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DIY Bracket | Safeguarding Vinyl Windows from Heavy AC Units

Well, with heat, comes the desire to be colder by installing a window AC unit. The weight of these units can damage vinyl windows, so using a bracket to relieve the pressure is a wise choice. A standard pressure relief bracket for window air conditioner though leans on the siding... this is also a problem for vinyl siding and can damage or break it. This is why I am undertaking designing a new bracket.

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  • @bearpuf
    @bearpufАй бұрын

    The immediate issue I see is placing the air conditioner on a vinyl window altogther. Warpage or separation of the window frame can occur from the weight of AC unit. Vinyl windows are simply not made to carry that weight. That becomes a severe issue if there is a cavity between the bottom frame of the vinyl window and the wooden sill it is sitting. The best advice I can offer is to build a wooden cradle that will be supported by the inside and outside sils. The AC unit sits on top of the cradle and damaging the window frame becomes a non-issue. In making the cradle it should be angled 4 to 5 degrees downward towards the outside for water run off.

  • @wamindustries

    @wamindustries

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for the idea!

  • @moneymotivated4229
    @moneymotivated42293 ай бұрын

    That’s actually a good idea

  • @wamindustries

    @wamindustries

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks! I used them for a whole season. I am actually going to be installing them again for the next season soon.

  • @SlowExpensive
    @SlowExpensiveАй бұрын

    What year was the drill mfg

  • @wamindustries

    @wamindustries

    Ай бұрын

    Hmm... I'm not sure. We have had it for around 6 or more years. I didn't see a date on it. I'm actually in my shop cleaning it again