Should Ac Be Tilted?

Your air conditioner should be tilted no more than half of an inch away from the building. This helps keep the condensation in the drip pan. If you tilt it too far, this can result in improper draining so make sure that it's tilted no more than 1/2 inch towards the outside.

What happens if you don't tilt an air conditioner?

If the unit is tilted appropriately, the drip will fall onto the ground outside. However, if it is not tilted enough, the water will drip inside the air conditioner and possibly down the wall inside your home. If this happens, you will need to readjust your air conditioner.

What happens if you tilt an air conditioner?

When an air conditioner is turned on its side, this oil settles on the bottom half of the compressor and potentially deprives part of the compressor of oil, which can lead to damage and, eventually, compressor burnout. A sideways orientation can also damage the compressor mounting, which can affect operation.