WINTERIZING AN OUTDOOR AIR CONDITIONER

13
WINTERIZING AN OUTDOOR AIR CONDITIONER

description

An outside air conditioning unit, often referred to as an HVAC unit, is a lifesaver during hot summer months. \nMore: http://www.biowashing.com - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Transcript of WINTERIZING AN OUTDOOR AIR CONDITIONER

Page 1: WINTERIZING AN OUTDOOR AIR CONDITIONER

WINTERIZING AN OUTDOOR AIR CONDITIONER

Page 2: WINTERIZING AN OUTDOOR AIR CONDITIONER

An outside air conditioning unit, often referred to as an HVAC unit, is a lifesaver during hot summer months. During the winter, you may want to winterize the unit to protect it against cold weather, snow and ice. Winterizing the unit also protects it against rust damage. A few protective measures can keep the air conditioning unit in your real estate investment in top working condition.

Page 3: WINTERIZING AN OUTDOOR AIR CONDITIONER

Find the air conditioning circuit near your unit. Usually, it has a plastic or metal lid that covers the electrical circuit. Open the lid and flip the switch to turn the unit off. This prevents the unit from turning on during an unusually warm winter day, keeping water out of the unit that could potentially freeze.

Page 4: WINTERIZING AN OUTDOOR AIR CONDITIONER
Page 5: WINTERIZING AN OUTDOOR AIR CONDITIONER

Wash the air conditioning unit with a hose to remove bird droppings, dead bugs, dirt and dust. Remove leaves, small branches and grass clippings from the unit. Allow the unit to dry completely.

Page 6: WINTERIZING AN OUTDOOR AIR CONDITIONER

Install foam pipe covers around exterior exposed pipes. Cut the foam to fit the length and diameter of the pipe. The foam covers insulate the pipes and protect them against freezing temperatures. Wrap duct tape around the foam covers to hold them in place.

Page 7: WINTERIZING AN OUTDOOR AIR CONDITIONER
Page 8: WINTERIZING AN OUTDOOR AIR CONDITIONER

Cover the HVAC unit with a plastic or vinyl cover. Choose a cover that is waterproof. Some manufacturers make covers that are specifically designed for air conditioners, but you can use any plastic or vinyl covering that fits over the unit.

Page 9: WINTERIZING AN OUTDOOR AIR CONDITIONER

Wrap vinyl ropes or bungee cords around the air conditioning cover to keep it secure. Make sure the cover is wrapped tightly so it doesn’t blow away in strong winds.

Page 10: WINTERIZING AN OUTDOOR AIR CONDITIONER
Page 11: WINTERIZING AN OUTDOOR AIR CONDITIONER

Check your air conditioner once a week to make sure the cover is secure. Brush water, snow and ice off the unit. Remove twigs, pinecones and leaves from the cover.

Page 12: WINTERIZING AN OUTDOOR AIR CONDITIONER

For more information check this out:

www.biowashing.com

Page 13: WINTERIZING AN OUTDOOR AIR CONDITIONER

Thank You