Mistakes To Avoid When Choosing A Spot For A Wall-Mounted Air Conditioner Installation | Arlington, TX
So, you have decided to purchase a wall-mounted air conditioner with a heat pump to cool your home; congratulations! You can now rest assured that with a professional installation, you will have a comfortable home cooled efficiently. However, this professional installation includes selecting the place to install your new air conditioner. While someone might tell you that you may install the AC unit at any place in your home, that is not the case. You should avoid some mistakes when selecting a place to install your air conditioner. The best person to advise you about this is your experienced, reliable air conditioner installation professional. So, what are these don’ts to avoid when choosing a place to install your air conditioning system?
Do Not Cram the Air Conditioner Into a Tight Place
If there is a thing to avoid, install your wall-mounted air conditioner in tight spots such as corners. This is because changing or cleaning the filters and even servicing the air conditioner becomes hard in such an instance. Additionally, it could also impact the airflow required for efficiency. Ideally, it is recommended that you leave not less than 2 In around the bottom, top, and sides of your air conditioning unit. However, this is only an estimate, and different air conditioners have differing requirements. Hence, leaving the air conditioner installation to a professional is always good.
Never Put the Air Conditioner Too Low on Your Wall
The other mistake homeowners should avoid during the wall-mounted air conditioner installation is putting the unit too low on the wall. This is because the unit cannot distribute the cool air around your room as effectively as required. For optimal cooling, the wall-mounted air conditioners must be installed in the top third of your wall. Are you dealing with sloped ceilings or short walls? Then you should install a floor-mounted heat pump over a wall-mounted air conditioner. Although they feature the same technology, they are designed to be installed on the lower part of your wall.
Don’t Install Your Air Conditioner on Sheetrock
You may install a wall-mounted heat pump air conditioner on either wall. It does not have to go through an exterior wall like traditional wall-mounted air conditioners. The only thing to ensure is that the wall should have studs. Most wall-mounted air conditioners weigh about 40 pounds and require stabilization to studs. Even if your model is lightweight, it generally must have studs. If the air conditioner installation technician determines that you don’t have a wall that works at the point where you want your unit to go, they may recommend that you use a floor-mounted unit or a ceiling-mounted ductless cassette unit.
Do Not Place the Air Conditioner Near a Heat Source
Unlike other air conditioning units like central air conditioners, the thermostat in a wall-mounted air conditioner is inbuilt. This means installing the air conditioner near anything that generates heat increases temperatures around your unit, making it run more often than required. Hence, the wall-mounted air conditioner installation shouldn’t be done in the kitchen, behind sunny windows, or near anything that generates heat in your home.
Don’t Place Wall Air Conditioners Across from Doors
Installing or mounting your air conditioner across from the door means it will blow any conditioned air right outside. Unfortunately, your home will need to be sufficiently cooled, compromising your comfort. It also reduces the air conditioner’s efficiency as it has to work harder to compensate for the lost conditioned air. This results in higher energy utility bills at the end of the month. Hence, air conditioner installation professionals usually install the wall-mounted air conditioner directly across a wall with no openings. In most instances, the air conditioner should be mounted on the longest wall in your room. But if doors are on the opposite wall, the unit should be mounted on the shorter walls.
Don’t Place Air Conditioners Opposite Each Other
Do you have multiple wall-mounted air conditioner installations in your large room? Then you should ensure they complement each other. Installing the units opposite each other could result in a non-uniform airflow. This might make the unit work harder than it has to, creating unnecessary wear and tear and wasting lots of energy. Placing the air conditioner from the far edges on the same wall is best in such a situation.
Don’t Overlook How the Space Is Used
You shouldn’t just install the wall-mounted air conditioner in the middle of your wall. Rather, place it in the middle of your indoor living space. Imagine your living room has one side used as a thoroughfare while the other has furniture. To get the most comfort, the air conditioner installation should be done in a space that faces the center of the furniture. This is to mean that you should disregard the thoroughfare.
Don’t Try to Install the AC Yourself
The efficiency of the air conditioner and how comfortable your home becomes heavily rely on the spot that you choose to install the unit. Opting for a professional air conditioner installation would be best to ensure the unit works efficiently and effectively. This is because the professionals are experienced in such matters and can select the most feasible point to install the unit. If you consult them earlier, they can help you choose the right unit with the right capacity per your cooling needs. Installing your air conditioner will negate its warranty, and you might need to install it properly, meaning it will have issues cooling your space. Before installing a unit yourself to save money, consider the negative effects of DIY AC installation.
We Can Help!
Are you looking to install a wall-mounted AC and are having issues choosing the right spot? We can help. Contact us at One Hour Air Conditioning & Heating of Fort Worth and book an appointment for a professional installation. We will start the project with a free consultation and estimate.
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