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Effete Snob

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4. Side vents

Sun Aug 14, 2022, 02:51 PM

Aug 2022

https://hvacseer.com/can-you-install-window-air-conditioner-through-wall/

Yes, you can install a window air conditioner through a wall so long as the wall does not cover the unit's side vents.

https://homeinspectioninsider.com/window-air-conditioners-installed-through-wall/

Having said this, you will need to make several adjustments to your window air conditioner before installing it through a wall. Installing a window AC through a wall is dangerous unless you make the proper modifications.

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A window air conditioner that vents out of the sides and back of the unit are a fire hazard when installed through the wall. Side vents on a through-the-wall air conditioner would produce intense heat that could overheat the system or be a fire hazard.

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Through the wall AC question [View all] Tumbulu Aug 2022 OP

The window closing on top of the unit keeps Phoenix61 Aug 2022 #1

Thanks, that could be it Tumbulu Aug 2022 #8

Think about all the people who voted for TFG and still think Phoenix61 Aug 2022 #9

Very good point! Tumbulu Aug 2022 #10

Could be heat rejection or air flow through the unit for motor cooling...call the manufacturer dutch777 Aug 2022 #2

I tried that, and got nowhere Tumbulu Aug 2022 #7

It probably has to do with how the unit is vented. mn9driver Aug 2022 #3

The side vents will not be blocked in this circumstance, but I can see Tumbulu Aug 2022 #6

Side vents Effete Snob Aug 2022 #4

Thanks, yes, all the side vents are not blocked Tumbulu Aug 2022 #5

Other than side vents, another issue is condensate drainage. hunter Aug 2022 #11

Thank you Tumbulu Aug 2022 #12