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If you have one of those old in-wall air conditioners, you can pull it out and fill in the hole yourself
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Remove any trim on the inside and cut away all caulk on the outside. -
Remove the front of the A/C.Advertisement -
Remove the motor and fins. -
Remove the metal shell, use the wonder bar to pry it out of the wall. -
Frame the opening with 2-by-4s and cut a piece of drywall that will fit. -
Screw the drywall into the 2-by-4 frame and use the joint compound to cover any holes. -
Press tape into the joint compound and add another thing layer of joint compound. -
Cover screw heads with joint compound. -
Spread a layer of mud over the joints again. -
Wait for the compound to dry and then sand it smooth. -
Insulate the opening with fiberglass insulation, the paper side goes towards the inside of the home. -
Measure and cut a piece of plywood to cover the hole and screw it into the 2-by-4 frame. -
Nail in the siding and/or shingles. -
Paint the inside/outside as you like.
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- When inserting the insulation, don't push it in too tight.Thanks
- If you can't find an exact match for your paint, you can have a computerized match done at home improvement stores such as Home Depot or Lowe's.Thanks
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Things You'll Need
- Cordless Drill
- Circular Saw or Miter Box
- Drywall Saw
- Utility Knife
- Mud Knife
- Taping Knife
- Wonder Bar
- Sandpaper (220-Grit)
- Sheet of Plywood
- Insulation
- 2-by-4 board
- Joint Compound
- Shingles(matching outside of house)
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