2007-08-21 07:13:00 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
That would be fine. But DO NOT cover it. Many people make mistakes by wrapping their air conditioners in the winter. AC units are designed to be outdoors. This causes more oxidation problems by trapping moisture inside than not covering them. I have repaired many units that were covered in the winter and most of them have a lot of oxidation.
2007-08-21 08:35:18 · answer #1 · answered by Brian M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The problem with storing stuff in a shed is condensation and subsequent rust, which over a winter can build up. every night you can get a little dew or frost. If your shed is fairly tight then the dew will be less. It is however just an air conditioner and may die of old age in 5-10 years regardless if it is in a nice home, in a shed, garage or basement all by its lonesome. I would choose other less rust prone items to put in my shed before an air conditioner; but if space was very limited, I would wrap it up in a old blanket and then some plastic and put it on a shelf in my shed. If i saw a smidgen of rust on it next summer it wouldn't go back to the shed
2007-08-21 09:25:35 · answer #2 · answered by mrrosema 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cover it nice and tight,, keep it off the ground, tape down all corners to keep da critters out, you should be fine,, the next answer is not true,, i have covered mine for years with no problems, look around during the winter, see all those covers on the window air conditioners, and the roof ones, thats why they sell those covers to begin with, you can buy them at walmart,
2007-08-21 08:04:43 · answer #3 · answered by MR MOM USMC RETIRED 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because AC units have freon in them they do need to be stored flat. Do not put on side or upside down, etc. Wrap in polyfilm, or plastic which you can pick up from hardware store or plastic sheeting from a fabric store.
2007-08-24 04:04:28 · answer #4 · answered by candleslightup 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cannot see why it would since a window AC is outside in the winter anyway.
I would just bring it in when I was ready to install it and let it set in the house for a day to warm up.
2007-08-21 09:07:15 · answer #5 · answered by llittle mama 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Should not be a problem. Cover it to prevent bugs from using it for a winter home.
2007-08-21 07:34:20 · answer #6 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be ok. Just remember to cover it up so that water can't get into it.
2007-08-21 07:17:04 · answer #7 · answered by Tom H 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋