I have a concrete root cellar that is dug into the ground with an insulated roof. Will the air conditioner unit work on a shelf in the cellar?
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With or without a controller, an air conditioner will not work without a way to remove the heat from the space. A window unit AC does this by moving the heat to the external exchanger, where it's cooled by a fan. If you don't have a window, or a way to make one, this isn't going to be right for you. http://www.daviddarling.info/images/air_conditioner.jpg If you have a look at that, you can see why you need the 2 air masses separated by the wall.
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also let me say the Mini Split compressor sit outside, the only other foreseeable problem I think you would have is that all refrig refrigeration / air conditioners havea drainage line.I'm sure that there is a simple solution to that problem. And being in the wine business for 25 years or more I know many people that use this system in the wine cellars.
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I would say no because the air conditioning unit is made to sit partially outside, to blow out the warm air outside. If it was sitting on a shelf then it would be blowing cold air from one side and warm air from the other side, working against itself.
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It needs to vent.. you have to put forced air into the cellar.. CANA Wine Company
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I would think so. Anytime you put any insulation between the AC closet and other rooms, it's got to help.Larry
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If your air conditioner is large enough for you apartment, the Cool Bot will allow it run at a temperature lower that the pre-set minimum. I have a relatively small air conditioner that keeps my 450 sq ft. wine cellar at 58 F on the hottest days. It may be that your units are too small for you apartment?
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yes, as long as you have an electric outlet near the air handler. If not, you will have to put one in.
308272
No. My basement is about 50 degrees and it keeps on running. If used in a basement I don't understand the ice up question. Its a dehumidifier, not an air conditioner.
1999052
The unit is rated to address moisture in a 1000 sq ft area. I would not expect it to function well past that point.It should work fine as long as you do not exceed operating parameters. This includes the size of the storage facility and air flow in said facility. If you use unit in an "drafty" area, you will negate function. But otherwise it should work well.
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The manufacturer states that the unit is intended for placement in an air conditioned environment where the temperature does not exceed 80 degrees nor less than 50 degrees. Although it can be built-in (because it receives cool air from and ejects heated air to via the front panel), it is not to be placed in a confined area, such as a closet or pantry. In other words, it's intended for in-house use in the dining room, kitchen or living room. Note: the shelves are great, but it's a bit noisy...even the small recirculating fan inside makes commutator noise (rrrrrrr), which is dumb.
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NO unless specifically designed for through the wall installation it is NOT. Air conditioners have exterior vents on the side panels of unit for cooling the condenser coil . If they are blocked in a sleeve or through the wall installation the unit will not work correctly. Through the wall units have NO exterior side vents and all cooling of condenser coil is done through just the rear of vent of the unit.
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I would not recommend this unit to use where your cabinet was. The fan on this wine cooler is in the back and it needs cooler air to chill the inside of the wine fridge. So if the air behind the unit stays warm it will never cool low enough to properly store your wine. Solution: look for a wine fridge that circulates air from the bottom front.
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of course. that is how evaporative coolers work. if you don't want that you need a refrigeration unit (and a vent to the outside)
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I would think airflow should be good and the shelf should support the weight. Back is open so cables should be easy to feed in / out. Good luck.
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Dear Troy!I live in a building. The superintendent put it in a window. It does not have a support bracket just hangs out the window like all other air conditioners. It is a great AC. It does my kitchen, dining room, living room and office area.
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Yes it can but avoid the idea of using this for automotive jobs. This unit is a recovery unit not to be used to put back in later like an automotive unit works etc.Thats why the big cost differences. Most chillers today are 134a and 407c you'll have no issues.
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You could if you set it up on the side with the cooling unit on top but the melted water would run out on the floor when opened. You could use dry ice on the included basket / shelf, but be careful of frozen condensation on the inside cooling fins. It will make a racket and overheat the fan motor.
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I personally would not put it in a space without a little air circulation. This unit is being used in a small alcove with approximately 4-6 inches clearance around and works really well. The air is forced out through the bottom front.
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I put mine under counter and mounted tap to counter. Used a small can of the foam insulation to seal the hole on top of fridge...no problems. Technically, this is a free standing model but I did not want to pay the extra money for a true under counter model. I have decent ventilation space under counter and no problems so far
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I don't it will tha only thing to that u will have to mount ur a/c on the other side. Unless ur not putting one.