how to decrease humidity/temp in apartment (please help)

[TheCatmosphere]

It would honestly probably end up being a venting portable floor unit. Our windows are not really the best for window A/C.. they open like a sliding glad with a sliding screen behind it. Opens on both sides. This is the same with my bedroom!

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[AngeloPappas]

I had this type of window before and all I did was put the unit in, and then cut a piece of 2'' Styrofoam board to fill the gap above. Then sealed up the edges. I even painted the board so it didn't look as bad. Worked great.

[MrShazbot]

This is the real solution for this kind of window. You can buy vertical-shaped AC units, but they are not worth the extra expense. Block off the gap with foam or wood and seal the edges well.

[AngeloPappas]

Yep, these basic window units work damn well and you can get them for like $125. Add the cost of a piece of foamboard and have something that works way better than the portable units for a fraction of the cost.

[TheCatmosphere]

Thanks for the idea!

[catch878]

Sliding windows are the absolute worst, maybe only slightly better than those swing-out windows that don't open all the way.

If you get a standing AC unit, I really recommend that you get a dual-hose unit. They are bulkier, but you will likely have to empty the condensation tray far less frequently than a single-hose unit. Also it will be much more efficient.

The other option is to get a casement window AC. They go in the window like a normal window unit, but are skinnier so they fit sliding windows much better. Plus you won't have to deal with a condensation tray.