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In a split HVAC system, won’t the compressor perform better in full shade than on a rooftop in direct sun?

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voss001 asked:


All things being equal in a hot climate (Southern California) will relocating the compressor of a split HVAC system from the rooftop where it’s in direct sun all day long to an area where it is shaded (but still totally open to air) all day long be an improvement? If so, how much? (generally)

The lineset will go from being 6 feet to about 30 feet, but will be totally in shade also at all times.

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    1. quality r on March 15th, 2010 6:39 pm

      The lenght limitations you can install the unit considerably it doesnt have to do the same job of the lenght limitations you can install the condensing unit in the freon best of lineset is well within.