Is there a reusable way to attach a portable AC vent to a casement window without tape?

I have been planning to buy a portable ac unit and would like to educate myself on the possible ways I can attach the exhaust vent to my window. I have a casement window, and from what I'm seeing, there aren't really many ways to attach the exhaust vent to my window, unless I buy those window seals from amazon that don't seem to properly prevent outside air from getting in, and also rely on adhesive tape (making them not as durable/convenient as I would like). I'm not the most knowledgeable about these things, so please excuse any ignorance on my part. I was wondering if it was possible to make some sort of plexiglass/acrilyc attachment, kind of like the ones with the mesh (but instead it's plexiglass/acrilyc), and cut an opening for the vent. This is how my screen mesh looks, and I was wondering if it is possible to make a plexiglass/acrylic version, given the right materials. https://preview.redd.it/hjuyi3tssxpe1.png?width=480&format=png&auto=webp&s=cc62461c4c9a665f305683faf6fbef158e04dec7 It could be too thin, but I guess it's better to ask you guys that are most likely more knowledgeable than me. I want something reliable/reusable like this, since I probably won't be using the portable ac at all times; there may be windy days where simply opening the window is better and cheaper. So if I had this attachment, I could easily alternate between mesh and plexiglass/acrylic, which would probably be a hassle if I chose to buy those window seals relying on adhesive tape that I mentioned earlier. submitted by /u/patientlamb [link] [comments]

Mar 21, 2025 - 01:50

Is there a reusable way to attach a portable AC vent to a casement window without tape?

I have been planning to buy a portable ac unit and would like to educate myself on the possible ways I can attach the exhaust vent to my window.

I have a casement window, and from what I'm seeing, there aren't really many ways to attach the exhaust vent to my window, unless I buy those window seals from amazon that don't seem to properly prevent outside air from getting in, and also rely on adhesive tape (making them not as durable/convenient as I would like).

I'm not the most knowledgeable about these things, so please excuse any ignorance on my part. I was wondering if it was possible to make some sort of plexiglass/acrilyc attachment, kind of like the ones with the mesh (but instead it's plexiglass/acrilyc), and cut an opening for the vent. This is how my screen mesh looks, and I was wondering if it is possible to make a plexiglass/acrylic version, given the right materials.

https://preview.redd.it/hjuyi3tssxpe1.png?width=480&format=png&auto=webp&s=cc62461c4c9a665f305683faf6fbef158e04dec7

It could be too thin, but I guess it's better to ask you guys that are most likely more knowledgeable than me.

I want something reliable/reusable like this, since I probably won't be using the portable ac at all times; there may be windy days where simply opening the window is better and cheaper. So if I had this attachment, I could easily alternate between mesh and plexiglass/acrylic, which would probably be a hassle if I chose to buy those window seals relying on adhesive tape that I mentioned earlier.

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