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Is it safe to put lattice around my ac unit outside?

We moved and the ac unit is located on our patio outside. I have a 3 yr old and was wondering if I can put lattice around two of the sides to keep him away from the fan?

Thanks!

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Surfin Soon should not talk; he cannot construct a decent sentence.  So maybe he should go back into his trailer and consult a grammar book.  Oh, I forgot... he can't read!

    Yes, place the lattice around the AC until, 3-6 inches away. I have hinges on mine so that I can move it around as necessary. Place some planter boxes around it and screw in the lattice to the base of the boxes for additional support. 

    Plant some viney stuff and trim it as necessary so that it doesn't grow into the AC unit.  In addition to the potato ash that I have growing up the lattice, I have a dwarf orange tree and a dwarf grapefruit tree in front of mine, and I can actually smell their mild scents inside the house when the AC unit is running!

    Have fun!

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    Is it safe to put lattice around my ac unit outside?

    We moved and the ac unit is located on our patio outside. I have a 3 yr old and was wondering if I can put lattice around two of the sides to keep him away from the fan?

    Thanks!

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  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Chain Link Fence. Ac unit Need's Air to cool.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    It should be safe. Build a frame around the a/c unit and then install the lattice around it. A three year old shouldn't be able to disassemble it but it should be accessible for servicing.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    You can, just make sure that if you plant anything to climb the lattice it doesn't grow too close to the unit itself. Also, make sure to leave enough room from maintanence (removing dead leaves etc.). Wth the lattice being an open design, it won't interfere with the running of the unit.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    OK as long as is far enough away not to restrict airflow.

    AC buddy s/ a barrier afround the unit is just fine & helps a little by keeping direct sunlight off it.

  • 1 decade ago

    Perfectly safe, just hinge for easy access for maintenance on ac unit.

    Source(s): Home Remodeling Company Owner
  • 1 decade ago

    I'd keep it sligtly farther away - like 12 inches or so. You want to make sure you do not restrict airflow around the compressor and also make it easily accessible.

    Tim

  • 1 decade ago

    Yes it is just make sure you can easily move it for cleaning & maintenance on the A/C unit.

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