If the fan is fitted into the window frame how can you close the window as stated? Does the unit have to jut out into the room?
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To the extent that the unit is about 6" in depth, it does "jut" out from its plastic frame on both sides by about 3" each side. There is a slider that accommodates the width of the window space in which you would like to place the unit. The entire unit fits into the frame of your window. It is ideal for vertically sliding windows. Just slide the window open, place the unit inside, and slide the window pane in place gripping the top of the fan's frame. The unit also fits in horizontally sliding windows--in this case width becomes height. Very versatile and user-friendly fan. Quality for the price.
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To the extent that the unit is about 6" in depth, it does "jut" out from its plastic frame on both sides by about 3" each side. There is a slider that accommodates the width of the window space in which you would like to place the unit. The entire unit fits into the frame of your window. It is ideal for vertically sliding windows. Just slide the window open, place the unit inside, and slide the window pane in place gripping the top of the fan's frame. The unit also fits in horizontally sliding windows--in this case width becomes height. Very versatile and user-friendly fan. Quality for the price. To the extent that the unit is about 6" in depth, it does "jut" out from its plastic frame on both sides by about 3" each side. There is a slider that accommodates the width of the window space in which you would like to place the unit. The entire unit fits into the frame of your window. It is ideal for vertically sliding windows. Just slide the window open, place the unit inside, and slide the window pane in place gripping the top of the fan's frame. The unit also fits in horizontally sliding windows--in this case width becomes height. Very versatile and user-friendly... » Read More To the extent that the unit is about 6" in depth, it does "jut" out from its plastic frame on both sides by about 3" each side. There is a slider that accommodates the width of the window space in which you would like to place the unit. The entire unit fits into the frame of your window. It is ideal for vertically sliding windows. Just slide the window open, place the unit inside, and slide the window pane in place gripping the top of the fan's frame. The unit also fits in horizontally sliding windows--in this case width becomes height. Very versatile and user-friendly fan. Quality for the price. « Show Less
1476433
It mounts to the trim perpendicular to and to the inside of the sash. Yes, it extends into the room slightly.
1476434
The fan is not press fit into the window like other fans. You screw the fan into the window frame just in front of the sliding part of a double hung window.
1476435
There is a slot or groove (L shaped) on the fan where you just lower the window into this groove for a sealed fit, and also panels on the sides to slide to the edges of the window for a secure fit. Very easy to install and uninstall. It fits pretty flush with the inside and doesn't stick out into the room. Hope this helps. Good fan, good choice.
1882476
Neither. This is a room to room unit, however it does need to exhaust through a slot in the window. It has a hose and frame for this purpose. Easy to install or remove and the unitworks good.
145495
Hmm, not sure. I guess it would depend if your window opening was big enough. if it was you may be able to mount it sideways. The fan must be mounted to the window frame with screws. maybe you can contact the company and ask them.
146882
Frankly if the cabinet is open, you do not really need the fan. Biut given the choices, I would pull air through the front and exhaust to the back.
376639
The unit comes with a plastic piece that the hose fits into. Then the whole piece goes into the window opening, and the window closes on it. I tried one myself, but then I went to a window air conditioner.
1117526
No problem with double hung windows. I have two of these fans. The only one that I had to remove the screen on is a tilt out window where the screen is fixed on the inside. I screened the outside of the fan and I'm still able to close the window with the fan in place for security.
529443
Yea, it just fits in the window. I believe there is a way to screw it in but we don't.
1260133
If it's not vented you'll be throwing the hot air back into the room defeating the purpose of this AC unit. This unit blows the hot air out the back of the unit ( like most portable AC units). You don't need a window, but you defiantly need to vent the hot air out of the room you're trying to cool. The unit comes with a hose and I cant recall exactly how far it can extend but you would want to run that hose so the hot air is expelled from the room your trying to cool. It may be more expensive, but you might want to look at a ductless AC system if you don't have windows in that room. Either that or cut a hole in the wall so the AC unit can vent out the hot air. Hope this helps! If it's not vented you'll be throwing the hot air back into the room defeating the purpose of this AC unit. This unit blows the hot air out the back of the unit ( like most portable AC units). You don't need a window, but you defiantly need to vent the hot air out of the room you're trying to cool. The unit comes with a hose and I cant recall exactly how far it can extend but you would want to run that hose so the hot air is expelled from the room your trying to cool. It may be more expensive, but you might want to look at a ductless AC system if you don't have windows in that room. Either... » Read More If it's not vented you'll be throwing the hot air back into the room defeating the purpose of this AC unit. This unit blows the hot air out the back of the unit ( like most portable AC units). You don't need a window, but you defiantly need to vent the hot air out of the room you're trying to cool. The unit comes with a hose and I cant recall exactly how far it can extend but you would want to run that hose so the hot air is expelled from the room your trying to cool. It may be more expensive, but you might want to look at a ductless AC system if you don't have windows in that room. Either that or cut a hole in the wall so the AC unit can vent out the hot air. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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I've seen people put plywood to fill the gap above the unit. Then you would secure the center screw to the board. You would then need to use the provided brackets to keep the window closed tight so the board does not fall out.
159836
You need to make sure the unit is slightly slanted downwards outside of the window. If the unit is level with the window or even tipping up you will cause water to leak into the room and the unit will not function properly.
1443748
Sorry to say the fan stays on unit you turn it off. I also was unaware of this till I got it home.
1952837
It works fine. just pull the sides out until it fits to the edges of your window, then use the screws to hold it in place. Use the enclosed template to align where you going to put the anchor screws. By doing this, your settings & measurements stay put, should you find it necessary to take the fan out of the window. Also, by anchoring the fan in the window, you can close the window without removing the fan. Because I have no storm windows, but double windows, my fans stayed in the window all winter.
1084170
No you cannot leave windows open, even a little bit as the device works on the movement/pressure of air, leaving windows open even a tiny bit will make the air current fluctuate and set off the alarm. Providing the rest of the house is air tight, i.e. no external windows open then it it alright to leave internal doors open. The alarm works on air pressure throughout the house, when the air is disturbed or changed even slightly the alarm activates. Just in case you have pets, you cannot leave them in the house while the device is plugged in as their movement would set it off.
1627799
Not sure. Mine is through the wall. I think you just install it in the window like any other ac though
227535
Nothing closes it off when not working. I have it mounted in a greenhouse and can see the fan blades from below.
1197150
I would have to say 'no' unless you did some serious modification of the window as the depth of the fan would extend outside the window.
1659078
My experience with window fans is they don't help that much during the day when the outside air is hot but they are great at night when the temperature drops. You can run them on exhaust to push out the hot air from your room and then switch to regular mode to bring in the cooler night time air.