Why Are Air Conditioners on the Roof? Some air conditioning units are installed in windows, others through exterior walls, while still others are central units that utilize a separate condenser and compressor, found outside on the ground. You find a roof air conditioner, as the name implies, installed on the roof of a building. Different issues lead installers or owners to place the units on the roof. Sometimes buildings are positioned so closely together that installers place the condensers on the roofs, so that the units don't cross over onto the property of neighbors. For a building with tiny ground space around it, an outdoor unit might simply be too large to fit in the available room. Also, the ground unit might need to be placed directly outside a neighboring building's window, and the sound of the unit powering on and the sound of it running often disturb neighbors. Placed on the roof, the unit is out of anyone's path, with regards to both space and noise. With the outdoor air conditioning unit installed on the roof instead of outside a building, it removes at least one unattractive element from around the structure.

This space is now open to be filled with flowers or any other choice of landscaping. Approaching the building, visitors are not met with an outdoor air conditioning unit, which is instead tucked away on an unseen spot on the roof. Condensers placed on the ground outside a building require regular maintenance around the unit, such as trimming the grass and vegetation that grows next to it. If not properly cared for and cut, this vegetation crowds the unit and reduces the airflow around the unit. This reduces the unit's efficiency. The location of roof air conditioners bypasses this issue. A major advantage that rooftop air conditioners provide over air conditioning units installed in a window or wall is the greater amount of indoor space that the rooftop unit serves. Units in a window or wall are room air conditioners and must be sized to cool off one particular room or a small indoor area. Rooftop units service all the rooms and areas inside a building. Guide 4 Home: Roof Top Air Conditioners (Roof Mount Units)

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So, on Saturday, 47 large, industrial air-conditioning units were airlifted by helicopter to the top of the new IKEA building to be installed. Follow us on Twitter >>"It's a large building, and it needs lots of air conditioning," said Joseph Roth, an IKEA spokesman. "Not everyone realizes what a challenge it could be sometimes to get air-conditioning units on the roof of a large building. It's a very exciting milestone, and it's a really good visual to mark that progress is continuing." The air-conditioning units were carefully dropped at the desired locations on the roof. Though almost 50 units were lifted that day, the entire process took only a few hours, Roth said.Officials broke ground at the site, 805 S. San Fernando Blvd., last September and since then, construction crews have been working around the clock to finish the new Swedish megastore, which is expected to open to the public in spring 2017, Roth said.There are currently three key construction activities happening on the site.

Crews are working on the parking deck, made from precast concrete. More of the iconic blue panels are being installed to form the shell of the building. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing work has just started inside the building."We're very excited," Roth said. "We had some customers showing up to the new store already, so we have to shroud our store as much as possible."The existing 242,000-square-foot store in the Burbank Town Center, which was the first IKEA to open in California in 1990, has remained open during the past 10 months of construction.Twitter: @acocarpio--ALSO:Staff at Burbank's Walmart Supercenter gear up for store opening, slated for June 22Supporters of roller hockey program urge Burbank City Council to keep rink goingCommunity still has time to weigh in on Hollywood Burbank Airport's proposed terminal project © 2016, Burbank LeaderWritten Yes it can bePlease refer some instalation guidelines to help understand better7 important guidelines for split AC installationhttps://www.mrright.in/ideas/ac/...Correct location of outdoor unitFor proper cooling the indoor and outdoor units of split AC should be mounted at location away from direct sunlight and water.

The outdoor unit of split AC should be installed in open space so that there is no hindrance to the heat dissipated from the condenser.Proper placement of outdoor unitThe outdoor unit of split AC must be placed on a flat and rigid surface. Further, the vibrating unit makes lots of noise which could disturb you and your neighbors.Right distance between indoor and outdoor unitCorrect distance between the indoor and outdoor unit plays a very important role in cooling. The maximum allowable distance between the indoor and the outdoor units of split AC can be about 15 meters.There is no issue at all about mounting the unit on the roof. In fact, as a tech, I prefer them on the roof. How else could I work with a view like this... Agent, San Diego, CA If the AC only cools your home then it's your responsibility. Home Buyer, American Fork, UT If it is not working then I would assume that the home owner would take care of that. I am not completely sure though so don't take my word for it.

Either way that is a discussion that you will want to have with your association. Home Owner, Rochester, NY I would look it up in your contract. I'm guessing that the air conditioning will fall under you responsibilities, so it's wise to start looking at how much it will cost to repair it. That way you can be prepared as soon as you have the go-ahead. , Salt Lake City, UT Since your townhome is detached from other units, I think you should pay the repair-- even though the air conditioner is on the roof. If you want to know for your exact situation, though, I'd recommend checking your bylaws. They should have this listed specifically. This kind of thing should be stated in your contract with the HOA, though I imagine that because this isn't something affecting the community at large, it's on you. If you shop around with local repair companies, you should be able to find one that can give you a good price for the repair. It could be something fairly minor, like a lack of coolant, so I would have a professional look at it before you get too concerned.

Sadly, I think this may be something you'll have to handle. You may want to check your contract before you fork out any money, but there is a good chance you'll have to take responsibility. Usually, the hoa just handles things that effect the townhouse community as a whole. , San Francisco, CA It should say in your contract what repairs you would be responsible for and which ones the HOA would cover. It sounds like if the AC is just for your townhome, you would be responsible for getting it fixed. Depending on what's wrong with your unit, it might not be a very costly fix. I would get a few estimates for the job. It would definitely be a good idea to get your unit checked out. Once you are sure that it will need repairs done then it would be a good idea to get in contact with your association. Most likely they would take care of the repairs but it is good to double check. It would depend on a couple of different things. If the unit is just for your townhouse then you would most likely be responsible for the repairs.

I would recommend getting a hold of the association for a more solid answer. Home Buyer, Pine Bluff, AR For the most part, it is up to the tenant the take care of their own AC unit. Sometimes the landlords or the HOA are liable but it would be spelled out in your contract with them. I would definitely check into the contract agreement. It really could be either. If the unit services multiple homes, the HOA would have to repair it. If you are the only one who the unit services, you need to repair it. If it did serve multiple homes there would probably be more neighbors concerned with getting the HOA to repair it, so it's probably just yours. I would suggest looking for a trustworthy company to come and help you get this done. I would assume that the home owners association would pay for the repairs. I think that every place is different how they run things. I would get in contact with your association and ask about it. Home Buyer, Blakeslee, PA I think it depends on the bylaws that your HOA has.

It could be that they are responsible for things like that, but it definitely depends on how your air conditioning is set up and who is in charge of what. I would just check on that, and then go from there. If you are supposed to pay for the repair, it will probably be a good idea for you to find a reliable repair service so that it gets repaired effectively! That is a very good question and I don't know the answer to that for sure. I would think the HOA would be responsible for the cost of the repairs but I'm not sure. I would recommend talking to your association about it and see what they say about having the repairs done. Home Buyer, Orem, UT In my previous experience, it was the homeowners responsibility to service the air conditioner. I would talk to your HOA board and check all the covenants that were set when the HOA was established. Each HOA has their own rules, you should have received a copy of the covenants when you purchased your home. Both Buyer And Seller, Salt Lake City, UT