Installing a Portable Air Conditioner in 8 Easy Steps

If you're looking for information on installing a portable air conditioner then pull up a chair and buckle down, because this is the article you've been searching for.

Portable air conditioners are an excellent solution to the summer's heat. You may find yourself in a situation where installing a window AC unit or central air conditioner is impractical, not possible, or too costly. In these types of situations portable air conditioners come in handy. There is no need for permanent installation, breaking through walls, or breaking the bank. In this article we're going to break down how to install a portable air conditioner in 8 easy steps. After reading this article, you'll see just how simple installing a portable air conditioner really is.

Step 1: When you get your portable AC to its destination, unpack all the contents and allow the portable AC to stand upright for at least 1-2 hours. When your AC is shipped, the refrigerant inside gets stirred up, allow the appliance to sit will help the refrigerant to settle down.

Step 2: Go over the installation guide to make sure you have all of your parts. In the rare event that you find a part missing, contact the company via website or phone and they will ship you the missing part.

Step 3: Locate the exhaust hose and its connectors. Connect the exhaust hose connectors to the exhaust hose. On most models it will twist into place. Check to make sure that the connection is air tight.

Step 4: Locate the window slider. Connect the window slider to the window fixture. Most models come with small screws to use for attachment.

Step 5: Lift your window and place the window kit inside, it may go in horizontally or vertically, dependent upon how your window opens. Adjust the length of the window kit to fit your window. Close the window until the window kit fits snuggly. Some models come with screws to make sure your window kit stays in place.

Step 6: Take the exhaust hose from step 3 and attach it to one end of your portable air conditioner. Dependent upon the model, it may twist or snap into place.

Step 7: Bring you portable AC unit about 2-3 feet from your window. Extend the exhaust hose from step 6 with a slight pull. Take the unconnected side and attach it to the designated spot on you window kit. Depending on the model, it may snap, twist, or lock into place.

Step 8: Grab the power cord and plug it in. If your model has a reset button on the plug, press it now. Locate the power button on the control panel and turn it on. Look through the setting on your control panel to see what options you have. Set the desired temperature and you should feel air blowing out. If not refer to the trouble shooting section of you installation guide. It's going to take a few minutes for the air to get cool.