I just bought a new aircon and the outdoor unit came like this.
Is this normal? Should I ask to replace the unit?
Damaged Condenser Fins on New Airconditioner
johndowy on 24/09/2024 - 20:25
Last edited 24/09/2024 - 20:41 by 1 other user
Last edited 24/09/2024 - 20:41 by 1 other user
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Yeah I see ads for these all the time for some reason. Looks easy.
TIL I want a fin comb
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R.A.G.
Good to see primates can fit air-cons as well as fulfill multiple other trades. Pretty soon you won't need a ticket, just a YT video channel catalogue.
Can he do tiling as well?
It was like that before fitting if you bother reading…
Did it come out of the box like that or is it after installation?
Out of the box.
I would ask for fix or replacement. It's irrelevant if it's not a big deal and doesn't matter. If I buy something brand new, it must look brand new aesthetically.
I seriously doubt they'll replace it on those grounds , as above said , it can be straightened.
They can send someone out to fix it. Brand new products shouldn't need to be "repaired" by the buyer.
It's more cosmetic than anything else , I doubt it'll affect the functionality of the unit and I doubt it'll be replaced on those grounds .
@Murkymerv: It would be impacting performance, maybe not a lot, but that isn't something you should have to worry about when you buy something new.
This. Kind of like buying a new car with scratches all over the paintwork.
no , more like buying a car with mud on the tyres.
an easy fix.
the fins are aluminium and easily straightened.
you can use a knife to straighten the fins if it is so concerning.
It's like buying a car with bent air cond fins
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Is this normal? Should I ask to replace the unit?
Its fine to leave. If it worries you, ask the installer to straighten them with a fin comb.
If you did this yourself, then fin combs are cheap enough, sub $20.
It's fine.
If it really upset you you can get a fin comb and straighten them out.
The installer will probably have one and if you ask nicely they will straighten them. It's a 2 minute job.