How To Install A Floor Ac Unit

Most portable air conditioners are easy to install.

How to install a floor ac unit.

Run the exhaust hose to the window and place the window connection bracket or adapter into the open window. Mark the stud locations and fasten the bracket to them with screws. Open the lower window sash and attach the bracket using the provided hardware if necessary. Make sure this area of the wall is free of wires pipes and ducts that would interfere with making a hole for the line set.

Attach the top mounting rail to the air conditioning unit using the enclosed hardware. The first step your contractor will take to determine the position of ducts is to draw a floor plan of the second floor and lay it over a floor plan of the first floor. Connect the window connection bracket or adapter to the other end of the exhaust hose if it is not already attached. Install the mounting bracket mount the evaporator inside the room on an exterior wall away from direct sunlight doorways and sources of dust.

The most important aspects of installing a portable ac properly are its venting and drainage. This guide is a step by step overview of how to install a portable ac in your room along with answers to frequently asked questions. Sleeve also called bracket and should come with your purchase. In 99 percent of homes says frank scarangello of staten island new york based scaran heating and air conditioning second floor closets will give you access to locations.

If not make sure to buy one caulking gun silicone caulk measuring tape stud finder or you can use a small penny nail for finding the studs paint pencil pry bar. Air conditioners are deceptively heavy making installing a window ac unit a two person job. The mounting rail which supports the air conditioner against the window sash has screw holes that match up. As long as you have all the components you can do it yourself in 10 30 minutes.