How to Make An Outdoor Air Conditioner Cover | The “Right Way” This Time

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[@corneliuspeters2418]

Chris, you are an awesome dad. I love the way you take the time to give your little daughter attention when she is around. God bless you man!

[@AGlimpseInside]

Thank you sir it comes so naturally. I have amazing children and an amazing wife

[@corneliuspeters2418]

@@AGlimpseInside same here. We are very blessed

[@MBGAdventures]

That is an amazing job you did. You make it look so easy. I guess having the right tools will help. You are inspiring me to make things. Great video once again Chris!

[@reginalawson8008]

Hey, I'm a bit late with my comment. I have found with small children and dogs having only a partially enclosed unit did not work well. Dogs got behind unit and decided to dig holes to lay in, away from the children. This made a huge mess and the unit had to be cleaned more often. My youngest even hid behind mine just playing, but sent me into a horrible frenzy. I made mine a little taller and 3 sided with a pin open and closure system to the side of the house. No hole digging, and no hiding! I enjoy your work, thanks for sharing! :)

[@bill-chichi9701]

It’s vegetable planting time and our 5 year old triplet grand daughters love to help Nana in the garden. It’s so healthy to get kids engaged as early as possible. Great channel Chris. God Bless.

[@AGlimpseInside]

That sounds like a lot of fun. Good to hear from you again Bill I hope all is going well

[@jasonwillis1178]

Nice project. Pocket holes are perfect for this! Thanks for showing the detail on how you folded the corner on the screen fabric. I had never seen that technique before and it really finishes the corners well.

[@AGlimpseInside]

You’re welcome brother. And thank you I appreciate all the kind words

[@jorojiga]

Never thought of a cover for your condensers. I loved it and I'm doing it. Great video, man

[@dirtybaywoodshop-joeporter5650]

Another great video, Chris. I love your enthusiasm. As for pocket holes, they are a go-to in my shop for any shop projects and some client projects when appropriate. Thoughtfully placed pocket holes along with some wood glue make for an easy, strong, and quick way to build many projects.

[@AGlimpseInside]

Thank you my friend. Absolutely I appreciate your input as well

[@flubber8396]

Chris...... I loved watching your videos. I started with the fence gates. I love watching you with your kids. I have a 4 yr old (Shelby) and 2 yr old (Lincoln) so I understand living in the moments and letting them help (or make a mess) but those are the days I live the most. You have a great channel and a great setup. (shop, yard and house). Also one thing I truly love. YOU DON'T SAY PLEASE SUBSCRIBE!. People watching you tube knows this but knowing you don't say it at all...... I had to subscribe to your channel and I rang that bell. Hahaha I would love to have a shop like yours and also would love to have a fun, informative, interesting you tube channel.

[@chrystald.]

I’m going to say It’s Hammer Time because you 2 are 2 Legit to Quit . 😂 Sweet build.

[@frankbiondo2476]

Hi Chris, You hit a home run with this A/C cover! Nice looking and functional.

[@SpecificLove7]

That looks really good. I like the idea of the screen for blocking the view and yet airflow.

[@AGlimpseInside]

Heck yeah brother. I appreciate that my man

[@cs_fl5048]

Well done. I enjoyed how well you put that together.

[@v.j.cooper2007]

THAT'S KICK ASS SWEET! YOU DID AN AWESOME JOB DUDE....BEAUTIFULLY PERFECTED!

[@williamsnapp2605]

Love the screen. Gave me some great ideas for my ac. I use pocket holes about as much as you do.

[@mikesmith2102]

Great way to make a privacy screen for your patio or just the backyard. The PVC U channel and lattice is a great idea.

[@joespeakes4955]

Hey Chris, shout out from Nassau County, FL! Just found your channel not too long ago (it was mentioned on a woodworking forum I'm on) and have been enjoying your videos ever since. Keep up the great work!

[@AGlimpseInside]

What’s up Joe. Thanks for reaching out brother I appreciate it nice to know somebody was bringing this up on forums that’s really cool

[@Nurse_Lucy]

You had some pretty creative solutions here! Learned something new today

[@barbpobuk5410]

Great job. It looks good and allows for god airflow. A great tutorial video

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Can't believe how good that thing looks

[@mak4374]

Thank you for doing this, and thank you for being so appreciative of your (not always, nice) viewers :)

[@BrockGrimes]

Having the lattice removable is a great idea for making it cleanable.

[@kaipokine97]

Very nice. Simple lite and sturdy.

[@kwesty1]

This was just what I was looking for to cover up my nasty looking 5-ton unit. I think I will add in a misting system for those extra hot days. Cheers

[@neuhaus59]

Nice job Chris, I was looking for an idea for my a/c unit, I think I just found it. Keep'um comin'.

[@AGlimpseInside]

Thanks Mike I really appreciate it. Hope you’re doing well great to hear from you bud

[@thomascarden7215]

Looks good and easy

[@chrisanthony144]

Thanks! Great job!

[@Vinyl_Doomed_Man]

Awesome job!

[@FBay]

Awesome instructional video! Thank you🤙🏽

[@rodfair5698]

Looks great!!

[@italichi99munoz]

What a great idea, next project for my house

[@flamaest]

you should follow up this video with before and after airflow numbers. set an airflow tunnel on the top of your unit to show that it's not being restricted by this.

[@christiaanbrown4278]

Chris, that is a much better design for a condenser cover. I was worried about the first one as it is too close and doesn't provide adequate air flow. I'm glad you are not having difficulty with it. In the future you may get comments from those who service the unit regarding the fence. I live in Arizona and we normally cannot put anything around our ac units due to the temperature. I am thinking about shadeing ours to see if that will improve efficiency. Since we get very little rain to wash our condenser it is required to spray out the condenser regularly. So using an easily removable fence looks like a great idea. Thanks for sharing 🙂 have a great day 😊

[@justlooking4771]

I love this!

[@mysticvalleywoodworks2777]

Looks great.

[@BronkBuilt]

I have no issues with pocket holes. I don't use them all the time, but I do use them often. No reason to be a snob. For projects like yours, it's a perfectly fine choice.

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

I like both !

[@1thinkhealthy]

Simple and looks great. That's my type of project. :)

[@AGlimpseInside]

Glad to hear it. Great minds right

[@riacaldwell9510]

Great job 👏

[@bbay1977]

Looks great

[@appalachianmountaindesigns7713]

I love how you take YT viewers " You did it wrong" (well at least on camera😉). Great design, always love your videos and commentary. You could make inserts for your drawers when using them as outfeeds.Thanks for sharing. Until next time. *Chris*

[@AGlimpseInside]

Thanks Chris I appreciate it brother

[@briancapp8287]

Lillehammer great job getting a new house in two weeks this is on my list of things to do

[@AGlimpseInside]

Congrats on the new house. Definitely do this bud is fun and rewarding

[@cgargano79]

I use pocket holes for 90% of my builds. I see the boss is in control again. She needs a raise.

[@AGlimpseInside]

She’s always in charge. But I don’t mind

[@tyronepelfrey8192]

I see your product control and supervisor helped you today. Lol pocket holes are the best for me cause my wife has so many projects for me. Take care my friend.

[@jasonwillis1178]

I love the parts of the video with your kids. Agree on the fact she needs a raise!

[@kevinsullivan8962]

Same. I use pocket holes on most of my projects. Makes it easy.

[@billinfarmington5189]

I use pocket holes for a lot of my builds such as cabinets and face frames. Only in about 1 in 10 cases do they end up somewhere that they could be seen. In that case, cover with veneer. In my entire house you can't see any pocket screws anywhere. I have used well over 1000. They really pull joints together nicely. In some cases such as face frames I combine with biscuits on the bottom. All work well.

[@malonecustomdesigns]

I think pocket holes are a great addition to woodworking. Especially on functional builds that are not heirloom furniture!

[@David.M.]

I just got a kreg jig and used pocket screws for the first time on a mobile table saw cart. The plans came from Steve Ramsey. The carcass came together so easily. I loved it. I am not striving to be a fine furniture maker, just a woodworking hack.

[@AGlimpseInside]

That’s a great point. Sometimes you have to build some thing and get on with life. I like it brother

[@processoperator1]

Awesome idea Chris. I've not been a fan of lattice, but the white PVC stuff has its uses, and this is definately one of em. I think they use a lot of lattice in Lillehammer, but I cant be sure 🤪🤟Great job on it bro.

[@AGlimpseInside]

Oh you got it brother. Thanks for the comment my friend

[@gandjboyd7872]

Cool build , I use my K5 a lot

[@zafarsyed6437]

Pocket holes are great for almost 90-95 of projects. Dovetails, tenon and mortises, and other joinery are great for many things, but for quick assembly projects, especially for outdoor or shop projects, pocket holes are perfect. Although, for the corners I would've gone w/ 2x4 and used the longer pocket screws meant for exterior use. Also, your daughter is an adorable shop apprentice!

[@AGlimpseInside]

That’s a good point after I got the whole thing put together I thought to myself I could’ve just framed out two by fours and put the channel for the screen inside them. Either way I may have over complicated it but I think it should last a good long while. Or at least I hope so

[@zafarsyed6437]

@@AGlimpseInside It definitely will last- especially w/ exterior paint... errr I take that back- shop apprentices have a habit of taking breaks and love to kick soccer balls at anything and everything I've ever built for outdoor use... even when told not to do so, but hopefully yours listen better! Will you be putting in grass, mulch, pavers, or garden bed in that dirt patch next to the shop?

[@dfhowes]

6:40 Now that's some good dadding there!

[@donsdiys1140]

I think pocket holds has a place in woodwork. I have one and use it when I think it works with what I am doing. Just got a festoon domino. And will be using it when I think I need to. I believe using the tools you have is never wrong.

[@danielpace343]

Brother I love your attitude in the way we did things but I got to say one thing. You know someone knows what they're doing when they're walking around the sandals

[@robertdinicola9225]

I love pocket holes. Picked up the kreg 5 or 6 years ago.

[@mattlewandowski73]

ye seem to be missing one side, but overall looks like a great project. I was looking to do something similar at my house as we just replaced the heat pump. I like the idea of the screens. gonna have to borrow it for my unit.

[@frankletizia7835]

Looks great ! Like to see a top made for it . Trying fig how do the top . Look good light weight just pull hole cover out of way need to do work on it.

[@SergioERestrepo]

This is awesome!!! I’m def gonna do this thank you for sharing

[@iron60bitch62]

Use three-quarter EMT piping you can drill a hole directly through it looks the same access same it has plenty strong enough nice video

[@BRYANderek743]

I'm hoping you read your a/c unit manual to find out the exact distance you should be putting up even vented walls for airflow. If not, you could be violating your a/c warranty & cause your unit to wear down the sooner than later. I just had a new side-discharge heat-pump installed & the manual was very clear not to put up anything within a certain distance that could inhibit airflow - including vented walls, like yours. I want to put a roof over mine to shade it. So, I'll go by my manual & eventually build one. I'm just not as good at building stuff, like you are. I tend to put off projects, like this... lol

[@elwood212]

Rubberwood PLY is 100% Waterproof/Submersible if it’s available in yr country OR just paint it with bitumen so it’s pest and water proof and being black it will disappear .🇦🇺 Love yr pocket hole and setup.👍

[@martinstone6764]

Great idea for a lot of rap around

[@keithspencersr.6806]

Nice

[@ManCrafting]

I need to add an a/c to my shed. I’ll likely do something like this when I do.

[@jessjulian9458]

I sure did get something out of it. I got to see my favorite little girl and watch a really cool video. Thanks for sharing my friend. Stay safe and healthy.

[@Xyrium]

Lookin' good man. How did that Gree system hold up?

[@trongod2000]

Chis, I'm in Middleburg so know how hot it can get and how much AC can mean to a comfortable work shop. I'm curious, did this lattice enclosure help dampen sound as much as your solid box version you did for the house? I realize they are different size units but thought you might have noticed. I've got a loud whole house generator that is as loud as a ride around mower and want to dampen it a bit so sound level is important. Instruction call for nothing closer than 10ft from the exhaust vent but intake air is OK even with closer walls.

[@Reyeslifts]

Nice sandals ^ :)

[@Fsilone]

Looks like you'd also be able to slip the whole thing off in case you need space to maintain your condenser unit.

[@AGlimpseInside]

My man. First want to comment that I’ve been waiting for that. Good eye brother

[@bryanlarson8499]

I use pocket holes 60+% of the time. Depends on what I am building and whether I want to have the screws be hidden vs filled.

[@Blfisher82]

French Cleats and Balloon Dogs sounds about right! 🤣 Oh and the boss briefly showed her hammer skills... you might need to find a new hobby when she steals yours 🤣🤣

[@stomperthemixer1]

Wow awesome build and very simple, gave me a thought of some garden speaker grills for my outdoor speakers, i used pocket hole jig and made my dog cage cover on my last project using three quarter in ply and the finish is secound to non, keep them videos coming brother and stay safe buddy.

[@AGlimpseInside]

That’s actually a very good idea Neil. Speaker coverings made this way would be ideal. Do you ever feel like eating a lemon peel. If someone offered me that I would say no deal. This idea of course, is yours to steal and if you did of course now good, I would feel.… I’ll stop now good to hear from you buddy take care

[@stomperthemixer1]

@@AGlimpseInside my saved playlist is full of all you video,tips and ideas, looking forward to the summer to break out my tools. i'l l FB my last project in your message box buddy its your to steal too haha

[@greggrimsley5337]

Nice job, do you think there is enough ventilation with the lattice & screen?

[@AGlimpseInside]

Yes I do. Especially with the small profile of the condenser

[@rodw]

Hi Chris, l really like the finished look. What purpose is the screen for? Leaves?? You must get thousands of comments on how cute your daughter is, and every single one is deserved !!! Thanks for sharing your special moments ❤️♥️ with us. Rodney

[@yankkesrule]

Rodney Widger to further hide the unit as opposed to just seeing it behind the lattice.

[@AGlimpseInside]

Nail on the head

[@AGlimpseInside]

Yes to hide the unit better than without it. Although it might come back to bite me and it might gunk up with stuff either way I can always just take the screen out. That’s why I made it so modular. Thanks for the kind words as well I hope you’re doing well sir

[@seanbancroft3955]

Pocket holes: if they're good enough for Norm, they're good enough for me.

[@defendsamoa449]

Bro? How are u going to deal with the termite problem?

[@patrickgagnon5450]

LOL Lillyhammer ...

[@Evan_Adams]

wow make these and sell them. I'd buy

[@Superkid778]

You just gave me my next project to hide my two big ac units that make the driveway side of the house so ugly... thanks so much

[@SmashTactics]

I;m not a woodworker but I may just tackle this

[@rehmajr]

Does this make much of a difference in the noise from the unit? I'm looking to make something to make our AC a bit nicer to be around with a small pool and hot tub in very close proximity.

[@flamaest]

best way to reduce noises to wrap the compressor and apply thick rubber pads under your unit. you can find them online for 20 bucks

[@000basin]

I don't know much about pocket holes but I do however have a hole in my pocket.

[@joannepifer4505]

can you go over the wood dimensions you used please,

[@sarasmith1897]

Hey Chris! I’m Sara from the pharmacy at 1105. I’ve been waiting for you to come back to talk to you, but it seems I keep missing you! I don’t know how to DM on KZbin, but I was hoping to talk to you about something I’m trying to get built!

[@AGlimpseInside]

Hey Sara. I’m interested to hear what you need. Do me a favor I’ve already talked to Joel, he’s going to give you my number. Ask him for it next time you work with him and give me a call

[@frankletizia7835]

When have no top and 1 side wide open . Why put screen behind lattice ? why not just have lattice there?

[@Samson-EC]

I have a question regarding the side of the AC with a fan. Does that fan have to be kept unblocked for air flow? I am building a shroud with 4 sides..Thks...jc

[@AGlimpseInside]

Yes. You want a good about if space for air

[@Samson-EC]

Ok, thks..jc

[@monteglover4133]

I use pocket screws on most projects requiring a frame. Even with as much space as you allowed you cause some hot air to recirculate raising the temperature that the unit operates in,there by reducing the efficiency of the system. All of that said I am a service technician who is opposed to all most all of the covers, but that’s me, this one is better than most.

[@adamison6108]

Why did you use a ground rod instead of EMT pipe?

[@AGlimpseInside]

Honestly because that was the idea I had in my head from the beginning. I could’ve used conduit. But I really don’t have a good reason

[@CripplingNerd]

What kind of lumber did you use?

[@AGlimpseInside]

Just dimensional stuff from the big box store

[@macthemec]

I cant believe you did this again after being informed why you shouldn’t and how it will burn out the AC compressor. even if you did read the instructions for condenser clearances, those again are minimum distances under ideal conditions eg. a clean condenser coil.

[@VampireOnline]

I think you should just ditch the screen part of it. Just going to fill up with gunk.

[@marto.4427]

Wait what happened with the two walls And the roof? 🤔🤔🤔

[@samueldeter9735]

What's the dad joke at 11:23 I couldn't hear it

[@AGlimpseInside]

She handed me some thing and I said, do you know the Olympics were played there once

[@jclay3094]

Hey can you make me one, with pay🤗

[@michealp8979]

Worst idea for the unit because you restrict airflow both coming through the coil and hot air coming out the top of the condenser

[@konamanstudio2447]

I wouldn't have you scream cuz you made it over complicated can I just use the lattice by itself that's my opinion but more important you got the job done more important than that job🍻🍺

[@kortt]

Could she be any cuter? lol

[@AGlimpseInside]

Maybe tomorrow LOL. Thanks Bob

[@bearallb]

dude put some shoes on ! safety 1st bud