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Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

Phoenix61

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1. The window closing on top of the unit keeps

Reply to Tumbulu (Original post)

Sun Aug 14, 2022, 01:38 PM

Aug 2022

it from falling out of the building. Since all the weight is there it can’t fall into the room. My guess is they don’t want the liability of someone trying to install it in a wall, screwing up, and it falling on someone. As long as the fins are outside I don’t see what the problem would be. There’s several DIY You-Tube videos

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Through the wall AC question [View all] Tumbulu Aug 2022 OP

The window closing on top of the unit keeps Phoenix61 Aug 2022 #1

Thanks, that could be it Tumbulu Aug 2022 #8

Think about all the people who voted for TFG and still think Phoenix61 Aug 2022 #9

Very good point! Tumbulu Aug 2022 #10

Could be heat rejection or air flow through the unit for motor cooling...call the manufacturer dutch777 Aug 2022 #2

I tried that, and got nowhere Tumbulu Aug 2022 #7

It probably has to do with how the unit is vented. mn9driver Aug 2022 #3

The side vents will not be blocked in this circumstance, but I can see Tumbulu Aug 2022 #6

Side vents Effete Snob Aug 2022 #4

Thanks, yes, all the side vents are not blocked Tumbulu Aug 2022 #5

Other than side vents, another issue is condensate drainage. hunter Aug 2022 #11

Thank you Tumbulu Aug 2022 #12