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robertc

72.66.19.101

"Area around AC Unit" , posted Tue 15 Jul 20:46

I have heard conflicting stories on this topic and wanted to get a solid answer. Basically, I have a small wooden fence that goes around the unit and is about 6 inches of space around it. I understand that concept of providing space around it to allow for air to be "sucked" into the unit. Also, covering the unit with one of those covers is a big no no.

So what is proper? My unit is an eyesore and sits right in our patio area. Just trying to set an nice area without breaking the area. Is there anything I can do to hide it?

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acefurnacefxr

75.13.50.20

"Re(1):Area around AC Unit" , posted Wed 16 Jul 01:37

N-O-T-H-I-N-G ! with in 36 inches all the way arond ..........if u want it to work properly and have serviceability

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pbreazeale

69.34.145.144

"Re(1):Area around AC Unit" , posted Tue 15 Jul 21:02

hedges are probably a better solution... not holly, on behalf of whoever has to service it.

robertc

72.66.19.101

"Re(2):Area around AC Unit" , posted Tue 15 Jul 21:05

Unfortuneately, it sits on a paver patio and cannot plant anything around it.

pbreazeale

69.34.145.144

"Re(3):Area around AC Unit" , posted Tue 15 Jul 21:14:

fence shouldn't be any real problem, and will probably help keep your coil clean... better than dirt or weeds around coil.....

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Houston204

98.196.66.53

"Re(4):Area around AC Unit" , posted Tue 15 Jul 22:36

I would consider the minimum clearance as stated in the owners manual.

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