Installing Window Air Conditioners
There comes a time, usually late in May for those who live in areas that have four distinct seasons, when you have to admit that it's time to put that air conditioner back in the window and crank it up. Due to the fact that the air conditioning unit will be partially hanging outside of your window, there are a few precautions that you need to take when doing the installation to keep it in securely in place. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Helper
- Screwdriver and Screws
- Two Angle Brackets
- Foam Strip
- Caulking Gun (optional)
Instructions
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Connect the expandable side brackets to your air conditioner. This is a simple matter of screwing the brackets into the holes that are already provided for you on the side of the air conditioner.
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Open the window all the way, including both the glass and the screen. Be sure that it is secured in place or have your buddy hold the sliding window plates up while you handle the window air conditioner.
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Carefully push the air conditioner into the window, centered, with your helper either holding one side if you're installing the unit on a higher level of your home, or standing outside of the window if on the first floor. Hold it in place carefully as you pull the screen down and then the glass plate. The glass plate should rest comfortably right up against the top protruding edge of the air conditioner. The bottom protruding edge of the air conditioner should also sit up against the front of the window ledge.
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Pull out the expandable brackets as far as they will go on either side of the unit. Screw the brackets onto the bottom of the sliding window so that they will stay in place and prevent bugs and hot air from getting inside of your home.
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Place your angle brackets on top of the sliding glass window that is secured over your air conditioning unit. The angle brackets should be screwed in on the left and right side of the window sill. They are used to keep the sliding glass window in place while the air conditioner is in the window.
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Use a foam strip to insulate any gaps in the window. Finally, plug in your air conditioner and set it to the desired temperature.
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Tips & Warnings
Use a caulking gun to seal up any small cracks and crevices that could let hot air from outside into your home. Even the smallest open crevice could waste energy and result in higher electric bills because the hot air causes your window air conditioner to work harder to keep the room cool.
Resources
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