IKEA BILLY Hack: How to Cover Up An Ugly AC Wall Unit (Image credit: Design Evolving) Mara's condo has a necessary but unsightly feature smack dab in the middle of the living room: a wall-mounted air conditioner. She desperately wanted to disguise the yellowed AC unit so it was still accessible and functional, but infinitely better looking. After giving her IKEA BILLY bookcase a discriminating look, she reckoned it was tall and wide enough to fit nicely around the eyesore. Let the hack commence! Mara's brother pitched in by assembling the bookcase and cutting out the back of cabinet where the AC unit would fit. Mara herself cut and painted a piece of wood to fit the upper portion of the cabinet. Four door hinges and two knobs later, she had a cabinet instead of a shelf. Now, she can open it up during the warm summer months when it's needed. Or she can keep that puppy closed in the winter. Either way it solved her problem and made for some cute bonus storage to boot!

I think we can agree that it makes a huge difference in the space. how split ac units workSee more over at Design Evolving.mini ac unit no window Many thanks to Mara for sharing her project with us.estimate for new ac unit Medium Air Conditioner Exterior Cover This AC-Safe Medium Air Conditioner Exterior Cover is ideal for protecting your air-conditioning unit from the elements. It's made of a heavy-duty, automotive-grade vinyl with a fleece lining. Open bottom accommodates support brackets and provides protection from winter weather. Made of 100% fleeced-lined, automotive-grade vinyl Resistant to sunlight, mold, mildew, moisture and temperature extremes Adjustable web belt/buckle assembly for a secure fitH x 22-25 in. W x 18 in.

Open bottom accommodates support brackets and provides protection from winter weather 8,000 -12,000 BTU range 1 What color is it and is there a small size? I ordered a medium in this cover that showed to be silver/gray which is what I wanted. However, the one that was sent was a cream color which doesn't go at all with my house and other covers. Does the medium come in a gray color like it is pictured? The description has one size and the specifications has a very different one. This question was asked before by someone with no answer. It would be help full to show a diagram to show what you are call width ,height, and length. I need a medium cover to fit 19'' horizontal length, x14'' height, x12'' depth these are exposed dimensions .I had one of your covers and was happy with it until it blew away in a fierce storm. It seems that there is a difference between it's actual size and what size of unit it could fit, am I wrong ? Made with a poly/cotton blend with polyethylene foam linerBlocks warm air from escaping and cold air from getting in through your air conditionerMachine wash

Window Air Conditioner Cover Air Conditioner Side Insulating Panels - Set Of View Cart / Checkoutoutdoor vinyl air conditioner covers ~ enhance exterior appearance BreezeBlockers are custom sized andspecifically designed for “Sleeve Type” through-the-wall air conditioners. Thereare five (5) standard exterior sizes thatfit the most common brands of sleevemanufacturers. While BreezeBlockersare designed for exterior use, they canalso be used as interior covers if theA/C unit protrudes at least 3“ fromthe inside wall. The standard size BreezeBlockers are4” deep and will work great on mostunits. The only time you will need toorder custom sizes would be if:• There are louvers on the sides ofthe sleeve and need a greater depthto cover the vented sides• Your air conditioner sleeve is not withinthe dimensions listed to the right. Simply measure the outside dimensions of your sleeve, then use the chart below to determine the BreezeBlocker for you. Typical sleeve sizes – please call 847-731-3597 if you don’t see your size listed.

HVAC experts out there... I live in Wisconsin and it gets mighty cold here! I have a condo with 2 wall units that are used for both air conditioning and heat. My heat bill in the cold winter months can get up to near $300 per month (normally my bill is about $100 +/- $10 during the spring/fall and is about $200ish in the summer with the air on). If I keep one of the units on in the living room and turn the one in the bedroom off, my electricity bill is higher. It seems strange but true. If I have both running, they turn on and turn off every 10-15 minutes. They work with my thermostat and whatever it's set to in each room. Whether I have a unit turned off or not, and go next to it, I feel an extreme cold air coming in through it's vent. I think when it turns off (when it heats the room up to the desired temp), that area cools down and it was like not heating it at all. Seems to be a bad vicious cycle. I guess I'm looking for advice to prevent that heat loss, or to prevent the cold air from coming in from outside.

It's about 2 degrees outside. If you want pictures (or make/model numbers) let me know. heating hvac air-conditioning heater cooling You can install an insulating cover on the inside of the unit. Some vendors caution against using outside covers unless the unit has been cleaned and drained first.Browse other questions tagged heating hvac air-conditioning heater cooling or ask your own question.Interior Air Conditioner Cover Through-the-wall Air Conditioner units are essentially gaps in a building's insulating envelope that cause dramatic heat and energy loss from air leakage during the colder seasons. An A/C unit may provide less than R-1 insulating value if left in place with no insulation during the winter months.Existing methods for addressing the heat loss through these units can be awkward and inconvenient.Exterior covers can be dangerous to install on multi-level applications, and these covers are difficult to anchor in place. Exterior covers also have the potential to trap moisture in the A/C unit, leading to mechanical issues with and shortened lifespan of the A/C unit.

Removing the unit for the winter allows insulation to be inserted into the gap, but it requires a lot of extra lifting and storage space. It also requires purchasing fresh insulation each year to insert into the A/C sleeve, and finding some way to cover the hole in the wall once the insulation has been inserted. And then there is the potential mess involved with moving the A/C unit and the insulation through the living area of the home.Existing interior cover options available on the market may help to block air transfer through the A/C unit, but don't block any air leaking around the unit. These covers also offer no insulation value.A THERMA-DOME Interior Air Conditioner Cover provides:An immediate cost savings through preventing energy loss to the outside(keeps heat and conditioned air inside, where it belongs!)Increased R-value at the A/C unit, matching the R-value of surrounding wallspaceAn attractive sealed cover for increased comfort in the living area of the homeA seal that will block cold air-flow and eliminate drafts in the living space(blocks air transfer through both the A/C unit and the area surrounding the unit)Convenience and safety of interior installation

SAVE on Installation:Exterior covers on multilevel units are laborious and costly to install and remove. Therma-Dome A/C Covers attach on the interior.SAVE on Mechanical Wear:Unlike exterior covers, which can actually accelerate wear on the mechanical parts of the A/C unit by creating an environment that is conducive to condensation build-up, interior covers can help to prevent condensation inside the A/C unit by preventing the transfer of warm, moist air from the interior space. Preventing the condensation will ensure no water drainage to the interior of the home, and will not contribute to rusting in the mechanical elements of the unit.SAVE on Heating Costs:The Return on Investment for a quality Interior A/C Cover averages one heating season. This cover helps to minimize the penetration of colder (unconditioned) air due to the stack effect, by completely sealing a major "hole" in the insulation envelope. This reduces the energy costs associated with heating (conditioning) the air to maintain a comfortable temperature in the living space.

Our Therma-Dome Interior AC Cover is a durable, quality constructed product with an attractive appearance that will last for years to come.Air tight design to seal cold air out (blocks air transfer through the A/C unit as well as through the area surrounding the unit).Resilient compressible air-sealing Q-Lon®* gasket forms to the wall surface to provide positive air seal.Constructed using rigid Polyiso insulation to provide an effective thermal barrier in addition to the air seal benefit of the cover.Durable fire-rated materials are used in manufacture of each cover.Each order is custom built to unit dimensions and comes fully assembled from our production facility.Designed with a textured matte white cover (some customization is available for large orders). With proper surface preparation, the cover can be painted to match the décor of your room.Easy to install, with step-by-step instructions and all necessary hardware included for installation. At this time, Therma-Dome A/C covers are not being manufactured for stock.