Venting Portable AC unit through wall to outside

[@novicgoer891]

*Really works well and Easy to instal **Fastly.Cool*

[@markplummer9862]

Getting ready to vent mine to the outside. Watched several How-To videos; yours is the best. Thank you.

[@dbasix-ocho-zero-cinco]

One of the cleanest installs ive seen so far - thx for sharing

[@zeroceiling]

Make sure that you are aware that most systems now are the two hose systems…and this specific method will not work unless you cut an opening in your wall and outside..more than twice the size of this solution.

[@brucevaughan1024]

Good job. One thing you could do to your setup is route a drain hose from your air conditioner unit outside. It would make your outside plants happy.

[@lisastuhley9577]

I have considered that! Thanks!

[@murphysquint3436]

Excellent video, much better than most that I have reviewed on KZbin!

[@TonyaGreenwood]

Thank you so much for making this video! I have been going crazy looking all over the internet for a wall kit and found this video and it’s perfect!

[@GerardoRomero_8]

This is the best video I’ve seen for this!! Great job!

[@aleasah]

Thanks! When I made this, there was nothing else out there that matched my problem so I figured I'd film my process in case anyone else was stuck too!

[@tammik1985]

Perfect! Thanks. I was having the same problem with the hose inside allowing heat back into the room.

[@aleasah]

Glad it helped

[@treichertphotography]

I am so glad I found this video because I have stucco walks as well. Thank you so much!! It was getting to be super frustrating.

[@MichaelMontez]

Make sure you are not venting hot air into your wall, it looked like even though you did succeed in getting the flaps to work there is still an unsealed gap letting air into the wall. You did say that you were going to do more to this project so I hope making an uninterrupted pipe of some kind was included. Nice video however.

[@timekabolden5309]

That's my problem. 😢 But mine is going out of the window. I tried 2 diff rooms. Same issues. It blows into my kitchen! 😂 😢 I'm like, how TF?! 😂

[@timekabolden5309]

That's my problem. 😢 But mine is going out of the window. I tried 2 diff rooms. Same issues. It blows into my kitchen! 😂 😢 I'm like, how TF?! 😂

[@timekabolden5309]

That's my problem. 😢 But mine is going out of the window. I tried 2 diff rooms. Same issues. It blows into my kitchen! 😂 😢 I'm like, how TF?! 😂

[@timekabolden5309]

That's my problem. 😢 But mine is going out of the window. I tried 2 diff rooms. Same issues. It blows into my kitchen! 😂 😢 I'm like, how TF?! 😂

[@sandramcpherson287]

I would've just painted the ring! Lol... Thank you for this, now I can do mine.

[@sandramcpherson287]

Now that I've got the AC installed its tripping my breaker in my bedroom!

[@don-tay3963]

Hopefully that tube thing is completely flush with the outer wall so that condensed air doesn’t travel up walls and create mold, but it looks like you did it pretty well; nice job.

[@aleasah]

It is pushed in pretty flush against the wall. Should be good.

[@msnickweezy]

Portable acs vent hot air. The condensation is stored in the tank you manually empty. I got one bc my window unit eventually grew mold due to high humidity and my room getting direct sunlight (corner room).

[@timekabolden5309]

😳😭😭😭😭😭😭 I hope mine doesn't. But I'm in FL. So if the outside air is cooler than the inside and I'm running it thru the window. 🪟 That does seem possible. 😢

[@quannawatson5895]

Thank you so much I’ve been trying to do this for the past two years now

[@robv.s.9503]

Quanna Watson kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6epfqOapNR_jqc I think this dude did it brilliantly and with the option to remove very easily

[@griseldacee6939]

Thank you so much,best video yet.

[@aleasah]

Glad you liked it!

[@buyerclub2]

Thanks for making the video. You should make more.

[@denverdanoreno]

Presented well, I'm looking at the same option however into the basement wall cutting out the paneling close to a block that was egress for other house utilities.

[@kevinkelly6871]

Thanks for the video. This resolves a problem for me.

[@RaeMarti]

Absolutely great video! Good info.

[@jhonnyblade702]

Thank you for sharing this.

[@latoyaking2635]

Aaaaaaaaawesome! this is exactly what I'm preparing to do in my garage!! Thank you!!

[@ernestdenney2223]

get a dual hose portable AC . With single hose the air you are venting is the air you are cooling .dual hose vents air it used from the outside to cool the AC unit and recirculates the cool air back into the room

[@latoyaking2635]

@@ernestdenney2223 thanks!

[@ggorski4955]

Thank you for this helpful video! Did you end up finding a 6” flange that worked well to cover the adhesive/foam part?

[@aleasah]

No, I just left things as is.

[@twstvan93]

Madam, you must be sure that the metal flange butts up tight to the exterior vent and it must be sealed to prevent moisture from the AC exhaust being blown into your wall that will cause serious moisture damage and build up of dangerous mould!

[@Iamheretolearn]

Thank you for all the very useful info. Question, why not have the water drain outside?

[@aleasah]

That is a great question. I think the honest answer is that I didn't even think of that! Lol. But also, we just got new stucco put on and I'm doing my best to keep any moisture away from the walls. I suppose it could be done though!

[@67herby89]

Great video. I just got a ac and running the hose up to the window just won’t work for me so this is a great alternative. Thank you so much. One question, are you leaving the ac there year round? I was thinking maybe looking for some sort of cover for the inside for when the AC is put away in the winter. Are you using anything?

[@hectorvelilla2222]

….wow, just wow…

[@donkeykong1234]

how did you know the spot next to the outlet was empty ? i'd thinking of doing this, but just drilling and "going for it" seems pretty risky.

[@aleasah]

Sorry, I missed your comment! That's why I hired a licensed handyman to do that part for me.

[@weavvek]

Good Job!

[@Bmxmusikian]

Good job! Does it actualy cool the room down tho? Have you got a seperate room thermometer? Mine says 29 to start when my room is 23 🤔

[@aleasah]

Yes it does cool it down and No I don't have a thermostat. I have a ceiling fan which really helps since my room has high ceilings.

[@Bmxmusikian]

@@aleasah Not thermostat, thermometer, like to check temperature lol.... Im struggling to find a wall mount in the UK, nightmare

[@aleasah]

Oh yes, gotcha. That's what I meant. Sorry! No, I don't have that. You could always just get a regular one for outdoors at your hardware store and use that if you wanted I suppose. Best of luck!

[@RaeMarti]

How often does a portable A/C needed drained of water?

[@aleasah]

That really varies on the level of humidity in your room it's being used, which also depends on where you live and how often you run it. Mine has a light that comes on when it's time to drain it.

[@Marc.Lanting]

you don't have to drain the ac.the water is going out with the outside hose when its running.the water is also cooling the condensor so you get a better performance of the ac.In case of a verry high humudity it can happend that you must drain the ac.

[@batmanbatman912]

thanks helpful

[@zeroceiling]

This will change completely now that most of the units being sold now are the ones with the two hose system…

[@pay1t0]

What do you use to cover the hole in the winter?

[@aleasah]

I live in Southern California so it stays in year round so far. But I have a round metal cap for the duct that I keep in case I want to move it to storage and use a space heater instead. If it gets very cold where you are, you could just add some insulation to that cap before putting it on.

[@aleasah]

You can see the top at about 27 seconds in on the counter next to the white salt lamp. 👍

[@GerardvanGenderen]

What is so strange with these kits that they put on the ground like a heating system, my logicly says it should be cooling from the sealing.......why? Heat goes up for a heating it sucks cool air from down and the air goes up....and cool air goes down so it shoul suck warm air from the sealing so the control unit should be at the bottum, i punt it on a cabinet table so middle high , otherwise i cannot read the contol unit.... Am i crazy? Cheers..

[@24June91]

You are right. In Europe these are usually wall-units placed near the ceiling.

[@davidmarr9408]

what?

[@yopatricio1391]

You are wrong. This is not how portable ac works.

[@sreaver4306]

No, portable AC is not near the ceiling in a room. You are thinking of mini split systems that are popular outside of the US. They are way more efficient than these, but they aren't portable and are alot more expensive.

[@olive6382]

Just wondering how you will get the new ring over the connector on the hose?

[@EarlBalentine]

I'm think the house is 5.9" and the hole is 6" the 5.9" hose screws inside the 6" pipe.

[@Its_edwarde21]

What did you use to cut the whole from the inside?

[@aleasah]

I am not good with tools so I paid $40 for a licensed handy man to cut the hole from inside as well as the stucco outside. I'm not sure what he used to be honest. I'm sorry! Might have been a keyhole saw.

[@Velocity1118]

@@aleasah Most likely a 6" hole saw.

[@monchlopez]

Nice tutorial! Question, did you notice a big difference on noise level by venting it through the wall like that? Is it quieter? Tia

[@aleasah]

I couldn't honestly tell you. I don't think its going to make a huge difference because the sound is from the unit itself, not the hose. Its is not super nosey. I installed this in my treatment room and I just make sure and turn it on high about an hour before I have a client and then put it on low during our session. It's not disruptive. High is louder though.

[@monchlopez]

@@aleasah ok. Thank you for the information.

[@aleasah]

@@monchlopez no problem!

[@johndrennen8342]

You hired somebody for the hardest part (the part that the most people would need help with) would you happen to know if the person that you hired possibly has a KZbin channel where the complete venting process might be described.........

[@aleasah]

Yes, you are correct. I hired a licensed handyman/contractor to cut through the walls of our home so I didn't do anything stupid to damage it myself. He had never installed an AC unit in this way and was following my instructions. I asked him to make sure everything in my plan made sense and would work ok and he agreed. I would never recommend to anyone to cut a hole in the walls of their home on their own. You could hit electrical, pipes etc. Sorry, he does not have a KZbin channel or video explaining this. He's in his late 70's/early 80's. Best of luck to you.

[@dantepoe4721]

insulate the hose as well it radiates a lot of heat

[@congoparrot]

yup, wrap this around the hose and you will have zero heat from the hose www.amazon.com/Reflectix-DW1202504-Spiral-Duct-Wrap/dp/B000BQMV0A/ref=sr_1_3?crid=H7JG3828YN1H&keywords=thin+silver+insulation&qid=1652370663&sprefix=thin+silver+insulation%2Caps%2C101&sr=8-3

[@hanalei412002]

Where’s the update video?

[@aleasah]

Hi! I am not sure what you are referring to. I didn't do an update video. Not much to report. Works great but I barely use it.

[@briennewton6881]

You should have got a 2 hose unit. With a one hose unit you are blowing out air that you already paid to cool down.

[@aleasah]

I'm not sure what you are referring to with this comment. The entire point of the video was to show how it was vented to the outside. There is exactly zero hot air that comes inside.

[@briennewton6881]

@@aleasah With a one hose portable a/c unit the air from your room, the same air that the unit just cooled down is sucked in across the condenser and is blown out through the hose. You are literally sucking air that you paid to cool and blowing outside. A 2 house unit cools the condenser with outside air. Not air from the room.

[@briennewton6881]

Watch this video. It explains the process pretty well.kzbin.info/www/bejne/lV7Qc5iPeJd-fcU

[@c405b]

@@briennewton6881 Thanks for that link, excellent video about air conditioners

[@packetattack7437]

@@briennewton6881 Exactly. These portable units are also super inefficient for cooling. A small split unit doesn't cost that much more.

[@treichertphotography]

Can you add the link for the outside contraption?

[@aleasah]

Hi Theresa! I don't have a link, my licensed handyman purchased it from Amazon. It is just a fairly standard dryer vent for outside. He couldn't get it from Lowes or Home Depot because they don't carry 6" ones. This AC unit has a 6" hose. If yours is a 4 or 5", you can find something similar in the store. Otherwise, Amazon to the rescue! It was much easier for me to hire someone to cut out the hole in the wall for me since I dont have the tools or skills for that. Then I handled the rest as the video shows! Good luck to you and hope your project works out for you and you stay cool!

[@treichertphotography]

I decided to get the one you have so I can follow your tutorial verbatim. I found it. Here is the link for anyone else that may find your video. www.amazon.com/Deflecto-Supurr-Vent-Louvered-HS4W-18/dp/B00R1X7S5Y/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1537483407&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=dryer+vent+cover+outdoor+6+inch&psc=1

[@aleasah]

Awesome! Only, just be aware that the link you sent is for a 4" hose. And I'm not sure it has the bird grate on it under the flaps. My handyman told me he spent about $18 on mine so I think I found it here for you. But it is the 6" hose with the bird grate, that keeps the critters out. Just make sure you get the same diameter size as your hose! Here is the link I found: 6"Deflecto Vent Cover With BIRD GUARD www.amazon.com/dp/B0001IMLO4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_OAcPBb9S6XF47

[@treichertphotography]

I saw that smh sorry about that! Ordering the link you provided. Thank you!!!

[@Moes_Prep_and_Tech]

I would be afraid of gnats and ants