Do window installation air conditioners have to have access to the outside? In other words, could I set one on a table and have it operate normally? I ask because I saw some “portable” air conditioners that do not need outside air, but are pretty expensive. I would like to get a cheap window one if it will work.
Thanks.
As mentioned, if it is a true air conditioner with refrigerant, it must be vented outside. Otherwise you will just be circulating air and dripping water on the floor. There are some portable air coolers that work inside; they generally cool with water, but can cause humidity problems if you are in an area with high humidity already
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We live in a mobile home with slider windows, not windows that go up and down.
Do they make air conditioners that are meant for this style of windows? I hope so, as trailers can get beastly hot in the summer!
If so, where would I find this style in the US?
Yes sure they do! Any appliance store carries them, I see them all over the place. Just ask the salesman.
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It seems like every air conditioner I try is really really loud and it hurts my ears. The ones that say they’re “quiet” are only referring to reducing rattle on the compressor and such, but the darned fan is still loud as anything! Are there any air conditioners out there that are TRULY quiet??
Last summer we bought a Trane brand heater/ac unit. It has a feature that makes it kick on quietly, and is very efficient. It’s saving us about 30% on our electricity bill.
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I live on the 2nd floor of an apartment complex. We are not allowed to put air conditioners in our windows for liability issues (easier for someone to break in). But it is getting SO hot here. I have looked for ones I can sit on the floor with no worries of water leak. I am finding prices well above $450. Is there a cheaper option? Fans are just not cutting it anymore. If possible can you show links. I am so new at this and not sure what is best on the market.
How can somebody break in on the second floor? I would want something in writing from the apartment management that you aren't allowed to use a window air conditioner. What is the difference between an open window to let in some cool air and having an AC in the window?
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I was wondering if there are air coditioners made that can independently be placed inside an apartment (i.e. without mounting in the window or through wall). I know that usually heat is produced and that’s why part of air conditioners are put outside, but our rented apartment doesn’t allow for this.
Thank you for your help.
it could be possible, however there needs to be a temperature difference for the unit to work. The part that cools the house (evaporator) absorbs heat from the living space into the refrigerant - which is cooler than the space to be cooled. The heat that is picked up is carried to the outside and the refrigerant now has to be hotter than the surrounding air. (This is called the condenser)The condenser rejects the heat out to the ambient air. the refrigerant is cooled back down in the process and the cycle continues.
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Does automobile air conditioners burn gasoline when they are in use.
The compressor (makes cold) and the blower (moves air) run off the motion of the engine, which is powered by gasoline.
The general rule is that is is more fuel efficient at highway speeds to close your windows and run the a/c. This is because the open windows create a lot of drag on the car.
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I have one of those large single-room air conditioners because my air conditioner system just doesn’t cut it, and it’s linked to the outside by a hose, so I have to empty the water when it gets full. How does it manage to produce about 5 pounds of water in just a few hours? Thanks for your answers!
You must have a large amount of water vapor in your air.
An air conditioner works by sucking the air out of your room and then running it through it's insides. When this happens, all of the humidity in the air is removed, which creates the water.
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Dear friends,
Can I use the window air conditioners inside the rooms without installing them in the windows, I mean just plug them in and turn them on inside the rooms without any contact with the outside?Thank you in advance, Rojin
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Room Air conditioners does not allow outside aur to enter through it. Suppose if a room is ideally sealed for optimum effect of Air Conditioner, then how will the room shall be fresh. Does Some of the outside air enters the room through the Air Conditinioning system.
A window air conditioner can take fresh air in.
But Split type there is no such provision.However it will only be a problem when you use it round the clock and the room is fully sealed.
The external air will somehow sneak in or you can keep the room/hall open for some time.
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My husband and I have an on going battle about air conditioners. He says that air conditioning means that the air is conditioned and when the room is cooled off, turn it off. But then the room gets hot again. I say leave t on all the time. What do I do?
There should be a thermostat for you to set the air conditioner temperature to. Decide what temperature to set your unit to and leave it alone, the thermostat will run the unit for you, on, off, on off according to the setting you choose.
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