How to SAFELY REMOVE A HEAVY AC UNIT from the wall

We were hired to remove a through-the-wall AC unit, otherwise known as a wall mounted AC unit and then to close in the hole so that it looked like it never existed.
This is a heavy 15,000 btu air-conditioner that is not only installed high on the wall, over our heads, but it is also over a set of steps and a tile floor, both of which complicate the mission.
Bob came up with a solution to this and because it worked out so well, wanted to share it with all of you.
This video also has a tribute to the 20yr anniversary of Sept. 11
Bob

[@josron6088]

This guy doesn't think in three dimensions. He thinks in four. A really good job.

[@rickjans664]

Have about the same setup , need to remove the a/c from the sleeve but mine is 220 volt hardwired on the outside of the sleeve that was done so the cord wouldn't show
35 years ago the Kenmore quit , the problem it's not budging maybe 35 years of dirt and rust is the culprit
we ordered a new through the wall a/c

[@rinzler9775]

Dam, that thing was a beast.

[@pho35196]

Great idea, now I know how to remove 2 large A/C from her home. I've been thinking for months.

[@robperrien4111]

Home network need to sign this guy

[@Bronco46tube]

Excellent solution to a serious problem.

[@mrkrasker9609]

Clearly there was no other way to remove that monstrosity of an AC unit safely. What I want to know is how did they get it up there in the first place. looks like a 30 year old unit. I'll bet that it was installed before the steps where built. Quite an ingenious removal apparatus Bob. The only solution i could have come up with is to use a ladder with extendable legs as a slide.

[@BobsHomeServicesLLC]

I too question how they got it up there but I’m assuming two people on staging could quite easily perform that operation if the two people are strong enough.
I disagree with the steps not being there because they wouldn’t put an air conditioner in a wall that was not part of the living area and the only way to get to that living area is by stepping down quite a long way so if not those steps something was there to provide moveability between the two elevations.

[@ej8688]

Wow ! Well done my man.. I probably would’ve use brute strength to rip it out of the wall, which would have fallen on top of me, and killed me, lol. Great video.

[@rinzler9775]

I pulled an old smaller one out, head high, and it almost killed me - heavy as hell, especially the old ones. No way anybody would have got this one out brute force.

[@BlueStreak706]

Thanks. I’m here because I also have a monstrous AC unit 250v above the window. It is in the corner so it’ll be a challenge.

[@keepitfashion]

This was excellent!

[@redwinmedia]

Yeah, by 3:23 I'm heading down to the bar and promising a six pack for whoever wants to lend me a hand.

[@lisaferrara8120]

Bob, that was brilliant!!

[@BobsHomeServicesLLC]

Awe shucks, thanks Lisa.

[@lisaferrara8120]

@@BobsHomeServicesLLC I really mean it! Your solution resulted in possible less damage to yourself and the wall.

[@BobsHomeServicesLLC]

@Lisa Ferrara I was actually super concerned with the tile floor because matching tile and grout that is a decade old is near impossible and well, hurting myself or Kitana was also an important factor ;)

[@taylorgearhart8655]

I have birds living in my air conditioner and I’m wondering what you did after your took out the AC since there was just a hole in the wall. That would be my problem a big gaping hole in my room lol

[@afewfigs]

Do they just pull out? Aren't they bolted in?

[@SiBorg8A]

Now put it back up. Wouldn't you pull the case out from the outside?

[@rinzler9775]

The funniest story I have heard about one of these, and this was done by alleged "professionals" - they removed one of these by pulling out to the outside, and smashing around the wall to make it "fit". Made a complete mess as you can imagine.

[@gvein6572]

Brave girl 😂😂😂