How To Put A Window Ac Unit In A Sliding Window

This is a very simple inexpensive and easy way to install an air conditioner in a slider window without buying an a c made for slider windows.

How to put a window ac unit in a sliding window.

Attach the curtain frame to window jamb with screws pre drilling holes with an electric drill and using. The air conditioner should simply lock into place. If you want to add extra stability to the installation and or prevent it from leaning directly against the window frame screw it into place by running long screws through the wooden frame and into the framing around the window opening. Step 4 insert the vertical 1 2 c channel and drill a hole right about where your horizontal channel with the nut coupling meets.

Place your a c inside of your window frame and slide it in to the side frame as far as you can. Most in window air conditioners are meant to fit inside vertically sliding windows only meaning those with larger horizontally sliding windows in their house are left out. Fasten the machine by using one or two screws into the lips. If you are worried about the stability and safety is number one use angle brackets.

Insert screws into holes and screw in attaching the bottom of the unit to the window. Lift the unit and slide it into the window opening placing it into the mounts. If the frame around a c is well attached you shouldn t worry about it falling out. To install this frame simply open the window and slide it inside up against the window framing.

All that is n. Together with your friend hold the unit up and slide it into a place in the frame. You should ask someone to help you since the unit will be heavy.