On Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:56:42 -0400, Bob wrote:

Hi,

Had a new A/C installed.
Typical system with the evaporator in the furnace, and the Condenser
outside.

Couldn't get a really good answer from installer.


Surprised?

a. Live in New England; lots of snow in winter.
Do folks usually put a cover of some sort over the outside Condenser in
the winter ?


Some may just put a sheet of plywood on top and call it good.

b. He mentioned that there is a small heater in the unit that is on all
the time; even if the unit is not actually running

Does it make any sense to shut off the 220 V power in the winter to the
outside Condenser, thus killing the heater ?

Or, best to have the heater always on, even in the winter time ?


What about the warranty, being new an all, will it be voided if you do
this? Call the company and ask.