Anybody use and A/C with a slide-out chassis in the window?
 

Quick question from the non-mechanically inclined to the mechanically inclined:

I'm thinking about buying a slide-out chassis A/C for my upstairs bedroom. I believe I would have to screw the chassis into my window frame. I'd also have to screw window stops or some such thing into the sash. I'm reluctant to put holes in my windows that are barely five years old. Also, I would want to remove the frame for the winter. It that a big deal?

Thanks in advance.

PV

If it is just for your bedroom just get a window unit that has the accordian sides that expand to fit the opening.

That's what I was gonna ask...if its a small 110 for 1 room they are relative light and may not require screwing into frame. If its for the entire upstairs and a 220 behemonth you will have to secure the frame more solidly.

I don't think a slide out is what you want. Just the normal window hanger model.

The only "slide out" unit I installed in a window was a 12,000 BTU window unit that was still 110V.

The real question is...how much money do you want to spend? The new "split" units are a great permanent install, but you're talking a couple of grand for the parts an install. A simple little window unit with the accordion sides is the way to go for simple and removable. You can also get a "slide out" unit and cut a new hole in the wall for a permanent install.

I have one. I was able to do it w/o drilling holes in anything. The brackets that support the "box" for the A/C just rest on the window sill, or against the side of the house.

I'd typically get the one-piece unit Milt mentions, however this particular unit needs to cool our entire first floor, so it *just fits* in the window. I guess the designers decided it needed extra support, which required a way to install the brackets from inside the case.

It's not hard to remove and reinstall each season. The effort comes from the unit being so damn big and heavy, not from being in two separate pieces.

I just put a 10,000 btu one in our living room window.
It came with screws and stops but i didn't use them.
Unit is very light and and works great so far.

Thanks, guys. I think I'll hold off until I can find a 10k btu regular window unit.

If I was going to use it on the first floor, I'd be more inclined to use a sleeve unit for security reasons.

You can find those anywhere. Lowes, Home Depot, Walmart, Sams Club, Costco, etc. Run you around $250.00

This is the one i just bought
249.00

Shop Frigidaire 10000 BTU Room Air Conditioner at Lowes.com

The window units lock down very well if you make sticks for the sash. You didn't tell us what kind of window. If casement, there are other considerations and special units.

That is the one I'm thinking about getting instead of the Friedrich slide out model.

I'm using the A/C in a regular double-hung window.

You may want to pick up one of the styrofoam insulation boards too. Cut strips to fit around the unit for a bit more insulation than the accordions give. You can usually feel the difference.

I was at Home Depot the other day and they had 10,000 BTU, 12,000 BTU and 15,000 BTU all in 110V 15 amp circuit.

Speedy:)

We're in the middle of quite a heat wave here in the NYC area. A/Cs are pretty scarce!