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Window too wide for air conditioner?

Started by CoyWolf
almost 16 years ago
Posts: 124
Member since: Jul 2007
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Hi All, I'm about to rent this apartment: http://www.ccrny.com/rentals/319315 But I'm afraid that the windows in the bedroom and living room are too wide for an air conditioner? I'm not sure, though. Do you think I can fit a standard sized A/C into at least the living room window? I know I can cut some plywood to cover any gaps, but the window just seems so big. Thanks for any help, and I'm sorry this is such a random question. I'm embarrassed to be asking it. Too much reading, no practical life skills! :-) Z
Response by gcondo
almost 16 years ago
Posts: 1111
Member since: Feb 2009

are window units allowed? two of the windows in the first picture look um non-wide

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Response by CoyWolf
almost 16 years ago
Posts: 124
Member since: Jul 2007

Gcondo,
Do the windows look normal to you? I can't really tell, and I've always lived in Central Air, so I don't even own an air conditioner! If the windows look "non-wide," then I have nothing to worry about, right?
Thanks for clicking on the site and helping me out.

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Response by NYCApt1234
almost 16 years ago
Posts: 181
Member since: Apr 2009

The pictures are very distorted to make the apt look bigger. Windows are normal.

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Response by CoyWolf
almost 16 years ago
Posts: 124
Member since: Jul 2007

All this just reminds me how real estate-hunting is similar to internet chat rooms or dating services.

All measurements have been, um, "augmented"

:-)

Thanks for helping me out

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Response by NYCMatt
almost 16 years ago
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Member since: May 2009

GORGEOUS bathroom! I'm actually a bit jealous. Looks so squeaky-clean! Too bad about the lack of a kitchen.

Anyway ...

There should be absolutely no problem installing an air conditioner in those windows. All window units come with these "accordion" expandable sides to fill the gaps:

http://www.kwaree.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/air-conditioner.jpg

However, you can insist they take those accordion sides off and instead fill the gaps on either side with plexiglass for a nice finished look.

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Response by airconnyc
over 13 years ago
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Member since: Apr 2012

In instances where your window is to large for your air conditioner, speak to AIR CONDITIONER NEW YORK (http://www.airconditionernewyork.com) about installing plexiglass with your window air conditioner. Many of our customers like plexiglass installations because it adds to the visual presentation... or looks a lot less ugly than a standard installation.

Check out this video on our plexiglass installations.

http://airconditionernewyork.blogspot.com/p/clear-air.html

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