Has anyone used it with the window blocking part of the fan when open? If so, how well does it work?
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YesIt depends on your window. The fins on the side cover about 2.5-3" then a semi circle starts to appear. It works fine considering I don't exactly try to seal the fan into the window. You will feel some blow back if you're in exhaust mode. I do suggest having some sort of screen between the fan and the outside. The fins aren't good enough for keeping out bugs.
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All of the windows used with this fan block it a little (~2-4inches). Haven't noticed any problems.
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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.
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I have one of those windows where the screen is permanently installed. My fan sits fine in my window. I don't see it being a problem for most windows with screens.
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Definitely. I do run mine with the windows open sometime, but I it is much more effective with them closed.
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I think if you have at least the minimum opening size, it should work in any window. You would just need to be able to fill the area around the fan for efficiency. I guess you could rotate the housing 90 degrees if needed to use the included panels to fill the gaps. I'm assuming you could close the window against the fan on two edges. I don't know if you could screw it in. I can't screw it into my walls even with up & down style windows. It would be impossible to open or close the windows and I need to remove it anyway when it's cold. I just close my double windows down on top of the housing and clamp it in. It works fine in my case. Hope this helps you somewhat. I think if you have at least the minimum opening size, it should work in any window. You would just need to be able to fill the area around the fan for efficiency. I guess you could rotate the housing 90 degrees if needed to use the included panels to fill the gaps. I'm assuming you could close the window against the fan on two edges. I don't know if you could screw it in. I can't screw it into my walls even with up & down style windows. It would be impossible to open or close the windows and I need to remove it anyway when it's cold. I just close my double windows down on top of the... » Read More I think if you have at least the minimum opening size, it should work in any window. You would just need to be able to fill the area around the fan for efficiency. I guess you could rotate the housing 90 degrees if needed to use the included panels to fill the gaps. I'm assuming you could close the window against the fan on two edges. I don't know if you could screw it in. I can't screw it into my walls even with up & down style windows. It would be impossible to open or close the windows and I need to remove it anyway when it's cold. I just close my double windows down on top of the housing and clamp it in. It works fine in my case. Hope this helps you somewhat. « Show Less
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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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If, by window, you mean a visual opening to see the outside, I don't think so. the shutters are only open when the fan is blowing. Also, the airflow only goes one direction: outward. If you are asking whether it can be used to replace a window, then the main limitation would be that it will be less air-tight than a window when you want to keep dampness and cold out of the room.
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it really works well in my window...if sitting in my recliner can reach & turn low/high/off, & has same choice if in dining area...dining area & add on closed porch section is where i wanted to draw the cool air from house into porch area...
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If you mean can you close the window with the fan in it, then no. You'd have to remove the fan to close the window. I hope this helps.
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I installed one over my FanTastic Fan. I feel it might restrict the air flow but probably not as much as other type. Fantastic has come out with a vent cover to use with their fans and that might be worth looking into. The price of their covers has come down. The automatic rain feature still works even when the cover is over it. I got the covers so I could have the fan operate when it was raining out. Some times it will work when raining and sometimes it doesn't.
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I used it as a fan for a few days when the weather warmed up a bit. It kept me comfortable. I never used it near the window, so i can't say how well it will do, but the speed it has on fan is the same as the medium speed in our box fan. Hope this helps.
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I clean mine window fans by taking a stiff broom to them regularly. Set the fans to blow out highest setting, vigorously brush the face letting the broom bristles poke through slightly. The dust gets sucked out the window, blown away by the fan and doesn't come inside.
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Basically I bought this panel for an unused door between my living area and my tenant's bedroom. It workers great on blocking the noise and I use many screws to close the gap between the panel and the wall. I never open the door again since I put the panel on. So I guess if you want to get the best result on blocking the noise better to screw the edge on the wall, because any gap would cause the noise come in. But if you need to open the window or door to get air and light I think this panel will be kind of heavy to move around like those curtains.
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I've not had a problem...as others have said, be certain that fan has area free for air flow.
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It would move air, but what is your intent? If you use it as an exhaust fan you would have to move air from someplace else in the room (open window). If used as an intact fan, then it would make a positive pressure environment if no outside vent/window/door is open.
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No. The fan is in the side of the container and draws air from the outside in and should not be blocked when working. To my knowledge, it is not waterproof.
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No, you do not. It simply slips into the window opening. However, I have now had my unit for 2 years and I have noticed a severe drop off in cooling power so I would look at another model if I were you.
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We put the fan in the basement blowing out (where we cannot hear it). If you then open your bedroom window at night, air will flow in through the open bedroom window. You get impressive air movement - and cannot hear the fan.