could be worth. This would not work unless you have a very odd dimension window. This is made to be wider than it is tall. For any standard size of window, the dimensions are wider than taller. If your window opens horizontally - you would have a taller opening than it is wide. Also, the way that this fan is held in place doesn't lend itself to being mounted vertically. The notches in the two sides rely on gravity to hold them in place - if you were to install this at a 90 degree angle - what would keep the fan from coming off of the screws?You will have more of a headache trying to... » Read More This would not work unless you have a very odd dimension window. This is made to be wider than it is tall. For any standard size of window, the dimensions are wider than taller. If your window opens horizontally - you would have a taller opening than it is wide. Also, the way that this fan is held in place doesn't lend itself to being mounted vertically. The notches in the two sides rely on gravity to hold them in place - if you were to install this at a 90 degree angle - what would keep the fan from coming off of the screws?You will have more of a headache trying to use this in your application that it could be worth. « Show Less
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It's very simple and cheap. Use a 2x4 or a big wooden dowel cut to size. I used to live in some apartments and I had just bought a new window unit. I cut a 2x4 to size and put it in the upper portion of the window which prevented the window from being opened. I left for awhile and when I came back home I found that someone had tried stealing my A/C unit but failed because of the 2x4. It works!
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It is too big so I have not mounted it. I f I were it would be with velcro or double sided tape. Suction cup to the window would even be better.
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One of the longer sides is the best location. You need to center the indoor unit as much as possible in any installation.