❄️ Installing a Window Air Conditioning Unit - How to (DIY)

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  • čas přidán 28. 06. 2019
  • This video describes the installation of a Window Air Conditioning Unit in details.
    In this case it is an air conditioner from General Electric (GE).
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Komentáře • 653

  • @mygiguser
    @mygiguser Před 2 lety +138

    Thank you so much! This is all i can pay you for your help! Without your video i would have never been able to get my AC into the window! Thank youtube for the Super Thanks , at least i can pay you a few bucks for your effort to make this great video!!!

  • @btd2516
    @btd2516 Před rokem +163

    TIP: I've left this tip on other sites and it seems to be helpful. immediately after unboxing, and before installing the other parts, plug it in and let it run for 5 or 10 minutes to make sure it actually works. This way if you have to take it back to the store, you don't have a lot of pieces to take back off and repack. I learned this the hard way.

    • @abarzua21able
      @abarzua21able Před rokem +1

      Ty. Good idea. I just ordered my mom an AC unit. Which im going to have to install it myself

    • @jsgenreiswatching3858
      @jsgenreiswatching3858 Před rokem +1

      Excellent heads up! Thank you!

    • @LK-bz9sk
      @LK-bz9sk Před 11 měsíci +2

      Excellent. I had not thought about this. And about to install. So thanks

    • @Nick-kq2sw
      @Nick-kq2sw Před 11 měsíci +2

      Seems obvious but something I probably would not have done. Thanks!

    • @opaquepasa
      @opaquepasa Před 10 měsíci +1

      Good advice--thank you!

  • @JessicaSarvas
    @JessicaSarvas Před měsícem +24

    As a single lady living on my own and doing everything on my own for the first time in my life, stuff like this is so intimidating and overwhelming. I feel like I have no idea what I’m doing half the time. This video was SO helpful! Thank you so much! My window unit is getting delivered today and I feel so much more comfortable and confident after watching this 😊😊😊

    • @Earthether
      @Earthether Před 29 dny +2

      Me too single older but o think after watching this I can do it .. thank you

  • @OhNightDivine7
    @OhNightDivine7 Před 28 dny +4

    I watched 2 videos prior to yours, the others skipped steps and didn’t show the whole process. Your video shows each step start to finish! Thank you!

  • @BlvckMidas
    @BlvckMidas Před 3 lety +111

    I dont usually review shit but I’m hella baked and my AC just came on a hot ass day. The drop from the window is atleast 20 feet and I was so nervous I was bouta either kill someone or waste my money by it falling to the cement. This video made it so simple. You deserve this like my guy💯💯💯

    • @bruhlamma5752
      @bruhlamma5752 Před 3 lety

      i think you should put a window bracket so the ac doesn't fall out

    • @JuneGirl35
      @JuneGirl35 Před 3 lety +8

      Did you install it correctly? Are you still baked?

    • @nanayayaa
      @nanayayaa Před 3 lety

      Pop pop pop pop

  • @bleachburritos2316
    @bleachburritos2316 Před 4 lety +985

    me sitting here thinking about doing it at 3am by myself since it’s hot:😗✌️

  • @chadcase5936
    @chadcase5936 Před 10 měsíci +5

    It's 104 out and this little ac took 5 minutes to install and 15 minutes to cool down my bedroom. Works great for a medium sized room.

  • @BajaRushmoreCo
    @BajaRushmoreCo Před 5 lety +188

    Thanks for a concise video. It's exhausting trying to find something that doesn't include "First, remove the air conditioning unit from the box...".

  • @kyletracey5819
    @kyletracey5819 Před 3 lety +62

    Good job for those that feel intimidated over installing their own air conditioner now the hot weather has hit.
    Heres a tip , when you see air conditioners on sale when its cold , grab one because stores sell out once heat waves hit.

    • @furiosa1203
      @furiosa1203 Před 2 lety +2

      You can get really good new ones too. I spent a 100 on one, which was used for a summer, but still is basically new.

    • @nicholasskroumbelos6842
      @nicholasskroumbelos6842 Před rokem +2

      Also prices are better in the off season.

    • @kyletracey5819
      @kyletracey5819 Před rokem +1

      @@furiosa1203 oh ya used , mostly like new on secondary market. Private sale is the way to go. Bought my first one for 50$ when i bought my first home. I was 22. It still works beauty. Lol. Dont build em like the old days

  • @sebastianhernandezrodrigue9089

    2:42 Most satisfying fit ive ever seen.

  • @carsonfranklin4633
    @carsonfranklin4633 Před 9 měsíci +7

    Hey man thanks I'm 16 n couldn't have gotten it done without this video bc it is my 1st ac I'm installing

  • @ElissaB-jt8nf
    @ElissaB-jt8nf Před rokem +19

    I’ve never installed an air conditioner before. Thanks to you I was able to all by myself at 2am. Only took a few minutes.

  • @amarableau9167
    @amarableau9167 Před 4 lety +41

    THANK YOU! You saved the day for us! The Instruction Manual was terrible....it had us taking the whole unit apart before installing! You are THE BEST!

  • @dianawest3976
    @dianawest3976 Před 4 lety +34

    Very good video! I have an old GE that needs replacing. It is in a casement window- must have been installed by a carpenter as it has beautiful matching woodwork surrounds, and fits in the bottom half of the window (the top window must have been custom made-it is only 1/2 window). The A/C has a medal frame around it, which the front of the unit clicks into, and I am hoping to be able to keep the woodworking in place when we have a new A/C installed. The metal framework that your A/C is anchored into with screws helped me understand how an A/C fits the window- thank you!!

  • @jmcdonald3372
    @jmcdonald3372 Před 4 lety +35

    Excellent video! I particularly like how you handled the bottom of the vinyl sill with the piece of wood. That was my problem as well. :)

  • @LK-bz9sk
    @LK-bz9sk Před rokem +6

    The attention to details I had never thought of was excellent. I am installing a unit tomorrow and that slight downhill tilt for moisture fall away was something that had not x my mind. You can tell this is my first install. The accent was also charming.

  • @outdoorgal9602
    @outdoorgal9602 Před 2 lety +2

    This was an awesome video. It explained so much to me about how to install a window unit that the written instructions don't clearly explain. I should be able to install one with no problem other than needing a bit of help with the weight of the unit. Thank you!

  • @patchybeardman
    @patchybeardman Před 2 lety +4

    i love the subtle hints of the German accent. :)

  • @csifan52
    @csifan52 Před 4 lety +71

    Thank you! A visual helped when I was sweating and super hot and trying to install mine!

    • @crownether9537
      @crownether9537 Před 4 lety +2

      csifan52 haha same here man!

    • @nantucket20
      @nantucket20 Před 4 lety

      Me tooooo!! Lmaoo bt whn I press thy power button 🤪🤪🤪🙏🏽

    • @kiho847
      @kiho847 Před 4 lety +1

      Word

    • @KruzJr.
      @KruzJr. Před 4 lety +1

      Hahaha, same here.

    • @criticaX
      @criticaX Před 4 lety

      In steaming in my room doing some research my windows is pretty long but yeah tryna get it by tommorow

  • @tetalfante5935
    @tetalfante5935 Před 2 lety +5

    Awesome tutorial! About to install this coming Thursday and just hopes the unit I'm buying comes with all the equipments you used to seal the unit. Thanks much!

  • @lloydmeillerii439
    @lloydmeillerii439 Před 4 lety

    Easy to understand instructional format . One of the better instructional videos I have seen .

  • @mdbaron871
    @mdbaron871 Před 4 lety

    Great video! Very clear and easy to follow. I put my AC in tonight!

  • @iori951
    @iori951 Před 4 lety +8

    Thank you for the video, you made my life more easy with your instructions

  • @jag1963
    @jag1963 Před 4 lety +96

    First step not last step is to check the freaking thing works! I have learned the hard way.

    • @tonyattardo9350
      @tonyattardo9350 Před 4 lety +1

      Damn bummer man!

    • @exemida
      @exemida Před 3 lety

      I skipped that step but luckily it worked

    • @acmaiden5236
      @acmaiden5236 Před 3 lety

      Really good point! Ima do that

    • @wmweirich
      @wmweirich Před 3 lety +1

      Quality Quality Quality…. It matters.

  • @erikakeeley3577
    @erikakeeley3577 Před rokem +2

    I always wondered how secure these were if someone wanted to break in. Thank you for showing me now I can buy one

  • @GS-st9ns
    @GS-st9ns Před 4 lety +16

    That was so simple and straightforward. I think I can do that on my own without having to call around 4 help. Can you mention what type of air conditioner that is and what amount you pay for it? My central air unit went out and I'm not financially prepared to put in a new one so I think this will be a nice idea upstairs. Thank you for your video

  • @projectthrift4269
    @projectthrift4269 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you sooooo much ! Just did it by myself at 1am 🙌🏾 this was so helpful

  • @joebruno8785
    @joebruno8785 Před 2 lety +1

    Like the other posters, gee thanks for explaining this in simple terms that even my wife could understand. If you tell her that I'll just have to say you lie a lot. I'm looking at adding a window unit to the far side of the house to see if it'll help with the central Air Conditioner. The heat wave we are experiencing is brutal here in South Texas, and I mean brutal. Great video with the best instructions so far...

  • @pauloconnor6331
    @pauloconnor6331 Před 11 měsíci +2

    That was a helpful video, especially the part about using the wood spacer. It's something many people wouldn't have thought of - even if it was mentioned in the installation instructions (Ha!).

    • @MegaSafetyFirst
      @MegaSafetyFirst  Před 11 měsíci

      Thank you for your feedback! Much appreciated 👍

  • @hnandy
    @hnandy Před 4 lety +5

    Thank you so much. I was struggling with the one I just bought and you help me install it. :)

  • @s.l.3673
    @s.l.3673 Před 4 lety +16

    this is great, and the instructions are really clear. thanx so much.

    • @kilogram4071
      @kilogram4071 Před 4 lety +1

      The perfect window that was too easy

  • @vanessasmith1599
    @vanessasmith1599 Před 4 lety +29

    Great, short, to-the-point video!!! Explains EVERYTHING. Thank you

  • @wadegruber2119
    @wadegruber2119 Před 4 lety

    Thank you. This is much better than the instructions that came with the unit.

  • @joescott8877
    @joescott8877 Před 2 lety +3

    Very helpful, nicely done! I'm not gonna mess with all that, but it was useful to see the process!

  • @kocory1407
    @kocory1407 Před 4 lety +6

    Such a helpful video, without getting bored with the extra bla, bla, bla......lol
    Thank you very much ❤️

  • @Jason-ov8jv
    @Jason-ov8jv Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you brother. I need to place one of those in one of my windows and the video was definitely very helpful.

  • @johnrodriguez4363
    @johnrodriguez4363 Před 3 lety

    You made it look easy!
    I live in 2 floor apartment and the 2nd floor is always hot thank you

  • @Pamela_Rief
    @Pamela_Rief Před 2 lety +1

    Thorough but still simple. Thank you.

  • @LocksTalksCookingWithDG
    @LocksTalksCookingWithDG Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you so much for correcting my install mistakes now I know so much easier!!!

  • @spy1411
    @spy1411 Před 4 lety

    Very nice... now I'm getting ready to install mine!!! Thanks!

  • @sadeadams311
    @sadeadams311 Před 4 lety +10

    Thanks! This was so helpful.

  • @supremeexecutivechairman6826

    Recently moved apartments but still am the neighbor to some of my relatives we use to live 7 but now its 4 & 4 since they had a kid. Anyways this video helped us install 2 A.C's today appreciate it

  • @seahorse6284
    @seahorse6284 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you so much for your time! Sooooooo well explained 🤩

  • @terrilynnburley9071
    @terrilynnburley9071 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you , easy and simple instructions.

  • @Crzy_Gaming_
    @Crzy_Gaming_ Před rokem +2

    I have been using window units for many years and just now learning I've done them wrong this whole time thank you so very much!!!

    • @MegaSafetyFirst
      @MegaSafetyFirst  Před rokem

      Glad to hear the video was helpful 👍 thank you for your feedback 🙂

    • @jamescc2010
      @jamescc2010 Před 3 měsíci

      But I am sure yours has been working ok but maybe need a little correction. We all learn sometimes.

  • @Deeleeshush
    @Deeleeshush Před 4 lety

    Very clear instruction. Thank you !

  • @dymondzonly
    @dymondzonly Před 4 lety +9

    Thank you so much!! You helped my husband and I after installing it wrong 🤦‍♀️ Appreciate this video.

  • @alfredomaclaughlin1185

    This was incredibly helpful. Thank you!!!!

  • @gamingforfuncool5192
    @gamingforfuncool5192 Před 3 lety +184

    It’s more scarier if you live on the fifth floor or on the 12th floor

    • @colbybarbour9990
      @colbybarbour9990 Před 3 lety +1

      why

    • @Anar-lx9xl
      @Anar-lx9xl Před 3 lety +53

      @@colbybarbour9990 I had an AC fall 1 foot away from me walking into my building.would had being killed if I was 1 sec behind in time :0.felled from the 27th floor

    • @bennievargas2673
      @bennievargas2673 Před 3 lety +8

      Felled more scarier

    • @Burninbrickss
      @Burninbrickss Před 3 lety

      This is my problem 😂

    • @bennievargas2673
      @bennievargas2673 Před 3 lety

      @thunderWolfmaths deduct

  • @josephsalerno6894
    @josephsalerno6894 Před 4 lety +2

    very informative and easy to follow your directions thank you

  • @ouiroc
    @ouiroc Před 2 lety +1

    Phenomenal video without a lot of blah blah blah direct to the point kudos

  • @stilesjohnson1745
    @stilesjohnson1745 Před 3 lety

    Thanks just got one and was having hard time. Might need a screwdriver gun compared to hands on one. And this is so much easier than following the box constructions.

  • @Mapmywellness
    @Mapmywellness Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks. Nice and straightforward. Some of the other install videos out there are a joke!

  • @angiemitchell2748
    @angiemitchell2748 Před 3 lety +1

    My dad taught me how .so thankful easy to do. feel so great and cool in my home now.

  • @Snwlprdss
    @Snwlprdss Před rokem +2

    Our home ac quit working this past week and I’ve been trying to find ways of cooling without purchasing a new unit. I sure don’t have $10k hanging around. Someone suggested getting a window unit. Than you for your explanation and how to. Very helpful.

  • @boyinabluedress
    @boyinabluedress Před rokem

    You are amazing, thanks for the great vid. I have always been a visual learner and I don't do manuals, so this was perfect! Chef's kiss

  • @sarahsesh2149
    @sarahsesh2149 Před 2 lety +1

    I just installed my AC using this video, thank you so much

  • @brownsuga298
    @brownsuga298 Před 2 lety +3

    Wow u did a Awesome job u took your time and did it thanks for sharing this video hopefully I can get somebody to help me with my air conditioner. 👍🏽

  • @rlw3461
    @rlw3461 Před 4 lety +2

    That's a big help. Thank you

  • @pinkfreud62
    @pinkfreud62 Před 5 lety +43

    GE is a good, affordable brand. I've had my little unit in my bedroom going on 4 summers now and it's still as quiet as it was new and even in this high, humid heat, my 10x10 room is cool and comfortable. And I've never even cleaned the filter yet. Will do soon.

    • @daywalker3735
      @daywalker3735 Před 4 lety

      Do you use a 5,000 btu AC? Because that is what I bought for my 10x12 room

    • @pinkfreud62
      @pinkfreud62 Před 4 lety

      Mine is a 8K unit and a 5K would do well for my room, but my AC back is sticking out in a hot, enclosed & sunny front porch. So I need the extra btu's. I guess a 5K would work, but I got the 8K to be sure.

    • @broganchapman975
      @broganchapman975 Před 3 lety

      Is it pretty good for the whole house or should I buy two?

    • @daywalker3735
      @daywalker3735 Před 3 lety

      @@broganchapman975 just like it says on the box....good for a 10 x 10 foot room. Not even close to being good enough for the whole house....unless it's a studio apartment that is like 120 square feet lol

    • @broganchapman975
      @broganchapman975 Před 3 lety +1

      @@daywalker3735 lol. I've never used one. Just thought it would save money in the long run. But I guess I'll buy two

  • @a.santiago5626
    @a.santiago5626 Před 3 lety +1

    Excellent step by step visual display on how too, smart creative resolution on ensuring flat surface, very helpful tutorial, thank you.

  • @K_Flamm
    @K_Flamm Před 2 měsíci +1

    I just watched the Home Depot one before this, left a nasty ass comment for them. Fortune 500 company didn't know the correct outlet to put a cord into. Thank you for this. Actually helped with my first installation, which a video should be doing ,HOME DEPOT

  • @fanchescaking3425
    @fanchescaking3425 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you your instruction was very good help me and my son put his in his window had no problems at all thank you

  • @johntroy5078
    @johntroy5078 Před 3 lety

    Now I can do it on my own, Thanks a lot!

  • @ramadanslim9470
    @ramadanslim9470 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks!!! Definitely made things easier.

  • @runningwoman7207
    @runningwoman7207 Před 4 lety +3

    Very helpful ! Thank you!

  • @jimberry2967
    @jimberry2967 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for the Informational video!!
    Made installation a Lot Easier!!

  • @Jane_Ricciardi
    @Jane_Ricciardi Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for a fantastic tutorial!

  • @bobbyscanlonjr.7434
    @bobbyscanlonjr.7434 Před 5 dny +1

    This was so helpful. Thank you!

  • @paulfitzgerald1225
    @paulfitzgerald1225 Před rokem +1

    Excellent tutorial! Thanks 🙏🏾

  • @djsonicc
    @djsonicc Před 4 lety

    This was helpful.. Gonna put one of these in my garage

  • @eLicky
    @eLicky Před 3 lety

    Really clean install.

  • @jarvellwilson6721
    @jarvellwilson6721 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you very much I knew I wasn’t wrong trying to get the arms to close the bottom part under the air conditioner had to be adjusted and put outside the window in inside the window frame

  • @natnaelteferi-tf2ft
    @natnaelteferi-tf2ft Před 22 dny +1

    Great job Mr.

  • @stevemcclure2879
    @stevemcclure2879 Před měsícem +2

    Thanks for the great information! Now I’ll see if I can do it myself :-)

  • @RALPHD57
    @RALPHD57 Před 2 měsíci +1

    One of the better videos!! THANKS!

  • @johnnyjames2623
    @johnnyjames2623 Před rokem +1

    I never leave reviews,,,, but you helped with the damn according slides on the sides . If ya don't know what your doing now days you can always find help. Thanks very much for your help .... Here in Okla June heat will get ya

  • @LetsBuildSoftware
    @LetsBuildSoftware Před 3 lety +2

    God bless you. Great tutorial 👌

  • @darayusengineer4152
    @darayusengineer4152 Před 4 lety +8

    Tutorial was excellent.
    Yours was window sliding up & down.
    Mine window moving sideways.

  • @cynthiaclark7624
    @cynthiaclark7624 Před 4 lety

    Very easy to follow instructions.

  • @jamescc2010
    @jamescc2010 Před 3 měsíci

    Great tip on leveling at 5:25 to allow water to go outside of the house. As first time, we will need to replace an old / dirty AC unit at my kid's apartment this weekend. She does not want to spend money at least a hundred $ so have me do it.
    Hope it will be an easy swap but never know.

  • @user-re6sr3mw9u
    @user-re6sr3mw9u Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for helping me doing that .
    👍👍👍

  • @jdee1891
    @jdee1891 Před měsícem

    Very helpful indeed. Thank you!!

  • @lasaterjames366
    @lasaterjames366 Před 4 lety

    Very thorough very helpful thank you sir

  • @joedaniels5232
    @joedaniels5232 Před 4 lety +5

    Excellent video, clear, concise and very instructive.
    Please explain, how to do it in a new wall without a window, just the space for the air conditioner.

  • @MegaSafetyFirst
    @MegaSafetyFirst  Před 4 lety +30

    Air Conditioning unit similar to what I used in this video: amzn.to/3dhhFPy
    Associate Link

    • @dianawest3976
      @dianawest3976 Před 4 lety +2

      MegaSafetyFirst Thank you! I am researching A/C’s online to find one that gets good ratings...any recommendations?

    • @MegaSafetyFirst
      @MegaSafetyFirst  Před 4 lety

      I heard that these are very quiet and I would consider it if I needed a new one:
      amzn.to/2XU39GM
      But I cannot tell you what the quality is like.

    • @SarahJane1214
      @SarahJane1214 Před 3 lety

      Thanks Dad

    • @anitagreen7425
      @anitagreen7425 Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks. Just installed a 10,000 btu unit all by myself.

  • @woolfie7760
    @woolfie7760 Před 4 lety +1

    Big help, thanks!

  • @tpshml2165
    @tpshml2165 Před 3 lety

    Very easy installation and service.

  • @daniellab2233
    @daniellab2233 Před 4 lety

    Very helpful. Thank you.

  • @MaryAnnMcMahon
    @MaryAnnMcMahon Před 2 lety +1

    Wow thx so much my a/c came in a box with no instructions you made it so easy! The only problem I have is should I use the longer or the shorter screws on the bar across the top of the unit? I’m gonna go with shorter first because I don’t own a drill!

  • @gsaarchitecturalmechanical5872

    Thank you very much for sharing this information brother

  • @susand.4761
    @susand.4761 Před 28 dny

    I have now watched your video a few times It has given me the confidence to install this A. I am way frustrated with the side panels what seemed so easy but I can't seem to get them installed. It is very frustrating

  • @abskhairoun
    @abskhairoun Před 2 lety +1

    Man this video makes carrying it look so easy

  • @stephaniehayden7018
    @stephaniehayden7018 Před 3 lety +2

    Nice video ..wish my husband done ours that neat lol

  • @CarlyBrooks
    @CarlyBrooks Před 3 lety +1

    Great video! Thank you!!

  • @rickb1266
    @rickb1266 Před 2 lety +1

    Good instructions, thanks!

  • @zzipdog
    @zzipdog Před 5 lety +2

    Very helpful. Thanks!

  • @fabianaguilar3537
    @fabianaguilar3537 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for the help.

  • @simbaforever3694
    @simbaforever3694 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you so much for the tutorial

  • @bettyyoung8402
    @bettyyoung8402 Před 2 lety +1

    Just out this one in it my Mom's... Can't find direction was hoping you would tell us.. Great installation though... Thank you