Saturday, 12 March 2011

DIY Project: Install A Home Air Conditioner

By Daniel Spakman


We see things everyday in the home which require improving to keep the home looking good and lasting longer. Some DIY projects that require attention are interior and exterior home improvement, decorating, cleaning, repainting, plumbing, electrical and lighting, construction, maintenance, gardening, landscaping, etc.

It's all about organizing your home and finishing DIY projects which improve the features of your house and gives greater comfort and convenient living. These things could even improve your life style and the real estate value of your home. DIY improvements could save you cash on repair and maintenance costs.

Some improvements to your house will include installing the best carpet for your living space so as to give it a new look. Adding to that is the installation of a home air conditioner. Installing this could be easy with the assistance of some family members or friends, depending on the sort of air conditioner you want. It may be the standard window casement type or the portable one.

A portable air conditioner only requires you to install an exhaust pipe into the window as the unit rests on the floor. It can also be rolled on wheels. This kind of air conditioner can be installed anywhere in your house and could be done by a single person. This is more expensive than the window type as it provides more flexibility in installing.

The casement or window air conditioner is fitted in a standard window near a wall where you can plug in the unit. Most houses make a window-size opening on the wall for the permanent site of the air conditioner. Prior to doing this, you should choose the most effective location for the unit. The best choice is to install the unit in walls or windows facing north or south. Both east and west-facing walls or windows receive direct sunlight so the air conditioning unit will have to operate doubly hard. Next, determine the room's size and get the right air conditioner to do the work.

A window air conditioner rests on the window sill with supporting brackets attached outside the home with sill mounted support. The unit is placed at a little downward angle so as to drain the water from the unit. As an essential safety measure, ensure the unit is supported properly by durable brackets and screws in order to prevent it from accidentally falling.

Keep in mind to put foam insulators in between gaps so as not to squander money on cooling cost.




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