There are portable air conditioners that are easy to install and can be moved from room to room.The process of exhausting the hot air that is a by-product of this process out of the room through a hose is what portable air conditioners do.In order for your air conditioner to work, you must ensure that the hot air is successfully ejected from the room through a window to the outside.If a window is not available, this guide will show you how to install and vent a portable, single-hose air conditioner.
Step 1: Carefully read the instructions that come with your portable air conditioner.
For future use, save the instructions and warranty information.
Step 2: Pick a location for your portable air conditioner.
The air conditioner should be placed near a window and an electrical outlet.The air conditioner should not be a tripping hazard and the flow of air should be unimpeded.
Step 3: Determine if the window accessory will work with your window.
Most portable air conditioners come with a window adaptor kit that will work, however in some cases the kit is missing or not right for the window, and you will have to use something else.To function well, the gaps between the vent hose and the sides of the window must be sealed off.Measure your window opening to see if the kit can be expanded or trimmed.If the window adapter kit that came with your portable unit is missing or doesn't fit your window, you should have a piece of Plexiglas cut to size at your local hardware store.You can fill the gap with a piece of plywood or cardboard.These options will work in a pinch.
Step 4: Attach the exhaust hose from the portable air conditioner to the air conditioning unit.
If this is a single hose with a connection already attached, you may have to attach an exhaust connection to the unit before attaching the hose.Follow the directions that came with your unit.If the window connection is not already attached, connect it to the other end of the exhaust hose.The exhaust hose needs to be run to the window.
Step 5: Attach the exhaust hose window connection.
The window kit should be adjusted until the gaps between the sides of the window are filled.If you are using a piece of Plexiglas, you can place it in the windowsill next to the exhaust hose window connection and keep it there until the window is closed.To hold everything in place, close the window and make sure it fits against the exhaust hose window connection.It may be necessary to use duct tape to seal the gaps around the exhaust hose window connection in some cases.
Step 6: Plug in the air conditioner.
It should be ready to use.
Step 7: The air conditioner should be Vented through a sliding glass door.
The installation will be similar to a window.To fill the gap between the exhaust hose and the top of the door, you will need to buy a piece of Plexiglas.It will be very inconvenient to use the door.
Step 8: The air conditioner should be Vented through the Ceiling.
In offices where windows are not present or accessible, portable air conditioners can be vented through a drop ceiling.Commercial ceiling vent kits can be purchased online.Be sure to check with your building's maintenance personnel before proceeding with this procedure, as there are a number of potential risks and inefficiencies involved.If you want to vent a portable air conditioner into an attic to avoid property damage or inadvertently heating up other parts of the house, it is advisable to get professional advice from an HVAC specialist.
Step 9: The air conditioner needs to be Vented.
A licensed contractor can cut a hole through an exterior wall and install an exhaust port for your portable air conditioning unit if a window is not available.
Step 10: There is a portable air conditioner in the chimney.
Fireplaces can be used to vent a portable air conditioner.To fill in the gaps around the exhaust hose and fireplace opening, use the supplied window adapter kit or custom-cut Plexiglas.Make sure that the flue is open and the chimney is clean.