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strudeau
Explorer
Dec 04, 2020

Roof Air Conditioner removal

One of my three air conditioners is shot and needs to be replaced. I’ve already replaced one of the three about 2 years ago, so not worried about the install. My question is this, does anybody have a good method to get the old and new unit on and off the roof. Last one I did I was able to back up to the roof of my garage where I had easy on/off access from the roof. I’m full timing now and looking for another way.
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  • chuckftboy's avatar
    chuckftboy
    Explorer
    Dec 04, 2020
    Why not find a business nearby, someone like a lumber yard and offer a few bucks to lift the new one up and the old one down? I have a fork lift at my shop and would lift one for free just to help someone out.
  • Nv_Guy's avatar
    Nv_Guy
    Explorer III
    Dec 04, 2020
    I have used Dutch's ladder method a couple of times, worked well.
  • Dutch_12078's avatar
    Dutch_12078
    Explorer II
    Dec 04, 2020
    The last one I changed out for someone, I used a borrowed extension ladder and a helper. We extended the ladder to about a 45° angle and I lowered the old A/C down the ladder with a rope while the helper guided it from below. We reversed the process for the new unit.

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