PVC line set cover kits are typically available in 3 sizes; 3″, 4″ or 5″ in width. Below is a line set cover kit sizing chart based on different air conditioner capacities: Air Conditioner You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:

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I find metal line set cover kits look better than PVC ones given that they don’t have any dent. Some of them even look invisible with certain color matches and camera angles. Generally, an air conditioner with a capacity from 9000 BTU to 18000 BTU can use a 3″ wide line cover kit. For a 24000 BTU air conditioner, a 4″ wide line cover kit is needed. However, the line cover kit size shall be based on the refrigerant pipe size, not on the air conditioner capacity alone. The first step was to carefully remove all of the old insulation from the pipes using a utilityknife. Many line set cover kits are meant to be installed before the air conditioner pipes. So, what do you do if you’re already installed the air conditioner? How to Cover Air Conditioner Pipes? It only took minutes to replace the pipe insulation that had degraded over the years. Here’s how we did it:

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Often, air conditioner pipes look ugly because they are wriggly and it is very difficult to make them “stand straight”. Hence, a cover is necessary to conceal them. If you’re running two 9000 BTU air conditioners, a 5″ wide line set cover kit can fit two sets of refrigerant pipes.

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So, covering up air conditioner pipes not only prolongs the lifespan of the air conditioner but also guards them against physical damage. Cover Air Conditioner Pipes for Aesthetics We worked with one segment at a time, and where two pieces joined together, we wrapped the edges with electrical tape. Next, we wiped down the pipes and then wrapped the new lengths of foam insulation around the pipes, one piece at a time, starting at the roof and working our way to the edge of the outside unit.

Nevertheless, air conditioner pipes wrapped with PVC tapes are not protected against physical damage. The pipes of air conditioners installed on the ground are more prone to accidental damage which can lead to a refrigerant leak that is both costly to repair and harmful to the environment. However, some people don’t realize their air conditioner pipes are ugly until they finished the installation. We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons: For extra durability, you may opt for a stainless steel line set cover kit but the price will be much higher.

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Metal line set cover kits are generally more expensive than PVC line set cover kits. However, they are stronger and last longer. Apart from shielding against UV radiation and physical damage, covering up air conditioner pipes make the house exterior look better.

There are many line set cover kits sold on the market for people who want to cover up their air conditioner pipes. So, let’s take a closer look at them. PVC Line Set Cover Kit We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen. Installing the foam replacement insulation, prior to sealing. Photo: DBSchwartz Installing New Foam AC Pipe Insulation The best thing about metal line set cover kits is you don’t have to install them before the air conditioner pipes. So, if you currently have existing air conditioner pipes that you wish to cover, you can just screw on a metal line set cover kit. Line Set Cover Kit Sizing Chart