Q: I have a 5-ton, 6-year-old air conditioner compressor located right outside my master bedroom window. When it runs, itβs really loud. Can I move it about 10 to 15 feet away from the window?Β Right now itItβs in a shady spot, but the new location would beΒ a lotΒ sunnier. Would that affect its performance?
A:Β It would probably cost about $1,500 to $2,000 to move it, partly because you have to pump it down to remove the refrigerant and move the copper lines. The amount of shade that the unit gets will not affect its cooling power. Newer air conditioners are getting quieter to operateΒ all the time, so it may be time to consider a newer, quieter and more efficient unit.
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