Do you have to open the window for the exhaust hose?
376638
The heated air generated by the compressor has to be vented through an exhaust tube. That tube is usually connected to a plastic panel that fits into an open window slot. In lieu of doing that, the tube could be installed so that it is directed to an opening other than a window. Or you could add extra tubing to extend the length so that it travels to another room and is directed outside (such as a patio). The negative to that is that the hot air inside the tube has a longer way to go to vent outside.
376639
The unit comes with a plastic piece that the hose fits into. Then the whole piece goes into the window opening, and the window closes on it. I tried one myself, but then I went to a window air conditioner.
376640
yes you have to open the window. there is a 8-10 inch high panel that fits in the window and you attach the exhaust pipe to that. When you close the window, it holds the panel in place (not perfectly). you should check out Home Depot -- I was there recently and saw they have newer LG models -- smaller , sleeker and cheaper.
1459455
The unit itself does not. The exhaust tube that comes off the back does however. It needs somewhere for the heat and moisture it pulls from the air to go.
617816
I guess one could add another exhaust extension tube, if one could find a way of attaching it securely to the tube that goes from the unit to the window. However, the end of the tube that goes to the window has a special ending that will lock into the window panel. Maybe that could be pulled off and an extension tube added, but I don't know how.
1062756
Yes all evaporative coolers need a window to be opened at least a few inches. It is free standing, though. It doesn't need venting like an air conditioner.
1713475
You need the exhaust hose for the heating and cooling modes. If you are using it as a fan or as a dehumidifier you do not need the exhaust hose.
443276
Only one flexible hose that comes with it. It connects to the window assembly to exhaust hot air to the outside. But it is only 5-6 feet long -- just enough for the main unit to sit very near that window. With only the one hose for exhaust, it needs to constantly pull in air from the house. I'm lucky to have a basement window I can open for that. If you don't have a basement, then you will have to choose a window in some other room not being cooled. Best if you can find one that opens to a shaded area.
1921264
YES - this unit has to be vented to the outside by using a hose connected to the window kit. I do not know of any portable air conditioning units that are standalone by not using an exhaust to the outside. I am happy with this unit and would purchase another one.
2038150
Yes, you will need the hose. The unit uses it for the heat exchange. It expels the hot moist air out of the hose. The hose that comes with the unit is pretty short; you may want to purchase a longer hose if you want to place the unit more than a couple of feet from a window. The unit that we use at work (different make and model--but basically the same thing) has an extremely long hose and seems to work just as well as the unit i have in my home. Hope this helps. Cheers!
1046922
They don't require a window -- if you make a hole in an outside wall for the exhaust hose!
1601807
It comes with an exhaust hose that will feed into a window from the unit. You will need to lift your window about 5 inches for it to fit. You really can't see it from the outside unless you are looking for it.
1210006
Yes it is. There is a vent you have to open. If it is open I suggest contacting the seller.
710105
The actual unit is not in a window, but, there is a hose connection from the Frigidaire that must be installed in a window to act as the vent for the unit.
1292230
You need access to a window for exhaust and a hose (or something) for drainage.
1832792
Yes, this unit must be placed in the window to pull fresh air in and exhaust out the hot air. It is a great unit that cools the space well.
1246558
The vacuum has and exhaust. However, it is not designed to accept the hose.
2267882
Yes it does need to be ventilated but it only takes me about 5 minutes to do that . All your doing is running a hose out the window .
2041989
no, you don't need one, since you should have your window open to ventilate the area any way.