does this unit need to have space on top for venting?
340838
Yes but not much is required. Mine sets in a cabinet surrounded on three sides. There is about 2" clearance on each side and I have had no problems.
340839
I have a coffee maker on top of mine. No problems. But I wouldn't suggest puting it in a tight closed in shelve area because it vents out the upper back of the unit. Just keep that area clear above and behind the unit and you should be O.K.
340840
No. I've had the manual on top of it for a month. It's hard to explain but vents out the back and up. There is a bump out in back and it vents out the top of that- which is ~2" below the top of the unit.
340841
It vent out the back and needs to have space to circulate. If no space on top, then sides most have space to let air circulate.
340842
We returned the item because it was too large for the small apartment countertop. Returning it was a nightmare--@ nearly 50lbs it cost $80 to ship and we were charged a huge restocking fee. I would not recommend buying an appliance online without a better return policy!!
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.
1689889
It can be set up either way. we did the ventless, works great..you do have to order filter covers for the fan if ventless..those are about another 40 dollars. have fun
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.
191405
This unit is not meant to be used in an enclosed space. It vents through the full cap. However, I can't see why you couldn't just drill the correct size hole In the top and install a sending unit.
1833543
No. Vents have plenty of space - there are openings in the cage for them. I have shot for hours and hours, never had trouble with overheating.
360369
Since the company won't answer, I went to the EdgeStar web site and understood that you can't "build-in" the unit. It's not vented. Heat is displaced through plates in it's wall panels.
1315585
yes there is room. However e top case fan is not really necessary. The 2 front fans supply plenty of ventilation.
82486
I ordered it thinking it did not have to be vented....but in the instructions it states it does have to be vented (which is easy to do).
2233708
That is a very good question! But we do not have it vented and it works out fine.
2046474
The air flows in the front panel and out a vent on the top of the unit. You can definitely put the unit in a corner or up against a wall.
1242725
yes, it needs to be vented somewhere. You could purchase an awesome high-powered fan and it would cool as well and not need vented.
168005
Yes this unit does need to vent outside -- it comes with a plastic tube that I use to vent it to a window around 4' off the ground. It blows all the hot air outside, so I cannot see how it could be used without a window nearby. The moisture pulled in by the unit feeds out through a small tube at the bottom of the unit that I drain every few days (inside). This is separate from the hot air that needs to vent outside.
284946
no. This is not need for this unit. Unit mount on the outside of house and is self vented.
30235
It has to be vented yes. Where you vent it is up to you I suppose. If you want to push your hot air up there you can.
1518380
This unit needs to go outside. You can get other units that can go inside but they do require additional venting
2084105
No. This is a very easy unit to install. The hardest thing you might have is your venting depending where it goes. I have lived in Alaska for 23 years this the BEST unit you will ever buy.