Portable Air Conditioner Crank Window Installation

However any type of material that will keep the hot air out and the cold air in will work.

Portable air conditioner crank window installation.

First measure the window in order to know what size plexiglas insert. A lot of people have asked how to set up their portable air conditioners in a crank out style window. Portable ac units must be ventilated. Portable air conditioners are used to cool down a particular room in the house.

They are on wheels and can move from room to room. This type of window cranks open and is hinged on one side. Although most portable air conditioners come with a traditional window kit you can absolutely fabricate an insert to fit into the casement window allowing you to vent your portable air conditioner. I made an unconventional step by step how to video.

A crank window is also commonly known as a casement window. The unit sits on the floor and exhaust is vented through a panel in the window opening. Diy exhaust mount. Most portable air conditioner units include a window kit with instructions for easy installation.

Cut foam weather stripping to length and attach to the window sash and frame. You also get a roll of adhesive velcro and large zip ties. Open the window where the portable air conditioner will be located. We recommend using plexiglas.

They produce hot air that needs to be exhausted through a hose so they should be placed near a window. This casement window air conditioner installation kit comes with a triangular piece of fabric with a zipper down the middle and velcro along the edges.