How can I use this in my living room where the only window is a sliding glass door?
1962714
Your best bet is probably to buy a board that is the exact same width as the window kit and simply close it in the slider on top of the hose/window piece that comes with the unit.
1962715
I'm not positive, but I *believe* you would have to forgo using the window/door and you would actually have to cut a hole through your wall to the exterior, the size if the air pipe. But check with the manual and the manufacturer to be sure!!
1962716
It comes with a plastic Slat sized for a standard window. You would need a piece of wood Or something to fill the remaining void.
1962717
I suggest going to a place that specializes in Plexiglass and have a piece of that cut to fit the difference between where the window kit ends and the top of the slider. Go for a bit thicker than thinner so it doesn't bend easily, plus it will look nicer during the daylight hours than a solid item like wood... We have a Tap Plastics out here in Northern California - Good luck!
1962718
Compactappliance.com has a sliding glass door kit. I bought an extra one from the site so I don't have to take it out if I want to move the ac to another room. "Upgrade your portable air conditioner installation options with this large window and sliding door vent kit for EdgeStar portable air conditioners. This extra-long plastic vent kit (APPK2010) works with your existing vent hose and round adapter, and the vent kit's four pieces can expand from 21 1/2" long to 83" long. Compatible with EdgeStar models PAC701W, AP8000W, AP12000S, AP12000HS, AP12001S, AP14000HS, AP14001HS, AP14000W, and AP14009COM."
1962719
Denise, this unit may not be the best for you since there would be a need to find a device to block air from the top of the slider which comes with the unit to the top of your sliding door. Further, unless your living space is on the 2nd or 3rd floor and on a balcony it may not be safe to use the unit in that way. Hope this helps.
1962720
Compactappliance.com has a sliding glass door kit. I bought an extra one from the site so I don't have to take it out if I want to move the ac to another room. "Upgrade your portable air conditioner installation options with this large window and sliding door vent kit for EdgeStar portable air conditioners. This extra-long plastic vent kit (APPK2010) works with your existing vent hose and round adapter, and the vent kit's four pieces can expand from 21 1/2" long to 83" long. Compatible with EdgeStar models PAC701W, AP8000W, AP12000S, AP12000HS, AP12001S, AP14000HS, AP14001HS, AP14000W, and AP14009COM." Compactappliance.com has a sliding glass door kit. I bought an extra one from the site so I don't have to take it out if I want to move the ac to another room. "Upgrade your portable air conditioner installation options with this large window and sliding door vent kit for EdgeStar portable air conditioners. This extra-long plastic vent kit (APPK2010) works with your existing vent hose and round adapter, and the vent kit's four pieces can expand from 21 1/2" long to 83" long. Compatible with EdgeStar models PAC701W, AP8000W, AP12000S, AP12000HS, AP12001S, AP14000HS, AP14001HS,... » Read More Compactappliance.com has a sliding glass door kit. I bought an extra one from the site so I don't have to take it out if I want to move the ac to another room. "Upgrade your portable air conditioner installation options with this large window and sliding door vent kit for EdgeStar portable air conditioners. This extra-long plastic vent kit (APPK2010) works with your existing vent hose and round adapter, and the vent kit's four pieces can expand from 21 1/2" long to 83" long. Compatible with EdgeStar models PAC701W, AP8000W, AP12000S, AP12000HS, AP12001S, AP14000HS, AP14001HS, AP14000W, and AP14009COM." « Show Less
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.
1243903
You can put them through the window or door opening but if you put them through the window you will not be able to send it right up. They should work in a sliding door as well.
270939
I only have one sliding glass door, and it's under a patio canopy so it's in the shade and that room is pretty cool these days. Sorry. We noticed a huge difference in keeping the summer heat OUT, but haven't had enough winter cold yet here in the Phoenix area to judge how well the heat stays in (still have not turned the heater on for the winter, but we hear that is normal for this area).
201810
Anyone ever install infront (outside of house) of the sliding door. Where your sliding screen would be. This would allow your glass sliding door to shut as normal. I picture adding my own brush sweep along the vertical edge to help with air lose. Comments and pictures would be helpful.
821727
The window panel that comes with the portable air conditioner can extend from 28'' to double size. If your sliding door is less than 56'' tall (very unlikely), then, it would work. Otherwise, you will have to find a larger window panel to block the open portion of the sliding door.
388630
We have ours in our side-sliding window. It IS possible to install it that way, but you will need to reinforce it if you're concerned about security or stability issues. Also, the panel that's included for top sliding windows may or may not work -we had to custom cut a piece of plastic to fit and drilled it into the window frame.
2082932
No it doesn't. You have to use a bar to have your sliding glass door be secure.
1888275
I wouldn't use anywhere other than a sliding door. It only has one side that can be adjusted to stay in place. The one side is an adjusting screw (like you have with most stair gates) and the other side are brackets that fit on a sliding door.
619657
We use one of ours (we have two) in the sliding glass door of our condo and it works fine. Your door would have to be opened just enough to hold the large tubing in place. I hope this answers your question.
980041
You should be able to use this without the glass doors.The glass doors are there to prevent dust build up and to protect against small kids and animals.Good luck.
234772
Sliding up? Easy, slide up window, put it in place and slide the window down on it. Use the foam tape they provide. Should work for windows sliding sideways too. They also included screws for more permanent placement, but I didn't bother with that. It can expand to fit your window. Takes 2 minutes to install. Hope this helps.
1636278
I think if your window swings open, you would need to do some modifications for this to work. If you had a sliding window, no problem.
828288
No, as one-way doesn't work for this application, but a secluded room and a curtain or piece of fine cloth between the house and the window work well.
2230727
I think you can do this ,you will have to remove the one glass that goes in the back of the unit (it a small strip of glass)
1324127
I use it in a sliding glass door. I never got an extender and do not see a problem. The unit still cools the room sufficiently even with the top half of the door open to the outside. I suppose it is not the most efficient, but if you are using it for a single room it will still get the job done.
123912
Yes, you can still use your sliding glass door while the pet panel is in place.