I just moved in to a small apartment. I want to know if I can turn my air conditioner sideways so that the unit would rest on it's side. the windows are to small for me to put it in any other way.
2007-05-11 09:10:42 · 8 answers · asked by jeff w 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
No. You will ruin the compressor. The oil and the freon will not be pumped the way they should.
2007-05-11 09:35:13 · answer #1 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All the responders who said no are correct.
Narrow units are hard to come by. I suggest you find out if your landlord will allow a thru-the-wall mount. If not, you need to get one on wheels that uses dryer duct size hoses for the outside venting. These generally run $150 higher than a similarly sized BTU window unit. Mak sure the one you select vents the water out the hose as well, some cheaper ones have a bucket you empty.
2007-05-11 10:09:27 · answer #2 · answered by KirksWorld 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, the repositioning will affect the flow of the coolant thru the compressor, as well as affecting the lubricant that the compressor relies on for its operation.
2007-05-11 09:36:02 · answer #3 · answered by goodforwho 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No the freon goes from a liquid to a gas in the process. See manual on installation.
2007-05-11 10:01:25 · answer #4 · answered by Don 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO. You MUST install it according to the manufacturer's instruction sheet that came with your window unit.
2007-05-11 09:35:29 · answer #5 · answered by Grendel's Father 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO!!! If your windows are not wide enough, you can purchase another one that is specially designed to fit in smaller windows, such as a casement window.
2007-05-11 10:05:17 · answer #6 · answered by jollygreen60 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but do look into getting a portable A/C unit if you can't find a window unit.
you can find one at home depot and/or lowes
http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/diy_main/pg_diy.jsp?CNTTYPE=PROD_META&CNTKEY=misc%2fsearchResults.jsp&BV_SessionID=@@@@0395778865.1178917688@@@@&BV_EngineID=cccfaddkllkfedfcgelceffdfgidgln.0&MID=9876
2007-05-11 10:09:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anon Helper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!!!!! The oil in the compressor will drain to one side and it will burn up.
2007-05-11 09:37:36 · answer #8 · answered by bugear001 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋