Choosing a New Design for Your Home and Garden

Air conditioners are key to keeping your home cool in the sweltering Australian summer heat. One option for air conditioning is a split system air conditioner. These air conditioners typically consist of indoor and outdoor units, so you will need to consider where to install them to optimise the performance of the cooling system. This guide is designed to equip you with thoughtful strategies about where to install the outdoor unit of split system air conditioners.

Look For Open Spaces With No Blockages

For optimal functionality, your air conditioner's outdoor unit should be placed in an open space with no blockages from things like plants, bushes or trees. A good idea is to place it against the wall where the indoor unit is placed so that air can flow freely through the condenser and compressor without getting obstructed. If a wall is difficult, then make sure it is placed in an obstruction-free space near the ground because any blockage will affect cooling performance and may cause the compressor coils to burn. Obstruction-free placement will enable split system air conditioners to run more efficiently in the long run.

Make Sure The Location Is Convenient For Regular Cleaning And Maintenance

Your ability to clean and maintain the outdoor unit should also play a role in your choice of location because you will need to access it to clean condenser coils, compressor fans and other components when needed. Similarly, if professionals need to undertake any maintenance, repair work or gas charging, then you need to make sure that the location is suited for these tasks. Wall-mounted outdoor units or ground-level systems work well for homes because this makes them easier to access.

Keep The Outdoor And Indoor Unit Distance From Each Other Minimal   

Ideally, you should make sure that the location of the outdoor unit is as close to the indoor unit as possible to enhance the cooling effect. Low temperature refrigerant typically flows inside the tubes between the units. With outdoor atmospheric conditions, you can expect loss of some refrigerant while it flows. Refrigerant tubing loss will compromise cooling over time because of a premature drop in its levels within the unit. To prevent compromised cooling, make sure that there is minimal distance between the indoor and outdoor units of split system air conditioners.

Follow these thoughtful strategies in your quest to choose a location for installing the outdoor unit of your AC.