Leaving your air conditioner installed in the winter can ruin it — here’s what to know about removing it safely

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Fall has officially arrived, and with the cooler air (in most states) comes a fresh round of seasonal chores. Outdoor furniture gets covered up, sweaters come out of storage, and your window air conditioner needs to come out of the window. If that last task isn’t on your list, it should be.

According to Josh Mitchell, an HVAC technician and owner of Air Conditioner Lab, a site that helps consumers get information on HVAC issues, leaving your unit in place all winter can shorten its lifespan. But simply yanking it out and tucking it into a closet isn’t the…

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