Haier 8,000 BTU Portable air conditioner I am thinking of purchasing this unit for my bedroom, however, I have horizontal sliding windows. Will this unit be ok for my window? What is the window kit like? Haier 8,000 BTU Portable air conditioner I am thinking of purchasing this unit for my bedroom, however, I have horizontal sliding windows. Will this unit be ok for my window? What is the window kit... » Read More Haier 8,000 BTU Portable air conditioner I am thinking of purchasing this unit for my bedroom, however, I have horizontal sliding windows. Will this unit be ok for my window? What is the window kit like? « Show Less
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They don't require a window -- if you make a hole in an outside wall for the exhaust hose!
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Don't know if you still need an answer, but yes, you can turn the vent on end and use it in horizontal windows as well. There's a flat panel with a hole in it for the hose to go out. Depending on the height of your windows, you might need something to block any open space - the panel isn't huge, built more for regular vertical windows. I've used it in a regular window with the screen in place, no problem (although you'll want to wash the screen when you remove the unit for the year - it gets a little fuzzy circle where the air blows out. I've had this unit for a year and LOVE it, great for a room or two, or a small apartment. Doesn't raise my electric bill through the roof either. Don't know if you still need an answer, but yes, you can turn the vent on end and use it in horizontal windows as well. There's a flat panel with a hole in it for the hose to go out. Depending on the height of your windows, you might need something to block any open space - the panel isn't huge, built more for regular vertical windows. I've used it in a regular window with the screen in place, no problem (although you'll want to wash the screen when you remove the unit for the year - it gets a little fuzzy circle where the air blows out. I've had this unit for a year and LOVE it, great for... » Read More Don't know if you still need an answer, but yes, you can turn the vent on end and use it in horizontal windows as well. There's a flat panel with a hole in it for the hose to go out. Depending on the height of your windows, you might need something to block any open space - the panel isn't huge, built more for regular vertical windows. I've used it in a regular window with the screen in place, no problem (although you'll want to wash the screen when you remove the unit for the year - it gets a little fuzzy circle where the air blows out. I've had this unit for a year and LOVE it, great for a room or two, or a small apartment. Doesn't raise my electric bill through the roof either. « Show Less
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While I do not have one of these, I have been checking them out to possibly buy one for my step-sons room which is upstairs and gets horribly hot i, the warmer weather. These units don't require a window at all.
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The hoses are used to vent the AC out the window. I'm not venting mine though. What good is a portable unit if it has to be by the window? I haven't had any problems by not venting it, so I don't plan on doing it in the future.
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It is quieter than the previous Kenmore window a/c of 12K BTU. I reviewed several brands and the Frigidaire appeared to be the best choice, although I have had previous good experience with Frigidaire. Of course, it is not going to be as quiet as a central unit for the whole house, but acceptable and I would recommend it. The a/c unit and sleeve arrived from Amazon very well packaged and protected. Read the instructions carefully.
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If you need to move the unit from room to room get the portable set-up is easy or if your apartment or condo has restrictions on window units as a side note get the biggest BTU unit you can afford it pays off when it gets very hot and humid I've had good luck with the NewAir models.
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Here is the web site for the air conditioner.http://www.edgestar.com/Koldfront-Ultracool-8000-BTU-Portable-Air-Conditioner-PAC801W/PAC801W,default,pd.html
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To the extent that the unit is about 6" in depth, it does "jut" out from its plastic frame on both sides by about 3" each side. There is a slider that accommodates the width of the window space in which you would like to place the unit. The entire unit fits into the frame of your window. It is ideal for vertically sliding windows. Just slide the window open, place the unit inside, and slide the window pane in place gripping the top of the fan's frame. The unit also fits in horizontally sliding windows--in this case width becomes height. Very versatile and user-friendly fan. Quality for the price. To the extent that the unit is about 6" in depth, it does "jut" out from its plastic frame on both sides by about 3" each side. There is a slider that accommodates the width of the window space in which you would like to place the unit. The entire unit fits into the frame of your window. It is ideal for vertically sliding windows. Just slide the window open, place the unit inside, and slide the window pane in place gripping the top of the fan's frame. The unit also fits in horizontally sliding windows--in this case width becomes height. Very versatile and user-friendly... » Read More To the extent that the unit is about 6" in depth, it does "jut" out from its plastic frame on both sides by about 3" each side. There is a slider that accommodates the width of the window space in which you would like to place the unit. The entire unit fits into the frame of your window. It is ideal for vertically sliding windows. Just slide the window open, place the unit inside, and slide the window pane in place gripping the top of the fan's frame. The unit also fits in horizontally sliding windows--in this case width becomes height. Very versatile and user-friendly fan. Quality for the price. « Show Less
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Any window air conditioner can be installed in a casement window as long as the window opens up wide enough for it to fit. Specific "casement" type AC units are overpriced and usually have poor efficiency, so I really don't recommend them. I have the previous model and built a frame out of cheap 2x4 lumber to hold the AC in the window (filled the top opening with acrylic). Some of my neighbors just screwed the frame directly to their window track and filled the top gap with acrylic.
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It is rated at 15000 BTU but has the EFFECTIVE cooling of one rated at 18000 BTU's. One way this seems to be accomplished is the use of 2 fans (instead of the normal 1). By doing so, the air is pushed over the cooling fins at one speed while the air delivered to the area being cooled can be adjusted through 3 speeds. So to answer your question, it is NOT a typo but it is also NOT rated (in the normal way) at 18000 BTU.
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No I did not. I have replacement windows and it is supporting the ac just fine. Also, when I was researching ac window brackets, I found that a lot of people commented on how they were unable to use it on their replacement windows. The ones I reviewed did not appear to be able to be attached to the type of window frame I have. I do not find that my windows are being stressed in anyway from the ac's. At one time I had a much heavier unit in my window & had no issue.
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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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Yes. Select one 9000 BTU Indoor unit for the bedroom and a 12000 BTU Indoor unit for the sun room. On a dual system for best matching.
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Here is the web site for the air conditioner. http://www.edgestar.com/Koldfront-Ultracool-8000-BTU-Portable-Air-Conditioner-PAC801W/PAC801W,default,pd.html
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Keystone air conditioners are also sold under the brand name "Polar Wind" at Meijer stores. I bought the 5,000 BTU Polar Wind unit about seven years ago and it has been a real little workhorse for me. I use it to cool down a fair sized open living room, dining and kitchen area. I just bought the 6,000 BTU Keystone unit for my master bedroom. I am surprised at how quiet it is.
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Hello You have to contact the customer service to let them know that you want one 18000 and two 9000 btu inside units, be careful my outside unit broke down after a couple of months, I had to call them several times after many calls they didn't want to take my calls, they sent the spare part after 6 months so it's up to you I don't recommend this company regards
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I have had my Haier Portable Air Conditioner for 3 years and never a drop of water has come out of it. I check it every fall before I put it away so I can drain it if needed. I do only use mine in the upstairs bedroom in the evenings and then it is off for the night. I cannot speak for one that is used all day, every day during the hot months. I have had great service from this unit and only wish I had purchased one sooner. It supplements our central A/C since we do not have a separate upstairs system and in the summer, in Mississippi, it is just uncomfortably warm when trying to sleep. I have only ever used the unit for A/C. Enjoy your purchase. I have had my Haier Portable Air Conditioner for 3 years and never a drop of water has come out of it. I check it every fall before I put it away so I can drain it if needed. I do only use mine in the upstairs bedroom in the evenings and then it is off for the night. I cannot speak for one that is used all day, every day during the hot months. I have had great service from this unit and only wish I had purchased one sooner. It supplements our central A/C since we do not have a separate upstairs system and in the summer, in Mississippi, it is just uncomfortably warm when trying to sleep. I... » Read More I have had my Haier Portable Air Conditioner for 3 years and never a drop of water has come out of it. I check it every fall before I put it away so I can drain it if needed. I do only use mine in the upstairs bedroom in the evenings and then it is off for the night. I cannot speak for one that is used all day, every day during the hot months. I have had great service from this unit and only wish I had purchased one sooner. It supplements our central A/C since we do not have a separate upstairs system and in the summer, in Mississippi, it is just uncomfortably warm when trying to sleep. I have only ever used the unit for A/C. Enjoy your purchase. « Show Less
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I would believe this is 13000 BTU. I have the unit and it cools my 20' x20' room. I would not count on more than that for this unit.
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No, the kit is for wall windows. The "flexible" tubing connects into a vent that is held in place by closing the window on top of it, similar to window AC units. You need a window that opens to allow the air conditioner to properly vent