Installing Portable Air Conditioner In Crank Window
There's recommendations on plywood or plexiglass to cover the window and give you something to attach the hoses to, but plywood looks terrible unless you paint it and plexiglass will allow the sun in, warming up the room. At Home Depot, I found a thin sheet of MDF that's laminated white on one side. In terms of thickness, think pegboard, but without the peg holes. I put the white side facing outside and it's quite acceptable.Cut it the size of your window screen and you should be able to use the same window screen clips to hold down the pegboard because it's thin. Central AC can't be installed in all homes - you must have HVAC ducts (I.e.
If you got radiator heating you need to use alternative cooling options)But getting central will increase the value of your home. In addition, consider the following - how much would it cost you to replace all your hardwood flooring? High humidity can make it buckle, crack, destroy it faster.If short on cash, consider payment options (e.g. Sears) or rent to own. Your wife/kids will thank you. With global warming, it's only going to get worst!As for your question, one option is vertical AC!
It should fit. Jul 4th, 2012 8:54 pmCan it be done?
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Installing Portable Air Conditioner In Crank Window Repair
I read somewhere that DIYer are cutting out plexiglass to fit to the window and cut a hole to connect the exhaust air outlet to the window. Anyone done it? Any pictures?I have central AC at home and I installed portable AC on casement window in the 2nd floor bedrooms. On a hot summer days, I am able to cool the room within 15 mins (from 25 degrees to 20)Steps1) I took the screen out and replaced with the 3mm plexiglass (exact size as the screen),2) Cut two circle and mount the AC pipes on to the plexiglass3) use 10 mirror clips (2 top and bottom & 3 on the side) that slide into the the trench that secure the window screen.Good Luck.
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