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Moving AC unit without disconnecting the wires

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This may not sound very wise but what is the likelyhood of the wires breaking if I was to lift the AC unit 4-5 ft so I can form concrete pad? Its sitting on temp packed gravel and some natural stone leftover slabs. I was planning to lay sod and I dont want to work with concrete after sod is in.
 
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The wires aren't a big deal at all, it's the refrigerant lines. They're easy to disconnect if required, just need to be safe.

Unless your lineset has slack/is much longer than necessary outside, you'll need to call someone to pump the refrigerant in the indoor coil and lines down/into the condenser and disconnect.

Lots of $$ and if you can avoid doing this concrete work until the a/c needs to be replaced, you should.
 
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