LG Window Air Conditioner - Installation (2018 Update)

This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to properly install your new LG Window Air Conditioner. This installation guide is for 5K, 6K, 8K and 10K BTU units. Installation may vary by model. Please refer to your owner's manual for more specific instruction.

[wendycadet]

*It’s: Pretty. Quiet. **Fastly.Cool** in my room. Works wellLittle of hassle to install was TOTALLY worth it. I’m loving it so far. I recommend watching the installation video and taking it slow~*

[djfinesse]

The according sides are a pain to screw in. What genius designed this

[paulc]

Look like you need to screw the AC directly on the window itself. The issue is you will have a bunch of screw holes all over your window frame :( if you don't need the AC anymore.

[A]

What's with the instruction: "do not install in direct sunlight?"
Just about every window that I am aware of is in direct sunlight.

[remacp]

I just bought this AC (8, 000 btu). Very good AC, but I highly suggest skipping all these little "support brackets" and going with a real, external AC unit bracket, that has the built in level and extends outside, with the bottom arm firmly pressed against the outside of the building. There is a great AC support bracket, called A/C Safe Air Conditioner Support (universal) that doesn't even require screws and will keep this at the proper angle. These little brackets are ridiculous especially for renters.
I repeat: this is a good a/c unit! But buy yourself a real support bracket arm with leveler.

[ericanderson]

no direct sunlight? I need ac because my room's on the 2nd floor in direct sunlight.
moving on.

[JHabc]

I watched this because I couldn’t make a y sense of the instructions included with my new LG air conditioner. Unfortunately, these instructions don’t make any sense either, and don’t help me actually fit the air conditioner in my standard vinyl windows. I love the moment at 2:40 where you literally “secure” the type B screws by hanging them off the nubbins on the bottom edges of the curtain panels. I was so excited when my new AC arrived today. I started to install it, and had to run out for a piece of wood to fit in behind my window sill. Attempted install #2. But I can’t get the angle of the unit right, and can’t figure out where to secure those lower screws. Watched about a dozen other videos to finally figure out I actually need a piece of wood to fit in front of the vinyl window sill in order to raise the front of the unit, allow for proper drainage and have something to screw those bottom screws to. Hopefully install attempt #3 will be successful after I go back to the hardware store tomorrow.

[JonahL]

I live in a climate that can reach 35C in summer, and -35 in the winter. This unit would have to be removed at the end of every summer... with these instructions they provide here, we'd have to be screwing holes in the windows every year! Is there no better way to secure these units without having to physically screw them into the wall every time?

[paullapinta]

I need a photo or better description of where the window is placed relative to the top rail. Is it the window on top or behind the track. The two L brackets are also not clear, I probably wouldn’t use them any way because im trying to avoid screw holes in my window

[rpgfairyplays]

any suggestions for people who live in concert block house and marble window seals?

[victoriadavis]

The verbal instructions don’t match what the actors are doing or any instruction manual and it’s confusing as hell. Super job!

[christiandevera]

We just bought the LG dual cool window type aircon. Question, how can we change the temperature mode from Fahrenheit to celsius? Thanks

[mazterkobz]

hey lg the drain cap at the bottom should be remove for dripping exces water or not required to remove for condesation

[pennypolakoff]

Just bought the lg window air conditioner lw6017r. Purchased this because my previous unit was 8 years old and worried that it won't last another season. Two complaints. 1) Installing the curtain was a nightmare and took over an hour. So difficult getting those screws tightened. 2) although the remote works fine from across the room, I can't see the controls or temp. Not the best design but it is cooling nicely and smaller than my previous 6, 000 BTU unit. If anyone has a secret for installing the curtain, please share.

[yingthings]

What is the purpose of the L brackets? It's not clear in the printed instructions either.

[Collin]

Is it true that is quiet ? That is the description of it. Is there a big difference in noise ? Thank you.

[yingthings]

Sure wish I found this video and read the comments before I went and bought an LG AC... so far, not happy.

[jasjas]

I have this same exact unit. There is a soft black foam in the celing of the unit where the air comes out. Remove this because it collects moisture and will mold and mildew.

[ravemasterdbzwwe]

Do you know to take the front off to clean coil

[carlosguerra]

I have an older unit and now I observed that the light on the "'PLUG" no longer turns on when plugged in. Anyone know why?