- Cut a hole in the sheet rock (check for wires!)
- Cut stud
- Install frame
- Cut outside hole
- Install air conditioner
- Install bracing
- Install trim
- Mud, sand, paint, and touch-up
Hole cut and bracing installed |
Here you can see the rectangular bracing I made for the hole. Four sections of 2x4 make up the support for the opening, and the entire thing is screwed into the section of stud that I removed. If you remove the existing stud section carefully enough (which I didn't) you can re-used this piece. I had to be extra careful with the Sawzall because some shifting occurs when removing the stud. This frame provides both structural support for the wall, and provides a nice base for the AC unit to sit on.
AC installed, paint drying |
This is the AC unit installed. It was slid into the hole just enough so that the front control panel could be removed for cleaning / maintenance. The metal frame was screwed into the 2x4 exterior frame using self-tapping sheet metal screws. You can see I did a little paint touch-up around the window while I was at it.
Trim and bracing installed. I didn't do the radiator damage, I promise! |
Lastly, support was added to the exterior to support more of the AC units weight to to provide stability. I used a large metal L-bracket bolted into a stud on one end and resting against the unit on the other. I had to carefully notch out a section of the trim to allow the bracket to slide underneath. Both spray-foam insulation and silicone caulking was added to the opening around the outside of the AC unit, as well as the holes where the trim meets the grooved siding.
Conclusion: It works great! For a 12x12 room, this thing cools it down in a hurry. If you're wondering why I didn't use the window, the unit would not fit horizontally. It also cannot operate on its side (found this out the hard way with an old AC unit). I also opted not to hard-wire the electricity since there was an outlet nearby, and it would be easier to remove to service if it weren't hard-wired. It gets covered with a tarp during the rainy winter season, but it sure is welcome during the summer!
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