2006-09-23 09:32:00 · 8 answers · asked by junk s 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Freezing weather does not affect your air conditioner as there is no water involved only freon.
Some think do not cover your air conditioner while stored in the shed other say do. I would cover in a large plastic bag to keep the dirt out.
At the start of the cooling season, take your air conditioner out, put on a couple saw horses, disassemble the cover, (Make sure it is not plugged in) wash out the insides and allow to drain, was the cooling fins from the inside by spraying with water, drain all the water out of the air conditioner, do not get water on the part that is going inside the house, use a vacuum cleaner attachment and an old toothbrush to clean those fins. After everything is clean and dry, plug in the air conditioner and make sure it works properly, last thing you want to do is lug it to a window, install and find out it does not work.Make sure the air filter is clean before you put it all back together then install.
2006-09-23 10:07:09 · answer #1 · answered by dogwarrior2001 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Absolutely not. Despite the fact that home centers sell covers, especially for the window units but also for use on central units, never cover your unit with a tarp or other watertight covering. It will allow moisture inside your unit to build up and rust out the steel components. Instead of prolonging the life of your unit,you will actually be shortening the life of it. The compressor mounts, for instance, can rust out, causing your compressor to come loose. You probably won't rust out the compressor housing since it is thicker, but the other components are important as well.. If you have a lot of leaves, you may want to put some fine screen wire over your unit if it has a top-mount fan to keep the leaves out of the unit. But certainly do not cover it otherwise.
2016-04-07 01:11:47 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you need a little project, go ahead and cover it. Truth is, I've never seen a unit incapacitated in a way that covering it during the winter would have helped. I tried to message you back but YA says your email can't be confirmed. You'll have to try again.
2016-03-18 00:26:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shed will be fine. DO NOT COVER your air conditioners; it can trap in moisture and cause your a/c to rust out, including the motor housing and mounts. Same as if you leave in the window--do not buy the a/c covers the stores sell, they will only damage the unit.
2006-09-23 09:51:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did.
And, the mice were grateful!
Seriously, the droppings were bad...
But, I had to throw one a/c away because the mice had peed on/in it!
That can be unpleasant and unhealthy air!
Unless your shed is mouse-proof (is that possible?), I'd recommend indoor storage.
Best of luck to you.
2006-09-23 10:30:51 · answer #5 · answered by OShenandoah 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are better off storing them in the closet or the basement (If you have one) that way it is protected from the snow, and extreme cold. Putting it in the shed is not a good idea. You can also store it in the attic, or in another spot, where it can be protected very well. or in a small room.
2006-09-23 09:42:23 · answer #6 · answered by Pauly W 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That shouldn't cause a problem. Make sure they are well protected from the environment. I'd make sure they were covered real good.
2006-09-23 09:41:45 · answer #7 · answered by bugear001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The weather will not harm them at all. by the time you need them, the temperature in you shed will be fine anyway.
2006-09-23 09:40:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see why not. It seems like a good idea.
2006-09-23 09:38:15 · answer #9 · answered by Ayliann 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋