Plastic windows are gradually replacing their wooden relatives from the apartments. What about the owners of beautiful and neat double-glazed windows if you want to install an air conditioner?
Space for installation of a window air conditioner
It is with this type of air conditioners that plastic windows are poorly combined at first glance. But this is only at first glance. Owners, however, will have to incur some additional costs. The window sash, into which the climatic equipment must be installed, will need to be replaced.
Cutting a hole in the finished window for the air conditioner is unrealistic. The tightness of the structure will break and the window can be thrown away. Therefore, there is only one solution: instead of a solid glass unit, insert a sandwich panel. Cutting the necessary opening in it is as easy as shelling pears. And in a few minutes the window for the air conditioner is ready.
The easiest way is to worry in advance about the place of installation in the plastic window of the air conditioner and order a sash with a sandwich insert. Then there will be no additional costs.
How to install an air conditioner in a plastic window?
This is not a very complicated matter, however, some skill is required. The hole in the sandwich panel is made to fit the size of the metal frame from the corner. You will have to purchase it separately. The frame is attached very securely, as it must support the weight of the equipment. A slight slope towards the street should be maintained so that condensation can drain freely from the device. Having thus prepared a plastic window for the air conditioner, the air conditioner can be inserted into the frame. Some manufacturers care about making it easier to install their offspring. Therefore, removable covers are attached to them. They are used instead of a metal frame.
The gaps between the air conditioner case, window, balcony and frame are filled with polyurethane foam or other sealant.
Do not install the equipment where it will be heavily exposed to rain, snow, or direct sunlight. The blinds located on the side surfaces must be open.
Otherwise, air will not be able to enter the case and the equipment will be damaged.
So, window-type air conditioners are built into plastic windows and balconies quite simply. A little neatness and diligence - and climatic technology pleases the owners, creating comfort in the home or office.
