How to Install a Window Air Conditioner in a Crank Window

There may come a day when you’ll need to install a window air conditioner in a crank window. The following provides a step-by-step guide to help you install a window air conditioner to help cool your room.

Step 1– Open the Window

Open the window using its crank handle. Continue to crank until you get to the stopper point.

Step 2– Take out the Screws

Use a screwdriver to take out all the stopper screws.

Step 3– Take out the Operator Control Arm Clip

Use a screwdriver to detach the operator control arm from the bracket. If the crank window in your room comes with a vent control plate, take this off by removing the screw and sliding the plate control away from the hinge plate.

Step 4– Take off the Hinge Arm

Next, take the hinge arm off of the window frame by unscrewing the screws. Also, veer the window crank handle away from where you’re working.

Step 5– Take off the Hinge

Grab the window sash tightly and move the lower and upper hinges away from the window frame. Take off the hinge by unscrewing the screws.

Step 6– Put in the Mounting Brackets

Put in the mounting brackets that are a part of your air conditioner kit with socket wrenches. If your house is made with stone or brick, you might need to drill starter holes.

Step 7– Put in Air Conditioner from the Inside

The air conditioner needs to be installed from the inside. You will also need a helper on the outside. Pick up the air conditioner and put it in the window, while nudging it outside. As you’re doing this, your outside helper needs to guide the air conditioner and assist in holding it up. Do not push any more once the inside bottom lip meets the window sill.

Step 8– Attach the Air Conditioner

Affix the window unit to the mounting brackets using bolts or screws, with sockets or a screwdriver.

Step 9– Measure and Cut Plywood

With measuring tape, stretch and measure from the top lip of the inside part of the machine to the window sill’s top, and also from the left to the right side of the window. Then cut your plywood accordingly.

Step 10– Place Plywood

Put the plywood you just cut into the opening and seal it at each edge using clear silicone caulking. Extract the side extensions on the machine, plug the air conditioner in and switch it on.

Once you’ve followed the preceding ten steps, you’ll have installed a window air conditioner in a crank window.