*It’s: Pretty. Quiet. **Fastly.Cool** in my room. Works wellLittle of hassle to install was TOTALLY worth it. I’m loving it so far. I recommend watching the installation video and taking it slow~*
love your "was it worth it" bit at the end! So many content creators skip this part and sometimes the work and cost just isn't worth it even if it was fun todo.
Hi KB, I ended up using a 3/4x5 1/2 x 8 ft Veranda pvc board I had in the garage. I made the cuts for the air duct, and height. I used foam weather stripping for any gaps. It worked out great. Your video was the inspiration I needed to tackle my own job. Thank You
I did not use any of the plastic boards that came with the air conditioner on the patio door. I just used the pvc board cut down to size. But, I did use them for my window.
Thanks for this great tip. The Honeywell kit is now $90 so I used your idea and spent $10 for a plastic piece from Tap Plastics who drill holes in the plastic.
great website they have! I'm looking to get a Whytner ARC 14S and do a custom length to fit side light of french door. Did you order the PVC sheets? And they cut your exhaust hole specs too? thanks for your help!
Wood is a much better insulator than that crappy plastic they give you. I'm looking to do something similar to this for a sliding door, only i would like to have the wood extend the entire length of the door frame, so as to provide better insulation from the heat outside. I thought about maybe getting an extra plastic bracket, so it fills the entire frame, and then getting a single piece of wood...maybe quarter-inch thick, to attach alongside the plastic to create a better insulation seal. Thoughts? I'm an idea man more than an execution man.
Can you tell me where you got the wood and what the dims are? I wandered all over Home Depot and could not find anything like that. The closest thing was a sheet of plywood veneer but I don’t need that much wood
Hi Interesting way to make extension. How did u get the right width of plywood? you said 1/4 inch thick? Was plywood sold exactly to the width u needed? and what was the width? Thanks
I have an Arctic King portable and I want to put my balcony doors but I want to go out on my balcony throat the summer but when I have that the AC turned on I will have my door closed so how can I do that??.
I just used the weather striping with the adhesive side on the panel, and so the side touches the window doesn't have any sticky stuff on it. It just holds in place with the pressure of the window.
Just use the sturdy box, doubled, and slide a wood-sized piece into the sliders you already have with the unit. Add extra tape (taped back into itself) for some extra edge blockage as your door will never be exactly square (so I found). Notice the sliders you have with the A/C have little holes to find the right fit, and use them with a nail to slide the extra cardboard-slider section into the main tube hole slider section. It helps while pulling out this extra cardboard piece when you want to remove it all and lock the sliding glass door. 0$ - exacto knife, fat tape (duct, clear, whatever)
@@kevinbrown1073 I made a video to explain setting up your own TV antenna (a really good purchased antenna, but which one to buy?, and how to configure it to find stations?, also not completely intuitive) but this is cutting a piece of cardboard and putting it in the space. Not rocket science. The science of OTA TV wavelengths however is.
Yeah, unless you've added someway to block off the door from fully opening. I used a piece of dowel rod in the door channel, but I also would remove the entire piece if I was away for too long so I could fully close the door.
@@kevinbrown1073 I'm looking at buying a second hand patio panel with pet door for cheap and replacing the pet door with an aluminium sheet 6" vent hole. Then screw or bolt the panel to my exposed frame, allowing me to lock my sliding door against the panel.
Thanks good example. Someone at my apartments uses a cat door class insert and sticks the house out the cat door. Its an interesting idea I am sure it isnt cheap.
Look at you!!! Jack of all trades!!! Just letting you know women find that very attractive!! I'm not skeezing either,I'm happily married!! I'm just saying...I love my hubby can fix, do stuff!! You go boy!!!😊😉
*It’s: Pretty. Quiet. **Fastly.Cool** in my room. Works wellLittle of hassle to install was TOTALLY worth it. I’m loving it so far. I recommend watching the installation video and taking it slow~*
love your "was it worth it" bit at the end! So many content creators skip this part and sometimes the work and cost just isn't worth it even if it was fun todo.
They keep getting better and better!
Totally agree
Thanks guys!
Thanks for sharing, especially the trick with the masking tape, and freshly painted nail heads.
Glad I could help out!
Hi KB, I ended up using a 3/4x5 1/2 x 8 ft Veranda pvc board I had in the garage. I made the cuts for the air duct, and height. I used foam weather stripping for any gaps. It worked out great. Your video was the inspiration I needed to tackle my own job. Thank You
I did not use any of the plastic boards that came with the air conditioner on the patio door. I just used the pvc board cut down to size. But, I did use them for my window.
Loved all the tips which could be used in other projects. You made this project look like fun. Well thought out.
Thanks Christy! Hopefully you can use them on something soon!
Did you see he used the chair as a sawing table? How creative 😁👍
Like the production quality!
The music is a nice touch
Right on man! I've been trying to up my game!
Glad you dig it Ron!
Great tips and explanations!
Right on man! Glad you liked it!
The look is great!! Very professional looking!!! Great job!
Thank you!
Thanks for this great tip. The Honeywell kit is now $90 so I used your idea and spent $10 for a plastic piece from Tap Plastics who drill holes in the plastic.
Fantastic!
great website they have! I'm looking to get a Whytner ARC 14S and do a custom length to fit side light of french door. Did you order the PVC sheets? And they cut your exhaust hole specs too? thanks for your help!
Wood is a much better insulator than that crappy plastic they give you. I'm looking to do something similar to this for a sliding door, only i would like to have the wood extend the entire length of the door frame, so as to provide better insulation from the heat outside. I thought about maybe getting an extra plastic bracket, so it fills the entire frame, and then getting a single piece of wood...maybe quarter-inch thick, to attach alongside the plastic to create a better insulation seal. Thoughts? I'm an idea man more than an execution man.
Can you tell me where you got the wood and what the dims are? I wandered all over Home Depot and could not find anything like that. The closest thing was a sheet of plywood veneer but I don’t need that much wood
just used 1/4" plywood for mine and they should be able to guid you right to it. Hope that helps!
Exactly what I needed, thank you!
Glad it worked out!
Love the tips!
Thanks Milly!
Thanks for the idea!
You bet!
Hi Interesting way to make extension. How did u get the right width of plywood? you said 1/4 inch thick? Was plywood sold exactly to the width u needed? and what was the width? Thanks
Thank you.
Kevin this was great. I loved the tip about the screw heads, the box for painting them and then using masking tape.
Right on! Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
What about silicone the gaps?
What about the gap between the two glass doors?
I have an Arctic King portable and I want to put my balcony doors but I want to go out on my balcony throat the summer but when I have that the AC turned on I will have my door closed so how can I do that??.
You have to have it be able to vent out or it will over heat. Hope that helps!
That is alot of work
Any tips on getting it to stick to the stationary side but not the other side so you can still open and shut your door or window?
I just used the weather striping with the adhesive side on the panel, and so the side touches the window doesn't have any sticky stuff on it. It just holds in place with the pressure of the window.
Just use the sturdy box, doubled, and slide a wood-sized piece into the sliders you already have with the unit.
Add extra tape (taped back into itself) for some extra edge blockage as your door will never be exactly square (so I found).
Notice the sliders you have with the A/C have little holes to find the right fit, and use them with a nail to slide the extra cardboard-slider section into the main tube hole slider section. It helps while pulling out this extra cardboard piece when you want to remove it all and lock the sliding glass door.
0$ - exacto knife, fat tape (duct, clear, whatever)
You should really make a video lol
@@kevinbrown1073 I made a video to explain setting up your own TV antenna (a really good purchased antenna, but which one to buy?, and how to configure it to find stations?, also not completely intuitive) but this is cutting a piece of cardboard and putting it in the space. Not rocket science. The science of OTA TV wavelengths however is.
@@elainegmorrison we need more cardboard cutting videos!
@@kevinbrown1073 Ha! I should have gotten this portable years ago, to take the edge off.
Anyone can open the door from the outside, correct (security)? Or am I missing something?
Yeah, unless you've added someway to block off the door from fully opening. I used a piece of dowel rod in the door channel, but I also would remove the entire piece if I was away for too long so I could fully close the door.
@@kevinbrown1073 I'm looking at buying a second hand patio panel with pet door for cheap and replacing the pet door with an aluminium sheet 6" vent hole. Then screw or bolt the panel to my exposed frame, allowing me to lock my sliding door against the panel.
@@paulurban2 Sounds awesome!
@@paulurban2I wish I understood what you mean because I like the security factor.
Now some stranger can walk into your house.
Just introduce yourself and you won't be strangers anymore.
@@kevinbrown1073Any tips for securing the sliding door from opening further?
Would be a lot easier if you just use a piece of duct board
Why would I want to do something the easy way!
Thanks good example. Someone at my apartments uses a cat door class insert and sticks the house out the cat door. Its an interesting idea I am sure it isnt cheap.
Yeah I've looked at those and they run over a hundred bucks, so this one is way cheaper!
Made me nervous seeing you put those screws in, resting the wood on the top of your aircon lmao
Definitely a pro move lol
theres a kit? i dont have any tools. maybe a kit would be better for me
Yeah there are a few different types out there check this one out amzn.to/3amLxXv
Love that this hack was made for the exact Whytner unit I purchased. What board thickness did you use? Love the video, smashed the sub button!
Right on! Thanks! So I believe I used 1/8th inch thickness on it, and it's still going strong after a couple moves!
Don't think you should drill on top of the AC unit. But thanks I went diy as well instead of getting the crappy $100 sylvane one.
Yeah I wouldn’t advise drilling on the unit either... but I live on the edge... of stupidity for the most part
Look at you!!! Jack of all trades!!! Just letting you know women find that very attractive!! I'm not skeezing either,I'm happily married!! I'm just saying...I love my hubby can fix, do stuff!! You go boy!!!😊😉
😂 I didn’t even think about that! Who knows maybe it’ll get me some more female subscribers!?
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Yup! Gotta love a fix it kind of guy!
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You're quick!
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You beat me!
You guys gotta subscribe to his channel!
I wouldn't be able to do all that, just by myself
I was holding my breath when you were sawing towards your hand! Yikes! 🤭😲
My OSHA violations have really stacked up through the years!