Common AC Installation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Will you install a new air conditioner in your room? If you are thinking of not hiring a professional for the installation, then you must avoid these common mistakes. To help you out, we will list them below. First, learn what they are.

 

1. Positioning the thermostat incorrectly

If you do not position the thermostat correctly, it can cause inconsistency in the temperature. As a result, air conditioners might fail to perform their required functions. To avoid this, you must keep them away from the light of the sun as it can make the temperature of your AC inaccurate. Similarly, cold winds can make your AC warmer or colder than it actually is.

 

2. Having poor air quality

Poor quality of air inside your house can make your air conditioner inefficient. Contamination of indoor air can occur due to moisture, mould, dust, and pollen. Together they can affect the performance of your air conditioner. So, you can either contact a professional for the installation or do it yourself by looking up tips given by professionals online.

3. Mistake in placement

Keeping an air conditioner in the room does not mean that each corner will have cool air. You must place it correctly. For instance, keep it in the shade. However, you must ensure that it does not guard by other things. Also, you can tilt the air conditioner backward to improve the drainage of air. This will help in providing adequate ventilation.

4. Choosing the wrong size of the AC unit

Another AC installation mistake that of choosing the wrong AC size unit. The unit cannot be too small or too big, and it must have the optimum size so that it keeps a particular area cool, and in case it is too big, it can stop dehumidification. In addition, it may wear down the unit quickly if it is too big by being on and off on a regular basis.

5. Not keeping enough space between the AC unit and the wall

There must be enough space between the AC unit and the wall on all sides. This will enable you to ensure that the AC functions appropriately and there is good airflow. So, at the time of installation, ask the professional to keep the required amount of space between the AC unit and the wall.

6. Wrong insulation

To make an AC work efficiently, the refrigerant plays a key role. Refrigerants from your condenser to the interior of your AC unit through a line called the refrigerant line. When non-professionals install air conditioners, they do not insulate the refrigerant line as required. This puts strain on the AC and affects its energy efficiency.

 

7. Selecting a wrong professional

If you do not hire an experienced professional to install your AC, you will make a mistake, as most problems related to insulation occur as a result of this. So, to keep such problems at bay, you can consider hiring a professional AC serviceman. Similarly, if you choose the wrong professional, they might end up damaging the AC during the installation process.

 

We have discussed the things you must keep in mind when you are installing an AC. You must avoid keeping it away from the sunlight to prevent temperature inconsistencies. Even poor quality of air indoors can affect the efficiency of your air conditioner. To ensure it provides adequate ventilation, you must keep it under shade. However, do not keep anything at the front so that air flows properly throughout the room. Moreover, hiring a proper air conditioner installation professional is important in this regard, as if you do not hire a professional, it will cause damage to your system of air conditioner.