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Window bars can make window a/c installation tricky, but not necessarily impossible.  breezes through some workarounds:Modify the bars in at least one window. You're going for a potbellied or boxed out look. The cost could be as high as $700 to $800 per window. Then you have the cost of the air conditioner and the window installation.Cut a hole in the wall (if you can get permission, that is). air conditioner unit for trucksIt isn't cheap, since you need a sleeve, probably a new socket and the more-expensive, less-efficient thru-wall a/c. ac outdoor unit not workingBut, it does seem more "finished."hvac mini split systemsBuy a portable a/c. It sits in the room and takes up floor space, which isn't great, but at least one renter (with window bars flush against the building) said it worked well.

Added advantage -- you can store it in the off season.Window bars are mainly found in street-level apartments, where installing an a/c means literally opening a window on street noise. One commenter advises buying a high-quality a/c like Friedrich Kuhl, "which not only runs quieter but dramatically reduces the amount of noise that comes in through the unit."And you might want to find an alternative to those plastic accordion-style wings on either side of your a/c: "I never use the plastic wings that come with the unit. I cut 3/4 plywood to size, paint and use mortite everywhere. Like keeping out the cold in the winter, you need to keep out the heat in the summer. This will also cut down the noise a bit." Related posts:Ask an Expert: Can my landlord make me replace my a/c?Tipping advice for a/c season9 things not to do in (or to) your apartment this springRental Rookie: Ice, ice babyBookmark us and come back to visit sometime... 55 Preparedness Items  21 Popular Preps  People Are Buying Preps On This List

During the summer months a widely overlooked security vulnerability in the home is something that is hiding in plain sight — and especially noticeable to a burglar. One potentially easy way that a burglar may gain access to your home is through the window after pushing in the window air-conditioner on the 1st-floor. When the weather warms up, the window air-conditioners are installed. How many of you have at least one window air-conditioner on the 1st floor of your home? Have you ever thought about how easy it might be for a burglar to push/force in a window air-conditioner unit and gain entry to your home when you’re away? Here’s what you can do about it: Most window air-conditioners are simply installed and held in place by gravity, tucked behind the window sash which keeps them from falling out – maybe with a few small screws holding the accordion side-panels in place. Many people don’t even install a single support screw into the window sash itself because the air conditioner holds itself in place by gravity and its downward force against the window sash.

So, what can you do to better secure your window air-conditioner? At least install a screw through the air-conditioner’s top mounting rail into the window sash. Most window air conditioners include a drilled-out hole in the top center to accommodate this. Consider drilling additional holes through the same top mounting rail to accommodate more screws into the lower window sash (see illustration below). (Sliding Window Lock, Window Stop, Window Restrictor) To prevent the burglar from pushing and forcing up the window to reach in underneath and shove the air conditioner (even with the A/C unit attached and screwed to the sash – although difficult), install window frame locks which prevent this motion… Depending on the style of your window, you might consider something like this: ‘Do It Yourself’ Window Lock: Another thought: While the air conditioner is mounted in the window you might simply measure the distance from the top of the lower window frame to the very top of the double-hung frame itself, and then cut a wooden dowel to snugly fit – which can be wedged to prohibit the window from opening further…

Another clever idea is a window wedge (Window Wedge) – if your window accommodates it. After reading about the (Window Wedge), you might not need to use the Velcro… if there’s enough ‘gap’ you might simply insert the wedge which may hold itself in place (I have not tried this). The product is designed to keep a window from opening for child safety, although it should perform equally well when inserted (wedged) at the height with the A/C installed… Here’s a great product that will absolutely deter a would-be burglar. The second they begin to force open the window, this cleverly designed window-alarm will alert (based on motion/vibration sensing). It’s just about 3-inches in diameter and ‘sticks’ onto the window inside. It has an ‘off’ switch for your convenience when opening the window yourself… Doberman Security SE-0106-4PK Ultra-Slim Window Alarm (4 Pack)On the window with the air conditioner, install a burglar alarm window decal on a window panel where it will be plainly visible.

This alone may be enough to prevent a break-in as the burglar may move along to an easier target. Security Burglar Alarm Decal Stickers Depending on the width of the window air conditioner, the ‘accordion’ side panels may be extended fairly wide, or maybe not. This is an obvious weak point of entry for a burglar to punch through and gain leverage to shoving the air conditioner itself. While the aforementioned suggestions will slow down or deter a burglar (likely to the extent of giving up – because they’re looking for a quick way in without attracting attention), all you can do about the accordion panels is to fashion and attach/secure/bracket your own wooden side panels to the window frame itself. This involves some basic do-it-yourself skills and is not for everyone… Ultimately, you are not going to stop a determined burglar, but you will probably stop the majority of amateur burglars who are looking for quick and easy entry. If one of them happens to pick your home because they see a window air-conditioner hanging out of a 1st-floor window, when they give it a hard push and it doesn’t budge, they will probably move on…