muddy ac compressor: Keeping The AC Compressor Clean - 01/03/17 03:15 AM
Keeping the AC compressor clean.
This is a very important point.  AC compressors can get very dirty depending on what surrounds the unit.
This unit is surrounded by dirt.
It is also very close to the ground.
The AC compressor should be at least 3" above the soil level to allow for drainage.
Typically the compressor is sitting on a little pad, either plastic or concrete, which can sink into the soil over time.
But it is also wise to surround the unit with gravel or grass or concrete so that rain or water dripping from a deck above will not splatter mud onto the protective cover.
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