Getting the right size window air conditioner for a room is necessary to get the most from the unit. If a unit is too small it will not cool the room and a unit will run constantly. If a unit is too big for a room it will quickly cool a room and… Read More »
Supporting a window air conditioning unit is always a good idea to prevent it from falling, and protect the window sill itself. There are several types of brackets available to hold a window A/C unit in place. The AC Safe window brackets are a popular style bracket and the one we use below… Read More »
Window air conditioners are low cost quick solutions that work as a easy to install cooling units. While they do work there is much better options such as an evaporator cooler, mini split or even portable cooling units. Window mounted A/C units can be loud and take up space around a window blocking… Read More »
Securing an air conditioner with a security cage kit is something many need done to help prevent an A/C unit from being stolen or vandalized. Security kits come in all shapes and sizes and can even be built by someone with welding skills. Most kits uses metal bars to prevent theft while more… Read More »
Window mounted air conditioners are very useful and versatile units but can have issues sometimes. One of these issues is water leaking into a home in most cases it needs to be setup to drain better. A Window A/C unit should be level and some people have it lean slightly away from a… Read More »
Window mounted air conditioners are low cost devices that will cool a space when it becomes hot. They are popular since they cost less then most other types of heating and cooling equipment such as standard whole house units. Like any equipment maintenance and care must be given to a window unit for… Read More »
Finding a quiet window mounted air conditioner can be a challenge. Mainly since the noisy components, the compressor and fan, are located directly inside the packaged unit. Since the compressor is located in the unit and not outside away from the home some degree of noise will always be present. With that said… Read More »
Window air conditioners are good at keeping a room cool when it is hot but do need maintenance to work properly. One of the maintenance requirements they need is cleaning the coils inside and outside so that air can properly remove heat. If the inside coils become clogged no air can blow past… Read More »
Recharging a window air conditioner is not something many do as they are often throw away units with a new one bought. They can however be recharged with refrigerant and be put back to work cooling a room or space. Recharging a unit is not difficult but if you have never worked with… Read More »
Cleaning a window air conditioner unit is something that needs to be done at least once a year to keep the unit operating the best it possibly can. Most clean their units at the end of the cooling season such as September but it can be cleaned whenever it is convenient. Items needed… Read More »