On Jul 19, 4:56*pm, 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

What I have heard is a total cover that causes excessive heat and
humidity will affect the relay(s). Cover the top in winter.
The fins are clogged by air drawn in by the fan...not by blowing
debris.