It is recommended to maintain a distance of two feet from all sides to ensure proper airflow.
Outdoor units can be installed on balconies, roofs or sides of a building. All options are feasible, as long as there are no obstructions to air flow.
With the arrival of summer, the demand for air conditioners also increases. Refrigerators are a perfect alternative but now with the advancement of technology people can afford air conditioners which can also save electricity. Refrigerator use may be reduced during rain, but air conditioning continues to operate. However, if some things are not taken care of regarding the installation of air conditioning, then the cooling could be directly affected and may result in an increase in the electricity bill. There are two types of air conditioning: window and split. Although people buy window or split air conditioners considering their budget and convenience, split air conditioner has a distinctive feature which is having two body parts. An indoor unit and an outdoor unit. In such a situation, the indoor unit is often installed in an enclosed space, people often wonder what is the correct location for the outdoor unit.
Outdoor units can be installed on balconies, roofs or sides of a building. All options are equally good, as long as there are no obstructions to air flow. However, for this it is necessary to take into account some things. There must be enough space to install the outdoor unit. It should be kept in a clean, dry and open place. It should not be stored in an enclosed area such as a garage or room. It cools well so it is very important to have it in an open space. You can also place it on your terrace if there is no space on the balcony.
Generally, it is recommended to maintain a distance of two feet from all sides to ensure proper airflow with outdoor air conditioning units. When a split air conditioning outdoor unit is mounted on a wall, there must be some space left between the wall and the ceiling for proper airflow.
The terrace is considered the best place to place an outdoor unit. In this case, the outdoor unit can simply be placed on the roof. But, if you live on the first floor, it may be a little difficult to install the ceiling on the fourth floor. In such a situation, you can keep it on the balcony.
