Most houses don’t have the type of windows you can stick an AC unit in
Might have better luck with the ones called “portable” air conditioners. The whole units don’t sit in the window, just the hose with an adjustable filler piece to create a seal.
Sorry, I forgot to reply to this. Thanks for the info! Sash windows aren’t the most common type in the UK unfortunately. The majority of windows open outwards from the top or side. If you live in a flat like I do, your windows also open outwards but only a few centimetres. I’m not sure it would be possible to create a temporary seal around the hose bit. I think the majority of UK homes will be dependent on fans and ceiling fans.
Ah yes I had those in my childhood home. You probably could rig up a seal to also take care of the “triangles” at the top and bottom (these seals aren’t that great anyway, you mostly just want to create a “good enough” cover), but it would probably be more trouble than it’s worth. More expensive, but ductless mini-split air conditioner will probably be what the UK goes for if/when the average temp starts being unbearably high for fans. They’re very common in parts of Asia and are becoming more common in the US.
Might have better luck with the ones called “portable” air conditioners. The whole units don’t sit in the window, just the hose with an adjustable filler piece to create a seal.
Sorry, I forgot to reply to this. Thanks for the info! Sash windows aren’t the most common type in the UK unfortunately. The majority of windows open outwards from the top or side. If you live in a flat like I do, your windows also open outwards but only a few centimetres. I’m not sure it would be possible to create a temporary seal around the hose bit. I think the majority of UK homes will be dependent on fans and ceiling fans.
Ah yes I had those in my childhood home. You probably could rig up a seal to also take care of the “triangles” at the top and bottom (these seals aren’t that great anyway, you mostly just want to create a “good enough” cover), but it would probably be more trouble than it’s worth. More expensive, but ductless mini-split air conditioner will probably be what the UK goes for if/when the average temp starts being unbearably high for fans. They’re very common in parts of Asia and are becoming more common in the US.
Thank you - that’s really informative, I appreciate it (and hope I don’t need the knowledge too soon!)