I have a horizontal sliding window I want to put an air conditioner in. Can I use this to make that happen (support it properly so it won't fall out)
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Possibly, but remember that it must be screwed into the sill - opposite of where brace is attached -and thus once in place will need to be unscrewed any time you want to shut the window
2039131
Absolutely not. My window is the same. This thing is garbage. I'd definitely get a different one.
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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I was wondering that, too, Blake. It seems that horizontal window fans are difficult to find. Is that because it's best if you can block off the rest of the window? Anyway, I am going to order the fan for the convenience of having a remote control and the reverse capable fans. I'll tape it in, if nothing else! :) I will post a review after I have used it. Another poster wrote:on May 3, 2011 6:26:01 PM PDT (regarding using the fan in the vertical position): TheyCallMeMcGyver says: Nothing says that it can, but I just bought one and I did just that, ie installed it vertically in a window opening 21" wide x 24" high. This meant the unit fit quite snugly from top to bottom, but there is a fair amount of "open" space on the sides. For my installation the open space on the sides isn't an issue. I wasn't trying to block in the entire window opening. I just needed to put something in the opening to move the air in/out. The only downside, if you want to call it that, is that the temp display is now sideways.
23566
Yes, just place into the window and close it on top of the fan. It can also be placed in a sliding window, just set it on one end.
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It could work as a vertical installation, but I wouldn't recommend it. You'd have to add material to enclose the exposed area not covered by the window panel included with the air conditioner. But what's worse is that you couldn't normally use that door since it probably would have to be permanently closed while attached to the enclosure material. But if you or someone you know is handy, you could build an enclosure running the vertical length on the inside of the door to allow the unit to vent while also allowing the door to open and close. But it wasn't intended for this type of installation.
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I would imagine it would as long as the window closes tightly to secure the fan in place. My windows are horizontal, but I don't see why it wouldn't work as long as it fits the opening. Be sure to measure the window opening and make sure the fans height fits your measurement. There are sliders to also help secure the fan in place. Hope this is helpful to you.
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Yes, I have mine set up that way. It would help if you had something to keep the window in place if it's not heavy enough (I use a sliding window lock that screws in).
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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.
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You can roll the window up or down no problem, but the tabs sometime slip out and the guard will fall in the seat. We used them in the summer with air conditioner so wasn't an issue for us.
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Yes, it's designed for either horizontal or vertical use. We use it vertically (without the adjustable side panels). Fits snugly in the window and it works great! Very quiet fan too.
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Well what comes with the unit is a stander window adjustable to a window. You would have to build your own kit to fit a sliding Door. Now what I did was cut a 6" hole in my wall and used a dryer vent on the out side and concreted the vent from the unit. it work all year great. make sure you use a one way dryer vent that close when unit is on stand-by to keep the bugs and wind out.
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I think that you could do it and depending on your window sill it may or may not need an outside support. The trouble would be a big gap above the ac unit and the top of the window. As it is set up there are accordion sleeves to close this gap for a top down closing window.
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Dear Troy!I live in a building. The superintendent put it in a window. It does not have a support bracket just hangs out the window like all other air conditioners. It is a great AC. It does my kitchen, dining room, living room and office area.
1714129
No, I don't think so. Apartment units with wall sleeves usually do not have a way to handle the fins on the side of the air conditioner. You'll notice that ACs specifically designed for thru-the-wall installation only have fins in the back and not on the sides. Window air conditioners, however, have fins on the sides and the back. While it would be nice to be able to use the more powerful window air conditioners, if you use pre-made wall sleeves, you cannot use these air conditioners through the wall.There may be a diy solution, but you'd need to know what you're doing.
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What kind of air conditioner do you have? If its this kind, maybe try calling the nanufacturer....if you have a regular air conditioner that goes into the window....I don't think you have any options except to completely replace it...sorry! Good luck!
470469
Maybe you need to make the ac sit a little higher. You can try getting a piece of wood measured and put horizontaly under until its brings the ac up to where the window closes and you can put in the screws. As far as having the AC leveled the wood will help, you can also get AC support brackets if its not already leveled.
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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