Hi LTD,

In my co-op we absolutely forbid shareholders from moving their A/C units.

All of our buildings’ through the window A/C units were professionally installed at the same time we installed new Skyline double glazed & argon filled casement style windows. We chose casement style windows as it is not possible to properly seal a double hung window that contains an A/C unit. But a casement window can have a portion of the frame sealed with the A/C unit. We also use an interior A/C unit cover to reduce drafts from the A/C itself when not in use. We only allow only one brand (Friedrich) in 2 or 3 three sizes.

The co-op purchased all of the units and incorporated the cost into the window replacement project (at a substantial discount too). As we already had the funds on hand, there was not cost to the shareholders. The A/C units remain the shareholder’s property.

Under the current policy, shareholders would have to contact management to have the window company come out and move the reseal the unit. We had a few requests to move the A/C unit after the initial install of the windows but none recently.

This policy took off the table a great waste of staff time.

Good luck with your policy and best regards!

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Firstly, legally, if they have insurance, a resident may be able to install units themselves. It is easiest if they have a 'sleeve' unit.
Secondly, if a staff member does this on building time then it is a "service" of the building. There can be no monetary fee charged by staff and the building's insurance covers damages.
If staff does it on their own time then they become an 'independent contractor' and really should have their own insurance. It is otherwise unclear who's insurance covers what but the staff member could easily sue the unit owner for personal damages or injury.

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Some people in the building have ac's that are like waterfalls along the brick exterior. In the front of the building on board members as has turned several feet of brick green. I don't know who installed it and have addressed the issue to know avail. You do need to be careful installing this equipment to make sure it is secure and not causing property damage

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Hi Steve. Do you mind if I ask who installed and sealed the ACs into your Skyline windows - my Coop is having a tough time figuring out the best way to install ours - there is concern about rain water infiltration and the like. Also, do you know how much your Coop payed for the install per AC unit? Thanks

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