Question 1

What is the minimum sized window opening required for the vent?  I have unusually small windows in a converted attic room.

Accepted Answer

Assuming a single or double hung window (ie: the kind that go up and down), you will need about a 6" vertical opening for the insert which fits into the window opening and that the exhaust hose fits into.  This plastic insert can expand to fit pretty wide windows, but only collapses to about 24 inches.  This suggests you need an 6" x 24" opening in your window.

BUT...

The insert is plastic and can be cut pretty easily with a hacksaw. The opening where the hose attaches is only about 12" wide so you *could* cut the insert down to fit an opening as small as 6" x 12".

I hope that helps.

Question 2

Is this energy rated?

Accepted Answer

It used 700 watts. Simple math on how much per watt hour it costs you and how long you run it.

Question 3

How do you vent it ( with a dryer hose ) and what voltage does it need ( 120 or 220 )?

Accepted Answer

The snorkle (suppied, I see in the picture gallery)  has a filler panel that adjusts to fill the opening when your window's is latched in it's "Ventilate" position.
"Specifications" tab of this page I see this pulls 6.3Amps of current from the ordinary North America 117Volt outlet.

Question 4

Does this unit need to vent to the outside such as through a window?

Accepted Answer

Yes! all Airconditioners do, They are actually heat exchangers.  To make cold air, They release much more heated air that needs to be vented out. You can notice this by feeling the air on a running AC from the outside.

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