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#1 I just spent all day installing an "easy to install" air conditioner
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06-02-2008, 12:28 AM
First I had to get some 2x4s to stack up to get the unit 1/2 inch above the storm window frame. Then I had to figure out how to put on various pieces based on poorly illustrated, non-explicit directions. Then I had to try to fit the support brackets on - the holes for the screws didn't even line up with the holes on the bottom of the unit casing!!! Then I had to try to get the unit to tilt downward a little on the outside so it could drain the condensation. Then a bunch of other things went wrong. Towards the end, I started sliding the unit into the installed casing and it got stuck! It would not slide all the way in! I finally got it after a couple attempts, but then one of the locking screws wouldn't go in! Then came the time to put the inner cover on. It would not go on right! I finally just brute-forced it on, but it still seemed like it could pop off. Thankfully, there was a locking screw for that, too.
ARGH!!!!!
"Easy to install" my arse!
Man, I hate machines. And I've got two more to install!
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06-02-2008, 01:46 AM
I had one installed by some jacklegs last year for 70 bucks; the one I bought this year my stepson and I installed without any problems. We did a better job than them turkeys. I would rather have window units than central air. I bought 2 Carrier's so I should not have any maintenance problems for many years. My next door neighboor has C.A. and has had the repairman out twice in the last two years. Around here, a repairman charges an arm and leg to just show up.
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06-02-2008, 10:18 AM
Central air is the answer.
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06-02-2008, 12:19 PM
I had that problem last year. This year, I'm buying a new central air conditioner-my old one went out last summer, after I had already spent my tax refund. I bought a couple of cheap window units, but was only able to use one because my uncle never made it over to fix my outlet. I never even opened the other one-I'm giving it to a poor family who has an asthmatic kid, for the kid's bedroom.
I'm calling the company tonight, because it's supposed to be 90 here on Friday. I was waiting for my $600 economic stimulus package, but I'm calling to see if I can pay half now, and half in July, when I get that check. I thought I'd be getting direct deposit in May, but found that because I had HRBlock take the fee out of my refund, I have to wait for an actual check.
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