When doing market research for our new window security bars we developed a lot knowledge about the best ways to secure a window with an air conditioner installed.
How to put window ac with bars.
All units include tamper proof installation screws and window l stops for enhanced safety.
Keep it balanced as you slide the flange on the bottom of the case against the outside edge of the windowsill.
Balance the unit in place enlist a helper to set the a c in position.
This video describes the installation of a window air conditioning unit in details.
The cost could be as high as 700 to 800 per window.
Space between the horizontal bars should be no more than 4 1 2 inches wide.
To protect the window that has your ac unit installed from opening you can install the ez ac security window lock wedge link to amazon.
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It s designed exactly for this purpose and is fully adjustable from 7 1 2 to 14 in length.
The thief could also open or smash the window to snatch the air conditioner.
The ace brace is an additional support you can use to properly reinforce a window ac unit.
Window guards must be made of rigid metal and be a minimum of 15 inches tall with three or more horizontal bars.
In this case it is an air conditioner from general electric ge.
With the bottom window sash up as far as it ll go center and insert the a c in the window.
You re going for a potbellied or boxed out look.
Cut a hole in the wall if you can get permission that is.
Do it yourself window security bar.
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Each window guard must have a health department.
Burglars commonly choose houses with window air conditioning units.
Then you have the cost of the air conditioner and the window installation.
Cut a wooden dowel to snugly fit which can be wedged to prohibit the window from opening further.
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While the air conditioner is mounted in the window measure the distance from top of the lower window frame to the very top of the double hung frame itself with ac installed.
3 bar units are available in black and white non toxic rust resistant powder coat finish.
In which air conditioner ac units are permanently installed see next page for details.