Where And How Are Condensing Units Installed?

One of the reasons it is so important to work with a quality contractor to install all air conditioning equipment is that there are many decisions that need to be made that can affect the overall performance of the new system. One such decision is the placement of the condenser unit for the air conditioner.

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1. What is a condensing unit?

2. Applications of Condensing unit

3. Why Is Condenser Unit Placement Important?

4. Where and how are condensing units installed?

 Semi-hermetic Air-cooled Gea Bock Compressor Unit (-20~-15℃)

What is a condensing unit?

A condensing unit is a group of components responsible for compressing and cooling the refrigerant fluid, performing heat exchange, and promoting cooling of the indoor unit.

The condenser unit is installed on the high-pressure side of the system and consists of interconnected compressors, condensers, and fans. A unit may contain additional items such as a liquid tank, filter drier, service valve, protective grille, and evaporation tray.

The condensing unit is easy to apply and reduces the installation time and maintenance costs of the refrigeration system. It provides the flexibility and high performance required for refrigeration projects.

Condensing unit applications

There are different condensing unit models available in various sizes. They are suitable for high, medium, and low evaporation temperatures and range from small applications that can be used for residential use to large-scale applications for industrial and manufacturing plants.

The most common applications include cold rooms, display counters, water dispensers, commercial refrigerators, hospitals, and restaurants.

 GEA BOCK Low Temperature Water Cooled Condensing Unit (-35~-25℃)

Why is condenser unit placement important?

Although the indoor section of your air conditioner is responsible for removing heat from the air in your home, it would be useless without an outdoor condenser to do its job. That's because the condenser unit absorbs the heat taken from your home and discharges it into the outside air. Without a condenser, the heat from your home would have nowhere to go!

If your condenser unit is not placed properly, it will not be able to do its job effectively. This means that your air conditioner will not be able to adequately cool the air in your home, which will make your home uncomfortable, increase your energy bills and increase the likelihood of your system breaking down.

Where and how are condensing units installed?

In refrigeration systems, the condensing unit is separate from the freezer. For air conditioning, it can be located outside the room where external ventilation helps to cool the refrigerant fluid passing through the interior of the system. In addition to this, the noise from the unit is isolated in the external environment and will hardly be felt by the occupants of the internal environment.

 Copeland Air-cooled Hermetic Compressor Unit          

A number of precautions must be taken when installing contractors.

The condensing unit must be installed in a ventilated environment, allowing fresh air to flow to the condenser. Therefore, avoid enclosed areas, close to walls, heat sources, or other systems.

If installed in an enclosed environment, make sure that the condensing unit will receive fresh air at the condenser inlet and have a clear outlet for hot air.

Also avoid locations with a high incidence of sunlight, dust, rain, and strong draughts, which can affect the proper operation of the unit.

Choose a sturdy and durable surface to mount the unit on, avoiding irregularities, uneven areas, or soft surfaces.

Condensing units should not be located away from the cold part of the circulation (evaporator) to avoid pressure losses in the pipework, which can reduce efficiency. In addition, piping away from the system may accumulate and stagnate oil, which can damage the compressor. It is therefore recommended to use the simplest and shortest piping possible.

Avoid placing the condenser unit above or below the height of the evaporator.

If you have any questions about the placement of your condenser unit, or if you’d like a cooling system serviced or installed in your home, contact Kendall Cold Chain System, your condenser unit contractor.