Hiding the air conditioner compressor

[beachgirl]

Hello,

We just moved in and have a courtyard villa. We would like to have some screening around the air conditioning compressor on concrete in the courtyard. What have some of you used?

[jwainsco]

Hello,

We just moved in and have a courtyard villa. We would like to have some screening around the air conditioning compressor on concrete in the courtyard. What have some of you used?


Are you going for a functional screen to keep debris from getting in there? Or are you going for an aesthetic decorative look to block out that ugly compressor? I would make sure whatever it put around it allowed airflow around the compressor. I would think any place with a home and garden section would have some nice lattice that could protect it somewhat from weed eaters and mowers.

[Ooper]

We just planted some shrubbery around it... not too close. Just have to make sure the air flow is not obstructed.

[MelZ]

Before you plant or build anything I suggest you talk with your AC contractor. Blocking the air flow can reduce effeciency and made void the warranty.