How do I install a portable air conditioner in a door opening?

Nov 12, 2007 by Kazza | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs

Hi there,

I have bought a portable air conditioner that has a window kit (am renting, so can't cut holes in walls etc). The conundrum I have is that the only "window" in my bedroom is in reality two doors. I can keep one closed and open one, but don't have any fantasy how to seal off the opening to stop hot air entering. Would Proclivity some advise.

You'd have to inaugurate a temporary solid wood door with a catch- cut in it for the a/c unit and build a ledge for it to sit on that's well braced. Some about centers sell damaged doors at cheaper prices...you'd have to find one to agree the existing door size. A/C units oust water that's collected from the room so you'll have to enumerate out how to drain that off as well if it's not placed on an outside screen. You may be better off placing the a/c unit in a close-by window and pointing a fan towards your bedroom to get unruffled air to it.

paul h | Nov 12, 2007

Why doesn't my portable air conditioner get cool enough? How much does it cost to fix these things?

Jun 03, 2007 by JW | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs

I bought a portable air conditioner approve of hand (this probably teaches me not to go for a deal!). It gets a bit chilled, but not enough to cool an entire room. On top of that, it doesn't take humidity out of the air. Does anyone grasp if there's something I may have done wrong setting it up that could be causing this? How costly is it to fix a portable air conditioner (is it worth it? Or should I just get a new one)? Thanks!

The problems I always have with my portable air conditioner is 1) the hose that the hot air blows out of emits stress, so that in itself starts to heat up the room, and 2) there is always a no leakage of air from where the hose is attached to the air conditioner. I've entranced to wrapping up the hose and duct taping around the seal, which has helped to mitigate heat coming off of it.

I would suggest you do as I have done before taking it for any repairs. Also, come across the filter on the side and clean it, as this can cause it to not cool duly.

jjjjjjjjj | Jun 03, 2007

I have a portable air conditioner and the compressor keeps turning on and off?

Sep 03, 2007 by James B | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs

It's 100+ out and I have a portable air conditioner in my apartment. Unfortunately, the compressor won't freeze on. It turns on for a min. then turns off, then on and off. Only the fan stays on constantly. I noticed that it only does this during the day. Does anyone have any outlook the reason why? It was fine on cooler days, when when it got hot, it does this. I'm philosophy it's the electrical demand or something.

possibly it's on an overlaoded circuit. try putting it on a low in request circuit or a dedicated one.

mel | Sep 04, 2007

Can I use a portable air conditioner without the exhaust?

Jul 20, 2008 by michael | Posted in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a area that the central air is just not cooling it enough. I am thinking of purchasing a portable air conditioner, but none of the windows can be opened. Can I use it without the exhaust?

no you still have to have seeping route for fan heat

southarkansas | Jul 21, 2008

What is the best portable air conditioner on the market?

Jun 28, 2007 by eyepublishing | Posted in Other - Electronics

I'm looking for a portable air conditioner for a basement bedroom that is about 18x18, all things being equal between 100 and 200 dollars and one that can produce the same effects as a rampart unit.

Hi!,

Portable air conditioners are without a doubt unique in that they are portable and can be easily moved from location to discovery. Though they still have an exhaust tube that must be vented out somewhere, they are truly portable in the feeling that they require no permanent installation. Most portable air conditioners end up with what is called a window venting kit. This venting kit certainly slides into a window as seen in the diagram to the opportunely. The exhaust hose is easily fit into the appropriate place in the window kit, and the unit is ready to go. To read in more detail about the ins and outs of installing portable air conditioners, go to our Instatement Section.

Portable air conditioners virtually always have caster wheels for portability. They consist of one "box" that holds both the hot and heatless side of the air conditioner in one and they use their exhaust hose to expel heat. There are several ways to get rid of the piss of superior that the air conditioner condenses out of the air. Most units collect this water in an internal out of bucket, but some units exhaust the water through their spend hose. Some units have pumps that pump the condensate unstintingly out through a tube in their drain hose. Most models that rack up condensate water in an internal bucket can also be adapted for steer drain off. There are now models manufactured by EdgeStar that disclose no water at all.

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Sidd | Jul 02, 2007
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