What is the best way to install a portable ac for swing-out casement window?

All windows are casement style and "swing out" and there is one large sliding glass door too. I'd like to buy a portable AC unit, but my concern is how to incorporate it with both the sliding glass door and the casement windows. Any suggestions?

if you can open the casement window far enough to fit the cooler in there it should be fine. i did a similar installation in a previous home. however i did not use the standard window kit. i never liked the fact that now the window is totally closed off. try using Plexiglas and aluminum channel to make a " replacement window" cut to the exact size and shape to fill the gaps. you can still see out and get light in this way. it looked much cleaner.

If I was doing the installation I would take the casement window out, and fill the top gap with a new "temporary window".

Most casement windows can be taken out by simply unscrewing the top and bottom tracks. You also have to disconnect the crank.

Then build a false window to slip over the AC unit in the the opening. You could also use a sold piece of plywood to fill the gap.

I would also recommend that you support the AC unit from the bottom with either a 45 degree brace against the house or a vertical support going to the ground. As there is no real support on top to keep the AC unit from falling out.

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