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.

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 ?

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 ?

Thanks,
Bob
Hi,
I live in Alberta colder in winter than New England. Our Carrier unit
came with a custom cover with Carrier logo on it. I use thi cover every
winter. If covering is bad how come manufacturer would supply one?
I think the cover keeps the debris, dirt, critters away.