How long does my aircon unit need to be upright before use? December 30, 2012   Subscribe Do I really need to let my portable aircon stand upright for 24 hours?? Tips for Storing an Air Conditioner During this post-Labor Day week, I can sense autumn creeping into the picture. While I’m sad to see summer come to a close, there is one advantage to the impending change of season. It will soon be time to remove the air conditioners and reclaim the windows! Here are a few tips for storing an air conditioner in the off season: After removing your air conditioner, take the time to clean it before you stick it in storage. Remove the filter and clean it in warm, soapy water. Be sure the filter has dried completely before reinserting in the air conditioner. Also take this opportunity to clean not only the part of the machine that is inside the house but also the outside. Store air conditioners in their upright position. Storing an air conditioner on its side or back can damage the compressor.

And a broken AC is not a surprise you'll want on the first hot day of 2011! If you must store an air conditioner on its side, let it rest in the upright position for an hour before turning it on next year. This will allow the oil in the unit a chance to resettle before use. Storing the air conditioner in its original box will help preserve its appearance. If you no longer have the box, consider covering your air conditioner in a large garbage bag. This will help protect the machine while it sits in storage for the next six to eight months. If you're unable (or unwilling) to remove your air conditioner over the cold months, it's a good idea to cover it. Covering your air conditioner will help prevent drafts and also prolong the life of your machine. Covers are available at hardware stores and online. Of course, for all you DIY-ers, you could also make your own air conditioner cover.Noria Is an Ultra-compact Window Air Conditioner Window air conditioners are something that many of us use in the summertime.

They work great, but the drawback is that they take up a good amount of window space. They are also heavy and awkward to install. Well, the Noria Air Conditioner changes all of that and makes window air conditioning look sleeker too. This good looking air conditioner measures just 5.8″ x 18.25″ x 5″ inches and weighs 30 pounds. It also slides in and out of its window mount independently. That makes it much more convenient to install or move from one room to another than a typical window AC unit. It also takes up very little window space, and that means more window so you can enjoy the sun. The Noria Air Conditioner uses a patent-pending design that allows it cram an air conditioner in such a small form. One unit can cool rooms up to 160 square feet, with two units able to handle spaces up to 330 square feet. A single knob on the front controls everything and an app allows you to make adjustments remotely. You can get one through the Kickstarter campaign with a pledge of at least $299(USD).

Further discounts are available if you order two or more Norias at the same time. More from Awesomer Media... Dodge Van Racing is Japan at its Coolest Renault ZOE EV Claims 248 Miles Per Charge This Fan Made Indiana Jones Animated Trailer Is Perfectac unit running but no air coming out Los Angeles to Celebrate Stan Lee Dayac unit one roomCan a Window Air Conditioner Be Installed Vertically?non window ac units The only time you can install a window air conditioner vertically -- which is done when the window slides open from side to side instead of up and down -- is when the air conditioner itself has a vertical design. If you turn a regular air conditioner on its side to fit a window opening, you'll damage the appliance.

If you have a window that slides open from left to right, and a regular window air conditioner, don't install the appliance in the window by turning it on its side. Running the appliance this way will quickly burn out the compressor, which is located inside the unit. Both the oil and the freon that the compressor uses will flow out and cause damage. In addition, the air conditioner is designed to drain condensation a certain way. Turning the unit on its side stops it from draining properly, which can potentially result in the condensation draining onto carpeting or wood interior surfaces, where it causes damage. One possible solution to paring a regular air conditioner with a window that slides side-to-side is when the air conditioner's width fits the window. Slide the window open as wide as possible, and measure how wide the opening is, using a tape measure. Also measure the air conditioner's width, and see if the window opening is large enough to contain the unit. If so, measure the height of the air conditioner and the height of the window opening.

Cut a piece of plywood to size, so that it will fill the open gap left between the top of the air conditioner and the top of the window opening. If this is the only window available, cut out an opening in an exterior wall of a wood-framed house, and install the window air conditioner through the wall. This isn't viable in a brick building or if you rent an apartment. Casement air conditioners are specifically designed to fit into the vertical space of more narrow window openings, such as with casement windows and side-to-side sliding windows. Make sure to install the platform on the window frame that a casement air conditioner needs to sit on, for support. Even with a casement air conditioner, there is usually an open space between the top of the unit and the top of the window opening. Cut a piece of plywood to the same size and seal that space with it. This type of air conditioner generally costs more than a regular window air conditioner. Regardless of whether you install a regular window air conditioner or a casement window air conditioner into the vertical opening, make sure you install it correctly.