How To Install A Floor Ac Unit

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.

How to install a floor ac unit. Most portable air conditioners are easy to install. 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. As long as you have all the components you can do it yourself in 10 30 minutes. The mounting rail which supports the air conditioner against the window sash has screw holes that match up.

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. Here s a checklist of the items you ll need to install this device. Install the mounting bracket mount the evaporator inside the room on an exterior wall away from direct sunlight doorways and sources of dust.

Sleeve also called bracket and should come with your purchase. Then slide the accordion panels onto both sides of the air conditioner if not pre assembled in a guide track. Air conditioners are deceptively heavy making installing a window ac unit a two person job. Run the exhaust hose to the window and place the window connection bracket or adapter into the open window.

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. This video shows step by step instructions for installing your own central air conditioning system in your home. The most important aspects of installing a portable ac properly are its venting and drainage. Attach the top mounting rail to the air conditioning unit using the enclosed hardware.