Does this 5000 btu unit require a window support?
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this air conditioner is relatively lite at around 42 pounds, now! the one thing you absolutely will want to do is to make sure you support the top rail of the unit with 3 screws that screw into your window and also, make 100% sure that you secure the unit with the window locks provided with the unit, otherwise someone could slide the accordian flaps aside, and possibly remove your unit from your window. Rebecca, I'm pretty much blind except I can see a little light,and I pretty much had it installed in about 10/15 minutes. Just take your time, and read your instructions for the install, and you should be fine, also the unit doesn't stick out of the window that muchso you shouldn't need an extra support, however, if your window cill is in a newer home, there is that possibility that you may need a bracket to support it from the outside,, first though, see if the unit fits into the track of your window, and then, slide your window down over top of the unit and proceed to screw the top rail to the window that you just slid down. The first thing you will want to do as you unbox your unit is to assemble the top rail with the 4 screws provided to your air conditioner ok? I hope my info helped you in your decision, and, if I can be of any more assistance, by all means, please feel free to write me at: Raydeman@comcast.net. Thank you Rebecca, and I hope you have a good summer.
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It kind of depends on your windows, but I managed to fit two of them to New England storm windows without any additional suppport.
441512
Not absolutely needed but some use them for peace of mind. It has pretty stout rails on it that are located inside the window for support.
1632295
No. This is the outside unit for the air conditioning system. The heat doesn't need this. But you might need something else for it.
1242004
2 side windows are large enough to provide good ventilation. We have to close them at night when temp dropped down into 60s. We haven't used it in a hot Texas summer yet.
2057752
Seems like you've answered your own question. Yes, you should be get the unit into that size window without the side curtains. Will probably have to fabricate your own weather proofing for the sides.
1832792
Yes, this unit must be placed in the window to pull fresh air in and exhaust out the hot air. It is a great unit that cools the space well.
1459455
The unit itself does not. The exhaust tube that comes off the back does however. It needs somewhere for the heat and moisture it pulls from the air to go.
134190
It might bet the BTU capabilities. The more BTU's the bigger the unit. I bought mine last spring and I am 100% pleased with it. I am cooling about 600 square feet on the third floor of a house that temperatures reach close to 100 degrees with no A/C and this unit kept things nice and comfortable. I can definitely recommend it. I am not sure about the weight but when I installed it in the window it sure felt like it weighted more than 40 lbs!
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Yes BUT it's removable from the right side so unless your unit sticks out past the wall/window sill, you'll have to pull the whole unit out of the window to remove it.
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.
258138
It's a front vented unit so no, no special venting required. It's a built in that can also be used as a stand alone.
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The quick answer is no, not without modifying the hose attachment or the window. But this unit has a more serious problem. Mine quit running at less than one year of use. I have just ordered another unit, This time going with a brand name I know, Honeywell.
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If your window is a vertical opening, you can get by without anything. Make sure that the top window slides down to hold the unit in place. Ron
160553
no it does not but it is easy to set it up that the window won't open. If the window doesn't have lock one can be installed
1759039
There is an adaptor that fits into the window with the holes for the hoses. Works very well. I really like this unit. Don't ever buy a single hose unit.
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Yes, it comes with all the accessories for the window vent. It also comes with an extended window piece in case you have newer windows that slide across instead of the traditional up and down. I had it in a 1 BR, so I thought it was pretty loud. All these portable AC units are pretty loud though, but since it's 8,000 BTU's its quieter than a larger unit for sure.
1680464
No if you have a casing with a vent at the top of the 5.25 bay eg Thermaltake level 10 full tower
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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