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Keeping your cooler cool- Good practice for AC and Heat pump placement
Keeping your cooler cool- Good practice for AC and Heat pump placement- Chelan Home Inspection ServicesThe most stressful time for an air conditioning unit or heat pump is when the temperature soars.This is when a good installer will have helped you protect your investment.
The placement of these units can have an impact on the longevity of the system

Whenever possible the AC/Heat pump units should be place on the north side of the home or in a shady area.To help heat pumps and air conditioners operate more efficiently as the summer heat pushes these systems to their limits it is best not to place these units on the south side of a house where they would sit in the sun.If this is the only option you may consider protecting them with the canopy of a deciduous tree. When they drop their leaves in the fall, sunlight coming through the branches will help warm the house.
It is very important that heat pumps and exterior units for air conditioners have sufficient space around them to allow for free exchange of cool and warm air. You should avoid any heat generating equipment and where noise will have an impact on occupants. 
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