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telecommatt
Telecommatt bookmarked on 2009-07-15 conditioner lifehacker

More LH love. This is going on my todo list.

    • Be sure the suction or cool line from the condenser to the compressor is insulated with snap-on urethane or other high R-value insulation.
    • Straighten all of the evaporator and condenser coil fins with a small pointed stick or a special plastic fin comb. Bent fins do not allow proper air distribution.
    • If the condenser is at ground level, be sure no vegetation or foreign material is restricting the air flow path. If possible, shade the condenser with trees or bushes, which will improve the cooling efficiency by elimination of direct sunshine.

This link has been bookmarked by 5 people . It was first bookmarked on 15 Jul 2009, by Matthew Murphy.

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  • 15 Jul 09
    banavram
    banavram Avram
    • Worn fan belts, bent cooling fins, damaged insulation on the coolant line, and other small signs of wear and tear on your unit all chip away at efficiency
    • a few tips from the checklist
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  • telecommatt
    Matthew Murphy

    More LH love. This is going on my todo list.

    conditioner lifehacker

      • Be sure the suction or cool line from the condenser to the compressor is insulated with snap-on urethane or other high R-value insulation.
      • Straighten all of the evaporator and condenser coil fins with a small pointed stick or a special plastic fin comb. Bent fins do not allow proper air distribution.
      • If the condenser is at ground level, be sure no vegetation or foreign material is restricting the air flow path. If possible, shade the condenser with trees or bushes, which will improve the cooling efficiency by elimination of direct sunshine.