How do I get my outside compressor raised up due to high water conditions?

Question

Due to heavy rains my home compressor is sitting close to water when it rains. Who or how do I get another concrete pad to raise up my compressor to elevate it away from the runoff?

Answer 1

Instead of concrete, why not a angle iron frame?, It will raise the compressor as much as you want and if you bolt it to the floor and incorporate gussets on all the corners, vibration shouldn't be much of a concern.

Answer 2

If you can find someone to help, you can slide concrete bricks under the feet of the outside unit, you don't need to add another slab, unless you don't like the looks of concrete bricks. When lifting, be extremely careful to not bend the refrigerant lines, otherwise it is like lifting a clothes dryer.

I've raised some units up with pressure-treated wood under either the unit's feet or the pad.

The water is not a concern, UNLESS it is over the feet of the unit. Then you will want to get it up out of the water.

Answer 3

If you're not comfortable trying to raise the unit yourself, it would be best to call your local air conditioning professional to do the work for you.