Wall Air Conditioners

In-wall air conditioners must be vented through an exterior wall, so make sure the inside of your wall is clear of any plumbing pipes or electrical wiring. Air conditioner wall units also need to be installed with a wall sleeve – either a through-the-wall sleeve or a slide-out chassis – because an exterior wall cannot support the weight of a unit by itself.

In the case of wall AC units, once the wall opening is created and the sleeve is in place, you just have to slide the unit in, put the front cover on, and plug it in. Comparing Different Types of ACs A central AC unit is a large AC mechanism (almost always located just outside the building) that pipes the cool air it produces into the building’s interior via a system of insulated ducts.

Description: Through the Wall: A/C Installation Types For those installing a through-the-wall air conditioner, the first thing you want to determine is how thick your wall is. Measure the distance ...

Wiring an A/C unit involves installing a double-pole, 240-volt circuit breaker in the main service panel, running a 240-volt cable to the A/C's location, installing a safety-disconnect switch there, and then running weatherproof flex from the switch to the A/C's terminal box.

1. Choose a spot for the AC unit on the wall. A prime location is one that is 24 to 48 inches off the floor, near the center of the room, and close to an electrical outlet.

Wall-mounted air conditioning units are simple to install and can be placed subtly, high up on a wall. This saves space and prevents a large appliance from blocking your view of outside. Plus, if you want to conserve a little energy, you will be able to open your window for some fresh outside air.

The high-voltage wires from the air conditioner disconnect box (usually mounted on an outside wall within arm's reach of the air conditioner unit) are now pushed up through the wire clamp in the bottom of the box. The high-voltage wires have two insulated power wires and one bare copper ground wire.

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More about Electrical Wiring for an Air Conditioner. Basic House Wiring Circuits. Wiring Circuits and Circuit Breakers for Air Conditioners. This article looks at common 120 volt and 240 volt house wiring circuits and the circuit breakers that are installed identifying the types and amperage sizes used in most homes. Electrical Panel Circuit ...

Above what Mike said - if you're pulling wire more than 140 feet or so I would suggest upsizing that wire to #4. Or change to copper wire. It's not likely that you will need to pull further than that - just something to think about. The a/c unit will tell you what you need for amperage. Mine needed 60amps.