Portable Air Conditioner Crank Window Installation

Dual hose portable air conditioners provide more energy efficiency and quicker cooling than their single.

Portable air conditioner crank window installation.

Portable air conditioners are used to cool down a particular room in the house. The unit sits on the floor and exhaust is vented through a panel in the window opening. They produce hot air that needs to be exhausted through a hose so they should be placed near a window. Portable air conditioner with crank casement windows.

They are on wheels and can move from room to room. A portable air conditioner is a less permanent alternative to a traditional window air conditioner. We recommend using plexiglas. A lot of people have asked how to set up their portable air conditioners in a crank out style window.

This type of window cranks open and is hinged on one side. Portable ac units must be ventilated. However any type of material that will keep the hot air out and the cold air in will work. Open the window where the portable air conditioner will be located.

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. You also get a roll of adhesive velcro and large zip ties. A crank window is also commonly known as a casement window. I made an unconventional step by step how to video.

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. Cut foam weather stripping to length and attach to the window sash and frame.