For those who are going to attempt to install their own air conditioner, it is important to make sure that you are thinking a few things through before you jump right in. You want to learn from my lesson and never try to do this alone, even if the air conditioner seems light enough.

This is because lifting the window, getting the air conditioner in, and angling it the right way while closing the window can be a little more difficult than meets the eye. This is not to say that you are unable to do it on your own, but it would just be easier if you had someone there with you, especially if an accident happens.

When you are installing an air conditioner, you want to make sure that it remains leaning back a little once you close the window on it. This is to ensure that the water will drain out of the back of the air conditioner instead of sitting in it and then overflowing into your house and behind your walls. With this said, it is vital to make sure that you are double checking where the drain hole is and whether or not it is plugged before you go trying to get the air conditioner in place. I found it to be much easier this way.

Once you have the air conditioner unit in place, pull out a level and check to make sure that it is leaning back some. It does not have to be a major slope but just enough so that the water would naturally roll to the back of the air conditioner. Once you have done all of this, you are ready to turn on and enjoy your new air conditioner.