install a window airconditioner at the top of a double hung window

Yes, the picture Wonderednow posted is what I meant – with the box on top. I did it in 2 rental apartments & it’s worked for 30 years.

Arkady

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Guest User | 5 years and 9 months ago

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any advice on how to install an airconditioer at the top (instead of the bottom) of a double hung window. I see these all of nyc. thanks,

Arkady | 5 years and 9 months ago

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You can have an iron monger make an external support for it. A box is incorporated into a whole window guard structure. You may have to have electrical service moved since a/c cords are short & it’s a bad idea to use even a heavy-duty extension cord. You’ll also have to insulate around it.

Guest User | 5 years and 9 months ago

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not sure what you mean by “box incorporated into a window guard structure.” can you post a picture or link of one?

bbrc

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@michael – My guess is that @arkady is referring to something like this, except you would want the box to be on the top rather than the bottom: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/89/a0/54/89a054b2e4245002737ad2f25c6e67ca.jpg

hkapstein | 5 years and 9 months ago

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I’ll let others explain how you do it, but before you begin, it may be a comparable work and cost to install a single zone DIY minisplit. May not be possible if you have nowhere to put the condenser, but it might be, and I think it has many advantages over this type of setup.

BKALLDAY | 5 years and 9 months ago

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My iron guy (retired now) created a ledge and 2 arms which he anchored into the exterior of the parlor floor upper window for a 24,000 BTU unit to cool the whole floor. She’s still going. I used Heights Ironworks on Third Avenue (around the corner from Dykes) but he retired last year.