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Wed, Feb 6, 13 at 14:50
| Does anybody know if there is evidence for or against planting near air conditioner units? Could the freon effect the plants or soil - does it even leak into the soil? Thank you! I have been trying to find an answer to this, but haven't had much luck. |
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| The biggest effect I've seen is heat from the exhaust creating a microclimate where heat-loving plants that also enjoy a bit of shade can thrive. If your air conditioning unit is operating properly you shouldn't have any feon leaking outside of the unit. As far as the water that drips from window units, it's rather clean as far as soil/plants go. |
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| Thank you! The tip about the heat-loving plants is useful. HOORAY! |
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| People sometimes plant too close to the compressor unit which restricts air flow which reduces the effieciency of the unit which cost you more in operating expense. Are you talking about a central AC unit or a window unit where the condensor and compressor are together and you would get some condensate? With a central unit, with the condensor coils in your furnace, should not have any water coming from the compressor that is outside. What does come from the compressor is simply humidity from the air and is not harmful and couild be used just as any other water is used. The freon used is a gas under pressure so if it did leak it wquld be lighter then air and rise into the atmosphere. It should not leak out and into your soil. |
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