2006-06-07 06:30:59 · 11 answers · asked by chucksonline 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
No. Window AC units must be set up on the bottom part of the unit, with the back end titled at a fixed angle to allow condensation to runoff to condensing tubes and fall onto the ground outside. Installing the AC unit on it's side can cause condensation to run back into the unit, and - while these things are generally okay to get wet - you have a potential electroshock hazard or at best, a shorted out air conditioning unit. Best case scenario, you'll have condensation running out on the interior of the building. My recommendation: Don't.
2006-06-07 06:35:06 · answer #1 · answered by greeneyedprincess 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to be careful as most windows are not designed to be run on their sides and the glass could fall out. To be on the safe side, replace all glass with shatterproof perspex.
2006-06-07 13:41:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
having it on its side is horrible for it, what your doing is allowing the oil in the compressor into the rest of the unit and high numbers of non-condensibles in the system will gunk up the filter drier, and cause your machine to malfunction
2006-06-07 16:23:26 · answer #3 · answered by J The Technician 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive seen it done, but i dont think its safe. the unit expels condensation away from itself and the electrified parts by design, and that design was horizontal not vertical.
Check with your manufacturer.
2006-06-07 13:34:16 · answer #4 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely no. Check with the manufacturer of the unit you have.
2006-06-07 13:32:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. you will destroy the compressor unless it is designed to run on its side.
2006-06-07 13:33:40 · answer #6 · answered by not4u2c_yet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no! air condtioners are to be used top up only. read owners manual.
2006-06-07 13:33:03 · answer #7 · answered by David F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they must be upright. The compressor has oil in it.
2006-06-07 13:34:14 · answer #8 · answered by yp_david_mena 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, don't do it. You'll get electrocuted and tear it up.
2006-06-07 13:33:26 · answer #9 · answered by mojogirl2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think so
2006-06-07 13:32:54 · answer #10 · answered by mich2899 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋