Leaning AC compressor

2 years ago

Hi, wanted to get some advice on a leaning AC compressor for rent house. I'm 3.5 hours away from the house, had a relative take some pics.

Possibly a critter dug some holes near it, and/or maybe the renters dogs helped some. Not sure.

Ideas on a good way to fix, tools and supplies needed? If I knew how to do it in a few hours by myself, I might make the trip.

If I have to call someone, would an AC person be the best, or someone that deals in concrete/slabs? What would I discuss with them?

This guy did an interesting thing with foam filler to level his sidewalk. Made me wonder if I could fill as best I could with gravel then use foam. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AL1Xrd8IScY&t=56s Probably reasons why this might be a bad idea though.

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klem1
2 years ago
One person can do it but two make it much easier. Pry bar on fulcrum to lift one side of concrete,place block(s) under it then add and tamp soil beneath concrete. Alternate sides if needed. Tie a tin can to dog's tail.
outpaientzero
2 years ago
Let me ask you this, if the floor under your stove started sagging who would you call? Sure wouldn't be a appliance repairman and you don't need to call a HVAC company.

Call a general maintenance service. The Condenser unit doesn't need to be disconnected or moved but only suspended using a simple 3 post tripod slightly above the work area.
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sktn77a
2 years ago
Pictures?
harrymanimus
Original Author
2 years ago
Ah sorry, I thought I added them!
harrymanimus
Original Author
2 years ago
The AC does work, I should have mentioned that. Think this a def fix asap, or just fix when I can get to it in the next year or so?

Prying it up, I'd worry I might damage something, or me.

An idea I got from lifting a piano on to a dolly... dig enough room to shove a deflated basketball under it, then inflate. Shove pavers under, let air out.
sktn77a
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
Its a "fix ASAP". Just be careful not to raise the condenser too high when you shove the pavers under it, you could damage the lineset. Also, try to figure out what caused this - was it an animal or was it water runoff?