Window Air Conditioner Use

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Old 09-06-2022, 10:00 AM
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Any single hose portable is less than effective.. dual hose units (intake and exhaust) are more effective.
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Old 09-06-2022, 10:21 AM
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No ac in windows.
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Old 09-06-2022, 10:48 AM
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I understand window "mounted" AC units are not allowed.

My question is regarding "portable" air conditioners where it vents out the window via a hose that is flush with the window and remains behind the window screen.

Are those allowed? It's not mounted to the window, rather sits on the floor inside the house and does not stick out of the window. You can just see the hose openings behind the window screen.

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One way to disguise the vent is install a dryer vent through the wall.
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Old 09-06-2022, 10:57 AM
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One way to disguise the vent is install a dryer vent through the wall.
Not in anyway getting the window. I like it.


Um, then it becomes, more or less, permanent instead of portable.
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Old 09-06-2022, 11:18 AM
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You can still get Covid but it will be less severe and reduces risks of dying. Still 500 a day die. It was worth it to get shots.
Me thinks you're in the wrong post...
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Old 09-06-2022, 11:20 AM
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One way to disguise the vent is install a dryer vent through the wall.
Ummm, did you see post #13...
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Old 09-06-2022, 11:21 AM
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No ac in windows.
They're NOT talking about a WINDOW A/C...
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Old 09-06-2022, 02:41 PM
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I understand window "mounted" AC units are not allowed.

My question is regarding "portable" air conditioners where it vents out the window via a hose that is flush with the window and remains behind the window screen.

Are those allowed? It's not mounted to the window, rather sits on the floor inside the house and does not stick out of the window. You can just see the hose openings behind the window screen.

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According to Shannon at Community Standards, the portable type of AC unit you described is acceptable.
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Old 09-06-2022, 08:52 PM
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I understand window "mounted" AC units are not allowed.

My question is regarding "portable" air conditioners where it vents out the window via a hose that is flush with the window and remains behind the window screen.

Are those allowed? It's not mounted to the window, rather sits on the floor inside the house and does not stick out of the window. You can just see the hose openings behind the window screen.

Thoughts?
Simple way to get the facts: ask the Architectural Review Committee (ARC)! They don’t bite and they will give you the facts, not opinions.
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Old 09-07-2022, 12:40 AM
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Simple way to get the facts: ask the Architectural Review Committee (ARC)! They don’t bite and they will give you the facts, not opinions.
See Post No. 23. Community Standards is the same office as the ARC.
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Old 09-07-2022, 10:16 AM
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It is a portable device, like a space heater or portable fan. It does not have any outside parts. It does not change the house exterior in any way. I would plug it in and use it.
An air conditioner is basically a heat pump. It need to dump the heat somewhere. Running without an outside vent will actually make it hotter.
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Old 09-07-2022, 08:39 PM
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I understand window "mounted" AC units are not allowed.

My question is regarding "portable" air conditioners where it vents out the window via a hose that is flush with the window and remains behind the window screen.

Are those allowed? It's not mounted to the window, rather sits on the floor inside the house and does not stick out of the window. You can just see the hose openings behind the window screen.

Thoughts?
I was forced to buy one of the portable units when my central air was out for multiple weeks. Between the one I purchased and the one that was loaned to me by SunKool, my electric bill made a huge jump from $140 to over $200 using the portable units. Add to that the noise factor I found them unacceptable. If you are thinking about cooling your garage with one I wish you luck. Also, if you have plantation shutters like I do, you have to figure out a way to block the sun from coming in the top section of the window, not to mention privacy.
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Old 09-07-2022, 11:58 PM
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No real difference then putting a box fan in a window.
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Old 09-07-2022, 11:59 PM
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You can still get Covid but it will be less severe and reduces risks of dying. Still 500 a day die. It was worth it to get shots.
So are you saying with or without a portable AC unit you can still get Covid.
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Old 09-09-2022, 08:56 AM
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Used one for years, for our master bedroom, they work great, don't add much if anything to your utility bill, it's only appears like an additional piece to your window frame. Absolutely fine to use.
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