It’s best to start a post-summer ritual for your AC during the fall unless you plan to use your reversible air conditioner during the winter. This is the time to unload, cover, and properly store air conditioners until the next season.
Storing your window air conditioner may seem like a lengthy and troublesome process. However, by doing this, you not only keep your air conditioners in top shape during the winter season but also save on your utility bills. You might be wondering how one can save on the utility bills by this. Let’s find out now:
Air conditioner storage is essential for a couple of reasons. The first reason is pretty obvious; you prevent exposing it to the off-season elements, avoiding any damage to it. Components like the outdoor fan, compressor, and refrigerant pipes can be damaged during extended shutdown periods.
The second reason is to prevent heat loss in the winters. When you have an air conditioner installed, especially a window air conditioner, there is a small gap between the air conditioner itself and the window frame. If not sealed properly, air can leak out through this gap and be a cause for concern. Removing the air conditioner and shutting down the empty cut-out can then prevent warm air from leaking out of the room.
Another reason is that you want the maximum light to be coming into your room in winter. Window air conditioners take up space in the window and block a considerable amount of light from coming into the room. Removing the air conditioner when it is not in use frees up valuable space, allowing you to enjoy the maximum sunlight during day time, helping to keep the room warm.
Let us go through some of the pre-storage considerations for your air conditioner, and then see how you can go about putting your air conditioner in storage.