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Same here. My apartment windows only tilt upwards, so there was no way to use a window mount. A portable unit was the only way to go. But I created a wedge-sha
by neilk 6y ago
Same here. My apartment windows only tilt upwards, so there was no way to use a window mount. A portable unit was the only way to go.
But I created a wedge-shaped mount for the hose ports that fits in the triangular window gap exactly, so the room is still relatively sealed. When summer is over, the mount is disassembled and stored flat.
I've never seen anyone else do this. I've always hated the look of hoses dangling out of open apartment windows and of course that's terribly inefficient. Every time I see our windows from the outside I'm rather jazzed at how great-looking the solution is.
- jaggederest 6y agoI wish it was just code to have mini splits installed in every apartment. They're straight better than other options at both heating and cooling, and very affordable these days.
- chrisweekly 6y agoCan't say enough good things about my Mitsubishi split unit, installed a couple weeks aho during kitchen reno. It's quiet, efficient, powerful, and highly configurable / programmable.
- jdechko 6y agoI recently scored major points with the in-laws by convincing them to get a mini split for $800 instead of a window a/c-heater combo. Their place stays much cooler, and their electric bill went down by $125 last month.
- JCharante 6y agoMini splits are fantastic. My experience from them has been from every home / small store I've ever lived in or visited while in south east asia. Window units can be annoying because of the wind they produce while I've never had issues with former.
- xattt 6y agoCan you please take a picture of your setup? I’ve considered this before myself, but I’d say the barrier is people’s “imagination” around the design.
- neilk 6y agoSend me an email (see profile)