What should we use to fill the gap? This is an old Gibson air conditioner. The gap is approximately 6 inches. What is the most efficient material we can use to save energy?
2006-07-11 06:28:58 · 13 answers · asked by tldbb 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
2 x 4's.
2006-07-11 06:33:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Air Conditioner For Wide Window
2017-01-12 18:03:38 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have been using window airconditions (in asia) in all our rooms with extra wide windows & all are of different dimensions. Infact in some room the window height is 6 ft ! The AC is kept on the bottom of the window & on top of the AC a wooden rectangular bar is used, as per the window size, that's just to keep the AC fixed, so that it doesnt falls down. On the side gaps, thick wooden Plyboard is fixed by nailing it to the wood. You can also use Glass cut pieces of the required size & fix them metal elbows (used on table edges for holding glass). Further, if you cant manage all this, why dont you go for split AC system, if it fall in your budget. The blower fan is attached to the ceiling & the compressor/condenser coil (cooling box) remains outside the house. Infact you can use 2 blower (in 2 rooms) attached to single cooling box. And can use one at a time.
2016-03-18 08:26:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learn how to install an air-conditioner in a window that is too wide:http://www.allhomerepairsyourself.com/installing-a-window-air-conditioner.htm
2006-07-11 20:04:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Look for a filler kit at your local hardware store. It should look like a accordion and should adjust to the width of the gap on both sides of the air conditioner. Your not going to loose much insulating value with these types of kits.
2006-07-11 06:48:27 · answer #5 · answered by Bear 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually the window a/c units come with sheetsboards to block the unnecessary space. If not, you can buy masonite separately.
Go to the following site to know what you must know before buying air conditioners:
tinyurl@com/airconknowledge (Replace @com with .com)
2014-08-08 02:43:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-05-01 23:16:57 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-25 22:36:59 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are these things you can buy that go on the side, they look like blinds but they are for air conditioners.
2006-07-11 06:31:24 · answer #9 · answered by freddy_calhoun 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem, I cut a piece of plywood the correct size, and presto, it is done! Wood is much more energy efficient that the plastic stretcher panels that come with the unit. Remember to tape or fill all the cracks.
2006-07-11 06:32:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you know someone in the a/c biz, get him to give you a small piece of 1.5" fiberglass ductboard and a little mastic. Cut the ductboard to fit, coat both sides with mastic (for waterproofing) and finish with paint. You'll get your r-value with very little cost and effort.
2006-07-11 06:39:39 · answer #11 · answered by Elwood Blues 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋