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Insulating around window air condition for winter... blueman 10-04-2006
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Posted by blueman on October 4, 2006, 2:09 pm


I would like to insulate around my window air condition for winter.

I have already taken off the inside cover and covered the face of the
AC unit itself with 2 layers of 3mil black plastic (from contractor
bag). I also have inserted foam weatherstripping to seal between the
upper and lower window sashes.

However the louvers on the sides that fill the gaps between the AC
unit and the window jamb seem to be a much bigger source of air
leakage.

What is the best way to seal those in a cost-effective, simple, and
non-obtrusive fashion?

I could use caulking chord to seal the actual air gaps, but that still
would leave the uninsulated louvers as a sourec of heat transfer.

Any product or homebrew suggestions?

Thanks

Posted by on October 4, 2006, 3:13 pm



blueman wrote:
> I would like to insulate around my window air condition for winter.
>
> I have already taken off the inside cover and covered the face of the
> AC unit itself with 2 layers of 3mil black plastic (from contractor
> bag). I also have inserted foam weatherstripping to seal between the
> upper and lower window sashes.
>
> However the louvers on the sides that fill the gaps between the AC
> unit and the window jamb seem to be a much bigger source of air
> leakage.
>
> What is the best way to seal those in a cost-effective, simple, and
> non-obtrusive fashion?
>
> I could use caulking chord to seal the actual air gaps, but that still
> would leave the uninsulated louvers as a sourec of heat transfer.
>
> Any product or homebrew suggestions?
>
> Thanks

Remove air conditioner. Close window. Easiest and cheapest way to
save money and comfort.....

-paul


Posted by Edwin Pawlowski on October 4, 2006, 4:07 pm



> Remove air conditioner. Close window. Easiest and cheapest way to
> save money and comfort.....

Cheapest, yes. Easiest, not for everyone. I leave one of my ACs in because
it is more than I can safely handle myself. I'm glad you can do it, but
don't think that everyone can.



Posted by blueman on October 4, 2006, 7:02 pm


> > Remove air conditioner. Close window. Easiest and cheapest way to
> > save money and comfort.....
>
> Cheapest, yes. Easiest, not for everyone. I leave one of my ACs in because
> it is more than I can safely handle myself. I'm glad you can do it, but
> don't think that everyone can.

Agreed - it is heavy and I would have to drag it down from the 3rd
floor back to the basement. Also, I have the cage screwed in plus when
I remove it, I would have to clean it too probably, etc... PITA.

Posted by glassartist on October 4, 2006, 3:53 pm


Paul's idea is good. But if you want to leave it in, have you thought about
spray foam that is sold in cans? It expands to fill any void. It sticks to
all surfaces, so it would be more or less perminent. I have also used
plastic wrap to cover the surface that I want to protect, then foamed,
with very good results.


--------
KaCe

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