Let me start by saying this bracket saved my sanity during a brutal summer. As someone living in a 4th-floor apartment with shaky windows, the idea of balancing an AC unit gave me nightmares. The Daisypower bracket promised indoor installation - no hanging out windows like Spider-Man!
The good: This thing is STURDY. Once installed (more on that later), it held my 8,000 BTU unit through thunderstorms that knocked over patio furniture. The heavy-gauge steel construction feels premium, and the epoxy coating hasn't shown any rust after three months. The rubber mounts protected both my window sill and exterior wall from damage.
Now the not-so-good: The instructions might as well be hieroglyphics. I ended up watching three YouTube tutorials before understanding how to position the bubble level correctly. Pro tip: Measure twice, drill once - I learned this after adding unnecessary holes to my sill like some reviewers mentioned.
The universal design worked perfectly for my 14" thick window frame, though friends with older homes needed extra wood shims. At 85lbs capacity, it handled my AC with room to spare - no worrying about sudden gravity tests!
One gripe: My level indicator arrived cracked (seems common based on reviews). Not a dealbreaker since I had a separate level, but disappointing for a $40 bracket.
Final verdict? If you're moderately handy and patient with instructions (or have YouTube access), this bracket transforms window AC installation from terrifying to tolerable. Just maybe keep some wood filler handy for those extra holes you might drill!