Secure AC Window Unit without Drilling Holes and Damaging Window How to Install Tips Solution
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How to secure an AC Window Unit to the Windows withing damaging the windows and drilling holes into the windows.
11 months later and I’m still trying to figure out why this man has 21 dislikes? This was a great idea thanks my man 50 grand
29 now lol
Haters gonna hate. Lol
Im a female
@@notice3173 really? Well you sound like all man in the vidoe, my bad ma’am
Those are the burglars that are having trouble stealing AC units 😂😂
Nice idea! The weight of the AC would be to normally fall "out" of the window so the L-bracket works. For people on lower floors though, screwing the unit to the frame may be essential from a security perspective, because you can always push the unit inward if you're relying on gravity.
I'm a little anal about putting in unnecessary holes in windows, sills, and frames, so I can totally appreciate your approach. Looks perfect to me.
This is a very intelligent alternative for us renter's. As 99.9% property owners consider drilling holes anywhere as property Damage ❗🤪
That's incredible. You were able to drill a hole without drilling a hole. I am so impressed.
the hole is drilled in the ac unit, not the window
To this day I'm shocked how no window companies (that I know of) don't build into their windows that they sell some kind of air conditioner bar or clamp on each side of their window so when you put an A/C unit on it the mechanism automatically adjusts to the A/C size parameters and clamps the A/C so the A/C doesn't fall out and the A/C can't be pushed in. The first window company to do that will rule the window market.
Yoir idea . Patent it now. Not later .
Great solution; both in general, and for "un-standard" windows that don't have a proper or sufficient surface to drill into anyway.
Unbelievable. Genius. Helping people in 2024 too!
Thanks, I just subscribed to your channel. I have been searching for an alternative way to provide extra security for my Dreo Artic Inverter 8000btu window. Whew, your video just provided me with an innovative way to secure my unit, and my searching is over.... Your video is very informative, but more importantly, what an amazingly ingenious idea. I just shared your video with 3 friends. Thanks for sharing your ingenuity, saving us time and money....Your creative solution is appreciated, and I agree, after watching soooo many other videos, yours is uniquely original... Thank you
I planned to use your solution because I have replacement vinyl windows that fold inward for cleaning - the latches to open the window are in the same spot the instructions tell you to install brackets to hold the window down. But when I placed the A/C unit in my window, I realized the part of the window the A/C bar rests against has a lip/ledge above the bar that extends past it, making the L bracket solution unworkable. I ended up putting some pieces of wood between the top of the window and the top of the frame to keep the window down.
That said, the model I bought (Frigidaire 5k BTU mini compact A/C) already had a hole in the center of the metal bar where you placed the L bracket. For anyone who doesn’t have weird shaped window sills like mine, it would be the perfect 100% no drill solution.
This little unit works like a charm. Cool 450 living room fast! I especially like the timer feature, I set it to start just before I get home from work, like it was never off.
Very simple and reliable way to fully secure AC. Well explained on how to install. Probably should come with AC units as part of the installation materials.
Thank you!!! GOOD IDEA, very well explained and visually demonstrated. I'm installing 3 window A/C's in a single-floor rental home and need a way to secure against theft. Unfortunately for my purposes, this method would not keep a thief from pushing the AC inwards to gain entry. Maybe I can modify it for my need. But it remains a great and simple solution for this particular situation.
I'm quite sure someone else may have asked.. what about ground level thieves.. with the push in?.. BUT I deflee love the shared idea.. 💯💯
This is fantastic. You, my friend, are a steely eyed missile man. 👍
Such a simple but elegant solution. Thank you for the suggestion.
Good idea but I would like to add some. He did not screw on the window which is a plus. I would screw the bracket to the shim only just in case. Another tip, make the shim thickness to allow few degrees just to have the AC out of the level for the water to run down. Let's say, if the shim is 1/2 inch thick and the AC is leveled, maybe a 7/16 shim would do.
Very smart! Really appreciate people who use their heads & consider possibilities~ this is a good one, Thanks so much =) - Nearly 100 degrees in AZ already 🙋♀️
*We're very happy with the unit. Pretty Easy to instal **Fastly.Cool** too.*
Very Nice. I've been trying to come up with a similar "no drill" solution. I may also do some thing similar for the A/C accordions on the side. Attach small angle brackets to the accordions holes to attach them to the wooden walls beside my windows.
I don't want to drill into the vinyl windows but I'm ok with putting 2 small holes into the wood walls.
What did you or what do you plan to use other then the corner brackets to result in not drilling?
I’m trying to do something similar and don’t wish to drill the window at all. I also kept those side vents in like the one illustrated in the video inside as opposed to more within the window if you will.
@@hhova29 Super long post incoming. If your not installing the A/C on the ground floor of a house or apartment the rest of my post doesn't really apply. After thinking about my installation I realized I cannot have my A/C sitting inside the window like in the video (ground floor) or use the bracket like that. Security is my top priority with my A/C.
The bracket in this video only keeps the A/C from falling out and the window from being lifted. It doesn't stop the A/C from being pushed in or the outer (sash) double hung window from being pulled down.
I've thought and thought about how to secure a window A/C. It's more complicated than I realized, especially if you don't want to drill holes in your windows.. I don't have it solved 100% but I'm getting there.
1. I bought and installed an "A/C Safe" or "A/C Lock" bracket www.lowes.com/pd/Frost-King-Air-Conditioner-Support-Bracket/1000524017
It's a metal bracket bent in the shape of a big 'S" When you put it on top of the A/C and close the window, it makes it so the A/C unit can't be pushed or pulled out of the window without lifting the window up first. Here is an annoying infomercial showing how the bracket is installed and works. th-cam.com/video/BYoCKRENu7Y/w-d-xo.html
I bought one off of eBay for $10.
The best device I've seen is the ACe Brace by BocciaBros which secures the A/C to the walls at the side of the window frame. th-cam.com/video/POC1u9tNP-Q/w-d-xo.html
You can't push or pull the AC out even if the window is up. It has the added benefit of supporting the weight of the A/C unit by the walls instead of the window. You can even open your window and not worry about the A/C falling out. The problem being is it cost $76. I'm thinking about maybe making something similar with a piece of steel bar. 2 bends and 2 twists and drill a couple holes...Done. The same could probably be done with a piece of steel angle. This only works if you don't mind drilling into the walls or window frame.
2. I've been trying to figure out how to secure the sliding (sashes) windows (inner and outer) from moving. I might add the bracket like in this video to the A/C Lock bracket on my unit. With both installed it would make it near impossible open the inner window. You would have to lift the weight of the A/C and window at the same time. An intruder would have to climb through the window with all that weight pushing down on them. This still doesn't secure the outer window. Someone could still pull it down and climb in or reach in. Everyone seems to forget that that outside window can be pulled down. This may or may not be a problem for you depending on your window shape and size.
The simplest device I could think of is some wooden sticks or pieces of PVC pipe. I had some PVC pipe so I used it. You need a stick that will go between the top of the inner window up to the handle on the outer window. This keeps someone from opening either window. I then added a second stick from the top of the inner window to the top of the window frame for extra security. There are metal devices for sale that do something similar but they are rather expensive ~$25 each.
I bought, but have yet to try a device called "Window Wedge". It's basically a tiny rubber door stopper that wedges between the two windows. It's supposed to make it hard to open the window.
3. I haven't figures out how to secure the sides of the A/C. The expandable accordions. There is nothing stopping someone from just punching them out. They are made of cheap plastic. There is also little to keep someone from then sliding the window A/C left or right in the window. You could slide the A/C all the way to one side and then try to climb in, if there is room. Screwing the A/C to the window would help prevent this problem. This isn't a problem if your installing larger window A/C's. They seem to almost fill up a standard window. My side panels are extended 6 inches on both sides. I believe the ACe Brace I mentioned above would solve this problem. I believe the A/C unit is connected to the bracket.
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@@jTempVids sorry for replying to an old post, but the potential security issue you are describing (someone pulling the top sash down) would only be an issue with a double hung window right? shouldn't that little "A/C lock" brace work well for a single hung window even on the ground floor?
@@ShanevsDCsniperr Yes, The problem I was discussing was mainly with double hung windows. With a single hung window you still need to secure the movable window somehow, to keep someone from lifting the window from the outside. Most A/C's have a spot on the upper bracket to put a screw into the window to tie the window to the A/C. The "A/C lock has a thumb screw for this purpose.
Alternatively, you can use a piece of pipe or wood to go from the top the movable window up to the window frame.
I appreciate you sharing this hack. It won’t work for my situation but I’ll tuck this away for when it does come in handy. Thank you!
That’s not enough to be safe , after you you that measure from top of window( that slides up ) to the inside of window casing . Cut a piece of wood ( wooden broom handle will work) that fits very tightly into the opening so that you have to tap it into place , wedging it in . This makes the window impossible to open so is a good secondary safety feature
I like the video. Only one concern . What if you are on a lower floor and you want to escape a fire?
Thanks! legit the only useful video on youtube pertaining to this subject.
This is great. Because the way my windows are, it has to hang half way out held In place by the window to sit even and not have all kinds of air flow coming through
I'm going to get this tomorrow and installing it on my new window AC. I didn't install all the hardware perm. with my GE, because I'm renting a house and I cannot do damage to the
windows, etc. Drilling into the top bar of the AC is fine.
Don't worry, because a GE appliance may not last as long as your lease or be worth taking along.....¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@@gus473 Nevermind, I didn't bother, I ended up not needing it, since the AC is in a very low window at front of house, and it's secured on its own.
You didn't mentioned where you bought the felt and what is the size it is. Also, what is the size of the screw you used and the washer. It would help if you included that information. Anyway, great demonstration and illustration.
If you need someone to give an exact size of screw and washer for a Simpleton project like this then you really do not need to attempt it. Go feed your cats.
Prior to installing air conditioners that can impede the opening of a window, reviewing escape routes in the event of a fire is important. Good questions to ask: how would a guest or a child (or a firefighter from the outside) open the window (especially if it’s the only window in the room)? Indoor AC units are an alternative to traditional window-based units. Many will not obstruct the opening of a window, and they definitely will not fall from a window!
Hi. So it's 1-3 L brackets to the metal bar that comes with the AC . That's all... yes?
How do you make sure the accordion extension things are sealed tightly so that hot air/bugs couldn’t come in? Could you make a video about that aspect?
Easiest and simplest way to prevent a sliding window from opening is to put a piece of wood of the right size in between the window and frame.
such an elegant solution. Mechanically simple. Thank you for sharing.
That’s smart! Any idea for a side closing window?
My window AC lockdown method is to cut 2 pieces of wood, and jam this on top both corners, between the top edge of the open window and top of window frame. These jam woods method will not allow you to open the window, and tighten the window to AC.
Really wish I had seen this a few weeks ago! Great idea!
How come your side panels are not behind the bottom window frame.
They will not keep the rain out in that position.
Seems like you put the rail on the bottom of the ac in front of the window sill lip instead of behind it so it and the side panels rest in the window channel were the sash would normally close into
That's a good point. Installing with this technique puts the bar that would *normally* line up with the window for mounting, in *front* of the window. That's why the side panels don't line up. You'd probably have to put some extra effort into sealing / weatherization with this method.
What did you do to seal the bottom and sides from keeping bugs out?
His window has a bizarrely big ledge on the bottom of the window so the L bracket has plenty of room before it hits the window. This solution does not work with my pretty standard Anderson Windows because the L bracket would break the window.
Would this work if you have to tilt it down to let the water run out?
What size screws did you use, did it pernitrate the window frame at all?
I love this .. regarding security .. yeah someone could push it in ... But seriously... If someone wanted in they could break any window. Pushing an AC unit in would be pretty loud... I do like the idea of the wooden bars on top and bracing from those.
Fxxking genius, Sir!
Also; love the washer and the felt... nicely done!
I have so many holes in my windows from different ac's drill points.
Smart! Thank you. I’m also paranoid about my ac in my apt.
Love this idea. can you please tell me what the 3/4" screw is screwed into if its not screwed into the window frame? i am not allowed to use screws I do have a small hole on the top of my window unit which i imagine is what someone would use as the hole to screw into the frame. so i am going to put the L bracket there but what am i screwing into?
Either he found a screw that perfectly threads into the AC unit bar, or he used a nut in the back, which is what I think I’m going to end up doing.
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I'm not getting how the bar keeps the window from opening to hold in the AC. How is the unit attached to the bar? Thank you! (I don't have my window ac unit yet for a visual. )
To open the window with this on, you'd have to lift the entire weight of the ac up to do it.
The part that they screwed the L bar into comes with the ac and is screwed onto the top of the ac.
How do you not damage the bottom windowsill/ frame from the weight of the ac ?
Only works if your window has those big handles sticking out. All my windows are just shallow wooden frames, no handles at all. Nothing to hang the L-bracket over.
Thank you very much for sharing this smart and simple solution:)
Thank you. You made it so simple😀.
Emergency! Please show how you installed the unit working around the different elevations of the vinyl.
Wonderful solution. Thanks so much ! God Bless.
Great video! Does anything keep someone from lifting the AC with the window at the same time? thanks!
Clever Idea....less is always more! Thanks
Does the metal bar come with the ac? I have an ac unit someone gave me but I don’t think it has the metal bar. What is it called & where can I get one? Thx
It should come with the AC, I don't think I've ever seen one without it, when you go to the store and look at their demo units, they all have it
How did He attatch it without drilling the screw?
This is such a great idea. Thank you. 🙂
I couldn't help but notice you screwed in the ac side panels. Isn't that just as bad?
The AC units are flat underneath, so did you remove that vinyl weather strip at the bottom?
No. I put a small strip of wooden board that was about 1/2" thick at the bottom of the sill, basically to make it even but also lock into the window bottom gap.
What size hole ? What size screw ?
I’m going to do this! Ty for the nice video! It’s very helpful!!!
How much does the ac weigh??
Level or tilt for drain
tilt very slightly.
Great idea thanks for sharing 👍
This is a great idea. Thank you.
Help anyone! 🥺Is there a way to prevent buglers from pushing your a/c inwards to gain access to your home or apartment?
Hi, I have a quick question for anyone please? It says that I have to tilt my new LG window unit back to drain. However, they did not make it so the window edges will be flush with it if I do so.
Part of the unit edges will then be inside the window sill if I do this. Why do they make it like that if it needs to be tilted back?
And my question is, should I now tape the non-flush bottom and side edges so that there is a seal!?
No one’s window has a tilt like that so it’s not my actual window that is the issue.
Isn’t taping the seal just as bad for the integrity of the unit because it will not have a proper seal and will have to work twice as hard?
I tried to call LG and she knew nothing. I could hear her typing in this question and her answer was “It needs to be tilted back.” Thank you so much for helping if anyone sees this.
Did u figure this out?
The bottom rail is usually welded in place to the frame of the A/C; so to obtain a downward tilt you can do the following. Remove the screws holding the top rail to the top of the A/C's cabinet. With a round file or a Dremel rotary grinder, elongate the screw holes in the top rail 1/16 inch toward the rear of your air conditioner. Then replace the top rail and screws and you can adjust the top rail foward to give adjustable tilt to the rear.
P.S. You may need to place small washers under the screw heads if you made the elongated holes too wide.
Hi, I have a quick question for anyone please? It says that I have to tilt my new LG window unit back to drain. However, they did not make it so the window edges will be flush with it if I do so. Part of the unit edges will then be inside the window sill if I do this. Why do they make it like that if it needs to be tilted back? And my question is, should I now tape the non-flush bottom and side edges so that there is a seal!? No one’s window has a tilt like that so it’s not my actual window that is the issue.
Isn’t taping the seal just as bad for the integrity of the unit because it will not have a proper seal and will have to work twice as hard? I tried to call LG and she knew nothing. I could hear her typing in this question and her answer was “It needs to be tilted back.” Thank you so much for helping if anyone sees this. Fixed your spacing. So others can have room to comment. 🙄🙄
I dont get this.. if the bracket isn't screwed into the window how does it stop someone from pushing it in?
This method is not good for keeping people out, just for securing the AC for stability
What Mfg. Model AC Unit is pictured / and are pictured side fins include with Unit purchase ?
Side fine are usually standard on all models. That's is a gold star, not sure of the model.
Big thx 4 the tip! 👍✌️
Thank you Sir great idea !
Awesome idea! Thank you
I thought about something like this but mainly because people break in around my town
A town with bunch of thiefs. Same here.
@RATHALOS okay capital raider
I would use screws to secure the unit. With these brackets the unit can be pushed in still...... And people breaking into homes through A.C window units seems to be a thief's easy way in a home nowadays
So your screwing it into the hole that is already there for the window?
There is a bar that comes with the AC that is mounted to the top which is for the side expanders. I'm simply drilling a hole there on that bar, that comes with the AC. Then using an L shaped bracket to hook on the window sill.
Brilliant! Thanks!
brilliant !!! best solution yet.
Clever. Exceedingly clever.
Great tips keep up great work
This is a great idea and I will use
This is a good idea, thank you
The weight of ac is in the bottom rear can’t someone just yank it out? What’s the bar being held by?
He's on the 4th floor. His main objective was to keep the unit from falling out of the window and down 4 stories
If you're concerned about someone getting in through your A.C unit; this prob isn't the best method to use. 🤷🏼♀️
can't you just put window locks that clamp down above the window so it doesn't slide up?
If the L bracket isn’t drilled into the frame there is no force keeping the ac attached to it.
The force is gravity. It can't fall out towards the exterior because its blocked by the window handle. You can try to open the window, but you would have to carry the entire 50 lbs AC with you. Now if you are still concerned it will fall inward towards the interior, you can put a few brackets to the side or a block at the bottom of the interior. If you use this method, and try all directions, with all the force you have, it will not budge.
@@PoolarityChannel I don't th8nk falling inward is a problem..with the width the dimensions of the a/c and the non existent slack on that L-bracket. Nice solution.
Greta idea, but i would use thick double stick tape instead of the felt . . .
Doesn't work if window is side open from right to lfet ..window
Just lift the ac and the window opens.need 1 on the bottom or the side so.👍
Wouldn't it pull on the window and eventually pull the window out if the frame? Or crack or break the window?
Most of the weight is just sitting on the bottom of the sill, a bit of the weight pulls outward on the window but that's true for any window AC installation. Unless the frame is rotten, it shouldn't be a problem. The L-bracket really just prevents the window from lifting up, it doesn't "pull" on it at all.
Hopefully. All at once. And cascade to the ground.
It would have been helpful to ACTUALLY Demonstrate the WHOLE Process of installing the brackets from scratch. I cannot tell WHAT it's actually screwed into!
At 1:06 He mentioned the L-bracket is screwed into the AC window bar. There is a felt pad placed between the window seal and L-bracket. A pretty simple concept, find a man to do the job for you.
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@@Vlfkfnejisjejrjtjrie I'm with Audrey he talked a lot about the L bracket but didn't really show the install. Good video though.
@@emar6728 Truth. Find a man to do the job, not a soy boy.
Just buy a readily made window air conditioner brace: the air conditioner sits on and and
Will never fall.
What size screws
1/2" lag bolt 4" long. 🙄
Great idea !!!!!! Thank you
Thank you
I don’t have a window handle. Good vid though
Hi! what screw and washer did you use?
I used a 3/4" screw, in general you don't need a washer, but the washer is in this link www.amazon.com/dp/B076CRM885/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_zzsgFbPRDB4PB
The side panels on the side of the ac are on backwards and on the opposite sides...
That is quite the eye you have, yes the ac should slip into the window channel and the filler panels should also in order to stop air flow from inside to outside.
Looks like he did it that way on purpose to make the unit flush with the handle instead of flush with the window itself. Otherwise the handle would stick out over the top of the unit and the L-bracket wouldn't fit.
I have never had or installed a window unit so I don't really get what the l bracket is drilled into and since I don't know that I don't know if this will work on the ac unit i want to buy.
All air conditioners "should" come with that bracket. It attaches to the top of the unit so that the window closes behind it.
@@j.m.feather470 thanks
reminds me of a seinfeld episode when the ac fell out think it hit the dog
Very smart!
Bottom of the window casing, that is
I wish i had normal windows like that . I have to remove the entire window to install an ac
everyone thinks there smart till someone falls into the ac & ur tiny tiny screw pulls out of the plastic, an a/c falls on a person from a 4th story window.. cut a piece of wood put it in-between top of the window thats open & the top frame of the window then the window Cant open. also spend a little more money on an a/c bracket there like $20-30 geez
What is that circular piece?
a washer
@@mysss29 I know by now, thanks
Just a felt piece. Any piece of felt would probably work, the thicker the better.