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red-beard · red-beard's Garage

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Originally Posted by Porsche virgin

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

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.