so, if I don't have an open window this will not work effectively? I have the AC running in my house and only need this unit for my bedroom upstairs, it gets hot in the summer and the AC does not reach the room, I can't open the window because my AC is also running. let me know please? so, if I don't have an open window this will not work effectively? I have the AC running in my house and only need this unit for my bedroom upstairs, it gets hot in the summer and the AC does... » Read More so, if I don't have an open window this will not work effectively? I have the AC running in my house and only need this unit for my bedroom upstairs, it gets hot in the summer and the AC does not reach the room, I can't open the window because my AC is also running. let me know please? « Show Less
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I've had mine for two month in a closed home theater ad no windows. It works well and cools the room on average a full 5 degrees.
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Do you know if this unit is supplied with different power sources and plugs, as I live in Australia and we are on 240volt with different power points ??????it does say it ships
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you know, you might find that if you open the window upstairs a crack the hot air has an escape... then you wouldn't need this unit (sorry Amazon)...
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I have used mine without the window open, but I agree with the answer form Julie Frank.
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An evap cooler works by pushing air through a water screen. If you do not open a window, the room is going to become rather humid. This, in turn, will decrease the evap cooler's ability to cool the room. This is why it is also not advisable to use an evap cooler in humid regions.
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It is better if the window is cracked but it will work with the windows closed. It will add humidity to the room though.
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The key is the humidity. Your air conditioner dehumidifies the house so it should have the effect as having an open window (which has the purpose of providing a source of dehumidified air.
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It is hard to visualize your window, which may be your bedroom window, but here goes the additional suggestions, which i thought of after I sent you the email: contact the manufacturer through Amazon. You will probably need a board at the top of the air conditioner to close up space, if this is a screen window. the strips of stuffing close up the small spaces around the A/C, as they did for me. I have sliding windows, from left to right in the bedroom, so one of the windows had to be removed along with the screen. Best Regards, Irene
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This is the second summer I have been using this unit now, and have never had to empty the pan, only if it's set on de-humidify function. However, the A/C is self-evaporative, and the water evaporates as water vapor through the exhaust hose that connects to the outside where your window is. I live in NYC, and it gets pretty humid and hot in the summer. Personally, I would have rather went with a window unit a/c, it would save me space and also probably less noise, since the compressor in window units remains outside, and this unit shutters on and off indoors, and could be unpleasant for people in bedrooms who are sensitive to sudden sounds. This is the second summer I have been using this unit now, and have never had to empty the pan, only if it's set on de-humidify function. However, the A/C is self-evaporative, and the water evaporates as water vapor through the exhaust hose that connects to the outside where your window is. I live in NYC, and it gets pretty humid and hot in the summer. Personally, I would have rather went with a window unit a/c, it would save me space and also probably less noise, since the compressor in window units remains outside, and this unit shutters on and off indoors, and could be unpleasant for... » Read More This is the second summer I have been using this unit now, and have never had to empty the pan, only if it's set on de-humidify function. However, the A/C is self-evaporative, and the water evaporates as water vapor through the exhaust hose that connects to the outside where your window is. I live in NYC, and it gets pretty humid and hot in the summer. Personally, I would have rather went with a window unit a/c, it would save me space and also probably less noise, since the compressor in window units remains outside, and this unit shutters on and off indoors, and could be unpleasant for people in bedrooms who are sensitive to sudden sounds. « Show Less
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I've had my unit for 2 years now. If you're wanting to keep a cool room cool it isn't all that important where you put it; it will keep the air moving around and it will feel cooler that just AC alone. If you're wanting to make a hot room cooler fast then put it close (or right in front of) the AC. If you get a more compact model it will take a little longer to cool the room down. One thing you can do in the winter/cold weather with this unit is position it so it's pointing straight up on low, and it will move around the warm air that gathers up by the ceiling...not something that you asked about; just an additional observation.. I've had my unit for 2 years now. If you're wanting to keep a cool room cool it isn't all that important where you put it; it will keep the air moving around and it will feel cooler that just AC alone. If you're wanting to make a hot room cooler fast then put it close (or right in front of) the AC. If you get a more compact model it will take a little longer to cool the room down. One thing you can do in the winter/cold weather with this unit is position it so it's pointing straight up on low, and it will move around the warm air that gathers up by the ceiling...not something that you asked... » Read More I've had my unit for 2 years now. If you're wanting to keep a cool room cool it isn't all that important where you put it; it will keep the air moving around and it will feel cooler that just AC alone. If you're wanting to make a hot room cooler fast then put it close (or right in front of) the AC. If you get a more compact model it will take a little longer to cool the room down. One thing you can do in the winter/cold weather with this unit is position it so it's pointing straight up on low, and it will move around the warm air that gathers up by the ceiling...not something that you asked about; just an additional observation.. « Show Less
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All Air Conditioners need to be vented as far as I know. Otherwise hot air will just blow out into the room and negate the cool air flowing out. This one in particular though has a hose out the back to be vented out a window.
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That little white tab that pull out, don't. It makes no sense. It allows very little out side air to come in. Makes the a/c less efficient when the a/c is working. Plus, insects can come through it. The picture only trying to show you how it works, it only opens so far. It's only an options for outside air, but if you leave it open while using the a/c instead of just the fan, then your a/c will not cool your place as well and you'll use more electricity.
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this will depend on what is going on inside your room. If you are running AC, it will definitely help keep the hotter outside air from leaking into your room. If no AC, the inside temp will eventually equilibrate with the outside temp. If the sun is shining into your room on top of no AC, the inside temp will go even higher than outside temp - think green house, or what happens to the inside of your car after you leave it in the sun with windows up. Hope this helps.
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Well, I'm not exactly sure what you're looking for, in terms of an installation kit or even if you need one, but the air condition is VERY simple to install w/ what comes in the box. Of course, the situation may depend on the type of windows you have if you have to modify or add a little extra (maybe a bit of plywood or whatnot if you need to adjust the ac positioning). But overall, if you have typical windows, then you really shouldn't need anything else. @Robyn, As I mentioned above, it's not really that hard to install, but I would suggest (considering you situation, as you stated) to at least make sure you have someone else there to help you get it in just right--maybe a younger relative, friend, or such. I pretty able-bodied but due to how my window that I had my old ac was right where my bed was (and I sure as heck wasn't moving my bed! lol); my daddy helped my from the outside while I did the secure and screwing from on top my bed. So, yeah, while it's not will it's not difficult it's not something you should do by yourself, if you don't have to. The way you describe your windows sound like how mines open--as long as your window can open about a foot or 2 you should be fine. The ac is not ridiculously huge of anything so you (hopefully) shouldn't have to remove anything extra. But again, I can't exactly speak for your window specifically (b/c I can't see it).
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The unit is too tall for a double hung window. The narrowest measurement is the width. It is a great unit. We cut a hole in the wall and installed it near the ceiling so it would vent the hot air in the room quickly. Most AC units do not vent inside air to the outside anymore. It will cool down our room which is 9 by 19 with a angled ceiling from 115 degrees to the 70's in about 10 minutes. Hope the info helps you.
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I purchased this unit specifically for a through-the-wall (about 9 inches) application, which is what it is designed for. I think you would find it awkward to use in a window application, and it would require too much carpentry work to build a support for the air conditioner on the outside of the building or house. I believe you would be wise to select an air conditioner that is specifically designed for window use. It would probably be much cheaper in price than this unit. Also, the manufacturer's description says it is not suited for window use.
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It works great for us! I usually turn it on in the bedroom an hour or 2 before my son gets home from school for the weekend. Obviously, make sure it's plugged in! You're supposed to have the dial turned all the way down, turn it on, then turn the dial up all the way, then back to where you want it. We usually keep it straight up. If yours is not turning on at all, maybe its defective. If it's not "heating" your room, is the room too big for it? The rooms we use them in range from 10x12 to 14x16, and they work just fine. Allows us to keep rest of house cooler, save on oil. The added electric is way less than heating an entire drafty old house! It works great for us! I usually turn it on in the bedroom an hour or 2 before my son gets home from school for the weekend. Obviously, make sure it's plugged in! You're supposed to have the dial turned all the way down, turn it on, then turn the dial up all the way, then back to where you want it. We usually keep it straight up. If yours is not turning on at all, maybe its defective. If it's not "heating" your room, is the room too big for it? The rooms we use them in range from 10x12 to 14x16, and they work just fine. Allows us to keep rest of house cooler, save on oil. The... » Read More It works great for us! I usually turn it on in the bedroom an hour or 2 before my son gets home from school for the weekend. Obviously, make sure it's plugged in! You're supposed to have the dial turned all the way down, turn it on, then turn the dial up all the way, then back to where you want it. We usually keep it straight up. If yours is not turning on at all, maybe its defective. If it's not "heating" your room, is the room too big for it? The rooms we use them in range from 10x12 to 14x16, and they work just fine. Allows us to keep rest of house cooler, save on oil. The added electric is way less than heating an entire drafty old house! « Show Less
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While I do not have one of these, I have been checking them out to possibly buy one for my step-sons room which is upstairs and gets horribly hot i, the warmer weather. These units don't require a window at all.
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The hoses are used to vent the AC out the window. I'm not venting mine though. What good is a portable unit if it has to be by the window? I haven't had any problems by not venting it, so I don't plan on doing it in the future.
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To be honest, we have such hot weather that I'm thrilled it knocks our temperature in a huge window-lined room down more than 10 degrees. Our room also has the disadvantage of having a huge archway that opens into a mud room and the rest of our home. It was 98 degrees outside and I was thrilled my sunroom was 80 degrees. I think expectations should be adjusted depended on load, how open the room is to other areas, and the external temperature. One thing this is NOT is central air. We have central air and there is no comparison. That being said, I still think this is the best portable unit on the market today and we are still very pleased with it.
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I think if you have at least the minimum opening size, it should work in any window. You would just need to be able to fill the area around the fan for efficiency. I guess you could rotate the housing 90 degrees if needed to use the included panels to fill the gaps. I'm assuming you could close the window against the fan on two edges. I don't know if you could screw it in. I can't screw it into my walls even with up & down style windows. It would be impossible to open or close the windows and I need to remove it anyway when it's cold. I just close my double windows down on top of the housing and clamp it in. It works fine in my case. Hope this helps you somewhat. I think if you have at least the minimum opening size, it should work in any window. You would just need to be able to fill the area around the fan for efficiency. I guess you could rotate the housing 90 degrees if needed to use the included panels to fill the gaps. I'm assuming you could close the window against the fan on two edges. I don't know if you could screw it in. I can't screw it into my walls even with up & down style windows. It would be impossible to open or close the windows and I need to remove it anyway when it's cold. I just close my double windows down on top of the... » Read More I think if you have at least the minimum opening size, it should work in any window. You would just need to be able to fill the area around the fan for efficiency. I guess you could rotate the housing 90 degrees if needed to use the included panels to fill the gaps. I'm assuming you could close the window against the fan on two edges. I don't know if you could screw it in. I can't screw it into my walls even with up & down style windows. It would be impossible to open or close the windows and I need to remove it anyway when it's cold. I just close my double windows down on top of the housing and clamp it in. It works fine in my case. Hope this helps you somewhat. « Show Less
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Yes, it does need to have access to w window. I've never heard of one that does not need some way to exhaust the hot air it produces. Would love to hear if you find one. Good luck!
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Sorry, I don't know the answer to your question. Because I have crank open windows, I wasn't able to vent the unit through a window. I opted to drill a hole through an exterior wall for the vent and placed a dryer vent on the outside for the connection.