Why is it that the actual width of the AC measures 18.5" but the window width opening needs to be a minimum of 23"?
921166
The unit has accordion pieces that seal against the window frame. They can expand out for a much wider window, or compress to 23".
1071603
The A/C unit is 18.5 wide by 12.5 high. If you're asking if it will fit 21 inch wide window, then probably not. There are metal bars that slide on top of each side of the A/C which holds the unit in place. When you lower the window down and it will rest against the bar and hold the unit in place. The metal bars are attached to the slide plastic cover which is supposed to slide open and cover up to a 36 inch opening. I don't thing you can compress all this material on both sides to fit 21 inches.
112359
I measured my unit, and the portion that would go through a window is 26.5 inches. I'd say the only way you could get this model through your window is to remove some framing. Depending on your window design, that could be far too much work. Personally, I cut a new hole through my wall and framed it specifically for this air conditioner.
997987
I just installed it in a 21-inch window. it was very snug, with no room for the side panels, but it worked.
2028108
Be warned, your window needs to be a minimum of 22". They do not tell you on this site. I found out the hard way and still waiting for my return slip (6 days and counting).
1767059
Hi - the narrowest width when open (which is at the top of the gate) is 18".
1774776
We moved and sold the unit, so I can't look at it and tell you a minimum, however I can tell you that our window was too small but the window kit was easily resized with hacksaw. It's a hardish plastic so easily sawed through.
608286
The unit is too tall for a double hung window. The narrowest measurement is the width. It is a great unit. We cut a hole in the wall and installed it near the ceiling so it would vent the hot air in the room quickly. Most AC units do not vent inside air to the outside anymore. It will cool down our room which is 9 by 19 with a angled ceiling from 115 degrees to the 70's in about 10 minutes. Hope the info helps you.
1154946
As I understand this, the main concern is for a/c units the width. Most wall a/c units are either 24" or 27". I needed a width of 24" and that's why I bought the frigidaire.
1945141
I no longer live in an apartment, but in a hospital long term care ward. The ac is long gone. sorry. It was a good ac, and was smaller that most, being well engineered except for some weak plastic on the front that broke twice in shipping. Thrifty and efficient. I am guessing that it was more than 11 inches from the rear point of installation bracket for the window sash, which is not the inside of the window.
2060090
with out measuring it about 2 inches wide works great i beat on this as long as the window is clean and not too hot or cold you should be fine
2206079
The book states a window opening width of 23 to 36 inches and a height of 13 inches.
1284587
It is 18 inches wide and, though I have not measured it, has to be close to 25 feet long
160554
It's very simple and cheap. Use a 2x4 or a big wooden dowel cut to size. I used to live in some apartments and I had just bought a new window unit. I cut a 2x4 to size and put it in the upper portion of the window which prevented the window from being opened. I left for awhile and when I came back home I found that someone had tried stealing my A/C unit but failed because of the 2x4. It works!
678848
The Soleus 6K BTU A/C measures approx. 18-3/4"W X 13-1/2"H (the height includes the bracket included in the package that secures it to the lower sash of a double-hung window. My window opening is 31" wide. The accordian panels that also come with the unit attach to each side. In my case, that would be approximately 6-1/4" on the left and the same on the right to reach 31 inches. These side panels also attach by small screws to the lower sash of the window. Hope this helps.
1927482
As for the dimensions I don't have those; however, the unit's fan does run continuously when it's in the heat mode, but cycles when in the AC mode. This makes no sense to me, but that's how it works. It's annoying as a heater because the element kicks in and warm air blows out, then the heater shuts off and cold air blows out. Stupid.
177472
The opening not the door must be a minimum of 15 inches for the unit to work.