How would I vent it out a window? I have windows that slide side to side....Do I get plexi glass and put a hole in it? (and how would I do that?)
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I don't vent mine. As other users have mentioned, just put a leg of pantyhose over the opening of the exhaust pipe and it catches all the lint. It's great in winter since it provides heat and some moisture. In the summer it doesn't really heat up the room. Just check it and clean or replace as needed. I have no problems at all.
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I recommend you get the vent kit for this dryer and it's less than $20.00. OR you can do like I did and put a panty hose on it, helps heat my house and not much noise....smells good too!! I hope this helps you...
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I'm sorry I can't help you. I am still trying to decide where to put ours. I MIGHT just mount it on a piece of foam board and hang it in the window. We only have 8 more states to go before it is complete.
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Hi Stella, Mike here. The unit is made for traditional windows, which slide up and down. Technically, they have vertical slides, so putting it in such a window should be pretty straightforward. When mounted in such a window there are usually gaps to either side that the a/c comes equipped to cover, usually with slide-out panels. However, if you mean that the opening the window makes is vertical, in which case it actually slides horizontally, the installation could still work but might require some adaptations. If you want the window open as little as possible, I suppose you could put the unit in vertically; I'm not aware of anything inherent to the unit itself that would make it unsuitable for vertical mounting. My recollection aside, a careful read of the installation instructions is definitely called for. In a window that slides horizontally, and makes a vertical opening, you might have to provide some support for the unit on the outside because it wouldn't have the window coming down on the top to hold it in place. The friction from the window and frame might be sufficient, but I kinda doubt it. By "some support" I'm thinking of something like an exterior shelf attached to wall studs, or perhaps some large "L" shaped brackets by themselves. With a vertical opening you'll also need to plug the big hole above the unit. Heavy cardboard, fiberboard, or a really heavy duty plastic trash bag, plus some duct tape could do for that, as long as the unit is otherwise mounted securely. If you want to get fancier, and sturdier/more permanent to boot, a sheet of 1/4" exterior-rated plywood, trimmed with a self-adhesive foam gasket, and possibly held in place by some brackets screwed on to the panel, could work as well. I hope I've understood your question correctly. If not, I'd be glad to try again with some clarification from you about the configuration of the window.
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It'll be up to you to make sure that you fit it snugly to your window opening - some weather-sealing foam tape is provided but to get a really good seal you'd probably want to pick up an extra roll. The unit itself seems like it's got some airflow to the outside, but not as much as other units I've used - if you're really concerned you can also pick up a cover for the inside or outside of the unit that can be fitted when you're not using it.
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This is a good option for garage doors. I wouldn't use it on windows because you couldn't see out. The good old stand-by for leaking windows (besides moving) was clear heavy plastic, which comes in rolls at your hardware store, and either taping or stapling it over the window frame included. The other if you are handy is to make a wooden strip frame for the clear plastic and make a sort of makeshift "storm window" that you can insert inside the window frame. Then you can caulk around the frame to eliminate drafts coming in that way. Years ago when we lived in houses that didn't have the excellent insulated windows we now have, this is how we eliminated cold and drafts from windows. Especially, if we were short on money.
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mine came with a vent kit..it has what you need to set it next to a window and vent it
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Best advice is contact a plumber. In my area the plumber told me it had to vent out an exterior wall according to our building code. They couldn't use my existing vent.
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There are panes that can be attached to the unit which fill the open area and seals the window to prevent loss of cooling air. I suppose this is what you mean by "slide out sides". Let me know if this helps.
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Do you mean close the fans so air is no longer moving through the fan? If so, no you can't do that. The best you can do is just turn the fan off. If you want to block all air flow all together through the window you will need to remove it and close the window. If you mean seal it into the window so that air is ONLY going through the fan. Yes, there are panels that come with the fan you can put in to help seal the fan into the window, but there only so much the panels can do. For example, my window is very large so even with the panels air can escape around the fan. I find it isn't that big of a deal though. Hope this helps!
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The Ge installation instructions do require venting of this unit. The preferred option is via a damper to the outside but it can also be vented thru a window. Please call Goedekers at 888-768-1710 if you have any other questions and we will be happy to help Melanie with Goedekers
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I have used plexiglass (from local home improvement store...sometimes they will give you pieces leftover from a big cut for free) in place of the accordion thing. It is much prettier and gives you light. On one front window, I have even put Glad Press n seal wrap on the plexi to make it look "frosted" for privacy. I just use clear tape to hold it on and keep bugs out from the edges. Neither are very safe from break ins, btw. Just an idea if your accordion is too short or damaged.
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DEpends. If u hve a glass window, lift up until the piece with the two holes fits in the space, secure it and attach the hoses as indicated in the instructions. In my case I had a samller space than a regular window and was working with plexiglass, so I made my own...
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You have to have the exhaust hose vented out a window. Otherwise you are defeating the purpose of cool air and the hot exhaust.
776757
You could do that , if you remove the fan blades and reverse them (not recommended). I think what this means is you can place the fan in a window either way . . . blowing in or blowing out. The fan case profile is the same either way.
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There is a slot or groove (L shaped) on the fan where you just lower the window into this groove for a sealed fit, and also panels on the sides to slide to the edges of the window for a secure fit. Very easy to install and uninstall. It fits pretty flush with the inside and doesn't stick out into the room. Hope this helps. Good fan, good choice.
91990
in my house i ran the vent threw the floor--however this my not be possible to do in every case--i would suggest going to hardware store and getting enough flexible dryer hose to reach the nearest window--hope this might help
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Hey there. No. It doesn't need to be vented outside but I found that if I don't, the windows get steamed up on the cold glass. AS month back I was able to have my windows open and I had no trouble. I am using a "Indoor Lint Trap Filter" that cost about $35 bucks from Amazon. I love it but I am going to work on a way to vent it out my window for the winter. I use the dryer about 4 times each week sense I got it and I have not seen any real increases in my electrical bill. Love it. One other thing to add. Keep the internal lint filter clean and you'll get little to none lint out the hose. I used my girlfriends knee high stockings over the end of the exhaust opening and I have not seen any lint at all. I empty the inside lint filter after every load. Best of luck with your purchase and happy Thanksgiving. Hope this helps.