Window AC Installation Types
Installation types are separated into 2 main categories, Basic and Custom.
Basic Installations
For Basic installations, we use the factory provided parts and materials such as accordion panels and foam pads/blocks. Your window must be a standard double hung window and for most AC units it needs to be no more than 37 inches wide. If your window is extra large or its not a double hung window, you'll need a custom installation.
Basic is sufficient in most cases and is able to serve the main purpose of having a window AC, which is to cool the space and keep out most of the outside elements. Out of the box, a window AC usually won't have the necessary materials for irregular windows. Also, in general the accordion panels don't seal out the elements 100%. Some air, an occasional bug, and even rain can come in (during a strong storm). These air gaps can be sealed with weatherstripping that sometimes comes in the box, but the installation becomes an eyesore. Plexiglass is a cleaner method to seal the air gaps, if you even care about air gaps. Many people are ok with the air gaps as a little bit of outside elements don't bother them.
Custom Installations (Plexiglass and Non-Standard Windows)
Plexiglass
We offer plexi in different styles. Clear, White, Frosted, Bronze and Black Tint
- Clear is best for letting in as much light as possible, when privacy isn't a concern.
- White is best to block out light and privacy (great for bedrooms.)
- Frosted is in between opaque and clear. It lets in filtered light while giving privacy.
- Black also blocks out some light and provides privacy, but is see-through while looking from inside out
- Bronze has similar properties as black with the light transmission and privacy, but has some color to it.
Examples of Clear Plexiglass
Examples of White Plexiglass
Examples of Frosted Plexiglass
Examples of Black Tinted Plexiglass
Examples of Bronze Plexiglass
Examples of Nonstandard Installations
