Is the outdoor air conditioner afraid of rain? Do you want to cover it up? Many people have got it wrong!

In summer, air conditioners are undoubtedly one of our most commonly used home appliances. Excessively high temperatures require air conditioners to work for a long time. In fact, outside where we can't see, the air conditioner's outdoor unit is also "working hard." But will the wind, rain, and typhoon affect the outdoor unit of the air conditioner?

In summer, air conditioners are undoubtedly one of our most commonly used home appliances. Excessively high temperatures require air conditioners to work for a long time. In fact, outside where we can't see, the air conditioner's outdoor unit is also "working hard." With the arrival of the rainy season, many decoration owners are worried. Is it really okay to hang the air conditioner outdoor casually and expose it to the sun and rain? Someone once made a joke like this. They were worried that the outdoor unit of the air conditioner would be damaged by the rain, so they installed the outdoor unit indoors. Today I will discuss with you whether the outdoor unit of the air conditioner should be covered? Are you afraid of the rain?

1. Should the outdoor unit of the air conditioner be covered? Are you afraid of the rain?

In fact, when designing air conditioners, designers have already thought of these environmental factors. Therefore, the waterproof design level of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner is also a very high IPX4 level. Unless it is a violent storm, ordinary Rain has basically no effect on it. When rainwater can splash into the blades of the compressor, it will naturally be discharged during operation. And when it rains heavily, turning on the air conditioner can also increase the energy efficiency ratio of the air conditioner, because it becomes air cooling plus water cooling. Of course this only applies when it rains heavily.

First of all, the air conditioning host itself is designed to be installed outdoors. Judging from the design materials, the waterproof level of the air conditioner main unit is very high, IPX4 level, so it is concluded that it is not afraid of being exposed to rain. In fact, being exposed to the rain is also good for the air conditioner host. Think about it, the air conditioner operates day and night in summer, and it definitely needs to dissipate heat well. Rain can help dissipate heat and flush the heat sink, which is good for the operation of the air conditioner.

It can withstand the test of being exposed to the sun in summer. The air conditioner casing is made of cold-rolled plates, phosphated, and spray-coated to form a corrosion-resistant and high-temperature coating. Of course, if a family has the conditions, it is recommended to install a awning on the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, which can effectively reduce its operating temperature during operation and extend its service life.

Experienced installation masters all know that the quality of an air conditioner is 30% and the installation is 70% heavy. Therefore, when installing the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, there is a crucial issue, which is the relocation of the outdoor unit. lower than the indoor unit.

If the outdoor unit is higher than the indoor unit, when the air conditioner is working, the refrigeration oil flowing out of the compressor cannot smoothly flow back into the compressor. Over time, it will affect the lubrication of the compressor, greatly affecting the lubrication of the compressor. It will shorten the life of the air conditioner and even cause damage to the compressor, so it must be installed properly and standardly.

2. Size of air-conditioning outdoor units

Due to different brands and models, the sizes of air-conditioning outdoor units are also different, or even very different. Because the installation location of many air conditioner outdoor units is limited by size, it is necessary to determine in detail whether the size of the air conditioner outdoor unit you want to buy is suitable before deciding to purchase it.

3. Installation location of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner

The ideal location for installing the outdoor unit is the north or east wall, where there is less direct sunlight; if it must be installed on the south or east wall, On the west wall, there is a sunshade object, and the normal air circulation of the outdoor unit must be ensured. There are no obstacles around the outdoor unit to maintain good heat dissipation. The back and sides of the condenser should be at least 500px away from obstacles, and the front should be at least 1000px away from obstacles. The outdoor unit is installed on a solid wall or balcony floor to reduce vibration. The unit should be located as close as possible to the indoor unit to reduce pipeline resistance and Freon loss. Generally, the air conditioner outdoor units installed on the exterior wall are placed like this. The standard is that two offices use one platform. If you want to place two outdoor units on the same side of your home, you can choose to have the installer use brackets to fix the outdoor units instead of stacking the two outdoor units on top of each other.

4. Precautions for installing air-conditioning outdoor units

1. The installation location of the air-conditioning outdoor unit should be in a place with good ventilation and easy maintenance. Do not install it inside the balcony, otherwise the cooling capacity will be reduced due to poor ventilation and heat dissipation, and the compressor may even be burned out due to a ventilation short circuit.

2. The installation requirements of the outdoor unit are: the height from the ground should be greater than 2.5m, the height difference from the indoor unit should be less than 12m (based on the air conditioner installation technical specifications), and the distance from adjacent doors and windows It is 3~4m. The indoor unit is fixed to the wall by a hanging board.

3. The outdoor unit of the air conditioner is heavy, so pay attention to whether the wall is strong. If it is installed on the outside of the balcony, wall bolts should be used, and a flat iron should be used on the inside of the wall to increase the strength.

4. When installing, first attach the hanging board horizontally to the wall. In order to allow the condensed water to flow out smoothly, the outlet side should be 2mm lower. However, if it is tilted more than 5mm, it will affect the overall appearance. The common fixing method is to use an impact drill to drill 4 holes in the wall, and then put in plastic expansion plugs or wooden plugs to screw in the screws.

5. The mounting surface of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner should be solid and have sufficient load-bearing capacity. When the mounting surface is an old wall or roof of a building, it must have solid brick, concrete, or a mounting surface of equivalent strength.

Generally speaking, the outdoor unit of the air conditioner is not afraid of rain. On the contrary, the rain will cool it down and keep it cool. What it fears most is exposure to the sun. Also, the main unit should not be placed in the balcony. The balcony It's hot and there's no rain to cool him down, so it's not good.