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    Jul 9, 2008, 03:07 PM
    Heat pump clearance?
    What should the clearances around a heatpump/air conditioner be?
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    Jul 9, 2008, 03:46 PM
    I would go no less than 14- 18 inches.
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    Jul 9, 2008, 06:16 PM
    If you set it any closer it makes it hard on the fellow that has to work on in the future, especially if he`s a rather large person like me,cause usually the contacter,capicitor and such is closest to the wall
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    Jul 9, 2008, 06:25 PM
    What should the clearances around a heatpump/air conditioner be?

    There is a very specific answer in the install instructions that came with the unit. Some require 30 inches or more depending upon required access.
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