Is there a way to install this without drilling into window frame? (rental apartment so can't cause damage)
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Sorry, but that is difficult to answer without knowing the dimensions of the frame, etc. I would think you could build a wooden frame that would slide in between the window frame and the air conditioner, but it would need to be strong and tight enough so the unit won't be able to fall in or out. That worked for me with a different unit. I would call a handyman to do this!
1692905
it just comes with a kit to install it through a double hung window. But you could retro it to go through a wall no problem.
730886
It's is not designed for such an installation. However, you can drill hole and install it that way.
155340
Yes you can install from the outside. Just be careful not to drop anything.
1035084
Yes. Read my post on this product, I gave instructions on how to install it without any cutting nor drilling
429226
Hello,It is recommended for security reasons to install the A/C unit with the brackets however it is not needed. You can have it installed by screwing the unit into the window as well.
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No, both the hinge side and the lock side screw into a wall stud or the window frame; not sure how else you would do it though you could secure it to wood and secure the wood with whatever fastener you are thinking of.
1796999
There is an additional clip and cable that can be purchased. It fits over a window so when rolled up it "locks" in place. Would only keep honest people from stealing as one could easily break the window and remove. It's so simple to remove & reinstall, I prefer to do that. If you want something permanent, then I'd go a different direction - I don't want a fixed rack so this is perfect to put on when needed.
838373
I added pieces if wood to the wall to mount the metal bar outside the window frame. I could not mount to frame as the frame is not flat. The wood also seems to make more secure and easier to open screen if needed.
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No. It is meant to slide into grooves. Not too difficult once the window sash is removed from the frame.
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We have ours in our side-sliding window. It IS possible to install it that way, but you will need to reinforce it if you're concerned about security or stability issues. Also, the panel that's included for top sliding windows may or may not work -we had to custom cut a piece of plastic to fit and drilled it into the window frame.
186040
Yes, you do need a sleeve or a hole cut through the wall. It is not for window installation.
1102420
Yup! You can choose to or not to attach it. Note - it's pretty difficult to install as there's only a small angle window to use the allen wrench. A ratchet would be useful. A few other issues I had: the pitch of the screw and the hole did not match for me so it took some elbow grease; also mine was black.
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Very easy to install. Remove two recessed wood screws on top of trim piece that goes over top of crank mechanism . One at each end. Then gently pry the trim piece up to remove. If the window has been painted a few times you may have to poke around a little to find the screwsPry the piece up and out and the mechanism is exposed
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Hi Stella, Mike here. The unit is made for traditional windows, which slide up and down. Technically, they have vertical slides, so putting it in such a window should be pretty straightforward. When mounted in such a window there are usually gaps to either side that the a/c comes equipped to cover, usually with slide-out panels. However, if you mean that the opening the window makes is vertical, in which case it actually slides horizontally, the installation could still work but might require some adaptations. If you want the window open as little as possible, I suppose you could put the unit in vertically; I'm not aware of anything inherent to the unit itself that would make it unsuitable for vertical mounting. My recollection aside, a careful read of the installation instructions is definitely called for. In a window that slides horizontally, and makes a vertical opening, you might have to provide some support for the unit on the outside because it wouldn't have the window coming down on the top to hold it in place. The friction from the window and frame might be sufficient, but I kinda doubt it. By "some support" I'm thinking of something like an exterior shelf attached to wall studs, or perhaps some large "L" shaped brackets by themselves. With a vertical opening you'll also need to plug the big hole above the unit. Heavy cardboard, fiberboard, or a really heavy duty plastic trash bag, plus some duct tape could do for that, as long as the unit is otherwise mounted securely. If you want to get fancier, and sturdier/more permanent to boot, a sheet of 1/4" exterior-rated plywood, trimmed with a self-adhesive foam gasket, and possibly held in place by some brackets screwed on to the panel, could work as well. I hope I've understood your question correctly. If not, I'd be glad to try again with some clarification from you about the configuration of the window.
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Hi Robert - There is an extendable frame that attaches to the top of the unit (slides up and down along the outside edges of the unit). It comes with a corrugated plastic panel, that you cut to size, that slides into that frame. So be sure to measure twice, cut once, as this closes off the top of the window. Always err on the side of longer, so you can adjust if needed. Pretty simple.
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I had got the product and it doesn't need holes to be installed. but when I saw my friend's door frame I knew that this product would hurt the frame a lot. the frame will be broken in a long term. but if you don't mind, it would still work alright.