Air conditioning in the summer - one of the necessary appliances, which makes it easier to transfer the intense heat and stuffiness. When the facade of the building is not suitable for the installation of the device due to technical reasons or building it is the cultural value of many wondering whether it is possible to install the air conditioner on the balcony.
The cooling apparatus allows mounting the outdoor unit on a balcony or loggia parapet. But depending on whether it is a loggia or a balcony in a setting has its advantages and disadvantages.
Such a placement of a split system has advantages that make its operation more safe and reliable. These include:
- easy installation;
- ease of maintenance;
- strong base;
- resistance position;
- protection against moisture and possible mechanical injuries;
- savings in the length of roads, protective visor and fixtures.
But this installation method is not without disadvantages, which somewhat reduces the effect of the advantages:
- device dimensions limit the free space;
- reduced zvukozaschita window openings does not provide complete isolation from the noisy room devices.
Action disadvantages can be reduced if the cooler to hang outside the parapet. But in this case it is necessary to provide a protective shield.
Mounting inside loggia
These pros installation on the balcony do not touch the loggia. It requires the installation of the device on the outside of the parapet to provide heat. Associated with this accommodation deficiencies on the balcony:
- installing apparatus within three demands of constantly open vents, one of which must be in front of the device;
- you must regularly ventilate the room to let the hot air;
- sometimes necessary to increase the cooling capacity, which will increase the costs;
- probable excessive heating device, which will cause it to shut down upon reaching 45 ° C.
Observing these conditions air conditioner can be installed inside the glassed-in balcony. But keep in mind that this method eliminates most of the benefits.
Selecting a location
Air conditioning will be effective if properly identify its location on the balcony.
It should be protected from direct sunlight, rain and snow damage in the fall ice from the roof. It is also necessary to provide holding power and reduce the communication length.
With all three positions better to install air conditioning at the side of the outer perimeter. You can put a cooler on the Open balcony inside that automatically ensure compliance with these conditions.
The strength of attachment
If you decide to install the air conditioner on the outside of the parapet must be ensured mounting strengthWhich should be fully ruled out falling down. This can be done after:
- checking parapet strength;
- strengthen it if necessary;
- reliable installation lasting installation kit.
vibration Restriction
During operation, a heavy conditioner can vibrate strongly. Excessive vibration will lead to a gradual weakening of the fixture and the collapse of the structure. To prevent such consequences it is necessary to provide for the depreciation system.
Highways and communications
To reduce the distance between the units of split-system must be installed on the balcony nearest to the indoor unit side. Drainage tube, a tube with Freon and wiring is best to place the inside of the parapet in a plastic box.
At low temperatures in the winter in the drain pipe may occur ice plugs. To avoid this possible along the line to let the heating cable which will be heated it up to 5 ° C and ensure free drainage of condensate.
Setting the air conditioner on the balcony or loggia is quite popular because it does not cause any difficulties. Yourself to do the work possible, but always the best option would be to appeal to installers, who know all the nuances of the climatic equipment.
