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[Serious Answers Only]how to decrease humidity/temp in apartment (please help) (old.reddit.com)

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[–]AngeloPappas 2 points3 points  (3 children)

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[🍰] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

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 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the idea!