Can this be used as a "built in" appliance or does the bottom need to be open for venting or other needs?
228691
This is meant to go over the stove so the fan draws from the bottom and therefore you would want the bottom open if you're going to use it for any kind of ventilation.
228692
I would recommend purchasing a microwave that is not meant to mounted above a stove & doesn't include an exhaust fan. That said, I'm sure if you didn't want to use the exhaust fan that it could be built in. Can't imagine why anyone would?
608271
unit needs to be mounted on exterior as that large opening is the vent, draft is at the bottom
1202444
Yes it needs to be vented outside. Any true air conditioner needs to have a vent outside otherwise you'll never get it to cool the air. It's the same basic physics why a refrigerator does not double as an air conditioner by leaving the door open.
1972834
It has to vent to the outside to work as an air conditioning unit. If there is an accessory that would accomplish this, then yes.
931324
Bottom is open. There are screws in the front and back bottom. Works okay. Not optimal.
1093694
You could... but I would not. It's not designed to be used that way, so it would not be convenient and there could be an issue with the venting. It has a large vent on the side - you would not want that on the bottom and you would not want to put anything on top of it. The power switch is on top and would be inconvenient on the side. Lastly, it has rubber feet on the bottom and they would look weird on the side, plus you would not have feet if you laid it on its side. Otherwise, you COULD do it.
434208
Ours is vented outside, but it can be used as a ductless range hood if you prefer.
410004
It does not need to be vented outside per say. It can be ran in a closed room. However it is much more efficient when it's venting outside.
1314961
Not really...I had my general contractor put it in when he was building the outdoor kitchen. This is a built-in unit.
2167944
it does not look like it can be mounted under the counter. it does not have the proper brackets and i also think it gives off too much heat and would not have enough venting space. Mine is sitting on the counter
30235
It has to be vented yes. Where you vent it is up to you I suppose. If you want to push your hot air up there you can.
1255896
Its a stand alone unit that doesnt have an opening for gas unless you make your own opening.
1518380
This unit needs to go outside. You can get other units that can go inside but they do require additional venting
866452
You can open it on the bottom by unscrewing a few screws if you don't want to use compressed air, btw.
1062756
Yes all evaporative coolers need a window to be opened at least a few inches. It is free standing, though. It doesn't need venting like an air conditioner.
504988
Hi, Bottom is open. The top of the unit (contains fan an electronics) sets on and lifts off. I fill it with a pail/bucket. I can be a little annoying to to get the top of unit realligned properly after a fill but not a big deal. Filling thru the front vent works well too if you don't use a huge pail to refill. I add a drop bleach to a fill now and then.
603289
No it has a vent you open in the top, And a little plastic tap that you turn to open and close built in. It works pretty well.