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If it's under eaves. if not you might consider some kind of cover so can use in inclement weather.

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I. Hope so because my window conditioner use to drip but recently has stopped dripping but most likely it is not good if the unit does not drip.


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Can you use a window air conditioner as a portable air conditioner?

You can move your window air conditioner anywhere you want to put it as long as it sits in the window.


Can you use a wall air conditioner in a window?

Yep. You get it in there. you can use a central unit if you can get it in there.


How do you install window air conditioner?

you have to cut the window and use glue and duck tape to hold it


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A 20 amp breaker might actually be needed for the installation. It depends on the wattage and voltage of the window air conditioner.


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How do you cool a bedroom when the door is shut?

Have an air conditioner placed in the window or just use a fan.


Is it more economical to run a 110v window air conditioner at night than to keep using your 220v air conditioner?

Use the air conditioner whose product of votage X amps is the lowest if you want to pay the least to operate.


How can I make my air conditioner more energy efficient?

I suggest that you put your air conditioner on low or use the fan on the air conditioner because it uses less energy. Another thing you could do is take a regular fan and put in the window to get air flow.


What type of motor does a typical window air conditioner unit use AC or DC?

My hubby says AC


Can you leave a window open and use a central air conditioner?

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Does a box fan use less electricity than a window air conditioner?

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Can you use your Air conditioner with the Heater on?

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