can this unit be used in a room with a window open for ventilation or do all windows and doors have to be closed
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I run it with windows and patio doors wide open and it works fine. That's pretty much the use. We open windows at night to cool off, which makes my allergies act up because of what floats in from outside. So I run this unit to counteract whatever floats in. It made a big difference.
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You should only use it for the season the unit is not in use. Remove it befor you turn the unit on for the season so you do not restrict air flow.
78908
yes, i dont use the doors and windows units. they are not very reliable. the motion detectors are the best. everything comes programed but you can only use the motion detectors. another point, the motion detectors i only have to change the baterries every 6 months or so.
779395
The window vent is held in place by the lower window sash and can be easily removed to open the window. With a window mounted A/C unit you can't open the window as the sash holds the entire A/C unit in place. The biggest advantage for us was the ability to move the unit easily from room to room.
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This should not be used for your purposes for 2 reasons 1) a closet is closed and this needs an open room. Most specifically tell you to leave the window and door open. 2) This uses water evaporation to cool. You do NOT want to operate electronics in a humid environment, where water can corrode and short components, and damage lenses (i.e. CD/DVD players). A closed environment would make things even worse.
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You must allow air flow keep the unit outside blowing in to the room you are cooling
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Unit does have a compressor so it will need some ventilation to vent the heat that is produced during operation. Otherwise, it may not be able to cool as designed. Most of the ventilation needed would be towards the back of the unit.
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Yes, it needs to be vented out the window. It comes with an adjustable vent support to set in the window. Otherwise you will be adding hot air from unit to room you are cooling. I am very satisfied with our unit for cooling our second floor bedroom.
1199815
I use it in a window. I believe it can be used as a wall unit, but I have no direct experience with that.
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Yes, but make sure the door to the room is closed for the unit to work best, and that the room is not too big for the unit's capacity. Also, while this unit will help eliminate smoke particles from the air, it may not help that much with the smoke smell for reasons stated by T. Koo.
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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!
650290
You can keep your window screened. The vent doesn't go much farther than the window. I love this unit. It's small but cools very well and it's easy to set up.
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It is a window unit. We have two, but honestly only really needed one. It's very good at cooling, and it comes with the pieces to help fit it.
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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 vents are permanently open (metal). The ventilator screen must be removed from the window if you wish to stop air flow.
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I use it in my family/sewing room - lower level, no windows. I run it all the time mostly on low . Very quiet. Have had to clean it twice. Hepa filters replacement is expensive but I haven't needed to do that. Have had it 2-3 yrs.
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I would have a fan going and windows or the door open. It does have an odor, but if you ventilate the room it's fine.