How To Install An Air Conditioning System?

Window air conditioning systems are ideal for cooling single rooms. A standard window air conditioning unit that draws around 7.5 amps can be installed in almost any type of house and can be plugged into any kind of outlet, provided the outlet is not sharing the circuit with another major appliance. Installing a window air conditioner is not a complex process, but a prior planning can help you to save up on time and money.

The following guidelines can be of great help to you if you are thinking of getting a window air conditioner installed.

1. Keep your window opened to the widest possible extent. Make sure the wood that is used for the window sill is strong enough to withstand the weight of the whole system. Wood sills that have blisters and pin holes may indicate that your window pane is infected with termites. You can use an ice pick to probe into your window sill. If the pick penetrates the wood on application of minor pressure, the wood is too fragile to support a heavy appliance. Do not use brackets to mount an appliance on wood that is already damaged.

2. Most of the window panes that are presently used are supported by mounted brackets, a few old models may require you to install external brackets. Make sure to place the brackets on the window sill. Use sheet metal screws to secure the brackets on a metal frame. If you are dealing with a wood or vinyl frame, you can consider using wood screws.

3. Place the bracket on the sill. You can make adjustments on the bracket with the help of an exterior support leg. Fix the support legs with wood screws to the exterior wall. Masonry screws can also be helpful.

4. Adjust the air conditioning unit on the mounting bracket until its bottom part locks into the place. Pull the extensions on both sides of the appliance. Fix the extensions with the help of fasteners that were provided with the unit.

5. Most of the air conditioners come with an 'L' bracket to fix window sashes to rule out the chances of accidental opening of the window. Make sure all the holes and gaps are sealed properly with the help of weather stripping.

6. Do not forget to put a caulking around the exterior line of the system. Your installation is complete.

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