DIY Bracket | Safeguarding Vinyl Windows from Heavy AC Units

[@amyreaves8054]

Thank you!

[@moneymotivated4229]

That’s actually a good idea

[@wamindustries]

Thanks! I used them for a whole season. I am actually going to be installing them again for the next season soon.

[@bearpuf]

The immediate issue I see is placing the air conditioner on a vinyl window altogther. Warpage or separation of the window frame can occur from the weight of AC unit. Vinyl windows are simply not made to carry that weight. That becomes a severe issue if there is a cavity between the bottom frame of the vinyl window and the wooden sill it is sitting. The best advice I can offer is to build a wooden cradle that will be supported by the inside and outside sils. The AC unit sits on top of the cradle and damaging the window frame becomes a non-issue. In making the cradle it should be angled 4 to 5 degrees downward towards the outside for water run off.

[@wamindustries]

Thanks for the idea!

[@SlowExpensive]

What year was the drill mfg

[@wamindustries]

Hmm... I'm not sure. We have had it for around 6 or more years. I didn't see a date on it. I'm actually in my shop cleaning it again