I figure the lateral and top louvers will be obstructed by the walls of hole. However, bearing in mind that the hole is bigger than the AC case, there will be additional space around it and thus the louvers will be neither fully obstructed, nor fully outside. Will this impede the functioning of the AC to the point that it would damage it?
2007-06-08 07:53:57 · 7 answers · asked by quantum 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
It may be possible to find a sleeve that would replace the outer covering on the existing AC unit. That is usually the only difference between a window unit and a wall unit. The sleeve would have the vent louvers farther back and would have better mounting to the wall. A support cross member would be recommended. You might get lucky and find one in a junkyard or from an AC company that has removed one from another location. A sheet metal shop should be able to make you one for a slightly high cost.
The problem with the vents not being either fully in or out would be more of an insulation concern. If the hot air your are trying to expel through the vents is exhausted into the walls or room your are trying to cool it would defeat the purpose.
2007-06-08 13:17:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off look for a hole of some kind in the wall. If your unit is leaking it could have caused damage over time. Air blowing out the hole will take moisture with it. The real problem is the A/C unit itself. If you don't change the filter regularly (once a month) it will cause big problems...especially in a mobile home where there isn't any room for anything anyway. If it is the original unit and the home is old then you may have to have it cleaned. That should be done on a regular basis too. The residue might be mold. Get a good mold cleaner (like rid-X) and clean the area completely.
2016-05-20 01:29:00 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will work fine but as stated before, make sure the wall is strong enough.
If the discharge louvers are blocked, or partially blocked, you run the chance of freezing your unit up which could damage the unit.
2007-06-08 08:07:35 · answer #3 · answered by Mike J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt it providing you have at least some of the louvers exposed to the outside , the main concern you need to take into consideration is that the unit drains properly outside and doesn't leak on the inside...
2007-06-08 07:59:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The wall is as good as the window. The idea of using the window is not to make a hole in the wall!
2007-06-08 07:59:35 · answer #5 · answered by Mesab123 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It works just fine. I have two rent houses that have ac units installed in the walls. They were there when I bought the houses, and they are still functioning well.
2007-06-08 07:58:36 · answer #6 · answered by claudiacake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You had better just make sure that there is enough bracing to hold the AC up. Everything else should be ok if the clearence is as you stated.
2007-06-08 07:58:31 · answer #7 · answered by Home RN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋