Can the window be closed and locked after it is installed? If you remove the ac unit and leave the bracket in place will the window fully close?
1951136
You can leave the base in the window sill, but don't think you can leave the entire bracket in. Not sure if window will close. I always remove the bracket when I remove the A/C. It takes less than 5 minutes to take it out (and put it in, once installed).
1951137
Yes to all you asked. The bracket may interfere with screens but it should certainly allow a window to close if no AC is in place. I use these brackets in windows that don't have the AC in most of the time and they are a big help in preventing the AC from tipping out and falling during installation and removal rather than just supporting it while in place.
779396
The vent connection to the back of the unit is precarious, but once you get past that installation it work well. Typically a window mount unit is heavy and there is always a chance of it falling out the window. Yes removing the vent from the window for the entire summer is a lot easier than taking a window mounted unit out of the window and putting it in the basement for summer storage.Here is a video for a different model that explains installation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQ5PHudhbn0Another interesting link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgKepZvJ-RU
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.
978688
Absolutely. I bought mine after the house was broken into and we had repeated "kids" leaving the door open all night. The unit will shut door after "X" minutes 2,5,10,30,60 (etc) AND once it gets DARK. It is very annoying (and LOUD) in that it closes sometimes when you do not want it to but THAT IS ITS JOB. I love the product. As far as installation. I have a two car wide garage, the unit is mounted on the wall about 1.5 car lengths from the door next to the BUTTON. Where you mount it is up to you but it does need POWER and access to the button. This is a GREAT PRODUCT 100% satisfied with it since purchase.
361665
Yes, you can leave a window open, and even close it after arming it. It will only trigger when the sensors are separated....not when the are put together.
980043
Yes. There are 2 glass doors that install desperately from the unit and you can easily leave them off. Put the aside and save them in case you decide to use them some other time.
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.
928306
I don't think so,because you have to open the window up so that you can put the exhaust host coupling where the exhaust host(extension/white host,see kit) is connect.Then you can not lock your window.I live in the 14th floor,so that's OK for me, but if I live in first floor I will not feel safe,is up to you.....
105655
You cannot lock the window. You can buy a rod or cut a broom handle to place in the window to prevent it from opening.
614796
Yes. My AC is cooling me now as I speak. I do use a support bracket for the AC, and the unit is squeezed into my 16" sliding window. We've been using this AC since late last year. (A godsend during our recent SoCal Santa Ana events!) The bracket is big & sturdy, plus the AC is screwed into our window sill, per enclosed instructions. No, we couldn't use the side-curtains - no room for them! Note, also, that this unit is light - ~39 lbs. PS: My present unit is last year's identical twin, size- and weight-wise.
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Absolutely. I bought mine after the house was broken into and we had repeated "kids" leaving the door open all night. The unit will shut door after "X" minutes 2,5,10,30,60 (etc) AND once it gets DARK. It is very annoying (and LOUD) in that it closes sometimes when you do not want it to but THAT IS ITS JOB. I love the product. As far as installation. I have a two car wide garage, the unit is mounted on the wall about 1.5 car lengths from the door next to the BUTTON. Where you mount it is up to you but it does need POWER and access to the button. This is a GREAT PRODUCT 100% satisfied with it since purchase. Absolutely. I bought mine after the house was broken into and we had repeated "kids" leaving the door open all night. The unit will shut door after "X" minutes 2,5,10,30,60 (etc) AND once it gets DARK. It is very annoying (and LOUD) in that it closes sometimes when you do not want it to but THAT IS ITS JOB. I love the product. As far as installation. I have a two car wide garage, the unit is mounted on the wall about 1.5 car lengths from the door next to the BUTTON. Where you mount it is up to you but it does need POWER and access to the button. This is a GREAT PRODUCT... » Read More Absolutely. I bought mine after the house was broken into and we had repeated "kids" leaving the door open all night. The unit will shut door after "X" minutes 2,5,10,30,60 (etc) AND once it gets DARK. It is very annoying (and LOUD) in that it closes sometimes when you do not want it to but THAT IS ITS JOB. I love the product. As far as installation. I have a two car wide garage, the unit is mounted on the wall about 1.5 car lengths from the door next to the BUTTON. Where you mount it is up to you but it does need POWER and access to the button. This is a GREAT PRODUCT 100% satisfied with it since purchase. « Show Less
1627797
I took the slide out unit out of the frame and very carefully installed the frame in the window. Pay close attention to the instructions. Jim
91210
No different than any other window a/c unit, not bolted unless you bolt it down. It sits there like any other window unit and is as easy to remove in the fall as it is to install in the summer.
1993910
Nope. I installed it with the window shut, but it doesn't prevent you from opening it. You just have to make sure to pull the pad and cover out of the way when you shut the window again.
1241037
If your shutters are like the ones I use to have, you will not be able to close them at all after the unit is installed. The unit does extend inside of the house a few inches so if your shutters are mounted inside the frame , to be flush against the glass/window itself, then you will not be able to close them, IF you have old deep-set windows and the shutters do not sit against the glass you may still be able to close them. We ended up customizing our shutters years ago, by taking off the lower half of the shutter, in the window with an ac unit in it. We had the privacy of having shutters closed over the upper portion of the window, over the unit, without compromising the airflow of the unit or our privacy. Hope this answers your question a bit better.
2046779
From my experience with 6 window AC units presently is that there's two things that make them noisy. 1) was is damaged during shipping and now there's loose parts rattling around, and 2) is it installed correctly/securely? 4 of my 6 units are this exact model. These are better than average. My next window AC will also be this model.
2139281
I did not have this problem. It sounds to me that one of these things is likely: 1. You installed it wrong and you need to take it apart to reinstall. 2. Manufacturer defect. Hopefully you did not close the door and end up on the outside, because then you will have to try sliding something in between the door to push the lock out of the way. It will move even if the door is locked.