How To Create Exhaust Window adapter for portable air conditioning unit. DIY

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Barrowed portable air conditioner to hold me out till central in my house is repaired BUT the exhaust adapter has been misplaced and these units can NOT run without an exhaust. They produce more heat then take away and without exhaust, it blows back into the room. This is a How To create your own window adapter for portable AC unit from Simple items.
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@jorgemolina9695 2 года назад

*So amazingly quiet and **Fastly.Cool** in my room! 42db is at a whisper level. I bought 2 and installed myself.Very sturdy bracket and easy to adjust to fit windows of different size. Absolutely fabulous units!!*

@treasurehiding9 3 года назад

You could also wrap saran wrap to keep the cardboard from getting soggy😉 I just made one last week and it works:)

@mademoisellelaflamme 4 года назад

I followed your instructions (although I used aluminum duct tape, as per the hardware store owner's advice) and the set-up works perfectly! Thank you so much, Mister Pineiro!

@MrSeeindouble 2 года назад

I just put my portable AC on a lawn chair in front of our partially open bedroom window and let it exhaust that way. I don't think it's exactly the best setup, but it'll do if you're waiting on the AC tech for your appointment. Got the AC at Goodwill by the way, and it didn't come with a window/exhaust kit. Thank You for your video.

@ShawnDepasquale 11 лет назад

you just saved me in this heat wave. I have an identical unit. gonna go out and do this tomorrow morning!!

@underwearskids1 3 года назад

You might want to put a mesh over that hole in the window, in order to keep pests out.

@GearJamminHank Месяц назад

The pest will cook from the exhaust. 😂😂😂

@godfatherNYC 10 лет назад

Nice video! The closer you can push that A/C unit towards the window, the better (but still leave about two feet of space for proper ventilation behind the unit.) That way you'll shorten the distance of the exhaust hose. You also want to get that "sag" out of the exhaust hose and make the hose as vertical as possible with as few bends as possible. These little things can make a big difference in how effectively the unit can cool the room, and can let the unit work a bit easier and more efficiently.

@lindajohnson203 10 лет назад

you are absolutely correct..the shorter the better

@godfatherNYC 10 лет назад

Linda Johnson I recently bought these things to insulate the Exhaust Hoses on my units, pretty great, now the exhaust hoses don't radiate heat back into the room! www.PlanetAides.com

@timturk1899 6 лет назад

godfatherNYC I know this is old, lol, but I would have purchased a "Cool aide", but saw a suggestion about using reflective, insulated, windshield covers that keep your car cooler. They cut into 3 lengthwise strips, and wrapped around the exhaust hose slightly diagonally, so it double wraps the hose, and the strips, by being wrapped diagonally, eventually cover the entire hose. Duct taped first strip down, then again when strip got to the end, taped to itself, then the same thing with next strip(reflective side facing hose exhaust). Works well! And I had the windshield reflector already stored, as well as the tape. Just a tip for anyone trying to save money..

@roniram 5 лет назад

Thanks for the idea. Samething happened to me, and I inherited a portable air conditioner that was sitting in my garage. I looked all over for a portable ac vent kit everywhere, but couldn't find one. You saved our 4th of July!

@TheDibbinator 4 года назад

You have no idea how much time you saved me. I’ve been looking everywhere for a diy kinda deal. This is perfect. Thanks for taking the time to do this video. :))

@bradmasterflash23 3 года назад

I had to do the same thing over the summer with the addition of I also take the hell out of the window too. And I bought a piece of insulated board instead of using a cardboard box.

@dinnertimemishap 10 лет назад

You sir have been touched by his noddely appendage.

@sandiego3704 7 лет назад

Man... I'm in the exact position you were in! Ordering the parts would cost over $150.... quick fix and I appreciate your video!

@derekthompson9270 6 лет назад

Great instructional vid I did very much the same thing with the portable A/C I have the secret is to (as you say) make sure no hot air escapes from the outlet duct and no hot air gets back in from the window. These A/C seem to all have the same universal crappy plastic concertina hot air hose pipe - "Good old duct tape" multiple uses including repairing air conditioners!

@coollikeyodais 9 лет назад

Genius! I'm off to the hardware

@NossyDrelich 4 года назад

Thanks alot for this. I also got a foam insulation instead of the cardboard to seal out cracks on the window. Working very well.

@chaztikov 7 лет назад

This was really satisfying to watch.

@MsHatesHaters 10 лет назад

Thanks for posting. I have a small side by side sliding window, too small for any window A/C unit, so I'm going to try something like this for the exhaust on a portable unit I just purchased. I think the panel kit that comes with it will be too wide for my 14" window. Mine won't be temporary though so I guess I need to line the outer side of the cardboard with plastic to protect it from rain. Wish me luck as this was a major purchase for me, portable units are not cheap!

@TheBigJB 9 лет назад

Dude. Thank you so much for this. We have a Sharp portable AC unit and I looked at replacing the hose...to the tune of $80+. No thanks! I'm about to head out to the hardware store right now and put your plan into action.

@cashe18 9 лет назад

TheBigJB Thanks for watching... But this was a temp solution.. The Duct tape will loose stick from the heat after a bit. I did a mod where I slipped rounded cardboard in exhaust hole and that helped allot. Keep in mind

@TheBigJB 9 лет назад

***** Yeah, I discovered the same thing. Plus the drier hose radiated so much heat that the AC unit actually only kept the room a couple degrees cooler than the rest of the house. Lesson learned, though! Now I have to fork out for the replacement hose. Can you say price gouging? ;) Thanks for the idea anyway.

@johnmartin9278 9 лет назад

***** The whole thing looks very temp to me. What happens when a rain storm hits? Better hope you are home or you might have substantial water damage to your room. Not to mention it gives easy access to burglar's.

@cashe18 9 лет назад

John Martin You are correct... Like I said in the video, It was my temp solution for under $10 bucks. I'm on the 3rd floor, so I'm safe. It worked well for the 3 weeks. But A more perm solution I recommend wood for windows, insilated hose pushed out pointing down and not use duct tape. Or buy the adapter.... Thank you for watching and your feedback

@maryannehicks3712 8 лет назад

The hose that comes with many portable ac units are brittle, and some become even more brittle over a lil period of time snd therefore breaks. This is a good idea especially replacement hoses costs more than a hundred bucks! Thanks for sharing!

@cashe18 7 лет назад

Thank you for watching

@abhis568 5 лет назад

Hello

@RosecityPortland503 Год назад

Thank you. I knew this could be done. My family is saying I'm crazy and the air conditioner is useless without the original hoses and the replacements are $195 so I'm going try this

@ebrooklyn5736 9 лет назад

Great idea . thank u for sharing this was very very helpful

@tobyogden 4 года назад

thanks for saving me like $100 and waiting 5 days for a replacement.. so stoked!

@cashe18 4 года назад

When it's 100 degrees, 5 days is HELL... Glad it helped

@charleshixon3558 8 лет назад

Thanks! I am in the exact same situation and I appreciate the video. I was thinking of going of Home Depot and buying a length of wood cut to the length of the window and then cutting a hole in it but now I'm not so sure as this look far far simpler.

@cashe18 8 лет назад

I would go with wood IF this is for long term. The setup i did was only for temp use on the cheap. the heat will make the duct tape come off after a while and cardboard on the window will warp quickly if you get allot of rain. But it's a quick fix on the cheap. Thanks for watching.

@im4everurz4sho46 6 лет назад

Wow 😮. Thanks man and I was just about to throw away my ac cause I couldn’t find my ac exhaust

@slcdesign1 9 лет назад

Super, Thanks Carlos!

@cashe18 9 лет назад

Thank you for watching

@zerdda 8 лет назад

I love DIY and make do. Thanks for the demo.

@cashe18 8 лет назад

+zerdda I hope it helped. Thank you for Watching

@abdulfatah66 6 лет назад

thanks for the informative video. I have just bought portable ac without exhaust. grateful

@jomama4482 3 года назад

And 2 yrs later how's that ac without an exhaust working for ya??????

@esqueue 11 лет назад

Like the warning you gave someone in the comments below. I used the 4" despite saying that I would use the 6" and it would run for only a few minutes before the compressor shut off. Not enough air flow.

@dragoonadept 9 лет назад

Pretty good idea to use cardboard.. but that probably won't last forever. My new unit came with a window kit, but it leaked air back inside like crazy. I went to Lowes and got some foam weather strips for window AC units and ran it underneath my kit, and then put some adhesive weather strip on top. It makes a great seal. After that, I used aluminum tape to seal around the vent hole.

@cashe18 9 лет назад

dragoonadept Thanks for watching... That is a GREAT idea. my solution was only temp.

@LisaAyreSmith 6 лет назад

Brilliant! "The Almighty Duct Tape". The flimsy plastic slider that came with my Kenmore was a P.O.S., too narrow, and warped right away. I am going to create a combo of your and Jules' idea :) Better than trying to find plywood and someone to saw it...

@esqueue 11 лет назад

Funny how I was thinking of doing the exact thing with dryer duct, tape and cardboard. I will do the exact thing but I will use a larger exhaust to avoid any restriction. thanks as I know that it will work.

@moralesj84 9 лет назад

Thank you for the idea! Awesome video and very practical

@cashe18 9 лет назад

I hope it help. Thanks for watching

@horatioh5469 9 лет назад

just what I was looking for Carlos.. well done

@cashe18 8 лет назад

Glad. I hope it helped.

@mannyconde09 5 лет назад

As you can see..it worked👌🏽

@Jeanny9 9 лет назад

You're the man, very well done!

@cashe18 9 лет назад

+Jeanny9 Thanks and Thank you for watching...

@snowy2875 2 года назад

You are so very creative dude, I must say.

@desmondhudson4195 9 лет назад

I have to install one for my daughter .Thanks for the video

@cashe18 9 лет назад

+Desmond Hudson Thank you for watching. This is only a temp solution. I would recommend you use real wood and a plastic or insulated tube if planning it to be long term.

@SouthernRailfan 10 лет назад

Sorry to hear that. Sorry that happened.

@markplummer8493 6 лет назад

At the Home Depot in Sunset Valley, Texas, in the back of the store they have a wood-cutting area. Today I found a free piece of 1/2" plywood there. The employee cut it for free to fit my window (23" x 14") so I could make my own vent. I took it home and cut a 5" diameter hole using my jigsaw.

@josehenry7544 7 лет назад

Genious! thanks MGiver.. I mean Carlos..

@cashe18 7 лет назад

Thank you for watching. I hope it helps you out.

@claudiosantana2019 5 лет назад

great value lesson

@ginal.f.3462 7 лет назад

I do this with my portable AC. I find that the "Gorilla" brand duct tape holds best and doesn't loose the adhesive around the hose as it heats up. Because it does get hot the longer the AC is in use.

@cashe18 7 лет назад

Regina Ghattas that is true. thank you for sharing..

@TEAMCREAM_96 7 лет назад

Regina Ghattas or that metal tape that's actual used for ac plenums

@JustSomeCanadianGuy 5 лет назад

This is what I did for my apartment. Crude but it works. I recommend getting as thick and sturdy a piece of cardboard as you can get. Home Depot would be a good bet.

@rm-ih1ns 5 лет назад

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@Peace2u197 7 лет назад

thanks so much it really helped and saved a lot of money I have the dual exhaust so I bought a long one and cut in half works great

@MuscatelTom 6 лет назад

You should put a dryer exhaust vent valve on the outside to keep birds and animals from getting in the exhaust tube

@sallylea53 8 лет назад

Great job!!! I have same circumstances in Az.This is going to help me so much.Thx!!!!

@cashe18 8 лет назад

AWESOME!! Thank you for watching.

@theodorerzepski8491 3 года назад

Genius! Thanks

@pattilonergan4863 2 года назад

This was really helpful. Much thanks!

@DangerWrap 6 лет назад

I use this too. Since the previous roommate collapsed the hoses and I can't find the spare parts. Using foil hose from dryer may longer lifespan.

@theunsinkablemollybrownumb6846 6 лет назад

Thanks so much 🤗

@peterdrazdiakhansen4289 9 лет назад

Great video, thanks for posting. In my experience these single hose units dont work well because with all that hot air being expelled, the same volume of hot air is being sucked back inside from cracks around the house. Dual hose is the way to go, but for a quick fix, your video is pretty good!

@vwmetal66 9 лет назад

Peter Hansen It actually does look like a dual hose model. He just used the exhaust side it seems. If you pause the video at 3:58 you can see the cover for the other port for a second hose to connect.

@peterdrazdiakhansen4289 9 лет назад

I did see that, looks like a dual hose machine, but the guy never used two hoses in the video. Without two hoses its like leaving your windows open while you run the machine. I decided to put the problem on its head and move the whole unit outside and have it blow the cold air inside. That way There is no vacuum issue, it doesnt use the cooled air to make more cold air and it doesnt matter that the machine itself gets hot or takes up space and makes noise. It was a bit of an effort to set up but it actually works amazingly well. Since it never rains here in CA during the summer and I live in a house not apartment, this made doing this hack a lot easier.

@cashe18 9 лет назад

Peter Hansen It was a temp fix but you are right about the dual hose works better. But this model is ONLY a 1 hose. the second hole is sealed. I'm thinking the company makes a dual hose model and uses the same shell. I wish it were a dual hose because it would cool quicker. But it did the job for the time. Thank you for watch.

@cashe18 9 лет назад

John Gonzalez Seems like it but it's just a 1 hose model. that port was sealed and no hookup. It must be for a different model from the same company. Thank you for watching.

@hcmaravilla 9 лет назад

very nice idea! am about to buy a window kit for $60. ill try this tonight.

@cashe18 9 лет назад

You should still buy the real kit but what I did was just a temp solution.

@playbychris1 10 лет назад

Sir u are a genius.

@cashe18 10 лет назад

Broken AC, south Florida heat, and an angry wife will make a genius out of anybody.

@jpbrnidgrl 5 лет назад

I was coming here to say that exact same thing. Thank you so much - I love my portable but I HATE the plastic vent thingy that fits in the window. Tube kept falling out. This is better for now and gives me a template for purchasing a sturdier piece of styrofoam this weekend.

@gailhardy5938 7 лет назад

Thanks for the video

@cashe18 7 лет назад

Hope it helps. Thank you for watching.

@fonziefrank609 5 лет назад

I did watch your vid because I did something similar, however I used Aluminum tape, but since I was sceptical of endurance in rain situations, I taped ALL of the cardboard to make it " Waterproof " LMAO........It works Great, and Looks pretty Cool considering!!! Thank you for Vid! Stay Cool.....and Don't forget to keep the ac too 😆

@cashe18 5 лет назад

That's a great idea. Though it was years ago, the heat in Miami is killer. My home central unit has been working great since repair so far. Aluminum tape sounds super. As the duct tape I used started to get loose within the 8 to 10 day mark from the exhaust heat. I also pulled the exhaust hose though the cardboard so it would hang over with end facing down to prevent rain water from getting in.

@fonziefrank609 5 лет назад

@@cashe18 I didn't realize you did this vid back in 2013......I actually saw the date on your reply from email. Portable ac's are in demand now!! especially ones w/o exhaust kit. Your vid got over half million views. That's a lot of creative people!!

@roush2win 10 лет назад

Good job, kept you cool.

@cashe18 10 лет назад

It did the job I needed for the time. Thanks for watching

@kalumarjuna80 8 лет назад

Thanks, It helped a lot!

@cashe18 8 лет назад

I'm super glad... Worked for me. Thank you for Watching.

@monaewalker 2 года назад

Thank you ‼️💗

@jessdhaliwal1860 8 лет назад

Your a frickin GENUISE

@cashe18 8 лет назад

Broken AC, live in sunny South Florida, Angry wife can make anyone a genius... Worked long enough til I got the AC fixed.

@missysoaps7509 6 лет назад

Great big help thanks a lot

@nariko47 8 лет назад

excellent video!

@cashe18 8 лет назад

+S. Pérez García Thanks for watching. I hope it helps you

@nariko47 8 лет назад

+Carlos Pineiro it did thsnk you! =D well... honestly I made my brother do it lol BUT your video showed us what to do so thanks again !!

@cashe18 8 лет назад

+S. Pérez García Whatever it takes! Thanks

@janisealston6375 9 лет назад

Love it!

@cashe18 9 лет назад

Janise Alston Thank you for watching!

@jessdhaliwal1860 8 лет назад

THANK YOU SO MUCH IVE GOT THIS EXACT ISSUE ,,I LOST THE HOSE THAT CAME WITH MINE

@cashe18 8 лет назад

I still recommend you order the original adapter but this will cover you for a while. Thank you for watching

@andrewharrier62 5 лет назад

Thank you thank you so much for making a video like this I didn't think that I would be able to solve my problem you gave me very good information thank you

@rosanegron1991 9 лет назад

So creative and smart 👍

@cashe18 9 лет назад

I'm glad you enjoyed. Thank you for watching

@viclangstud 6 лет назад

I would also secure the cardboard box to the window frame with duct tape.

@tinamckeage6665 3 года назад

Thank u for this video

@AlanMedina314 9 лет назад

This Video helped me out.

@cashe18 9 лет назад

+Alan Medina I'm so glad it helped you out. Thank you for watching.

@CjhEjdl 8 лет назад

+Carlos Pineiro just helped me too. you da man. thanks.

@cashe18 8 лет назад

Alex A GREAT!!! Thank you!

@zeBelly 4 года назад

thanks CARLITO

@mdmcolt 7 лет назад

very good 😎

@JulesOille 8 лет назад

You should try High Density Polyurethane Foam Board- this stuff will take water from the rain or humidity vs. Cardboard and it is solid and easy to cut. A good permanent and stable solution.

@cashe18 8 лет назад

That is a GREAT idea. As it was a short term solution I didn't need anything else BUT thank you for sharing the idea. Thanks for watching.

@cashe18 7 лет назад

I got it at home depot. It's a 15amp 3 prong 15ft extension cord with 3 outlets. Hope this helps...

@DavidRodriguezLARams 7 лет назад

Carlos Pineiro dude that extension cord is a fire wating to happen especially at 15ft.

@cashe18 7 лет назад

David Rodriguez the unit is 13amp rating when using heater. the cord was fine. the setup was temp but ac units SHOULD be connected straight to the wall.

@shannonhaworth 7 лет назад

The meltdowns are the worst. Keep your head up.

@DraAlessa 3 года назад

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! You’re the best!!! I am subscribed already 😀😌

@donkeykong1234 2 года назад

that's so ghetto - love it

@cashe18 11 месяцев назад

Hahaha, it did the job long enough. Thank you for watching

@bknyte23 2 года назад

Awesome sauce great idea 🙏🙏🙏🔺

@Alicia_Michelle 8 лет назад

you sir, are awesome haha

@cashe18 8 лет назад

Thank you! I hope it helps. Thank you for watching

@andreistanciulescu6031 6 лет назад

Instead of the cardboard, for long term use, what can I use instead ? I am in the similar situation, but I intend on long term. Also I imagine that the tape will loose strength, is there another solution?

@pattimurphyrocks 6 лет назад

you rock

@daphneraven9439 3 года назад

Hi, Carlos Piniero! Tyvm 4 sharing ur idea; how long did the setup hold together? I m wondering if the heat from the exhaust would soften the adhesive in three tape.

@genderbread7366 6 лет назад

Does the tube radiate much heat? I was going to buy one today but the person at the store said they'd end up just heating up and defeating the purpose

@murpez2011 8 лет назад

gracias por el instructivo es de mucha ayuda

@cashe18 8 лет назад

+Chepe Murpez Thank you for watching.

@Sctronic209 6 лет назад

Sweet

@barrya.6212 7 лет назад

ONE way to fix the common plastic tabs breaking off issue - common to most OEM window vents....is to drill two small holes through end of window vent/hose END piece - (ROUND) END OF HOSE/DUCT THAT GOES TO WINDOW VENT- 12:00 and 6:00 position holes.....then feed hose/duct into and through window plank part so end is coming out the other side- probably only about 1" is all that goes through- (drill holes in this 1" area)....then run single copper hanger piece through one hole to the next hole. ( roughly 8" hanger piece cut out of hanger - bend ends once through holes.) This hanger piece is now keeping duct in place from coming out. Your duct is now reattached to window piece.

@sakanna99 8 лет назад

U just saves me

@cashe18 8 лет назад

+Jessica S Glad it helped.

@MatthewFordVictoria 6 лет назад

You should use Duct Tape on the window to cover up any leaks.

@Andres4553 8 лет назад

Apollo 13!!!

@cashe18 8 лет назад

+Andres Figueroa Thank you for watching....

@davidwilliam1406 6 лет назад

Just rip the cover off the manual and use the plastic bag and some duct tape!.

@davidwilliam1406 6 лет назад

Make a air intake also for better performance

@MyIronman8 5 лет назад

cool make that work man

@me4654 7 лет назад

diy, exhaust you better tape up that window because I did similar to what you have and from the air pressure it pushed out window kit, plus it's less than 1/4in and closing a ,4 in window on such a flimsy piece of plastic, cardboard It won't stay &, because of how hot &,humid it is ever time the tubes get blown out or the window kit gets pushed in,I just add more duct tape reflective furnace tape & masking tape I'm not starting from scratch in this heat! The other morning I woke up and the cool air tube came out &I had so much tape on it I couldn't get it completely off the bottom duct so I just made an extension with bubble wrap & more tape. it maybe cuz mine has 2 hose's or that it's 14,500 BTUs anyway glad you're getting yours fixed because these units drain power & from all the leaks don't cool well the concept was good I just don't think they worked out the kinks! if I could have lifted a window unit I definitely would never spend this out rageous price

@cristamagsee6206 Год назад

Great idea. The giant hose keeps coming off from the back. I’m looking for how to solve the problem. I might consider buying the pliable silver hose for the dryer. Thanks.

@cashe18 Год назад

My setup is only for temp use. The duct tape does start to become loose from the heat every few days.

@stario 4 года назад

Question for anyone who has rigged this. Does the dryer hose radiate heat, if so, as much as the stock hose these things come with or less?

@holyghostfire08 5 лет назад

I don't normally comment but i did everything the video said. I could not finsmd my hose that my portable a.c came with so i try this out. Spent about $20 for everything and my power goes out in half of my apartment. It overheated even my wall where the wall socket is and i plug the a.c into the wall.

@cashe18 4 года назад

OOOoo NO..Thats isn't good at all. It even the plug is hot, that unit might have a bad compressor. I know it's been months but make sure it has NO water still locked in the lower tank. and exhaust hose is as straight as possible

@Outbound300 9 лет назад

Nice work!

@cashe18 9 лет назад

+DJ Vegh Thank you for watching

@thanlorenzo1422 8 лет назад

my exhaust is too short . can i connect 2 together ? and with what ? i was thinking duck tape but will that work for long term ? can i use something else to connect both hose?

@cashe18 8 лет назад

This Setup is NOT for long term use. The Duct Tape will fail from the heat. I recommend to use a longer larger insulated tube so the outside does not get that hot. then the duct tape will work better. but for long term use, order the original plastic tubes the unit is designed to use. it would be your best bet.

@munecawest2118 8 лет назад

Like the window part u made could slide in place of the back of the ac a small square slide in with the hose thats what my unit looks like idk what to do we just have it running

@cashe18 8 лет назад

As long as the exhaust is working then you will be fine. Thank you for watching

@suzieschultz3974 3 года назад

How long can you leave the tape around the hole of the air conditioner without it becoming a fire hazard? Is it a fire hazard?

@JosueCastellanos503 3 года назад

Is it a 6 or 4 inch hose?

@ginaluna4827 Месяц назад

I did this and once the hose had hot air blowing through it the duct tape came off and wasn’t sticking due to it getting too hot so not sure what I’m doing wrong

@JulissaNicolee 3 года назад

Hi! How long did this last for? I am about to buy a portable ac but it doesn’t come w the window kit. It has the exhaust tube tho. Is there a stronger more durable option instead of cardboard? I like the diy idea bc my window is REALLY big and most window panels are smaller for the “average window”. I also live in FL and u know that rain be lol. I’m worried about the cardboard. Thank you. This is a great video.

@lindajohnson203 10 лет назад

the only problem, is that vent ..should be as short as possible, takes more energy to push that exhaust out than a shorter hose....just saying, I did the same thing buying a 4 in dryer hose and box,,,was reading about the length of the hose should be short, though

@cashe18 9 лет назад

Linda Johnson It was a temp solution. But your ideas are GREAT! Thanks for watching.