How To Install A Floor Ac Unit

This video shows step by step instructions for installing your own central air conditioning system in your home.

How to install a floor ac unit.

If not make sure to buy one caulking gun silicone caulk measuring tape stud finder or you can use a small penny nail for finding the studs paint pencil pry bar. The mounting rail which supports the air conditioner against the window sash has screw holes that match up. Most portable air conditioners are easy to install. The first step your contractor will take to determine the position of ducts is to draw a floor plan of the second floor and lay it over a floor plan of the first floor.

Make sure this area of the wall is free of wires pipes and ducts that would interfere with making a hole for the line set. The most important aspects of installing a portable ac properly are its venting and drainage. Sleeve also called bracket and should come with your purchase. As long as you have all the components you can do it yourself in 10 30 minutes.

Run the exhaust hose to the window and place the window connection bracket or adapter into the open window. Install the mounting bracket mount the evaporator inside the room on an exterior wall away from direct sunlight doorways and sources of dust. Here s a checklist of the items you ll need to install this device. In 99 percent of homes says frank scarangello of staten island new york based scaran heating and air conditioning second floor closets will give you access to locations.

Then slide the accordion panels onto both sides of the air conditioner if not pre assembled in a guide track. Open the lower window sash and attach the bracket using the provided hardware if necessary. This guide is a step by step overview of how to install a portable ac in your room along with answers to frequently asked questions. Air conditioners are deceptively heavy making installing a window ac unit a two person job.