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Rotating a window air conditioner? Sync 07-02-2007
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Posted by Sync on July 2, 2007, 3:48 am
I have a small room, about 100 sq ft, that needs air conditioning
badly. The room is too small for a floor model and split models are
too expensive (and not sized very well for the window either), and
it's a rental so I can't punch a hole in the wall. There are two
windows in the room with the screened opening (slide removed) that
measure about 20" HIGH and 16" WIDE. I've found some small window air
conditioners that may fit in the window if they are oriented to 90
degrees. I've found several of their installation manuals, and
NOWHERE do I see ANY comments regarding if it is OK or not to rotate a
window air conditioner 90 to install it in a window that is taller
than it is wide. Neither a "yes this works" or "no you can't do
that." I've been unable to locate a window air conditioner of the
"casement" type that apparently tend to be for horizontally sliding
windows that is anywhere as small as I need for this window.

I'm rather amazed, frankly. I doubt I am the first person to want to
insert a small window air conditioner at a different orientation than
in the pictures on the box and in the manual. My gut tells me that
rotation might be a problem if the air-conditioner has some mechanical
functions that are dependent on gravity, such as condensation water
draining or something like that, but I'm no refrigeration expert so I
don't know if there really is any problem in rotating one. The fact
that there's no caution regarding orientation OR suggestion that you
can in fact do it leaves me mystified as to if there is an issue
regarding it or not.

One model in particular I'm looking at is the Frigidaire FAX054p7a.

Does anyone have any idea if a window air conditioner will still
operate properly if rotated by 90 degrees? Any reason why not if not?


--

Sync


Posted by classicrock86@g-mail.com on July 2, 2007, 4:28 am
> I have a small room, about 100 sq ft, that needs air conditioning
> badly. The room is too small for a floor model and split models are
> too expensive (and not sized very well for the window either), and
> it's a rental so I can't punch a hole in the wall. There are two
> windows in the room with the screened opening (slide removed) that
> measure about 20" HIGH and 16" WIDE. I've found some small window air
> conditioners that may fit in the window if they are oriented to 90
> degrees. I've found several of their installation manuals, and
> NOWHERE do I see ANY comments regarding if it is OK or not to rotate a
> window air conditioner 90 to install it in a window that is taller
> than it is wide. Neither a "yes this works" or "no you can't do
> that." I've been unable to locate a window air conditioner of the
> "casement" type that apparently tend to be for horizontally sliding
> windows that is anywhere as small as I need for this window.
>
> I'm rather amazed, frankly. I doubt I am the first person to want to
> insert a small window air conditioner at a different orientation than
> in the pictures on the box and in the manual. My gut tells me that
> rotation might be a problem if the air-conditioner has some mechanical
> functions that are dependent on gravity, such as condensation water
> draining or something like that, but I'm no refrigeration expert so I
> don't know if there really is any problem in rotating one. The fact
> that there's no caution regarding orientation OR suggestion that you
> can in fact do it leaves me mystified as to if there is an issue
> regarding it or not.
>
> One model in particular I'm looking at is the Frigidaire FAX054p7a.
>
> Does anyone have any idea if a window air conditioner will still
> operate properly if rotated by 90 degrees? Any reason why not if not?
>
> --
>
> Sync

air conditioners have oil that is needed by the compressor.. if the
unit is tilted the oil will flow out of the compressor and it will
malfunction soon after...
a company in van nuys ca.. genie air conditioning have one of the
largest selections of window and wall units including casements... Im
sure the have a model that can work for you...
ps.. the faxo54p7a is not a casement and is a 5000 btu unit... very
small.... will use more energy that its cooling capacity for you space.


Posted by buffalobill on July 2, 2007, 5:16 am
> I have a small room, about 100 sq ft, that needs air conditioning
> badly. The room is too small for a floor model and split models are
> too expensive (and not sized very well for the window either), and
> it's a rental so I can't punch a hole in the wall. There are two
> windows in the room with the screened opening (slide removed) that
> measure about 20" HIGH and 16" WIDE. I've found some small window air
> conditioners that may fit in the window if they are oriented to 90
> degrees. I've found several of their installation manuals, and
> NOWHERE do I see ANY comments regarding if it is OK or not to rotate a
> window air conditioner 90 to install it in a window that is taller
> than it is wide. Neither a "yes this works" or "no you can't do
> that." I've been unable to locate a window air conditioner of the
> "casement" type that apparently tend to be for horizontally sliding
> windows that is anywhere as small as I need for this window.
>
> I'm rather amazed, frankly. I doubt I am the first person to want to
> insert a small window air conditioner at a different orientation than
> in the pictures on the box and in the manual. My gut tells me that
> rotation might be a problem if the air-conditioner has some mechanical
> functions that are dependent on gravity, such as condensation water
> draining or something like that, but I'm no refrigeration expert so I
> don't know if there really is any problem in rotating one. The fact
> that there's no caution regarding orientation OR suggestion that you
> can in fact do it leaves me mystified as to if there is an issue
> regarding it or not.
>
> One model in particular I'm looking at is the Frigidaire FAX054p7a.
>
> Does anyone have any idea if a window air conditioner will still
> operate properly if rotated by 90 degrees? Any reason why not if not?
>
> --
>
> Sync

no. it's the coolant pathway. generally: there is a collection of
removed humidity as water which on some may be sitting inside and used
to make your air conditioner more efficient, or may be drained as an
option. instead buy the correct model, casement window air
conditioner. also know not to use a window air conditioner in a wall
air conditioner's opening, because it cannot vent its heat sideways
into a metal sleeve. and don't lie your refrigerator on its side to
stack two lying down together either.
the coolant pathway requires it be installed for the compressor to
work in its design position. you will find in a more comprehensive
manual the correct installation and range of window openings are often
on the outside of the carton as well. we just installed window air
conditioners for our tenants, including 2 casement types.
-buffalo ny


Posted by Meat Plow on July 2, 2007, 8:19 am
On Mon, 02 Jul 2007 07:48:21 +0000, Sync wrote:

> I have a small room, about 100 sq ft, that needs air conditioning

-snip-

Can't do it.


Posted by on July 2, 2007, 10:09 am
> I have a small room, about 100 sq ft, that needs air conditioning
> badly. The room is too small for a floor model and split models are
> too expensive (and not sized very well for the window either), and
> it's a rental so I can't punch a hole in the wall. There are two
> windows in the room with the screened opening (slide removed) that
> measure about 20" HIGH and 16" WIDE. I've found some small window air
> conditioners that may fit in the window if they are oriented to 90
> degrees. I've found several of their installation manuals, and
> NOWHERE do I see ANY comments regarding if it is OK or not to rotate a
> window air conditioner 90 to install it in a window that is taller
> than it is wide. Neither a "yes this works" or "no you can't do
> that." I've been unable to locate a window air conditioner of the
> "casement" type that apparently tend to be for horizontally sliding
> windows that is anywhere as small as I need for this window.
>
> I'm rather amazed, frankly. I doubt I am the first person to want to
> insert a small window air conditioner at a different orientation than
> in the pictures on the box and in the manual. My gut tells me that
> rotation might be a problem if the air-conditioner has some mechanical
> functions that are dependent on gravity, such as condensation water
> draining or something like that, but I'm no refrigeration expert so I
> don't know if there really is any problem in rotating one. The fact
> that there's no caution regarding orientation OR suggestion that you
> can in fact do it leaves me mystified as to if there is an issue
> regarding it or not.
>
> One model in particular I'm looking at is the Frigidaire FAX054p7a.
>
> Does anyone have any idea if a window air conditioner will still
> operate properly if rotated by 90 degrees? Any reason why not if not?
>
> --
>
> Sync

I knew I'd seen it in their catalog:

http://tinyurl.com/33th7f

[8~{} Uncle Monster


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