Help needed regarding portable ac sliding door venting kids

May 15th, 2019 7:46 pm

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videogirl [OP]: Newbie; Mar 21, 2010; 19 posts; 2 upvotes; Oakville

May 15th, 2019 7:46 pm

Help needed regarding portable ac sliding door venting kids

I have searched everywhere and l cannot find a business in Canada that sells, sliding glass door venting kits for portable air conditioners.

Many will not ship from the states or shipping costs a fortune. Does anyone know of anywhere that sells these?

Is there another way to go ie. use window vents and buy two of those? Maybe another solution? Any and all help appreciated.

Thanks.

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May 15th, 2019 11:42 pm

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akswun: Deal Addict; Nov 7, 2012; 1081 posts; 480 upvotes; TORONTO

May 15th, 2019 11:42 pm

How about cutting a piece of plywood the same width and length you need?

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May 15th, 2019 11:51 pm

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PointsHubby: Deal Expert; Feb 7, 2017; 15515 posts; 12730 upvotes; Eastern Ontario

May 15th, 2019 11:51 pm

Never heard of these
So sorry, having a hard time understanding what you are searching for looks like...
Could you post a pic or link

May 16th, 2019 12:14 am

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aznrsx1979: Sr. Member; May 11, 2008; 804 posts; 352 upvotes; Vancouver

May 16th, 2019 12:14 am

Just use plywood like @akswun mentioned.
It's what I've been using for years now, cut a strip a couple inches wider then the hose size and you're fine.

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May 16th, 2019 1:22 pm

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death_hawk: Deal Expert; Aug 22, 2006; 27311 posts; 13002 upvotes

May 16th, 2019 1:22 pm

Plywood would work, but for a less ghetto looking option, talk to a local plastic place.
They'll cut a panel to size and put a hole in it for your vents.

Cost me about $100 and change for a casement window so due to the volume of plastic a door slit sized one might be closer to $200 or more.
But it'd look better than plywood.

Plus this will be a one time thing compared to plywood which you may have to replace due to elements unless you take it down each time it rains.

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May 16th, 2019 10:18 pm

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akswun: Deal Addict; Nov 7, 2012; 1081 posts; 480 upvotes; TORONTO

May 16th, 2019 10:18 pm

I mean, you could paint the plywood to make it look inconspicuous. Still wouldn't be $100.

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May 17th, 2019 1:58 pm

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videogirl [OP]: Newbie; Mar 21, 2010; 19 posts; 2 upvotes; Oakville

May 17th, 2019 1:58 pm

Omg...hahahahaha

"correction"

I dont wish to vent kids! Although that would not be a bad idea! They vent whenever and, unfortunately, wherever they want.

And l'm dead!

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May 23rd, 2019 5:34 pm

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videogirl [OP]: Newbie; Mar 21, 2010; 19 posts; 2 upvotes; Oakville

May 23rd, 2019 5:34 pm

This is what it looks like....If anyone has one.

I could go to home Depot but will they do everything? I am just a woman with no handyman at her side and am useless with using sharp intruments.

Images

May 23rd, 2019 5:35 pm

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videogirl [OP]: Newbie; Mar 21, 2010; 19 posts; 2 upvotes; Oakville

May 23rd, 2019 5:35 pm

I have posted a photo.

May 23rd, 2019 7:41 pm

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jm1: Deal Addict; Jan 5, 2003; 4272 posts; 3699 upvotes; Toronto

May 23rd, 2019 7:41 pm

Have you already purchased the portable A/C? I bought mine about 10 years ago and it came with one. If you haven't already purchased it, then check and maybe it already comes with it.

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May 24th, 2019 1:36 pm

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videogirl [OP]: Newbie; Mar 21, 2010; 19 posts; 2 upvotes; Oakville

May 24th, 2019 1:36 pm

I bought the one l have two years ago and this one did not come with the kit. I bought it from TSC and had to buy it seperately. It didn't fit the door correctly and was useless. My sliding door is horizontally higher than average.

Last year l tried a new contraption and that just didn't do the job either. Too short and hot air got in. My balcony door gets full on sunlight from 3:00 pm until nightfall.

The makers of my ac no longer make the kit which is infuriating because l bought one that would do what was needed so l had to pay more. I really researched it.

May 24th, 2019 2:41 pm

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pokee99: Sr. Member; Nov 12, 2012; 572 posts; 261 upvotes; Port Moody

May 24th, 2019 2:41 pm

Venting a portable AC out a big window or sliding door is a royal PITA to perfect.

I had the same problem in my daughter's room, but she has a connecting bathroom so I vent out the bathroom window which is small. The AC unit sits in the bathroom and points into her room. The bathroom also connects to my son's room, so they share the AC unit. It's a good system! Not sure if you have another window option?

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May 24th, 2019 3:01 pm

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ds2chan: Deal Addict; Dec 11, 2003; 2328 posts; 920 upvotes; Toronto

May 24th, 2019 3:01 pm

videogirl wrote: ↑ Omg...hahahahaha

"correction"

I dont wish to vent kids! Although that would not be a bad idea! They vent whenever and, unfortunately, wherever they want.

And l'm dead!

lol.. I was wondering about that. But as I scrolled down I didn't see any jokes. So disappointed about that.

I have seen the portable AC units on TSC before. I think those plastic covers were only made for windows and not doors. Did you try it connect the hose to the window yet? What have you been doing for the past 2 years?

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May 24th, 2019 4:43 pm

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vkizzle: Deal Expert; Aug 22, 2011; 35263 posts; 21252 upvotes; Center of Universe

May 24th, 2019 4:43 pm

Amazon.ca sells the kit?

https://www.amazon.ca/Adjustable-Window ... 4150&psc=1

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May 24th, 2019 8:57 pm

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videogirl [OP]: Newbie; Mar 21, 2010; 19 posts; 2 upvotes; Oakville

May 24th, 2019 8:57 pm

They do have the kits to fit sliding glass doors as in the photo l posted. I had one to begin with but it lasted one season.

I need to use the ac in the living room and there are no windows just the sliding door.

They don't sell the kits on TSC anymore.

I don't think anyone noticed it or didn't find it funny. I cracked up when l saw my mistake!

May 24th, 2019 9:04 pm

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videogirl [OP]: Newbie; Mar 21, 2010; 19 posts; 2 upvotes; Oakville

May 24th, 2019 9:04 pm

No can do as the only window in the living area is the sliding glass door. The only other windows are the ones in the two bedrooms but they are too far away. There are no vents close enough either.
I have a seperate portable ac for my bedroom.

The way this apartment is set-up is really idiotic!