On 1/17/2012 3:24 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Jan 17, 4:16 pm, wrote:
Name Classified wrote:
Hi ,
I have central air in my house and I live in the northeast.
There is an outside unit that sits on a slab that I think brings in
the air. Its a box and every side is metal screen.
I was driving around my neighborhood yesterday and I saw that some
people in my neighborhood had their AC units covered, just the top,
with plastic. This would cut down on the air intake but maybe it is
more important that ice and snow do not get inside? Are you supposed
to cover the top of the intake in the winter? Thanks

No. Just like you're not supposed to cover the roof turbines or block ridge
vents.

Why would you not cover a AC condenser unit in the winter?

because nothing is gained by doing so. And the resulting condensation or
sweating under the cover could do damage to the electronics and
electrical .

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Steve Barker
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