How to install large window Air Conditioner -
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 10. 09. 2024
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After 4+ years of service she is starting to fail. RIP LG AC, you've done well đ Now to find another AC that isn't a million billion dollars to keep the Nerd Cave rolling without me looking like I'm melting in my videos đ
tfw your tweet just brought me here to watch this heh
Glad you cleaned it and kept it going
but the video was only posted 3 yearsnl ago? I just bought this one i hope its food it was $500 but I use may keep it fan speed 1
Mine only lasted 2 summers :( Still runs but can barely cool a 12x12 room when set at max.
@@Galerne78 did you run it on full?
Now I know why Microsoft hired you back then, cz you're lazy and always find the easiest way to do things
Bill gates quote too good
Microsoft hired him back?
NO
+Ali Abdallah thats what im saying. i must of missed that video..
+Ali Abdallah If they did Windows 10 would not be forcing you to upgrade!
You didn't completely remove the old foam and that's gonna, that's gonna alter your R rating of your window ;)
TheRawGeek he also should have installed a fin on the ac blower to separate the intake so all of the cold air wont get sucked back out.
Drunken Society The fins to steer the cold air away from the intake are on the grill. Anything else is some DIY creation of yours i guess.
in the start of the video I was about to say it looks as if you lost all for weight, a few minutes join the video you said you lost 20 pounds, that's awesome keep up the good work and whatever your doing is working Jerry.
lost alot of*
+lihsor222 hope that the weight he lost is not water weight
A lot of it was water weight but now I'm losing the real weight, I'm down 22lb
+Barnacules Nerdgasm thats great man, its good youre sticking to this.
I never thought watching someone install an air conditioning unit would be so entertaining :D
Wish this dude was my neighbor....mine suck ass
Why do you hope he will drop it out the window?
@@featheredcoyote5477 and his smell like shit..lol
Don't worry guys, I plan to go buy a support for it in the next few days and install it. I don't want snow piling on top of it in the winter time and ripping the window out of my house :D I might also build an overhang to cover it just to keep it nicer.
No. Let it. We want to see what happens :)
You live in seattle. You don't even get snow. You get rain and fog in the winter. I know, I live an hour south of seattle.
I'm guessing you'll 3d print the support and overhang?
jerry, you're my diy hero....:) handled that airco......like a boss....
You know what I like about air conditioner, better overclocking.
Is that the new AMD ZEN desktop processor heat sink..:)
I wonder, can the low pressure side radiator (the one facing inside) can be used as a radiator for a liquid cooling system on a PC.
it needs the asbestos fan add on
+Razor2048 someone needs to try this.
+Razor2048 What you are looking for is a phase change cooler. Linus has a video on it. A air con might work but would need to have some substantial changes.
DragonRoco
I was thinking for standard liquid cooling, would it be possible to salvage a radiator from an air conditioner, and instead use it in a standard liquid cooling loop. If it is, then that may be a cheap way to get a large radiator.
While phase change is effective, it is also very expensive to run, as you may have a compressor pulling 500+ watts nonstop.
You are the only man on earth who could possibly make this small project fun to watch. More please gooby!
Who else is here after watching the update.
me
same
I eat eggs
What update?
@@sfr2107 do you eat eggs?
All the HVAC guys are probably smacking their foreheads right now lmao
why? because they can't rip this guy off for thousands of dollars overcharging him for a simple installation?
@@rogerd4559 simple installation?
How is your Lifestyle change going ? :)ï»ż
I whish you much success!!
i hope well buddy
+1
He's lost a total of 20 pounds so far.
5:10 He talks a bit how the diet is going
Welcome to youtube!
As a German i can say: Your installation gives me nearly physical pain! ;)
you could say in Germany the AC cooling units might be 'gassy'.
IM DEAD
+Zaphron1999 like 6 mil jews?
Ya, well I put one of that type of Ac (much smaller though) in the wrong type of window (one that opens horizontally instead of vertically). With the acordeon sides it's too wide to fall out so I didn't even secure it using anything. Then I duct taped some cardboard to seal the window.
We have a broken central AC, but my mom doesn't want to fix it right now.
Looks like a pisspoor job though... :P
you forgot one thing jerry. that open cell foam was supposed to go in the top part of the window opening. now that you lifted the bottom pane of glass there is a gap at its top end that will keep letting hot air in.
+Indrejue lol, good thing I've got more, I'll stuff it in there!
My apartment has 2 window air conditioners in double hung windows and I had the same problem. I just bought weather striping foam for doors and layered that in the gap until it was closed. It made a big difference and has a very low profile.
My house had a giant hole cut in the wall for an AC. I bought this same model(but a size up) Barnacules is using here, and it fit like a glove, and I pulled my back out cause the hole is 5 foot high xD Great AC, this is its second summer. Still silent and could freeze out an eskimo.
Mine was 18,000 BTU, LW1815ER. I live in the south, and that air conditioner cools a large area, so it needs to be the size of compact car to do the job :P
my window opens up inwards like a square glass door for dwarfs :(
I love this series. Most of your videos are too techy for me to care but I LOVE watching your videos so it is nice to have non techy ones! Great job
idk if newer A/C's have the same problem but you're not supposed to be flipping it and holding it upright and upside down xD because of the Freon inside.
good job nonetheless xD
Nope your right. It is because of the compressor on the inside
+adventureoflinkmk2 yeah your suppose to leave them upright so that you don't shift the oils and refrigerant. if the oils travel to the compressor lines the compressor will lock up.
yup, thats why they have that âŹïžon the side of the box xD good luck Jerry lol
You're right, they're not supposed to be rotated, even on their side can damage them if you power them on shortly after.. Should wait 12-24 hours after flipping a compressor before powering it up. Also, it's not Freon anymore, that shit's horribly toxic, all modern refrigerants are R-22 (being phased out) and R-410a based. Vehicles are R-134a, but may be transitioning to another, safer, refrigerant in the near future--though I'm not really sure about vehicles.
Jerry, you're my inspiration, man, for DIY. I suck at a lot of DIY projects and I worry when I move next year from an apartment to a house I may still suck, but watching you kick ass installing that AC gave me the confidence that I can do it too. You're awesome!!
Word of advice never flip the a/c unit upside down it will cause the compressor oil to go into the lines which is not good. No oil in the crankcase and your compressor will lock up. Keep up the good work!
I was thinking the same thing watching this. If the orientation of the unit changes, there should be AT LEAST a 2-3 hour wait time until power up.
Jim GoPro if your shaking it yeah but it isn't going to hurt that much
@@SuperHaunts never had an issue with any of mine 1 minute rest seems more than enough
Four or five years later, I found your video. It is much better than the company video. We are using it to install today. Sorry to hear the AC only lasted four years. We just bought the LF dual inverter; not sure if itâs the same as yours. Hopefully ours will last a little longer. I am subscribing to your channel! Thanks.
Itâs been a solid unit.
Jerry, I won't lie, I watched this whole video waiting for the AC to fall to an untimely death.
How I feel when I install mine.
still trying to re-install mine but I'm getting weaker every year or the air conditioner is gaining more weight. Getting help from a neighbor is out of the question as they no longer answer their phone
what u did right: being urself... those who do not like the video, just go watch something u like... looking forward to more vids. thumbs up!!
10:00 - I put all 3 screws in mine because it scared me how heavy it is. (aka the other 2 holes)
I thought about putting all 3 in but that one giant long screw isn't gonna pull out so I was like 'meh...' :D
I like to screw all 3 holes too!! YOOOWWW ;D
+Barnacules Nerdgasm You should of put them because you're right it will hold, but over time because of how wood is(expanding/contracting) after a while? That would of taken you an extra minute with your drill them to insure the safety of your investment.
You only need one if you do the smart thing and put a washer in between the screw and the window frame
Thanks for this video. My LG AC is much newer but also very large and I didn't know they slide out from the shell. Made it so easy.
very nice installation
Hey Jerry I have struggled with weight issues nearly my entire life even had surgery when I was 16 yrs old. In the 30+ years since I have gained and lost the weight several times. As of now I'm managing to keep the weight off by no longer thinking of being on a diet but to instead to think of it as being a way of life. For what ever reason for me it takes very little bad food to start gaining weight again and lately, due to severe arthritis, I've also had to deal with a lack of activity making it even harder. Right now I'm trying to focus whatever time, energy and money I do have into my first custom watercooling loop build, being on disability does make it difficult but not impossible. I was inspired to do so by both Barancules Nerdgasm and JayzTwoCents because of our similar backgrounds so I thank you both and I believe you will achieve your goal but it's more important that you believe it.
turning an ac upside down is a bad thing. could have ruined the compressor. glad it was ok thow
That only applies when the ac has been upside down for an extended period. But you're right, you don't want to get into the habit of putting an ac upside down.
+Dirges yea thats what i meant. thanks
I was gonna comment the same thing, glad you got me covered.
That's what I was going to comment too. I didn't know it was only for longer periods of time... Why is that? Beside, I think he could have been more gentle with this whole installation thing!
"Why is that?"
It is due to the oil's viscosity.
someone probably already said it but a 1/4 inch socket fits a screwdriver bit like that perfectly! and the screwdriver that comes out of is a 1/4 nut drive perfect for some hose clamps.
On the back bottom corner its always good to cut a tab 6-10inches long and bend it down so the water can drain out easier, the factory drain hole just plain sucks.
You don't want all the water to drain out of the A/C unit as that is what is used to keep the humidity at around 40% which is the suggested norm for breathing.
Where did you get that information, Units I"ve had always drain completely.
Nope....Never a good idea to cut extra drainage holes...If mounted correctly the water will never end up in your room and the water on most newer designs uses the fan to splash it on the compressor to keep it cooler and running more efficiently.
This is the video that gives me confidence to try this myself
Hey Jerry! Hope the My Fitness Pal tracking is going well. Stay strong, I believe in you!
Btw, I enjoy this on the fly quick cut video a lot more than some of the other "well produced" video. It was pretty entertaining haha!
Jerry, I watched your UPS video right before this. I can already see a significant difference in how you look since you started losing weight. Good for you man. I'm trying to lose weight before my wedding next year, your progression and positive attitude is very encouraging for me. Thank you.
1:45 you could get help from a friend, but nerds have no friends.
nerds have nerd friend's
We have neighbors, close enough.
What's a girl?
he does
I'm a nerd and I have a lot of friend
I actually enjoyed the camera you used, to me it just seemed very "real" in a sense. Not like you're trying to make a traditional DIY like some people do. It had it's own originality i liked it
I for one love this series :)
Best video ever. No assembly required...
Wish we could get those types of air conditioners in the UK, our window frames aren't that big. :(
We need the weather first, the free standing units are fine!
Didn't you guys have a heat wave a few years ago where the temp went to 85 degrees and like a million people died?
+Joe Mellon wtf are you talkin about?
+Joe Mellon Obviously troll
*****
Indeed, it was so hot last week, I had to take my coat off!
"Remember, it's always best to be lazy." .....AND SUBSCRIBED,
"Hey look! A box of stuff!"
>Throws to the side
I actually just put one of these in for my mother-in-law last month. It's actually very quiet in person. She has a small house and it cools the whole thing.
5:16
#WhyDoesItSmellLikeShitInHere?
LMAO!!
also good job on the diet
I like how all the videos of ac installs are on simple windows like that.
if you quit your diet im unsubbing
+Don Vito then you'll be subbed forever.
*clap clap* Keep it up, Jerry! I believe in you! :)
i hope your diet works out for you :)
***** rip the dream then
Jerry, I'm following along with you on your diet and doing the same.. I'm 5'8" and 340..need to get rid of it..thanks for sharing ObeseToBeast..he's inspirational.
CZcams algorithm; Iâve watched this video in past. I just watched when you fix your AC and just now, CZcams recommended this clip. Funny CZcams đ
Your video content is good. just curb the high and low pitch voice stuff. It just makes the videos feel less professional. Silly is cool, but i feel you over do it a lot.
no thats part of his charm
like i said, some is okay. but sometimes he does it a lot more than necessary. this one wasnt bad
Nah, I like doing it. That is why I do it :P
+Barnacules Nerdgasm Of course you like to do it or it wouldn't be so regular. I'm just giving incite from an outside prospective. I only watch one or two every couple weeks, so nowhere near full content consumption. Just to myself and from what I've seen from others, it makes the production quality down as a whole. Still enjoy the information.
Hell there are 1000's of videos on how to put an A/C on a window. If I wanted a "professional" take i would watch this. I mean a 17 minute video on something its explained on the instructions that comes with the A/C no reason to watch other than for Jerry . I laughed a few times which is great, Good Job Jerry, a lazy job well done XD
it's okay man not everybody super handy around the house. we still love you anyhow
I didn't know you had a Linus Bathroom. ;)
as a handyman I can say there were a few things you did right but loads of things wrong. but I still enjoyed the vid very entertaining and look foward to watching more.
Well, Jerry, you did it completely wrong! The first thing you do after opening the box is take the manual and throw it out the window. I am really disappointed! At least i was until you ignored what the bad yellow paper was telling you and used a drill anyway. Who's a good boy, yes you are, yes you are. *pat* *pat* *pat* I am not judging, i also like having my belly scratched.
I searched for a video that would provide information on the specific A/C unit I intend to purchase and could not find it. Additionally, they were short on "real-world" installation challenges. Yours was just what I needed on both counts. Plus, I'll be installing in a second floor window, as you did. Thanks for the informative, entertaining demonstration. Now I can proceed with confidence. Looking forward to more of your helpful movies! Great job !!
When you tip air conditioners over they need a bit of time before the refrigerant is settled. Remember the refrigerant also carries the lubrication for the compressor. Give it like 12 hours before you turn it on if you don't want to risk damage to your new unit.
Yeah, because if its upside down and then you install it and turn it on right away, the oils viscosity may cause a leak and will damage the ozone...
KEEP IT UPRIGHT FOLKS!
This is why you are my favorite youtuber man....
that's quite loud actually. why doesn't US do split yet?
some people do have split ac units for some situations retrofits but its more common for houses build here to have ac/ heating ducting build into the house and central air/heating systems tend to be cheaper than whole house split systems and central ac is less noticeable than split units
what is a split ac unit? is it the ac with a big fan outside the room and another one that is inside the room
nope split ACs are relatively rare in the US(personal experience) however they are no where near as popular as in India because most US houses have central heating and in Chicago(IDK about other places) you don't need a AC but you sure af need heat.
M Isa yup. The internal unit is small fan and front part. All the business is in a outdoor unit away from the room. I have Hitachi's at my home and this is a Jet engine compared to mine. I have an older model which this one replaces: www.hitachi-hli.com/productdetail/Kashikoi-3200i
Rounak Duttaâ well they certainly exist in US as I have seen some while there but I don't understand why they are so rare. It's a lot quiter and in my experience, easier to maintain compared to window.
I have the same unit I need to install through a wall opening for my Mom. I like your approach and humor!
I'm with you, cold over hot any day!
Ladies....
still suffering from frostbite to my hands from using my snowblower last winter. If you experienced that then maybe you would be singing a different tune
Dude please do more of these videos , it's awesome !
my life is pathetic for watching this video. I don't even need an ac in my apartment...
Omg I found my new favorite home improvement guy.
You're doing great installing it.. What a massive AC !
condenser and evaporator is the words you were looking for Jerry, but Damn good job! His conditioner has WINGS
At first glance I bounced to another install video but came back and definitely worth it! haha.. Barnacules be funny AF!
Hey just wanted to say this is the first video of yours I've watched in a couple months, I've been busy. But just wanted to let you know I can see the difference in your appearance already, your diet is working buddy, very happy for you, and I loved the video we think a lot alike when it comes to DIY lol, cheers!
Thank you! I have this bithc and it SUCKS to put the thing to gether and install it. I needed this man!
Actually, you know what? That empty frame would be PERFECT to turn into a WINDOW CAT BOX!!! I wonder if I can take apart my old a/c to get it like that. Great video, btw! You're very entertaining!
OMG Cant thank you enough for this video !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! just pulled that rubber piece off the window and was then able to get the air conditioner to fit.....A BIG HUGE THANK YOU!!!!!
Don't give up on the diet, as you claim you will not my friend. I believe in you, this random, internet stranger, is rooting for your continued success.
jerry loved this video little bits of humor had me rolling.. keep them comming ill watch all of them
I like these more than the really professional videos.
dude i just noticed you fucking look better than ever. damn you just keep getting better.
Just for reference, pulling that thing up the stairs with that jerking motion while bent at the
waist is a good way to end up with a bulging disc or two in the lumbar back.
Next time, lay it on its longer side angled along the leading edge of the stair
and push it up from behind using your legs, which allows the back to stay
straighter and reduces the jerking motion you got at each step, just sayin'
Anytime you have a choice in moving something between the back bending
in the forward direction at the waist (i.e. flexion, like how we sit in chairs) or in the
backward (i.e. extention) direction, usually the latter is best since most
people already have too much flexion in their lives from sitting all the time
and extention relieves pressure, along with vertical (like inversion table,etc).
For a big man its especially dangerous to lift/move heavy stuff while bent
forward. Entertaining video though nonetheless, cheers.
Good job! I think a couple brackets come with it.
I have the same A/C for my garden house and it is a great A/C but heavy and not VERY silent yet bearable.
One of your first videos I've watched till the end. It's was so interesting.
I love watching youtubers do the quick diy project updates. Keep DIYGasm coming!
great work, entertaining and instructional. I will say, DIYgasms must be the only kind of gasms this guy is having hahah. nice vid
Well after watching you gave me enough courage to install this myself...AND I DID IT didn't have room for the bracket but I did screw it into the window ledge on the inside ... I had to turn it up I got cold!! Love this thing already!!
Thank you đ my air conditioner is in! Because of you
Man, You are genuinely funny! Laughing all the way through.
Only watched a few of your videos and I have to admit.. I laughed out a couple times. You're a funny dude lol
UGHHHH reminds me of my old maintenance job at a Holiday Inn... A/C units suck to work on... and move... and lift... I feel your pain Jerry!
It is quite possible that the best line in this video, 'I don't have any bracing, so hopefully my window holds it or this is gonna be a spectacular video'.
Absolutely crying with laughter, brilliant.
I can't believe I watched that whole thing. That was entertaining. Lol
Now that what I call professional handy work LOL :)
I always thought this type of air conditioned are the old versions and are not produced anymore. Its interesting to see a new one. The last time I saw a window air conditioner was in my grannies house. Nothing made the whole house colder in few minutes like that but it certainly drained a lot of energy.
Hey Barnacules, I have a older similar AC unit from LG, the energy save mode is just the AC mode only when it reaches the temp you want in the room it turns the fan off like a typical central ac unit, where as just "cool"will keep the fan constantly on.
Jerry ! I love when you do things to make your gaming room better! It gives me ideas for my own! Thanks for the great video!
Honestly i loved this vid, to be honest i loved seeing you struggle but not in a mean way but like that is the same shit that happens to me all the time when i try to do something on the house and seeing you go through the same thing makes me a little happy LOL keep up the awesome vid!
Finally! A barnacles vid that was entertaining once again.
We bought this exact model back in June for the office at work, works very good.
Thanks for the great video. I just bought an LG 12,000 BTU LW1217ERSM and wanted to learn from someone else's pain before attempting the install myself. I chose LG for the quietness, it never dawned on me that it would die quickly. Only 4 years huh? I had a 12k air conditioner I bought at Lechmere that was still working when I sold my house in 2015. Not LG. I hope I have better luck.
Did you ever install the outside A/C brace ? Any problems with the Unit ??
The think the foam you put on the side of the window is supposed to go on the top of the open window above the A/C unit. Keep these videos coming!
If you own your place one thing to consider in the future is a ductless AC. Those get mounted on a wall with a 3" hole for the plumbing to run through. They have become quite efficient over the years being able to adjust to different stages. A window unit is most likely a single stage so its on or off for the compressor. A window unit is a quick and easy solution.
Thanks to this video I was able to installed mines as I was having trouble. Keep it up man đđŒđđŒ
Dude, you need to keep bringing videos like this. That was a good laugh.
Really enjoyed the video Jerry!!!! DIYgasam is a success!!!!!!
not that I needed encouragement but this is the way I do things
20lbs.....dude thats awesome.....keep it up BOSS!!!
Hands down, while watching your video, I really like how so slow-mo the audio
this marks the very first time I LAUGHED at a youtube video [ in a good way ]
You're a very funny man, I'll look at more videos of yours. I have now 2 people I subscribe to.
Keep the rolling out them video's.
Take Care
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Awesome tutorial! I installed my 15000 BTU conditioner with no problems. I used an actual supporting bracket for a brace against my house.
Next time I get a AC for my living room I'm gonna use your method thanks
Do more of these videos, this was kinda fun. Diets looking good to, bet you feel awesome. Keep at it.