What is the best way to install a portable ac for swing-out casement window?

Question

All windows are casement style and "swing out" and there is one large sliding glass door too. I'd like to buy a portable AC unit, but my concern is how to incorporate it with both the sliding glass door and the casement windows. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

If I was doing the installation I would take the casement window out, and fill the top gap with a new "temporary window".

Most casement windows can be taken out by simply unscrewing the top and bottom tracks.  You also have to disconnect the crank.

Then build a false window to slip over the AC unit in the the opening.  You could also use a sold piece of plywood to fill the gap.  

I would also recommend that you support the AC unit from the bottom with either a 45 degree brace against the house or a vertical support going to the ground. As there is no real support on top to keep the AC unit from falling out.

Answer 2

if you can open the casement window far enough to fit the cooler in there it should be fine. i did a similar installation in a previous home. however i did not use the standard window kit. i never liked the fact that now the window is totally closed off. try using Plexiglas and aluminum channel to make a " replacement window" cut to the exact size and shape to fill the gaps. you can still see out and get light in this way. it looked much cleaner.