It is important to vent portable air conditioners as they extract hot air. If you want your air conditioning system to cool the room effectively, you need to let the hot air vent to the outside. When you purchase portable air conditioners all most of all of them are supplied with a venting kit with the exception of split system air conditioners. Portable air conditioners can also be vented through a window using the foam kit or plexiglass, wall, ceiling or even a door!
What are the steps to vent a portable air conditioner?
The venting kit for the portable air conditioner must be installed in order for the unit to work correctly in the air conditioning mode. Here are the typical steps in a venting kit installation, the example below is a guide to how to use a window to vent a portable air conditioner. Please ensure you read the manufacturers instructions for installation requirements can vary from model to model.
Select the location for the vent.
Slide the exhaust connector over the discharge opening on the back of the portable air conditioner.
Connect the exhaust hose to the exhaust connector.
Fit the opening by adjusting the length of the window kit. If required, also mark the kit and cut it down to fit the opening properly.
Connect the venting window kit adapter to the window kit.
Set the window venting kit into the window and connect the exhaust hose to the window kit adapter. Shut the window.
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