Mike Lamb Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 These two compressors for a split system are in a room. The room is well ventilated with the door open and ventilation to the outdoors above it. I've never seen this set up before. I'm worried about heat. The room does have a thermostatically controlled exhaust fan that doesn't work anymore. Comments? Click to Enlarge 44.19 KB Click to Enlarge 35.94 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADAIR Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 Mike, obviously follow mfr. install specs when unavailable as a general guide Condensing units require a minimum unobstructed operation and service access space 12" minimum from all sides 18" minimum service access 24" minimum between units 60" minimum above i'm of the mind set service access should be the min. 30"x36" electricians get and usually get to call this out for disconnect access, just like your pictures! although yours don't meet these specs, i report but doubt any ever get moved yours probably won't get anywhere near as hot as what i commonly see been running all day, south-west sun exposed, 5 in the afternoon with a 120~140 degrees ambient reflecting off dark brick veneer within 6", ymmv include this for our illiterate installers Click to Enlarge 76.34?KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 The manufacturer's clearance specs won't yield you a properly functioning system in a Louisiana summer, neither would the scenario in Mike L's photo. I understand it can get quite hot in Chi town. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Kienitz Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 Well ... on the other hand they are well protected from one helluva hail storm.[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erby Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 and protected from copper thieves. Click to Enlarge 85.98 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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