For most homeowners, the outdoor AC unit is usually left bare, with the lawn as the only nature around it. However, if you want to spruce up the landscaping around your AC unit, it is possible, but you should bear in mind the right way to do it. Read on to find out more about how you can landscape around your outdoor AC unit without reducing airflow and potentially harming the system.
With the extreme hot and cold temperatures we experience in the St. Louis area, it is important that your HVAC system be in great working condition. Because of this, having a trusted HVAC company to turn to is important. Galmiche & Sons has been in the HVAC industry for many years serving the greater St. Louis area. We offer complete HVAC services to ensure maximum comfort in your home. For all of your heating & air conditioning problems and needs, call us today at 314-993-1110.
How to Landscape Around Your AC Unit
Your outdoor AC unit can be an eyesore for the visual appeal that you had planned for your home. For this reason, many homeowners prefer to add landscaping around their AC unit to help hide or camouflage the unit. When landscaping near your system, it is important that you bear in mind the efficiency of your AC unit. Because many plants and landscaping features can block airflow or drop leaves that can clog the system, landscaping around the unit can prove to be a bit difficult.
Here are some tips to help you get started:
- Keep it clean and clear: For your outdoor AC unit to work efficiently, it is important that there is no debris stuck in the unit. When choosing plants to landscape with, be sure to pick those that do not lose their foliage. Plants that shed their leaves or flowers will leave you with the extra work of regularly cleaning up. When planting, ensure that no dirt gets into the unit, and clear away any debris and loose dirt when you are done.
- Offer shade for the AC unit: Your AC unit will certainly be more efficient if it is running while in the shade. You can easily provide shade by planting trees or landscape architecture. Take extra caution to leave room for servicing when need be. For this, it is advisable that the plants and structures are at least 3 feet away from the unit.
- Use plants for security: Your outside AC unit is quite vulnerable to thieves who seek the copper inside the unit. You can use landscaping to provide some security. Simply plant high hedges that block out the view of the AC unit from the street.
- Ensure proper airflow: Airflow around the unit is one of the most important factors affecting performance, efficiency, and longevity of your AC system. Rather than plant thick hedges around the AC unit, leave some room for airflow. Good airflow is extremely important if your AC unit is to work optimally.
Contact Galmiche & Sons for More on Landscaping Around the AC Unit
As leading HVAC experts, we understand how difficult it can be to landscape around your outdoor AC unit while ensuring the best of both performance and design. For more tips from our experts or if you have any heating & air conditioning, questions don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Give us a call today at 314-993-1110! We look forward to serving your HVAC needs, as we have done for St. Louis families for many years.
