How To Put A Window Ac In A Wall

Measure the height of the wall opening and subtract the combined thickness of the 2 x 4 s you just cut.

How to put a window ac in a wall. Measure a 2 by 4 and saw it to fit on top of the cut vertical wall studs at the bottom of the hole. Window air conditioners often come with a foam insulating strip. Also putting a new window unit in the wall voids its warranty and it will be less efficient i e more costly because you ll have to fill more gaps between the smaller machine and the wall. Do prepare the window and install brackets if necessary.

Measure the width of the wall opening and transfer that measurement to 2 2 x 4 s and cut them down to the matching length. Strictly speaking if you put a window unit in the wall it won t be vented correctly and it can overheat and die or have a shorter lifespan. Use the level to ensure it is level and hammer it into place with nails into the opposing studs. With the insulation removed mark the opening corners by drilling through the exterior sheeting with a long drill bit.

Then cut those down to the matching lengths. Remove the drywall to reveal insulation and the edge of a stud. Extend the accordion panels from both sides of the air conditioner to the window sash track. Secure the side panels with screws.

Measure your a c from left to right including your frame. In the 3 8 c channel insert nut rod coupling on the end. Cut the strip of foam to the correct length and insert it between the upper window sash and the lower window sash. Use a utility knife to cut the roll insulation at the top and the bottom of the drywall opening.

Cut two pieces of the c channel in both sizes1 2 and 3 8.