They need airflow. If you put them in the shade without hindering the airflow, you win.

@Fish-Erman

27 күн бұрын

I had my units moved from the south side of my house, in the sun, to the north side, in the shade. My summer electric bill dropped almost $50 a month!!

@Alphasig336

5 күн бұрын

@@Fish-ErmanI put a 90% sun shade over mine at an angle and it paid for itself in the first month.

@geoffreygraham290

3 күн бұрын

The generac shooting 200 degrees of exhaust at it might be an issue. Smh

@Packhorse-bh8qn

3 күн бұрын

@@geoffreygraham290 Yeah, I kinda think a bit of flexible exhaust pipe might be a good thing.

@PaiilPham

3 күн бұрын

Put a table over the unit with a big hole

My expert advice is never trust an air conditioner 'expert'.

@ThumbdownMan

Ай бұрын

He's BS.

@user-ln7of9gs4s

Ай бұрын

@@ThumbdownManyour assumption is BS. The unit is louvered, and when it’s running it’s cooling itself by rejecting heat.

@HEHE-dx9og

Ай бұрын

@@user-ln7of9gs4s You must be an ac tech.

@jlvandat69

Ай бұрын

You are likely another victim of the DJT era, where many people have followed his lead and begun dismissing experts and institutions. The MAGA's pay a huge price for their cult membership and have no clue it is happening.

@zoomanx9661

Ай бұрын

Bullshyt, because I’m an expert 😬👍👍

Airflow is one thing, shade is another.

@seeharvester

Ай бұрын

Airflow, the car?

@5400bowen

Ай бұрын

Yes they try to confuse the ignorant and scam them.

@noblekitty

8 күн бұрын

Here are some foods for thought. A lot of commercial places have their AC units on the rooftop. They all seem to be cooling very well.

@5400bowen

8 күн бұрын

@@noblekitty well kitty…..there are reasons why they put them on roofs, and it’s not efficiency or longevity. Here’s a little lesson. All physical objects, all matter, breaks down over time, and heat is one of the major causes of that. In fact in our reality, THE major cause. The suns rays don’t help either. So you can have your little “tee hee!” moment with your comment, but it isn’t practicality that makes them put them on the roof. They don’t care about practical considerations, they want everything to be “nice” and “pretty”. Being on a hot roof bakes every part of the AC unit, and it fails in half the time it would if kept shaded from the sun, sometimes, 1/4 the time. But it’s just overhead to commercial building owners, most of them rent the space out, so who cares about the environment? Who cares about our grandchildren (“tee hee”).

@noblekitty

7 күн бұрын

@@5400bowen well...as you can see, the topic in this video has nothing to do with longevity. Can you stay on the topic?

Blocking airflow is obviously dumb. Having it in the shade with zero obstructions is absolutely positively beneficial to your AC.

@loligagger85

17 күн бұрын

its pointless, the flash point of the refrigerant is so massive it does not do jack squat.

@10speed4

11 күн бұрын

Agree. With shade and no obstructions supercooling can drop several degrees.

@saw31489

3 күн бұрын

​@@loligagger85what are you talking about?

@loligagger85

3 күн бұрын

@@saw31489 look up supper cool supper heat charts and static ambient temp. How do you think a heat pump works on the winter. It's not about the temp outside. It's about the ability to move heat. The temperature of the cold air coming out of the system really is no different if it's 70*f outside or 110*f. Sunlight has no effect on the coils as it is constantly being blown by the ambient air outside. Cover your AC makes no change.

You can absolutely shade your condenser as long as it’s at least 5 foot or more above it. I’ve been doing AC work for 27 years now and have a degree in air conditioning and refrigeration technology.

@JaredMerlin

Ай бұрын

Thank you. 👍

@cory8837

Ай бұрын

Refrigerant temp on the high pressure line is ~200F. Shade will make a negligible difference coolimh the air that the condenser is exchanging heat with.

@johnnieburkhalter5265

28 күн бұрын

​@cory8837 perhaps it's that hot when it exits the compressor, but the job of the condenser is to remove heat from the refrigerant. It should exit the condenser at ambient temperature. Shading the coil will reduce the radiant heat from the sun, which directly heats the coil and the refrigerant within it. The shade does help it.

@danielmorse4213

27 күн бұрын

Agree

@crazysquirrel9425

27 күн бұрын

@@cory8837 Lean on the hood of your car in the hot summer sun. Then lean on the hood of your car in the garage during a hot summer. Which is cooler? Why do people want to park their cars under trees if they can? Shade can reduce ambient temperature up to 20F. 1 acre of grass is equivalent to one small window A/C unit too.

This caught my attention because it tells part of a story without telling the whole story. Yes, covering your a/c with a small box is a poor idea - but having it be under any non airflow blocking cover IS beneficial. The advice of keeping it clean is just normal care and maintenance.

Leave it open to the elements so you have to call the repair guy more!! 😂

@vincentaguilar1185

12 күн бұрын

lol right. That’s what I was thinking. DIY ideas on how to make your unit run better and last longer is bad for the ac repair company.

I cover mine in wool blankets, it works great.

@HEHE-dx9og

Ай бұрын

🤣

@markkalfahs1047

Ай бұрын

...advice from someone who jumped out of an airborne airplane at dangerous heights...

@_DB.COOPER

Ай бұрын

@@markkalfahs1047 airborne? 😝😂😆😆😂😂😂

@AaronPowellvox

Ай бұрын

Yes, or a blue tarp! Works great! lol

@elgastsos210

6 күн бұрын

You sir are an expert😂😂😂, hey reporter is this guy available too.

You can create shade for your A/C condenser without blocking air flow and still allowing your unit to breath. Place the shade on an angle between the sun and the unit and not directly over the fan blades.

@tednugentlives

10 ай бұрын

Not needed. We design the housing to be exposed to sunlight.

@Ihelpyoufixit

10 ай бұрын

I agree l have never seen the need to create shade. I was just replying to the comment that you couldn’t create shade without blocking the air flow.

@rpk2012

10 ай бұрын

​@tednugentlives so.... you create shade from angled louvers directly on the coils, but shade doesn't help? 😂 anything to reduce coil temps seems like it would be a great thing.. as long as you don't impede airflow. Having said that, great pump units in winter seems like it would be a different story.

@HEHE-dx9og

Ай бұрын

@@tednugentlives remember that when your working in the sun and start to overheat. Just keep working, your designed to sweat and cool down. No need for shade.

@ab75901

Ай бұрын

I’ve had a lean to over my unit for 12+ years and it still looks and works like new, my uncle who has owned a ac business for 40 years has all of his covered and they work more efficiently it’s a noticeable difference.

I like the high open tent to prevent direct sunlight

Scam to have these guys out 2 times per year. I live in Arizona. Got sucked into that trap on a new Trane unit. They did more harm that good messing with a perfectly fine working unit. Dont fall for it if you can do simple things like spraying the coils to get dust out and CHANGE YOUR HOME FILTERS Frequently. Amen.

I don’t believe a tent that high up would bounce the air or heat from top of that tent back down to the unit.

@TheRoyalElect1

10 ай бұрын

Facts like air will flow out smdh

@MARiordan

Ай бұрын

Hot air rises. It will spill around the edges of the tent and continue rising. It won't be bounced back down.

@ThumbdownMan

Ай бұрын

This news report is completely wrong. You're right.

@daleb5967

Ай бұрын

​@@MARiordan x2

Wow, I didn't know that. I better take the cover off my 35-year-old AC unit before it dies.

You can get a new ac motor and do it yourself for under $200. Charging someone over $1000 to replace an ac motor is horrible.

@mandytuning

Ай бұрын

4 bolts, 3 wires.

@JaredMerlin

Ай бұрын

No better than a corrupt politician. They too want $$$$$$$

@timothystewart6672

6 күн бұрын

The premium is a convenience fee.

@elgastsos210

6 күн бұрын

Their big money comes from swapping out 20-30 dollar capacitors for hundreds of dollars. 15 minute job max. Reason they fail is overheating, direct sunlight makes it worse.✌️

@VON-92

5 күн бұрын

I'm so grateful my cousin is an HVAC tech

I moved my package unit from the south side to the east side here in florida. It did do much better. I've always said, designers don't know crap when it comes to actually building and servicing homes, air conditioners, etc. They should have to put in a years worth of hands on in the field. It includes building homes. I've always said AC's should be on the east or north side of a building for optimum cooling. Rinsing off every time you mow is a waste of time. Once or twice a year is fine. Usually early spring and late summer. Misters are good in theory, but, not in practice. A mister would have to run an hour at least to be effective at cost and cooling. Water would evaporate so fast on a condenser the cost of a set up is not worth it. Also. $1000 for a fan motor replacement? What a rip off. I can change one out in ten to fifteen minutes and buy the motor for under $100. So a charge of $200/300/400 total is a return customer and free advertisement spread for more business.

@seeharvester

Ай бұрын

I have an idea! Let's run the ducts full of cold air through the 150 degree attic!

@condew6103

Ай бұрын

Amazing how developers ignore the orientation of a house. My house faces north, and I see the backyards of the next row of houses, all the their back yards face south and all the A/C units are on the south side baking in the sun. I wonder how much of their A/C bill they could save with just a little section of fence to shield the A/C from the sun.

@GustavoEBarriga

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the pro tip, Randy, much appreciated.

@seeharvester

Ай бұрын

@@condew6103 I'm confused. If your house faces north, does that mean the 'front' of your house faces north and your AC unit is in front of your house?

@condew6103

Ай бұрын

@@seeharvester My A/C is on the west end.

B.S. unless youll cover it with a blanket, a tall canopy like one seen on this video wont do harm..

@FireBarrels

24 күн бұрын

The one in the video will redirect some of the hot exhaust air back down to your unit because it's sloping downwards. If you made one out of wood or something sloping upwards in the shape of a very shallow V then the hot exhaust air will leave the vicinity of the unit.

@chrisatkins7959

9 күн бұрын

You are so wrong. You want that hot air to go up and away from that unit without any recirculation.

Shade is good but dont block air flow it will just suck it back up....I use a sun shade directly next to my ac so as the sun rises it cast a shade until about 1 pm. My house stays cooler and my ac does not freeze. Also my electric bill goes down. Just don't put it directly over the unit and you will be fine.

@JIMDOG4442002

10 ай бұрын

Shade does nothing for the condenser. It only pulls the heat from inside your house not absorb what's on the outside.

@dr.emilschaffhausen4683

Ай бұрын

Direct sunlight on 100° day is going to make the compressor run hotter whether you think it will or not.

i dug around the condenser, installed a 2"x4" border around it, then bought several bags of decorative river rock (Home Depot) and placed on the ground around the unit. The condenser doesn't pick up as much debris from the ground now.

Heat rises, hard to believe it will fall into the motor causing temp to rise. Now if the unit was enclosed, then it would be a different issue. Maybe I'm wrong...

Also, manufacturers recommend a minimum clearance around and above the unit so if that is met then shading is good.

For those questioning the motor cost, you may be right about a PSC motor but many units are now using the X-13 or variable type that are a lot more expensive and harder to diagnose. It used to often be a simple capacitor change but now it could be the motor or the motor control module or even the control board.

@davidreed3165

Ай бұрын

Yes everything has to have a computer on it now. Frickin government epa. I had to replace mine last month for $854!

@chrisatkins7959

9 күн бұрын

You’re correct. I’m a HVAC guy and would never have a variable speed motor( inside or out ). The cost of replacement outweighs the energy savings. A PSC motor and keeping the system clean will do a fine job.

The experts want the unit too fail. That is how they make money.

some AC manufacturers suggest that you have at least two feet (24”) of clearance on all sides. You should also have 60” minimum of vertical space above the unit for air to properly circulate throughout the HVAC syste

@codyramos3200

10 ай бұрын

At minimum ...

🌞SHADING the unit is an EXCELLENT IDEA provided you DON'T block air flow in any way. Shutting the unit when you mow the lawn is a good idea If the grass is dry and dusty. Make sure your sprinklers aren't wetting the unit. Once a year inspecting the coils and cleaning if necessary. 👍

@Jacob-ed1bl

10 ай бұрын

You suffer from the Dunning-Kruger effect 😂🤡.

Mine has been under an awning since 2012 still going strong Out in the heat and elements is where the durability takes a shit

Using hard water with high iron content is probably a bad idea as well as that can cause rust in the long run.

Spraying water on the fins, from the outside, to clean the fins?? Correct me if I'm wrong, but central a/c units pull air from the outside and out the top. At my house, we turn the power to the unit off, then pull the top, including fan motor, off and off to the side, with help from my better half. Then spray from the inside out, to reverse the flow that the dirt and fuzz came in at. We prefer using an air nozzle, at our house, as it does it dry, without getting sticky. Happy cooling!!

@MikeSmith-nu9wt

10 ай бұрын

You are correct , you must not be from Florida? Lol

@kapilsds7

Ай бұрын

That's the correct way.

@johnwilcox4078

Ай бұрын

Pros clean the condenser coil from the inside out. Some minor disassembly is required, depending on the unit. It's the most important A/C maintenance item, often done wrong or neglected altogether.

@seeharvester

Ай бұрын

@@johnwilcox4078 Pros don't clean the unit. They just tell you they did. And charge you for it in their "Maintenance Plan".

@1collazos

5 күн бұрын

Literally thought the same thing when I saw the “expert” spraying from the outside in.

'Expert' washing the coil by spraying into it from the outside (LOL) Air and debris is sucked in from the outside, so squirting water in from the outside can drive the dirt deeper in.

@5400bowen

Ай бұрын

I didn’t watch the whole video because the news bit was obviously done to confuse owners. You are 100% correct.

In the example shown, the generator exhaust blowing onto the condensor unit will cancel any savings from shading.😅

I have an old 1.5 ton 1985 carrier air conditioner with a 8.5. SEER on a pad on the south side of the house. I have a lawn lounge chair with a breathable surface about one foot away. The top of the lounge chair acts as a side shade from the west sunlight. The top of the a/c remains unobstructed. The unit works fine and has never had a freon leak and only one service call for a fuse in 39 years. DTE energy tells me my energy consumption is only 80% of my neighbors averages for the same size house. We use 69 degrees for winter during the day with 67 at night; and 74 degrees for the summer during the day with 70 degrees at night. I clean the outside coils with a hose four times in the spring and summer and change the HVAC filter every six month. My furnace is 80% efficient model. Shading coils has definitely helped.

My AC service guy said the same thing. The machine need space and air to effectively run to cool (or heat) the house. And he was right.

@HEHE-dx9og

Ай бұрын

Yeah, Needs air not sun!

I was thinking of building a tall pergola. I absolutely see the need to not block air flow, but putting it far enough away and/or above the unit, with the gaps of a pergola or lattice work seems to make the most sense (shade and airflow at the same time maybe?). My outside unit here in Texas is in the direct sun during the summer on the south side of the house (1969 construction planning) from dawn until about 5pm and it is boiling hot out there. The absolute ("only the Siths deal in absolutes) suggestion to do nothing, seems to make the least sense. And if you're pay any of these jokers a grand for a motor, you don't know nuffin, and need your man card revoked.

@seeharvester

Ай бұрын

I thinking about inventing an 'air conditioner' for the air conditioner.

@vmobile890

Ай бұрын

A shade umbrella will not reduce air flow a few feet from the AC condenser . Water spray devices needs to be constant and filtered if you don’t care about using a lot of water the amps usage will go down seen on my clamp meter on 3 ton unit .. Hard water will greatly reduce condenser life . I’ve seen evaporate cooler diy around the condenser and that will reduce air flow . Easiest buying high efficient system will pay for itself in about 6 to 8 years.

The cooler you keep the unit the longer the parts will last. 25 years and only had to replace the cap and motor once on the condenser unit (outside part) Also the cooler the air coming into the fins of the coils the better cool. The problem with these sun covers, the actually restrict air flowing and thus don't help. Also people, please trim back bushes around your unit and clean the coils from inside out. Be amazed how great your A/C will work.

Yet Trane has their top of the line units with a covered top that has louvers to direct the air flow out. We have a Trane variable speed unit and it works great and has a covered top with louvers to direct the air flow out the sides 360 degrees. The reason for the covered tops on Trane A/C units is to keep leafs and other debris from falling down into the condenser unit. What you don't want to do is build a box, fence in or surround your A/C unit with shrubs that will affect the air flow.

The heat from the top of the tent will bounce onto the motor and increase the amperage draw. 🐂💩

@HEHE-dx9og

Ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣 sure ok,

@haskelswain1842

27 күн бұрын

Not true. But I'll say it on the news and they will not correct it.

@copperphilosophy4768

22 күн бұрын

Heat rises it doesn’t bounce lol

Very true! The refrigerant enters the TXV/ orifice as a high pressure liquid. Cooling the outdoor unit lowers the head pressure which reduces efficiency. My recommendation to anyone experiencing poor cooling is to have it looked at by a REPUTABLE technician. If it's low on refrigerant, dropping the head pressure with a sprinkler will only exasperate the problem. I replaced my 24 year old builder grade windows with high quality replacements with coated glass and my A/C is off more than its on during 90+ degree days. It used to slave away all day and never got before 78 until nightfall.

@rmanbike

Ай бұрын

You’re never going to lower the head pressure with ambient air temperature, that’s just crazy thinking.

@doverbeachcomber

29 күн бұрын

“If it’s low on refrigerant…”. You’re adding a variable to the discussion without good reason. The topic isn’t saving money through hardware efficiency. It’s keeping cool.

@haskelswain1842

27 күн бұрын

I don't think you understanding it right

Iam living in Las Vegas it's 109 today inside my RV it's 61 degrees I have two ac units I put a mister in front of 1 ac unit it made such a difference! Without the mister it was 73to75 degrees and iam on 30amp service the fridge is on and the tv ! Before the mister it was tripping the when the got over 105 degrees! It doesn't kick off now! Also put installation in all your windows you do these 2 things and you will be ice cold! Happy rving!

Me one ac unit in window. And a fan. house is super sealed. My gas and electric bill is the lowest any one i know,, live like a king

Clean for sure

Build a wall/fence 3 foot in front of it. Just high/wide enough to keep it in the shade. It will get plenty of airflow. Never put anything over the top of it. Definitely keep it clean. Turn the power/breaker off and use a garden hose to gently spray from the top down ( like a waterfall ) the outside of the coil. Make sure there is not a buildup of debris ( leaves…pine needles…dirt…etc. ) on the inside. Keep indoor filters clean by replacing them regularly. This is the best/easiest thing for a homeowner to do to get the most out of the system. And absolutely do not let your male dogs urinate on the coil. It will deteriorate the aluminum fins in quick time. Hope this helps.

welll lets see the expert do alittle demo video of this revelation-just slap a amp meter on the ac wo a cover and one with a cover-otherwise i dont believe nothing a service tech says cause i used to bee one

"experts", "officials" creeping closer and closer to being north korea.

I like how the example they show with the tent over the AC unit is actually just fine and doesn't impede airflow (which is the real issue, not shade), but they're going to show it anyway because they couldn't find a person dumb enough to suffocate their unit. I don't think this "problem" is as big as they want us to think it is.

Anyone who pays $1000 to change the ODF motor and capacitor deserves to be robbed!! The ODF motor and capacitor runs about $120 plus no more than $150 labor.

@seeharvester

Ай бұрын

I can get you one for $800. I know a guy who knows a guy.

Thanks for the money-saving tip!

If the item covering the ac unit is feet above no harm will be done and the unit will not have to work ad hard

Never even thought about this. Other than keeping the coils clean, basically just leave it alone and do its job. No matter how hot?

So it's ok to block, but don't block the airflow... common sense. I thought it was misleading, but really some people just don't use their head enough.

So in order words invest in mini split systems. Saves on your power bill too and pulls low enough watts to run on solar.

@ATomCurranProduction

10 ай бұрын

Depends on the climate. Northern high humidity areas can't remove the humidity and the heat well enough for it to work well enough in a full house without several heads on the split systems which cancels out quite a bit of savings switching over. Also you still need a condenser coil just like these so it still applies.

seem like people who have this idea didn't know they actually make Air Conditioner Fence that isolate it self from being expose. its sold all over Amazon. you're welcome

Experts say we need your money so let the unit sit in sun so parts need replacement.

Baloney i shade mine

When the system is cooling the air coming out the top of a properly working condensing unit is hotter than the air that's incoming through the sides and hotter air rises according to physics. So if your unit is under an overhang, an awning, or a canopy that's at least three feet above the top of the unit it isn't going to harm anything. Some higher SEER models of condensing units are designed with a completely covered top and vent out the sides, the hotter air doesn't come out the sides to be immediately drawn back into the unit. A couple other advantages can be the unit being shaded by trees. or the unit being on the side of the house that get least direct sunlight. Now if you set things closely around the unit blocking the air flow or make a solid fence all around it with no way for it to get good air flow then that will affect the performance of the system.

A cover high enough to not impede airflow will definitely help. Also, a sprinkler will improve efficiency, due to evaporation, but may be bad long term as it can cause hard water buildup, depending on your water.

So what happens when it's cloudy? Am I supposed to shine a lamp at the unit?😅😅

@dakotaj2216

10 ай бұрын

Treat it as if it were a reptile 😂

@seeharvester

Ай бұрын

@@dakotaj2216 No no no. You have to talk to it, like you talk to your plants. Play it some classical music.

My home was shading my unit, so I hired an HVAC guy to put the on my roof. 🤙

The thing outside isnt an air conditioner, its a condenser and it can handle the sun just fine. Just keep it clean and keep proper airflow.

The canopies they showed in the pictures wouldn't send hot air back down to the units, there was plenty of room. The hot air would hit the canopy, blow around the edges and flow up. Having all the fins clogged up is what is bad.

Using water temporarily under the right circumstances is acceptable for short emergency needs. Blocking the condenser air flow is something you never do. Especially if it resulted in discharge air returning to the intake grill section ( superheating the air going into the coil ). Reducing the metal surface area temperature cannot but help in the condensing process since the purpose is to extract heat not add heat. Easily put is do you prefer to stand in the shade or in todays direct sunlight. Lol ha ha have a great fall hopes it’s cooler.

@tednugentlives

10 ай бұрын

It doesn't help. Sorry

@JIMDOG4442002

10 ай бұрын

Water is only good for cleaning the coils nothing more.

I see units in the tree shade last a lot longer, I know from experience that the shade helps, but do not block the air flow in the process.

what do you think about THE MIST N SAVE units that give off a spray mist of water to cool the unit?

@hgffrank

10 ай бұрын

They work great. I live in the desert, and use water misting jets to help my AC. Anything above 105f and my AC stops cooling unless I turn on the water misting.

@StephenGoldman

10 ай бұрын

the mist unit only works when the outside unit comes on. it gives a lite mist of water that will cool the compressor thus saving money on electric. The water usage is minimal.

His statement is true, but the clearance from the pop up canopy was sufficient for air flow. The real deal is how hot and humid the environmental air is. That's what runs through the cooling coils. Radiation from the sun adds a component to the coils but the air flow is much more the deciding factor.

As long as it is adequately high enough above the unit i dont see a problem i hear want your unit to fail prematurely greedy technicians.

It's interesting to hear that experts advise against giving your AC unit some shade. Traditionally, many people believe that providing shade for an air conditioning unit can improve its efficiency by keeping it cooler and reducing the load on the system. However, there are reasons why experts might warn against this practice: 1. **Airflow Restriction**: Placing shade structures too close to the AC unit can restrict airflow. Air conditioners rely on a steady flow of air to dissipate heat effectively. If the airflow is obstructed, the unit has to work harder, which can reduce efficiency and increase wear and tear. 2. **Humidity and Moisture**: Shading the AC unit can sometimes create a more humid environment around it, especially if the shade is provided by dense vegetation or structures that trap moisture. This can lead to increased condensation and potential rust or mold issues, affecting the unit's performance and longevity. 3. **Maintenance Challenges**: Structures or vegetation providing shade might make it more difficult to access the unit for maintenance and repairs. Easy access is crucial for regular maintenance, which is essential for the efficient operation and longevity of the AC unit. 4. **Minimal Impact on Efficiency**: Some studies suggest that the actual energy savings from shading an AC unit might be minimal compared to the potential downsides. Modern AC units are designed to operate efficiently even in direct sunlight, so the benefits of shading might not be as significant as previously thought. It's always best to follow the manufacturer's guidelines and consult with a professional HVAC technician for advice tailored to your specific situation. If you’re interested in enhancing your AC unit's efficiency, consider other methods such as regular maintenance, ensuring proper insulation, and using programmable thermostats.

Mine vents out of the sides. What bs are they gonna make up for that?

if a AC company tells you that it's not a good idea to put shade over your outdoor condenser then do it, they are the biggest crooks around.

You dont want anything under 4' from the top of the condenser. If you are over 4' above the condenser fan, it won't recirculate the air. Putting a shade covering over your unit and lowering the temp of the air going in......is a good thing.....higher ambient equals less capacity that the compressor can output. It also makes the temp of the liquid going inside to the metering device higher....which will equal a higher suction saturation temp...which makes the air warmer.....these residential guys seem to not know anything other than sell sell sell. Im a 25 year Heavy commercial service tech....yall resi cats need to actually learn how the refrigeration cycle works....just saying uhhhh.....the motor amps will go up....isn't a complete statement and only a part of what really happens......read the installation manual......you need 4' of clearance above the unit.

1000 dollars to replace condesor motor what a joke go to the supply hose get one for 120.00 and replace yourself it's easy

@jackiehopson8334

10 ай бұрын

Shhhh!

@toffchain

10 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. Should be more like 350 to 400 max

@keithweiss7899

10 ай бұрын

Not if you have the ECM motors. They are $1,200 each for the three I bought for our church camp last year. Lightning took them all out.

The manufacturers recommend shade. I don't think that's quite the same as choking it off. Putting a cover on it is not shade. That's sheer stupidity. Covers are for storage, and off-season if it's not a heatpump unit. Yeah, a little water on the coil can increase efficiency as much as 10% through evaporation, but it only requires a small amount of water. They use this method on window units now. That is NOT SHADE that they are talking about. That's a misleading headline.

Shade will help, but not too much. Typical clearance above the condensing unit ("air conditioner"), abbreviated as CU, is great and is about five feet. If the CU is in direct sun during the hot times of the day (noon to 6:pm) on peak days, I certainly would attempt this, especially if the system is having trouble keeping up with cooling demand. A/C is usually slightly undersized to reduced cycling during off-peak days/months and, of course, is less expensive ewuipment. The sides where the fins are is the area affected; not the top. So a "fence" providing shading might be more functional. If it is to be permanent, mind the CU service clearances (which can be great, at about 42". See your manual). What *not* to do: spray it with water -- because minerals from the evaporated water will build up on the fins (recall the white marks on your refrigerator water dispenser paddle), reducing heat transfer, and possibly caking up if continually done.

Spraying some water to the condenser will reduce the energy consumption of the compressor.

Man I will not trust a dude that has one sweat drop coming down his forehead hahahahhaa

Ac companies need the sun's help to get more phone calls

The shade is awesome for the air conditioner. You just don’t want to recirculate your hot air through it. I actually have thought about moving mine to have it be in the shade in the heat of the day instead of in the morning. God I hate it when people blow their grass clippings all over their air conditioner and in the street.

Use a lean-to type shade device that is 10 feet above the unit. Deflect the air away from the house (about 45 degrees). No air bouncing and provides some shade to the unit. Of course having the unit on the north side of the house is best. A tall shade tree above the unit works too.

The most ideal situation for the AC unit to keep the sun off is to place the unit under a high patio with no obstructions near it for air flow. I had my AC installer involved on my home build from day 1 and after 6 years now my AC still looks brand new, free of any debris and runs very efficient. I have had 2 other AC companies come by for annual maintenance and both were very impressed. The worst thing for an AC unit is being exposed to the elements and excessive heat.

Using water is a terrible idea. While incredibly effective, what ends up happening is that as the water evaporates, minerals build up on the condenser and cause corrorsion...reducing the effectiveness of the condenser and eventually ruining it. Shade would be fine as long as it's protecting from an angle where it's not right up on top of the unit where air could be restricted an/or not redirected back towards the unit.

@michaelsimmons6835

10 ай бұрын

Works great in a pinch on a dying unit.

@JohnC-kc5uh

10 ай бұрын

Water is ok

@scholarlyreader383

10 ай бұрын

Oh shut you known nothing. You racist so quick at critic a black expert

@TiredOldSparky

10 ай бұрын

It gets rain anyway...but I see your point.

These are way too expensive to just leave outside; I had mine installed in the house. **taps forehead**

OH THANK YOU I was about to WRAPPED IN ALUMINUM FOIL!!!

If your gonna follow this guys advice, make sure you feed soft water to your sprinkler, otherwise your gonna get hard water deposits build up on the condenser fins.

Covering it closely yes bad idea. Putting a shade over top to keep sun off will not harm anything.

This is not always the case!! It can be 10 degrees cooler in shade and any breeze blows the hot air rising off the unit away. Best is to put AC on north side of house and or with tree shade. The temperature of the area near a unit in your particular situation should be checked and compared - with shade-without shade. More importantly perhaps is people need to ensure the coils (fins) outside and the filters and ‘A’ coil on indoor air handler are clean. And may as well check the coils under your refrigerators. Far too many look like there’s a dead wolf in the coils I check. Coils act like a big filter and get clogged easily, reducing the function, efficiency and lifespan of an appliance. All appliances need regular cleaning!

I just came here for the self appointed HVAC experts with a University of KZread degree and I was not disappointed ! An added bonus, politics! Stray classy KZread!

That is pretty much impossible to do, when your house was built with the AC unit underneath the back deck.

@bryanlas

Ай бұрын

What idiot would cover up their AC unit. Stupid

@davehaggerty3405

Ай бұрын

I serviced an a/c condenser that was in the basement of a store! The exhaust was ducted up to the street with a big plenum the size of the unit. It drew in cool basement air and exhausted the heat thru a wall to the street. It worked great for several years. Something like that may help if heat is building up under your deck. But I’d contact someone experienced with ductwork.

@bryanlas

Ай бұрын

@@davehaggerty3405 so interior air was being blasted out through a vent the size of the unit itself to the exterior ? So the air that was being pushed out was being replaced by outside air then? So if it was hot outside it would be pulling hot air into the building? At least the vents blew cold air

@davehaggerty3405

Ай бұрын

@@bryanlas it was a big old building. Maybe a couple of hundred years old. This store only occupied a portion of the building. With this a/c pulling the old musty air out of this basement it kind of dried it out where they could use it for storage. So a win-win there. The “basement” actually used to be the first floor. The city had raised the street to the height of the second floor. But they didn’t backfill right up to the building. Instead, they built a wall a couple of feet in front of the building and put a railing so people on the sidewalk wouldn’t fall into the pit they’d created. When I first got to the site I had to call the shop to ask how I was to get down there. The pit was too skinny for a ladder with someone on it. Their answer was a different store, with a hole in the floor. With a trap door. Old wooden steps led down to the original first floor. Then I wondered around and listened for the sound of an a/c unit to locate it. Back in a corner room I found it. Sitting in front of a plate glass store front like it was on display. With a big old plenum on top of it, snaking its way up to the street. It was surreal. It all checked out perfect. I guess it was beneficial to be inside and protected from the elements. It was strange enough for me to remember it vividly, years later. The only “ducted” condensing unit I had ever seen. Or even heard of. But it works.

These people are not suffocating the unit, and HEAT don't bounce down. It does help just make sure the cover is high enough

@Jacob-ed1bl

10 ай бұрын

Okay, expert 😂. The Dunning-Kruger effect is strong in this one 😂 and yes, heat falls after getting trapped under that shade genius 🙄.

@johnnyghanja

10 ай бұрын

​@@Jacob-ed1blyou can't even spell genius, genius.

@Jacob-ed1bl

10 ай бұрын

@johnnyghanja Wow! You really got me 🤣🤡. It's called voice text and often makes mistakes genius. Most people don't have the time to proofread. Take your gerbil brain low ball insults elsewhere 🤡.

@TiredOldSparky

10 ай бұрын

Heat rises...😂

@JohnC-kc5uh

10 ай бұрын

@@Jacob-ed1bl hahahaha no agrees

Translation: Shade destroys our business. We need more failures.

lol they want more calls. I’m a former hvac tech and yes shading it is a good idea as long as you put the shade high enough. Like 5-10ft. It will cool better and last longer. A sprinkler can help but that just wastes water and cause other issues. These companies just want your money but you also want to be smart

Intelligent advice from AC repair guy. Of course it works in his benefit. The more you expose your unit to sunlight and external factors like rain which may cause rust, More likely you are to call The air conditioning repair guy.

@harbosonius

18 күн бұрын

Actually you sound like the type of guy that would try to fix it yourself because it seems so easy on KZread and then have to eat that pride and call a real ac guy out to fix your blunder, costing twice as much as just calling the ac dude out. There are plenty of reputable AC companies out there and hint: They aren't the cheapest ones in the phone book.

@jayak3768

18 күн бұрын

@@harbosonius What non sense r u talking about. This Video has nothing to do with DIY fixing AC. It is about a very poor advice by AC repair guy about covering the condenser unit of the AC and why people shouldn't do it. That is a bad advice because the cooler the condenser is kept and in shade, more efficient the AC runs. The only important tip is to not block air flow. The hotter the condenser is, then expect higher electricity bill. Some companies even make some water sprinkler device to keep the condenser cool and increase efficiency. May be you should watch the video before commenting.

If you look up the specs for whatever unit you have outside, there is a minimum clearance for overhead in regard to units with updraft and side clearance for side discharge units. You can actually look this up for any of your units, maintain that minimum clearance for the unit you have and you'd generally be okay. The truth is found in the science of refrigerants and the discharge of heat being pumped from your house. Have a little fun and look up the install directions for your outdoor unit, you'll have a fun time learning about how and where you actually should install it. The "experts" you refer to are incorrect, they've not read the installation directions. The heat dissipation of any tent is based on it's lowest line of venting (the bottom edge), if that edge is withing the minimum clearance of your unit, you'll be fine.

Just more half lies to increase repair/replacement costs to homeowners. This story needed one sentence..don’t block the air flow when you set up shade. And they say a sprinkler is a good idea. Again to screw up your unit and cost you money. What if the water shorts out the electrical connections? It’s not the same as rain coming down, even at an angle from strong winds.

Get a water mister set up designed to mount on the top that cools the incoming air, or a shade tarp thats at least 8-10 feet above the unit wont be a problem

Too many cooks in this kitchen on this one. Shade is good, sit in the shade on a hot day and you’ll learn that one pretty quick. Blocking or covering it obviously will kill the motor and overheat it. Hot air rises though so if you make a foe lattice type fence with 2-3 feet around it and no top block it will definitely run better and cooler. Better yet A/C’s should be put on the east side of your house so the natural shade will protect it from the hot late day sun.

Most split units sold here have the fans blowing sideways instead of vertical

Shouldn't he remove the fan and wash from the inside out

Bull, leave the top open, shade the sides of the unit, this keeps the metal from being heated buy the sun. I worked in the AC business for over 20 years. Water may be used but the chemicals in the water can cause corrosion on the coils. Some have built a swamp box type cooling away from the unit to cool the air before it gets to the unit, this has been used in commercial installs housing the units in an open-ended enclosure with misting at one end drawing air through the enclosure to pre-cool the ambient air.

Mines been under the carport for 25 hears.. I clean it and run it. Those AC guys are always trying to find something wrong. I can see the disappointment on there face when they check the temperature and air flow and it's great.

Yeah, they charge you $100.00 an hour pay the tech $17.00 an hour and pocket the rest. Crooks.

@groupergary5536

10 ай бұрын

Like welding school, ac school claims tech makes $100k year everywhere.

Let's interview people who make their money repairing and replacing A/C units 😂

OF COURSE YOU CAN SHADE YOUR UNIT... shading without blocking the air is a real benefit. The sun is typically at "high noon. " for only a short period of the day.. we dont live at the equator so the sun is always to one side of unit at high noon.. so shading directly over the unit is not really needed anyway... . the shading can strategically be placed within the suns arc through the hotest part of the day, just not directly atop or anywhere blocking the air flowpath.. ..

If you want shade or plan to have an A/C unit just make sure you have a tree. Best investment you can have