Assembling the air conditioner with your own hands is the cherished dream of many home craftsmen. It is feasible, although the home-made model will be significantly inferior to the factory one in terms of performance and comfort. But to modify the branded air conditioner with your own hands, adding some details is a really worthwhile idea.
Screen for air conditioner
Screens for air conditioners are needed to eliminate the main problem associated with the operation of air conditioners - drafts.
Many owners got colds, otitis and bronchitis while sitting under a pleasant cool stream of air.
Improper operation of the air conditioner is the number one cause of colds.
Air conditioner screens eliminate the problem by reflecting air flow towards the ceiling, and then it is distributed throughout the room. Some manufacturers offer reflectors for extra money ($ 50 - $ 120). Whereas, having made a screen for an air conditioner with your own hands, you will spend no more than 1000 rubles and a couple of hours of time.
How to make a protective screen for an air conditioner with your own hands
Making a screen for an air conditioner with your own hands begins with the acquisition of materials:
- a sheet of plastic, polycarbonate or plexiglass with a length equal to the length of the indoor unit of the air conditioner and a width of 3 of its height;
- screws, self-tapping screws;
- screwdriver (screwdriver), glass cutter, drill, level.
The process of making a screen for an air conditioner with your own hands:
- Bend a strip of plexiglass 10 - 15 centimeters wide along the long side of the strip at an angle of 45 degrees;
- With the help of screws, using a building level, the plexiglass is attached to the wall at a distance of 15 centimeters from the duct. A thin folded strip is attached to the wall, and the wider part forms a protective screen between the air conditioner and the room, directing the air up to the ceiling.
The material for the screen must be no thinner than 3 millimeters, otherwise it will vibrate under the influence of the air flow and create additional noise.
Transparent screens look best - they are almost invisible. They can be decorated with any decorative elements.
The same screen can be built for cassette air conditioners. The main task is to prevent direct air movement from top to bottom. Therefore, the screen is a sheet of plastic suspended directly under the body by long bolts. The distance between the air conditioner and the screen must be at least 12 centimeters. And how to remove a compressor from an air conditioner with your own hands, read our next materials.
