Manufacturer | Nationwide |
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Part Number | AC-160 |
Item Weight | 2 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 17.25 x 3.8 x 1.75 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | AC-160 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | Window Air Conditioner Support AC-160 |
Color | Steel |
Material | Steel |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
Included Components | bracket body and leg, hardware, bubble level, instructions, warranty |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | 2 Year Limited |
National Stock Number | 6550-01-476-6822 |
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A/C Safe AC-160 Universal Heavy Duty Window Air Conditioner Support
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Purchase options and add-ons
- Bracket safely supports any window air conditioning unit of up to 160 lbs.
- Relieves stress on window and window frame
- Designed to work with walls 4 to 11 inches thick
- Fast and easy installation with included stainless steel hardware
- Heavy-gauge, epoxy-coated steel construction for durability
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AC-160 Universal Heavy Duty Window Air Conditioner Support
Optimize the safety of your air conditioner installation with the Universal Heavy-Duty Air Conditioner Support. The support holds up to 160 lb. and is made of heavy-gauge, epoxy-coated steel.
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In 2009 Nation Wide Products acquired the A/C Safe brand of products and moved the manufacturing and distributing to Abilene. New ownership, management, marketing, and package design lead to doubling the sales projections for 2010. In 2011 Nation Wide Products expanded the A/C Safe Product line to give customers more options and greater quality. Nation Wide Products is committed to manufacturing and distributing quality products, and continually growing to meet the needs of customers.
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ASIN | B00162723O |
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Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #118,091 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #65 in Accessories (Home & Kitchen) |
Date First Available | March 16, 2008 |
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Product Description
The A/C Safe universal heavy-duty air conditioner support is designed to help provide secure installation for air-conditioning units that weigh up to 160 pounds. This universal bracket transfers the weight of the air conditioner from the window sash and sill to the support and window frame for safety, minimizing the chance of mishap and damage to the window, window parts or outside wall.
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Customers like the ease of installation with the hardware. They mention that the instructions are good and the tools needed for installation include a drill. They say that the product works well and is adaptable to many window types. Customers also appreciate the sturdiness, saying that it is a solid piece of metal support. They like the quality, saying it is well thought out and well designed. Customers like that it provides good support and is well worth the price. However, some customers differ on fit and appearance.
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Customers find the installation process of the hardware to be easy. They mention that the instructions are good, the product works well, and the tools needed for installation include a drill.
"it gets the job done, easy to install. took about 15 min. very sturdy. overall im pleased" Read more
"...The bracket is pretty simple to install if you are moderately handy but be aware that it requires drilling into the window sill...." Read more
"...Most importantly, it actually has knowledgeable installation instructions...." Read more
"Easy to install help me sleep better knowing the ac isn't just hanging from the lip of the window on its on own" Read more
Customers like the performance of the hardware. For example, they mention it's easy to install, works well, and is adaptable to many window types. Some say that the product is fine by itself and works well for support of window air conditioning units.
"it gets the job done, easy to install. took about 15 min. very sturdy. overall im pleased" Read more
"Works very well for support of my window air conditioning unit. Great price." Read more
"...I'm using this for a ~ 50 lb 8000 btu unit and it seems to be working very well...." Read more
"...A/C Safe AC-160 air conditioner support is that it will only work with a window AC unit that has a totally FLAT bottom...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sturdiness of the bracket. They mention that it holds up to several severe storms, while supporting an 8,000 BTU AC unit. The bracket is made of solid metal, and it feels very secure. It has held up to the weight of the AC just fine, and does not damage the vinyl siding on their house.
"it gets the job done, easy to install. took about 15 min. very sturdy. overall im pleased" Read more
"...to make it work but I still think this bracket is a good idea and well made and I'll hang on to it for a potential future use...." Read more
"...The foot has a good nonslip pad. Seems pretty sturdy.Most importantly, it actually has knowledgeable installation instructions...." Read more
"...five stars because it is functioning well and is sturdily supporting our 100 pound air conditioner...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the window air conditioner bracket. They mention that it is well-designed, sturdy, and well-thought out. Some customers also say that the concept is great.
"...in it trying to make it work but I still think this bracket is a good idea and well made and I'll hang on to it for a potential future use...." Read more
"Good product , good quality....." Read more
"...The materials are very sturdy and nice, for example good paint on steel, it should last a long time. I am happy with this product." Read more
"...Worked Great! Nice and secure.I think most any DIY type person could easily make it work for most any window type." Read more
Customers like the value of the hardware. They mention that it works perfectly for a good price, and is the best on the market.
"Works very well for support of my window air conditioning unit. Great price." Read more
"I have purchased six over the years for my homes and they are the best on the market!..." Read more
"...quantity & quality of the product & instructions I think this was overpriced." Read more
"...The price was very good considering I got the heavy duty version of the bracket for less than my neighbor bought the regular bracket...." Read more
Customers like the support provided by the hardware. They mention that it provides great support for heavy AC units, and provides peace of mind. Some say that the hardware is easy to install and provides basic support.
"...The steel used to make this product is adequate for the support of this unit...." Read more
"...I am able to install this myself and feel confident that the large AC is supported." Read more
"...I only gave it three stars because it is a nice support and works well once installed." Read more
"This AC support is excellent. It was very easy to install, and it is supporting an 115 lb. LG 15,000 BTU air conditioner...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the bracket. Some mention that it was the right size for their installation, while others say that it's not made to fit every window. The bracket is only a little over 3 inches wide, so the unit balances on three. Some customers also say that the sound quality is great, while other customers say that sound is too loud.
"...Therefore the foot pad is only about 3 inches...." Read more
"This is a well designed, compact window air conditioner support with a solid feel and design...." Read more
"Very good product, well made and designed but wrong size for my air conditioner other than that would buy it for a properly fit ac unit." Read more
"I am disappointed in this bracket. It can hold an AC unit, but it requires a lot of finagling...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the appearance of the hardware. Some mention that it looks good, cleaner looking than the traditional wood boards used to prop up your AC, and is sturdy. However, others say that it was poorly designed and looks like a joke.
"...Not bad looking, either - looks equally good/bad as having the a/c sticking out of your window." Read more
"This is a very well made, incredibly poorly designed product. Because it is well made, I really wanted to like it...." Read more
"...but this works great and looks a lot better than a wooden brace under the unit. would purchase again." Read more
"...little over 3 inches wide, so the unit balances on 3 inches, it looks like a joke...." Read more
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What you need to know about the A/C Safe AC-160 air conditioner support is that it will only work with a window AC unit that has a totally FLAT bottom. The Frigidaire FFRE0833Q1 does NOT have a flat bottom - it has a stepped bottom that makes this support useless. I tried for an hour to make this bracket and the Frigidaire FFRE0833Q1 play nice but they would not. Weary of juggling the 50 pound mini-Atlas stone of an AC unit around, I wound up removing the support unit and simply placing the FFRE0833Q1 in the window per manufacturers instructions. I sort of can't return the bracket, I drilled an extra hole in it trying to make it work but I still think this bracket is a good idea and well made and I'll hang on to it for a potential future use.
The bracket itself is not as wide as I thought it would be - maybe 4" or 5" wide made of white powder coated heavy gauge (12 or 14 gauge I would guess) steel with a stainless hinge bolt and two heavy duty blue TapCon screws that will work in wood or brick. I like TapCon screws - they are strong and tough as can be. The bracket is pretty simple to install if you are moderately handy but be aware that it requires drilling into the window sill. You will need a 5/32" drill bit, drill motor or cordless drill driver, tape measure, pencil and #3 Philips screwdriver or drill driver bit. The "extra hole" I mentioned above would actually be a product improvement. The rubber foot that articulates on the bottom of the platform wants to fall off the outside on its own when you slide the AC unit onto the bracket - it was pretty aggravating. I solved that problem by using the 5/32" drill bit to drill through the foot and anchor it to the exterior siding with a stainless screw. That's why I was so aggravated when I had to take the whole darn thing out when it would not work with the FFRE0833Q1 window AC unit with the stepped bottom.
In summary, this is a quality bracket with quality hardware that can be installed in ten minutes if you read the instructions (yeah, that part was painful - I'm not into instructions) and have the right tools on hand. They (or you) really should add the single hole in the bottom rubber foot - it was a big help. Hope this data saves someone some time or a prevents an errant purchase.
Most importantly, it actually has knowledgeable installation instructions. Most installation instructions can't even be understood nowadays, much less are they helpful. This one teaches you how to determine where the center of gravity sits in your a/c unit and then tells you how to offset the platform mount so it will be balanced. I'm using this for a ~ 50 lb 8000 btu unit and it seems to be working very well. My windows would not work with an a/c without this platform but honestly even if it was possible I would not mount a window a/c without the added security of one of these things. Not bad looking, either - looks equally good/bad as having the a/c sticking out of your window.
My first instinct in rating this product was to give it five stars because it is functioning well and is sturdily supporting our 100 pound air conditioner. After I thought about the trials it put my husband though with installation, we agreed that three stars was far more appropriate. I am not whining about this being effortless or being able to do it blind folded, this is about the rig itself and the gerry-rigging that became necessary. This kit calls itself universal. This is FALSE. It also does little in advising about proper mounting procedure when it comes to right or left side heavy units, except to tell you about it.
As we are capable of thinking critically and using common sense, the latter wasn't a big deal, but it would have been nice to have more guidance and tips to deal with the situation as our unit ended up being left-heavy. As for the former, we were absolutely livid that it said universal when it is designed only for single hung windows, not for windows that have any kind of track on the sill. Call me delusional, but in my experience, windows with tracks are far more common than those without these days. Because of this, my husband had to MacGuyver the thing like crazy to get it to work with our window. It was an extra headache that could have been avoided had the product been titled properly or critical information been included in the product description/details. No one should have to sift through reviews for pertinent information like that.
I hope this review helps or at least entertained you with images of a man MacGuyvering an AC mount with things we had around our house.
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2016
My first instinct in rating this product was to give it five stars because it is functioning well and is sturdily supporting our 100 pound air conditioner. After I thought about the trials it put my husband though with installation, we agreed that three stars was far more appropriate. I am not whining about this being effortless or being able to do it blind folded, this is about the rig itself and the gerry-rigging that became necessary. This kit calls itself universal. This is FALSE. It also does little in advising about proper mounting procedure when it comes to right or left side heavy units, except to tell you about it.
As we are capable of thinking critically and using common sense, the latter wasn't a big deal, but it would have been nice to have more guidance and tips to deal with the situation as our unit ended up being left-heavy. As for the former, we were absolutely livid that it said universal when it is designed only for single hung windows, not for windows that have any kind of track on the sill. Call me delusional, but in my experience, windows with tracks are far more common than those without these days. Because of this, my husband had to MacGuyver the thing like crazy to get it to work with our window. It was an extra headache that could have been avoided had the product been titled properly or critical information been included in the product description/details. No one should have to sift through reviews for pertinent information like that.
I hope this review helps or at least entertained you with images of a man MacGuyvering an AC mount with things we had around our house.