HI: I need something in my kitchen...There are no windows to use for it but I can stick the hose out the door which is what I do with the one in my living room What do you think? tuvm
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This unit will only work properly if you vent the air outside. If you can stick the hose out of a door while it runs it will work wonderfully! The hose Is not very long (maybe 4'-5' max) so make sure you have a good place to put it. Also, you will need to drain the water it collects every so often unless you plan on running continous then you can run the drain line to a sink or outside. This unit has run like a champ for me so far. Hope this Helps!
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My space is much like a large loft--open, over 2000 square feet and a pain to mop. Since it's a commercial kitchen, used by groups of people for cooking classes (also, see it on Top Chef on Bravo--the main kitchen), it always needs mopping--my back has had it so I am hoping this can work. But I fear I'd be wasting my money, if I can't section it into small enough parts. "8+ feet" needs to stretch a long, long way to work. Wish someone from the company would respond, but thank you so very much for yours. I know my query is pretty unusual, since this is definitely not a home use question. My space is much like a large loft--open, over 2000 square feet and a pain to mop. Since it's a commercial kitchen, used by groups of people for cooking classes (also, see it on Top Chef on Bravo--the main kitchen), it always needs mopping--my back has had it so I am hoping this can work. But I fear I'd be wasting my money, if I can't section it into small enough parts. "8+ feet" needs to stretch a long, long way to work. Wish someone from the company would respond, but thank you so very much for yours. I know my query is pretty unusual, since this is definitely not a home use... » Read More My space is much like a large loft--open, over 2000 square feet and a pain to mop. Since it's a commercial kitchen, used by groups of people for cooking classes (also, see it on Top Chef on Bravo--the main kitchen), it always needs mopping--my back has had it so I am hoping this can work. But I fear I'd be wasting my money, if I can't section it into small enough parts. "8+ feet" needs to stretch a long, long way to work. Wish someone from the company would respond, but thank you so very much for yours. I know my query is pretty unusual, since this is definitely not a home use question. « Show Less
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I wish I could answer that for you, but we use just the container and empty it for our RV and don't hand the hose connected and do not have a clue where we put it. I'm sorry as I know how helpful it is to get as much info as possible. Good machine!
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I think this is good advice. I have my shop vacuum cleaner ready to clean up the mess when I open up the central vacuum canister; it's a big mess! I have never cleaned the pipes in the walls, and because the system has worked just fine since the house was built in 1986, I don't think I need to. However, some on-line central vacuum system suppliers sell special treated or impregnated cloths that you let the system suck through the pipes. The objective is to clean the insides of the pipes and make the air coming out of the canister smell better. I would hesitate to put these in my system for fear of clogging the pipes. I think this is good advice. I have my shop vacuum cleaner ready to clean up the mess when I open up the central vacuum canister; it's a big mess! I have never cleaned the pipes in the walls, and because the system has worked just fine since the house was built in 1986, I don't think I need to. However, some on-line central vacuum system suppliers sell special treated or impregnated cloths that you let the system suck through the pipes. The objective is to clean the insides of the pipes and make the air coming out of the canister smell better. I would hesitate to put these in my system for... » Read More I think this is good advice. I have my shop vacuum cleaner ready to clean up the mess when I open up the central vacuum canister; it's a big mess! I have never cleaned the pipes in the walls, and because the system has worked just fine since the house was built in 1986, I don't think I need to. However, some on-line central vacuum system suppliers sell special treated or impregnated cloths that you let the system suck through the pipes. The objective is to clean the insides of the pipes and make the air coming out of the canister smell better. I would hesitate to put these in my system for fear of clogging the pipes. « Show Less
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The point in the hose is to close up the house from infiltration of heated outside air. The hose fits to the vinyl closer for either a door or window that allows that to happen. If you were to simply put the unit in front of a door and run it, it would be like leaving the door to your refrigerator open all the time - it would put some cold air into the fridge, but would be horribly inefficient. Hope that answers your question.
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dawn I got a number of these for gifts. They look great when positioned in the right area. I don't make them but I have in the past written sayings on things with paint and a small brush. I would suggest you get in touch with the supplier (not Amazon) and see if they do special sayings. Or you could look in your area for businesses that do signs, they make letters to apply to windows etc.Hope this helps.
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You NEED a water supply - you might be able to attach a hose to a kitchen sink faucet.....but you definately need water.
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My French doors open out so the screen is on the inside of my house. Sounds like you will need to put it outside of your home, I can't speak to how the screen will hold up to the elements but i get tons of compliments on it.and it's super easy for my dog to go in and out
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It's cold. The reason I didn't care is because I know that there is no one in my household that is going to stand there and wait 7-10 minutes waiting for hot water to come through the pipes. I suppose you could install a tank-less water heater behind the toilet but that kind of defeats the purpose of having a cost-effective way to wash your hands in a small bathroom. There is a soap tray. That's probably more important than the temperature of the water.
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good point. this will be my first summer using it. it did wonders for the winter. my bedroom and bathroom over the garage hit 80 degrees for the first time since I owned the house. I will definitely keep an eye on the temps this summer. Worst case I should delicately be able to remove the insulation for the summer. Shoot me a message in August. I will let you know if my house burned down. lol
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If they can get a refrigerator up there, this should be a piece of cake. I would take the two ends off, you shouldn't pick it up from there .
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try contacting the company...usually they will try to resolve your problem! you really do want the outhouse cause it is really cool! you could also contact amazon they are always helping with problems good luck!
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No, I think that you wouldn't be able to use this unit, with the glass door for a window. There is a hose and a fixture that is suppose to go in an actual window.
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You could use it indoors if nothing is around it. It gets very hot. Also you would have to keep an eye on it. Not to say you can't. It can not be connected to the sink. However fill the sink with water and let it suck out of there.
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I removed mine and gave it a blasting shower with the hose. It was a hot day, and it dried fast. Also, I made sure to -not- give those parts that seemed particularly electronic anything like a leisurely water bath. :) It continues to function flawlessly without a whimper over the incident.I'm just reporting what I did. Not meant for advice at all. And when I approach fans with the hose, I am always in acceptance that that I could bring an end to their healthy life. Yet I've done it for years, and have thus far got away with it. (Note- always on hot days, where they dry immediately.) I removed mine and gave it a blasting shower with the hose. It was a hot day, and it dried fast. Also, I made sure to -not- give those parts that seemed particularly electronic anything like a leisurely water bath. :) It continues to function flawlessly without a whimper over the incident.I'm just reporting what I did. Not meant for advice at all. And when I approach fans with the hose, I am always in acceptance that that I could bring an end to their healthy life. Yet I've done it for years, and have thus far got away with it. (Note- always on hot days,... » Read More I removed mine and gave it a blasting shower with the hose. It was a hot day, and it dried fast. Also, I made sure to -not- give those parts that seemed particularly electronic anything like a leisurely water bath. :) It continues to function flawlessly without a whimper over the incident.I'm just reporting what I did. Not meant for advice at all. And when I approach fans with the hose, I am always in acceptance that that I could bring an end to their healthy life. Yet I've done it for years, and have thus far got away with it. (Note- always on hot days, where they dry immediately.) « Show Less
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I don't see how it would work indoors. It would make a mess. I don't think it would work with a hose either, but don't know for sure.
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If you plan to use it, I store ours on the counter top in an area out of the way.If you're talking long term storage without use, I would really clean it and then place in a cabinet out of the way.