When temperatures rise outside, we want to help you keep cool inside. Air-conditioning is provided in the Anthony Apartments. In Scheidler, window units are allowed. You may have one installed by submitting an AC request form to our office. One air conditioner is permitted per apartment. In Scheidler only, you and your physician can document a medical need for a second air conditioner. The form must be completed by you and your physician and returned to the University Apartments office. We ask that you provide your own air-conditioning unit(s). Please follow the guidelines below for size specifications, installation, and maintenance. Specifications Air conditioners must measure no more than 16 inches in height and be wired for 110/120V electricity. They should also measure at least 16 inches in depth (from the front to the back of the unit). Please review the window sizes in specific apartments. Suitcase air conditioners, other portable air conditioners, and air conditioners with a center drain are not permitted and will not be installed.

Installation Air conditioners must be installed by the University Apartments maintenance staff. If you choose to attempt installation on your own, a charge will be assessed for unauthorized installation, plus any damage caused by improper installation. Air conditioners are normally only installed from approximately mid-May to late September. We will install your unit as quickly as possible after you submit your request to our office. During certain times of the summer (when the temperatures are high or during heavy move-in times), a backlog of requests could delay installation. Weather could also cause a delay. We ask that you don't schedule a time for installation because that can cause lengthy delays. Phone calls to residents prior to installation are not possible. If you wish to be present for the installation, you need to list at least four-hour blocks of time on several different days when you will be available. Please be aware that when there is a backlog of requests, appointments are very difficult to arrange.

If our maintenance staff visits your apartment two separate times and cannot enter, your request will be passed over and returned to the University Apartments office. second floor air conditioning unitsIt is impossible to make assurances as to when the installation will occur. ac unit reset buttonAdvance Preparation Your air conditioner must be placed next to the window where you want it to be installed. what to do when the ac unit freezesIf it’s new, the unit must be removed from the box and any required assembly completed. Due to liability reasons, our maintenance staff cannot move the air conditioner from one floor to another or remove it from a vehicle. Failure to have the unit in the proper place when the maintenance staff arrives will result in a delay of your installation and/or removal of your installation request.

Proper Maintenance After your air conditioner is installed, you need to periodically check and clean the filter in the unit. The filter keeps the air conditioner clean inside and working properly. A dirty filter can cause the unit to freeze up and/or drain improperly, which can result in water leaking into the window or onto the wall and floor. If this happens, you will be responsible for the cost of any damage. If you have an owner's manual for the unit, please check it for information on removing and cleaning the filter. Removing the filter often involves opening or removing the front cover of the air conditioner and pulling the filter out; cleaning just involves rinsing the filter under running water. Info for Current Residents Air ConditioningRenter's InsuranceLaundryMove InMove Out HandbookRepairsSummer StorageTransfer to Another ApartmentUA Resident HandbookVacate NoticeWindow Sizes University Apartments 3460 North Tillotson Avenue Muncie, IN 47304 Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday (summer 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.)

Phone: 765-285-5095 Fax: 765-285-2465 View E-mail AddressWith summer on the horizon, you know scorching hot days aren’t far behind. And that means you’ll want to make sure your air conditioner is fit to provide some relief. Of course, for some air conditioning systems (like central AC), it’s best to get a professional to come and inspect the unit, check the ductwork, and make sure it’s operating efficiently. But if you have a window or portable unit, you can do a lot of the upkeep yourself. “Companies like ours should come out and do the maintenance on it, but in between, there are things people can do,” says Dave Mejean, HVAC manager at B&W Plumbing and Heating Co., Inc., an Angie’s List vendor. “It’s like a car, you’ve got to have your mechanic tune it up, but there’s still stuff you can do to make sure it’s running, too.” No matter your air conditioner type, the experts shared five tips and tricks that you easily do. “This is the number one thing,” says Mejean.

“Every air conditioner has an air filter. And if you don’t change or clean it, the airflow will be weak and ineffective.” For central AC units, Mejean recommends checking it every 30 to 60 days to see if it’s dirty or dusty—lifestyle makes a big difference, since people who have kids or pets might have to change it every month, while those who don’t have too many visitors or animals might only need to swap it out every two to three months. Mejean recommends pleated filters since they can trap dirt and dust more efficiently. For window, wall-mounted, or portable units, you can open the air conditioner according to the manufacturer’s instructions and remove the filter to clean. “Dust off the filter and rinse with lukewarm soapy water, then dry,” says Giacomo Calzavara, Managing Director of JMATEK North America, which is a licensee of Honeywell portable cooling products. “After the filter is completely dry, place it back in the unit. I would recommend cleaning every two weeks.”

Coils help move the hot and cold air, so you want to make sure that they’re not clogged with dirt and dust. In a central air conditioning system, you can easily clean the outdoor condenser unit before you get a professional to inspect the rest of the parts. “Take a look at the unit and see if there’s any dirt, grass clippings, or other kinds of items blocking the exterior fins,” says Mejean. “Turn off the unit and carefully spray it down with a hose, making sure to not get the electrical box wet.” Let it dry completely before you turn it back on. For window and portable units, open up the air conditioner to get to the coils. “Brush away any dirt from the air conditioner coils with a soft brush or cloth, then clean away any additional dirt with a water-filled spray bottle.” Try putting a little bit of mild detergent in the bottle if the debris is hard to remove. Window units also have outside fins in the back—you can clean those the same way. “Airflow is so critical to cooling systems, so make sure there aren’t any beds, dressers, clothes, books, or other items blocking the unit vents,” says Mejean.