The placement of the air conditioner is as important as picking the right model for keeping your room cool. No matter how properly you get the air conditioned installed if the placement is not right, you will not get the optimal cooling. It can also result in maintenance issues.

- The first point you have to consider is if the wall you have selected for the air conditioner’s indoor unit, it actually sturdy enough to hold the weight.

- You will also have to consider the space you leave between the unit and the wall surrounding it as well as the roof.

- You should leave at least 15 cm of space from the top as well as sides to ensure that there is adequate air flow.

- When it comes to the floor, place the indoor unit seven feet above the ground. This way the air can be distributed efficiently.

- While most people fret with placement of indoor unit, they do not spend much thought on the placement of the outdoor  unit. You should always try to place the outdoor unit away from direct sunlight or water. However, it should also be placed in an open space so that heat gets dissipated easily.

- When you are placing the unit, make sure you place it at a slight tilt so that the condensed water can easily flow into the drain pipe. The two units should be placed right distance apart from each other. Do not place them too far away to prevent loss in cooling. You should place them as close as possible. The maximum further apart they can be placed is 15 feet.

Factors to consider when placing the air conditioner

-  If you make a poor choice on air conditioner placement you may have to pay higher electricity bills.

- The correct placement will impact the efficiency of the system and will help you maximize its output.

- An air conditioner that has been placed in a poor spot will have to work harder to cool the room while a good placement will ensure that the air conditioner works in the most optimized way possible.

- You should install the air conditioner in a central location of the room so that there is a balanced air flow in the room.

- You will have to factor the position of your windows before picking a place for your air conditioner.

- It is a good idea not to place the air conditioner in a place that will receive direct sunlight from the windows.

- You will also have to factor the current ventilation of the room and place the air conditioner in a way that it supplements the ventilation. The perfect placement will help you piggy back the present ventilation system and cool the entire room much more quickly.

- You should place the indoor unit of the air conditioner in a position that has good ventilation.

- The air conditioner’s air flow should not be blocked by any obstacles or obstructions. If you have any furniture blocking the air flow then you will have to rearrange them.

- It should also be placed away from any appliance that may produce heat or vapours.

- Many electrical units or appliances create a lot of heat when they are operating. You should place the unit away from these appliances.

- If you are going to use the air conditioner in your bed room then you should make sure that the unit is placed in a place that does not let the cold air flow directly over the bed. You will have to either change the position of the air conditioner or the position of the bed in such situation. If the air flows over the bed then the person sleeping on the bed will find it too cold and uncomfortable. You may even get a sore throat or catch a cold if you sleep directly under the air flow of the air conditioner. The best place to install the air conditioner is behind bed where you will place your head when sleeping. You can also place the air conditioner on one side of the bed in such a way that the air does not flow directly over the bed.

- However, when you are installing the air conditioner unit in a living room you will have to place it in a way that you can direct the air flow directly towards the place where you have your sofa or where you will be sitting.

- Also whichever room you install a split air conditioner unit make sure you place the air conditioner at a good height like previously mentioned so that the room can be cooled evenly.

Mistakes to avoid when placing an air conditioner

Do not try to hide the outdoor unit. While the outdoor unit is not the prettiest decoration in your house, you should not try to hide it behind shrubs or walls. Putting the outdoor unit behind anything will hinder its ventilation abilities. Hiding the unit behind a shrub or other plants can also clog the air flow with leaves and twigs. This will make the air conditioner work less efficiently. You should always place the outdoor unit in a clear space where the air ventilation will work properly. You should also avoid walls that have direct sunlight simply because there is space available.