Corroded Aircon Bracket — Safety Risk Identified Before Failure
- thesnowflakesg
- May 10
- 1 min read
Updated: 6 days ago
What Was Happening
Customer requested a system check after noticing slight tilt in their outdoor condenser.
No performance issue reported — but unit hadn’t been inspected in years.
What We Found
Structural Weakening
Severe corrosion along the main load-bearing bracket edge
Weld joints showing rust penetration, compromising integrity
Rust was hidden beneath the unit footprint, not visible from ground view
Bracket no longer met basic safety tolerance for weight load
What We Did
Safety First — Immediate Action
Notified customer of the high fall-risk
Isolated unit to reduce vibration and movement
Scheduled bracket replacement with rust-proof, reinforced steel mount
New bracket anchored with stainless steel fasteners and rebalanced for weight distribution
The Result
Risk eliminated before structural failure
Unit re-secured with full safety clearance
Customer given before/after photo documentation for record
Property compliance risk avoided
What Could’ve Gone Wrong
Bracket failure could cause the entire outdoor unit to fall
High risk of injury or property damage if dislodged from height
Pipe rupture or cable damage during a fall could disable the system completely
Potential liability for the owner if damage or injury occurred — even without prior symptoms
What This Case Shows
It’s not about whether the aircon runs.
It’s about whether it’s safe.
Outdoor brackets corrode quietly — but when they go, they go hard.
We don’t wait for damage. We check, then act.