As summer officially arrives today with a hot, steamy vengeance, air conditioners throughout the city are going full blast. If you have a window A/C unit in your apartment, here are some reminders to make sure the unit is safely installed:The air conditioner should have enough capacity to sufficiently cool the room and have a dedicated outlet with the proper amount of electrical current.The window and window frame in which the unit is mounted should be secure and in good condition.The air conditioner should be braced from underneath with metal brackets, mounting rails, or similar supports, or firmly fastened from inside with supporting angles. The metal brackets and angles should be attached to the exterior of the building and be strong enough to support the size and weight of the unit.Do not use loose objects to support the A/C unit, such as bricks, wooden blocks, plywood, etc. We’ve even seen phone books and videocassette tapes wedged between the air conditioner and the window sill (although the digital age has made those items rare).

If the position of the air conditioner needs to be adjusted with shims, they should be independently secured to prevent shifting caused by vibration, wind, or ice.Do not put items such as flower pots, satellite dishes, bird feeders, etc. on top of the A/C unit.The air conditioner should remain in place when the window is opened, or secured so that the window cannot be opened accidentally. ac window units for saleIt’s OK to tilt the unit for drainage if it’s not at a steep angle.portable ac unit do they workAn air conditioner should not be installed in a window that opens on to a fire escape.window ac unit room sizeAn improperly secured window-mounted air conditioner is considered an unsafe item in a Local Law 11/98 facade inspection. To ensure compliance, Rand recommends that management establish building-wide installation guidelines for all residents to follow.

One suggested rule is that window air conditioners be installed only by someone deemed "qualified," such as the building superintendent, a maintenance person, an exterior contractor, or a technician from the store where the unit was bought. (Currently there are no licensing requirements for installers.)To maintain a uniform standard of safety, residents should be discouraged—if not prohibited—from installing window air conditioners on their own, especially on street-facing facades.For more information on window air conditioner safety tips, see the New York City Department of Buildings guidelines and our Ask the Engineer column on Installing Window Air Conditioners.Stay cool—and safe! The AC-Safe Universal Light-Duty Air Conditioner Support is designed to help provide secure installation for air-conditioning units that weigh up to 80 lb. Transfers the weight of the air conditioner from the window sash and sill to the support and window frame for safety Minimizes the chance of damage to the window, window parts or outside wall

Supports up to 80 lb. Compatible with 4 - 11 in. thick walls Heavy-gauge, epoxy-coated steel construction for durability Nylon fixtures and neoprene rubber mounting pads Bubble level sets the proper angle for condensate runoff Indoor installation helps to eliminate the need for exterior work Includes all necessary hardware 3 can this be removed with changes in season? the screws seem rather permanent... 3 wouldn't this bracket make the ac unit sit a tad above bottom of inside window casing? Is bracket screwed to inside window sill? 3 What is the load bearing capacity? How heavy of an air conditioner can this support bracket hold? 2 Will this AC support work on a mobile home, there is no outside window sill? If not any recommendation.. Will this AC support work on a mobile home, there is no outside window sill? Finding mold is never a good thing, but it’s something all homeowners or renters will likely encounter at one time or another during their lifespan.

Mold can present itself in more than one location but is more commonly found in air conditioning window units, air handlers, and furnace humidifiers. It’s important for homeowners to educate themselves on how to safely identify and remove mold from their homes. In order to help keep homeowners safe, we’re dedicating an entire series to safely identifying and removing mold from window units, air handlers, ductless air conditioners and furnace humidifiers. In order to safely remove mold, you’ll need the following tools: 2 – 4 Soft Towels or Cloths Face Mask (Make sure it covers your mouth and nose) QwikClean® Foaming Coil Cleaner AC Window Unit Mold Removal Instructions: Gather necessary tools and put on safety gear Turn AC off and turn the circuit breaker off or unplug unit from power source Loosen and remove the front grill of the unit Remove the filter – it should be located just behind the front grill. If your filter is disposable, safely dispose of it and replace with new filter.

Spray filter with PuraClean® to increase filtration effectiveness If you’re using a reusable filter, spray the filter with PuraClean®, scrub both sides of the filter clean using a soft-bristle brush, rinse and hang to dry. Before reinstalling the filter, spray with PuraClean® to make cleaning easier in addition to increasing the filtration efficiency up to 250%. Remove metal cover by lifting upwards, you may have to unscrew this as well Use the vacuum to clean debris from the interior of the unit Spray any visible mold with QwikClean® Foaming coil cleaner and use a damp rag to wipe out all visible mold growth If necessary, scrub moldy areas using the soft-bristle brush and QwikClean® from Step 8 – including the front grill. Let everything dry for 15 to 20 minutes before reassembling. If the evaporator is visible, spray QwikClean® Foaming Coil Cleaner on the evaporator and do not wipe or wash off.  Condensate from the air will wash this off during use.