On Sat, 02 Oct 2010 10:20:49 -0500, The Daring Dufas wrote:

On 10/2/2010 9:15 AM, SBH wrote:
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Does it hurt to store a window air conditioner sideways, on it's back,
backwards or upside down?


I have 4 window units and have been storing them on their backs for the
last 6 years with no problem. After storage, I put them in the window
and allow to sit for several hours. They work flawlessly.



If stored on their backs, the oil isn't likely to run into any of the
tubing unless the suction line connection to the compressor is toward
the rear. I have turned them on their sides when cleaning them so the
water drains when I'm hosing them out.

TDD


Oil in the lines isn't much of a problem anyways. And if left in their
normal position for a few hours it's even less of a problem. However I
see no reason to store one on it's face or upside down. I can't recall
seeing a suction line in the rear (no pun intended) but i have seen some
coiled to make sure any liquid R22 remaining as a mist was flashed off
before it hit the valve plate.


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