Installing an Air Conditioner? Here Is the Checklist

Installation of every Air conditioner is not easy and the job is not the same for every single unit. It would be a great idea to get to know about the installation process before you proceed. It would be better if you see the procedure at the store only while the manager is present in the company. Some companies do need to pay for the repair services for installing the Air conditioner.

This post will give you twelve important points to look for before you get your Air conditioner installed at your place. It will give you a sense of the quality about the installation process. You can ask your installer about the services during the installation of the unit and can help him to do the job in a much better way.

1. Maintain the level of other outdoor units. This is critical as this will allow the proper distribution of the lubricating oil, compressor of your unit.
2. The outdoor units should be provided with proper padding inside it made up of hardened plastics. This is basically to offer a solid base to your device.
3. It is advised to keep the outdoor unit at least 1 foot away from your house. This helps in giving proper air circulation through the condensing unit of the device. If you do not do this, the unit will operate on higher operating pressures and this will ask for more electricity.
4. A refrigerant drier or filter should be provided in the system. This will work as a metal can for the surroundings of the smaller refrigerant line in the system.
5. For an important safety measure during repairs and emergency situation there should be an electrical disconnect within the 3 feet of the outdoor unit. All this is mainly required by most commercial buildings and residential codes.
6. No left around scraps should be kept lying around. One who does not care about the smaller things will likely to have to perform a sub standard AC installation. 
7. The copper linings running form the outdoor unit to the indoor side should be properly insulated. Make sure that there should be no problems and cracks in the foam insulation. This is not only crucial for maintaining the efficiency of the device but will also give proper compressor operation.
8. Every copper wire should be supported after every 4 feet. Make sure that there should be no wilting places in the lines.
9. Keep copper lines short. Make them short as much as you can.
10. Copper wires that are used are kept of same size when used in the unit. If not, ask the mechanic for a valid reason.
11. The main and the emergency connections on the indoor coil should have a connection with the suitable drain.
12. Check the system and check for a complete cooling cycle and make sure that your device is working properly. This is the good time to check the temperature drop across the evaporator coil.

If the Air Conditioner installation has passed the above mentioned twelve points then your system will work efficiently.

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