Is a hookup to outside air required?
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To use the air conditioner, a hookup is required. The dehumidifier/fan modes don't require an outside hookup.
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No, you need not buy anything, it comes with wire and yes we plug ours into an outdoor outlet.
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No, it doesn't have that option. You can use fan mode but it doesn't bring in outside air.
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Yes... it needs to be able to take in air from outside. If you can't do that, you need a stand-alone water-cooled unit (try the Penguino).
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You need to vent it outside so the hot air has somewhere to go. A window is the easiest.
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Cold air comes out of the exhaust, so, yes, you have to exhaust it outside. You want to pull the inside air as the feed though, so block off the air intake hose.
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When you say outside do you mean garage, building or something that will not allow direct rain or moisture into the box? This device has wires that are only long enough to tie into your breaker box next to it. I used this to tie into my breaker box for my home that is mounted in my garage.
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Yes, but it still has to be plugged in. So you don't want to leave it out if it rains.
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I guess you could use it in any opening to the outside as long as you block off the airflow around it. It's not designed to be used that way though and you might get a buildup of water in the unit if it isn't angled towards the outside.
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Yes it does need to be connected to an outside vent pipe. So you do access to your attic
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I would think you can,though it might take a long time, and you would need to watch closely for overheating. As for outlet, the compressor won't work without electricity, so you not only can, but must connect.
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YES - all portables air conditioners need to vent through a window. A vent kit comes with the unit so you can easily - very easily install the kit in most windows - sliders or the up/down windows. The hose I do not use. It is for the purpose of allowing continuous draining into a small pan. Instead I simply unscrew the drainage plug at the bottom of the unit to let any water (condensation) come out. After running the unit all night on about 68 degrees, the amount of water is about 1/4 of a cup. It's a great unit and I am well pleased with it.
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YES - this unit has to be vented to the outside by using a hose connected to the window kit. I do not know of any portable air conditioning units that are standalone by not using an exhaust to the outside. I am happy with this unit and would purchase another one.
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Yes, you can, we have ours outside in our backyard, all you have to have is access to an electric outlet to plug it in. So far it works great!
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Thank you for your interest in Goedekers! This model does need to be vented to the outside. Your apartment would need a way for that air to escape. Otherwise, this may not be the model for you. If you have any other questions, please feel free to call us at 1-888-768-1710. Thank you and have a great day! -Danielle at Goedekers
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Yes, our electrician installed an outdoor electric outlet on the base. It wasn't a problem. Plenty of room.
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Yes, the unit has to vented outside, heat air can go outside through the hose. the hose connect the machine and window kits. It is easy to setup. Thanks for your question.