Mounting A Window Ac Into The Wall

A through the wall ac unit is used to isolate cooling to one room as opposed to a central air conditioner that pumps cold air throughout an entire house.

Mounting a window ac into the wall.

Open the window where the portable air conditioner will be located. A hammer claw helped pry this corner out to flush as it was being nailed. Lower the window sash until it rests on top of the vent panel. Use the level to ensure the bracket is plumb.

Through the wall ac units otherwise known as wall mounted air conditioners allow homeowners to enjoy the convenience and comfort of cooling down a room but do it without using access to a window. Although the units do require a little bit more initial installation than a regular air conditioner once installed they do a great job of cooling down a room. The multi tool worked great to cut off this thick shim. Wall air conditioners work just like window mounted air conditioners except for the fact that they re installed inside a wall and not in a window.

Cut out a piece of plywood first to the size of the opening and then cut it to fit around the window air conditioner. Cut foam weather stripping to length and attach to the window sash and frame. Adjust the ac unit s window vent panel to extend across the width of the opening. Slide the metal sleeve bracket into the wall opening and secure it in place according to the instructional manual.

Mount the ac bracket into the wall using the manufacturer s supplied hardware. Plug the power cord into the closest electrical outlet. Nail through the box and shims and into the framing while making sure the box is flush to the exterior. Most ac brackets are secured to the surrounding 2 by 4s with wood screws.

The ivation has an expandable bar that fits securely in the lower window frame while two rubber tipped feet rest against the exterior wall to support the air conditioner s weight.