Buying air conditioner is one of those cases where money does not go to waste. The device saves from the summer heat and lack of air in the room - to include enough of it, and set up the required temperature. However, there are a lot of subtleties in how to properly install the air conditioner in the apartment. They need to know in order to avoid serious mistakes during installation.
cooling equipment installation can be left to professionals or done independently.
If there is an opportunity to order professional installation - it is best to do so. Installers know better how to choose the right place and how securely this heavy equipment. In addition, if the company will be engaged in the installation of experts, in which the air conditioner was purchased, the warranty will be extended for the purchase, and on the job.
their own hands
An alternative to the work of specialists can be a standalone installation of equipment. To do this, you first need to figure out where in the apartment to install air conditioning. On this depends the quality of the cooling and safety of operation. Also, there are a few other tips.
The choice of location for the outdoor unit
Each cooling equipment consists of outer and inner blocks. If internal is clear - it is hung up in the apartment, the second major complications arise. Therefore it is necessary to know how to choose the location for the outdoor unit.
Site Requirements are as follows:
- availability;
- ventilation;
- a sturdy base.
Availability
Not excluded variants of installation of the external unit even on the 20th floor of the building tridtsatietazhnogo. But then we need to attract additional equipment that is expensive. Yes, and maintain the unit there will be very difficult.
It would be better to install an external part of the balcony or near a window. There, he will not interfere, and the installation and maintenance will be held the most easily.
It is also possible to provide the apparatus visor. It will have to spend extra time and effort, but the snow came down from the roof, the technique does not hurt.
Ventilation
Air conditioning needs quality ventilation, so place it in the gazebo or on the loggia is not necessary. Poor ventilation will overheat and output equipment failure.
Base
ODU heavy - the weight is on average from 20 to 25 kilograms. Therefore, install it only on a secure basis. No weak sills and crumbling concrete. Best suited rugged sturdy brick.
You can not save and fastening materials. Will save a few tens of rubles, and the fall of a massive block can lead to serious consequences.
Those who live on the first or second floor can be ordered lattice, which protect equipment from thieves and vandals.
Location of the indoor unit
The distance between the blocks should be minimal, since than it is, the less efficient is the air conditioner. therefore Ideally both units must be installed on one wall - from inside and outside. So it will be most effective.
In addition, there are other rules for selection of locations for the air conditioner in the apartment layout:
- The air flow must be directed to a chair, sofa, bed or workplace. The difference between the temperature in the room and flow temperature reaches 15-20 ° C. Therefore, direct feeding chilled air often leads to serious colds. To protect against direct chilled air supply can optionally attach the shield reflector.
- Do not install the unit near a heating vent. Rising warm air can damage the device. The most common failure just yet occur due to overheating.
- The distance from the ceiling to the top of the unit must be at least 10 centimeters. This will provide a good air circulation and cooling equipment.
- You should not have the indoor unit of the cabinets, refrigerators and other high objects. Because of this, the cooled air is evenly distributed throughout the area of the room, so the device performance will decrease dramatically.
Only considering these rules will find a suitable place for installing the air conditioner properly.
Mounting
Before installing the inside or outside of the wall must be checked for tightness. If it is strong enough, you can proceed to the installation brackets. Usually they come with air conditioning. Otherwise, when you buy, make sure that they can withstand a lot of weight.
You can not mount the brackets on the casing or insulation - only on the base itself. Otherwise it is impossible to be sure that the device does not collapse under its own weight.
Both units are mounted substantially equally. In operation needs to be done in the flat in the wall opening for the exit tube freon. In this case, note that the number of bends on the tube of air conditioner operation efficiency depends. The more, the worse will be the air.
At the end of installation work, check that the machine does not produce extraneous sounds. Also clean the internal filters 1-2 times a year, and depending on the frequency of use may require periodic refilling freon.
In general, the installation of the air conditioner is no big deal. It is enough to do everything neatly and carefully think through each step to avoid any trouble in the future.
