I reccomend put a board over the top so that snow and such doesn't
get into the fan and inside the unit. Trash can lid is OK, or other
item. Leave the sides open, so it doesn't get totally humid and rusty.

The heater is typically 54 watts. Yes, it's OK to turn off the double
breaker to the outdoor unit. It is important to turn the breaker on
several days before using the AC.

Please remit $48.50 for professional advice.

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"Bob" wrote in message
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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