Do you need to vent this to the outside? Thank you.
1376206
I have mine sitting on the floor right by the window and all I do is crack my window open to let out the heat.
1240358
You can vent to the outside, similar to a portable ac. I do not use the hose attachments. The filter on the back does the job and well. If I had a crawl space, I would use the hose to vent it. The cartridges are expensive but so worth it.
1838711
no that would put people at risk of carbon dioxide poisoning etc. other problems would include excessive moisture. the vent must go to the out side world. It does not need to be vented through the roof but according to building code it must be located specific distances from windows and doors.
434208
Ours is vented outside, but it can be used as a ductless range hood if you prefer.
1513386
No, the vent for the heat/air is on top of the unit. It blows air up - plus it wouldn't look too good
985724
Yes, the large round fitting you see in the picture is the vent to outside. you need to attach a hose, not included, or a piece of duct work from the fan outlet to an outside area.
1325763
No, It doesn't have to be vented thru the wall. But, if it a small space it a good idea to crack a window.
1300373
Yes, you definitely need to vent it outside. It comes with two hoses about six inch diameter each.
1702556
YES that is how I use it 2 vent my cat box area outside. I mounted it outside just beneath the soffit.
1921262
Yes it must be vented as all portable air conditioners must. If not, they would just blow the hot air they are exchanging back into the room you are attempting to cool.
1641147
The unit is designed for outdoor use. It has intake and exhaust built in. So you do not need additional venting.
2233708
That is a very good question! But we do not have it vented and it works out fine.
2013963
I wouldn't recommend using without running the vent.it's really simple if u are handy
922307
Yes, the unit has to vented outside, heat air can go outside through the hose. the hose connect the machine and window kits. It is easy to setup. Thanks for your question.
2127132
I would ask a home contractor about that. I believe that it would have to vent outside the home to meet building code. Although, I do see your point!
344890
Yes it must be vented. We went right through the wall (insulated pipe of course) but you can vent through the roof if you want.
710107
You have to have the exhaust hose vented out a window. Otherwise you are defeating the purpose of cool air and the hot exhaust.