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Should I cover my AC unit in cold weather?
Instead of covering your AC unit, it is best to place a piece of lumber across the top to protect against falling ice and snow, says Pharo. (Photo courtesy of Angie's List member Lynn D. of Liverpool, N.Y.)
Date Published: Sep 26 2013
by Clint Pharo of Pharo Heating and Cooling
Every autumn as the leaves drop and the cold temperatures roll in, homeowners start thinking about winterizing their homes and yards. But what about their air conditioners?
Our customers often ask us whether they should be covering their air conditioners during the winter to protect them from the winter elements. Unfortunately, there is no perfect answer to this question as there are pros and cons to both covering and leaving it uncovered.
While covering your air conditioner may keep it looking a little better in the long run, doing so can create a perfect habitat for critters, such as mice. These freeloaders like to use your covered up air conditioner as luxury living space to get out of the harsh winter conditions and may make Swiss cheese out of the wiring and other components in the unit.
Every spring, we arrive at several service calls for air conditioners not working to find exactly that. This can lead to expensive repairs that might not have happened if the unit was left uncovered.
On the other hand, we also have had to replace the top portion of the air conditioner due to ice and other debris falling on them from the roof, which may have been protected if covered. So you ask what we would recommend?
The answer to this may vary depending on a few conditions, like where you live. If you live in Florida where your air could be running a good portion of the year, then it really doesn’t make sense to be covering it, but here in Wisconsin where the temperatures can fall well below zero degrees and we can have feet of snow, it may be worth considering some sort of shelter.
In our opinion, it is best to leave the unit uncovered as we see more repairs in the spring for units that are covered. However, if you have ice that often forms on the roof above your air conditioner, then we recommend putting a piece of plywood over the top of it to reduce the possibility of damage from it falling.
http://www.angieslist.com/articles/should-i-cover-my-ac-unit-cold-weather.htm
Instead of covering your AC unit, it is best to place a piece of lumber across the top to protect against falling ice and snow, says Pharo. (Photo courtesy of Angie's List member Lynn D. of Liverpool, N.Y.)
Date Published: Sep 26 2013
by Clint Pharo of Pharo Heating and Cooling
Every autumn as the leaves drop and the cold temperatures roll in, homeowners start thinking about winterizing their homes and yards. But what about their air conditioners?
Our customers often ask us whether they should be covering their air conditioners during the winter to protect them from the winter elements. Unfortunately, there is no perfect answer to this question as there are pros and cons to both covering and leaving it uncovered.
While covering your air conditioner may keep it looking a little better in the long run, doing so can create a perfect habitat for critters, such as mice. These freeloaders like to use your covered up air conditioner as luxury living space to get out of the harsh winter conditions and may make Swiss cheese out of the wiring and other components in the unit.
Every spring, we arrive at several service calls for air conditioners not working to find exactly that. This can lead to expensive repairs that might not have happened if the unit was left uncovered.
On the other hand, we also have had to replace the top portion of the air conditioner due to ice and other debris falling on them from the roof, which may have been protected if covered. So you ask what we would recommend?
The answer to this may vary depending on a few conditions, like where you live. If you live in Florida where your air could be running a good portion of the year, then it really doesn’t make sense to be covering it, but here in Wisconsin where the temperatures can fall well below zero degrees and we can have feet of snow, it may be worth considering some sort of shelter.
In our opinion, it is best to leave the unit uncovered as we see more repairs in the spring for units that are covered. However, if you have ice that often forms on the roof above your air conditioner, then we recommend putting a piece of plywood over the top of it to reduce the possibility of damage from it falling.
http://www.angieslist.com/articles/should-i-cover-my-ac-unit-cold-weather.htm
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Should I Cover My Air Conditioner?
October 20th, 2009 | 8 comments
Summer is gone, fall is here, and it’s time to get around to all the fall chores – put up your storm windows, turn off the outside sillcocks, cover up the air conditioner… wait, scratch that last one. Don’t waste your time or money installing a cover on your AC unit. I’ve already seen people start to cover their air conditioners this year, but there’s no need to.
Why do people even install air conditioner covers? One company that sells covers claims that their AC cover “protects from dirt, hail, snow, ice, nesting animals, moisture, bitter cold, and harsh sunlight.” Wow, that list makes me not want to go outside. Let’s review those one at a time.
If you want to keep stuff from falling in to the top of your air conditioner during the fall, just put something on top of it, like a piece of plywood. While it seems a little laughable, even a makeshift cover like the one pictured below will work just fine, as long as you do something to keep it from blowing off. This will keep debris from falling in the top of the unit, and it won’t trap moisture. If you want something that doesn’t look silly, install a very short cover.
http://www.structuretech1.com/2009/10/should-i-cover-my-air-conditioner/
October 20th, 2009 | 8 comments
Summer is gone, fall is here, and it’s time to get around to all the fall chores – put up your storm windows, turn off the outside sillcocks, cover up the air conditioner… wait, scratch that last one. Don’t waste your time or money installing a cover on your AC unit. I’ve already seen people start to cover their air conditioners this year, but there’s no need to.
Why do people even install air conditioner covers? One company that sells covers claims that their AC cover “protects from dirt, hail, snow, ice, nesting animals, moisture, bitter cold, and harsh sunlight.” Wow, that list makes me not want to go outside. Let’s review those one at a time.
- Dirt – When the fan on an AC unit is running, air will be sucked in on all sides of the unit, and this is when most dirt and dust accumulates. When the unit is just sitting dormant, outdoor contaminants don’t get sucked in.
- Hail – We don’t get hail during the winter here in Minnesota.
- Snow – Snow won’t hurt the AC unit.
- Ice – Ice won’t hurt the AC unit.
- Nesting Animals – I’ve never seen this happen, and I can’t figure out how it could.
- Moisture – C’mon, seriously?
- Bitter Cold – Get out.
- Harsh Sunlight – Ok, that’s enough.
If you want to keep stuff from falling in to the top of your air conditioner during the fall, just put something on top of it, like a piece of plywood. While it seems a little laughable, even a makeshift cover like the one pictured below will work just fine, as long as you do something to keep it from blowing off. This will keep debris from falling in the top of the unit, and it won’t trap moisture. If you want something that doesn’t look silly, install a very short cover.
http://www.structuretech1.com/2009/10/should-i-cover-my-air-conditioner/
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Should I cover my outdoor unit in the fall and winter?
By Badger State Heating and Air Conditioning (Open Post) Updated September 4, 2013 at 8:49 pm 0
We are quickly approaching fall and winter months so in this session of "Ask The Expert" we would like to cover one of our fall frequently asked questions
To Cover or Not to Cover
Covering your outdoor unit during the winter has been a “heated debate” in the HVAC field for years now. There are pros and cons to both sides and each contractor will recommend something different. Here we will explain both sides and then we will give you our final recommendation.
Pros to covering your air conditioner:
* Keeps your air conditioner coils a little cleaner so it may run a little more efficiently when you use it again.
* Prevents heavy debris like sticks, branches and other yard waste from blowing into your AC unit.
* Helps prevent water from directly resting on your coils and freezing, which could be damaging.
Cons to covering your air conditioner:
* Covering an entire unit may actually trap moisture by creating a high humidity environment as the sun beats down on the cover. Inside this moist environment is your electrical windings, wiring connections, and in some cases circuit boards. None of these items do well in the moisture.
* During the winter months the temperatures cause small animals to find a warm place to nest away from the elements. Covers provide a very tempting spot for these animals to call home. Small animals can be detrimental to your unit by chewing the wiring harness for their bedding. This can lead to a very expensive fix for you in the spring.
* Most AC manufacturers don’t specifically recommend covering the outside unit.
Our recommendation is that covering the unit is not necessary. If you do still want to cover your unit to keep out debris we have found that a simple piece of plywood across the top is a perfect fit. It is inexpensive, will keep out most debris, and leaves the sides open to keep moisture and animals out. If you do insist on covering the unit there are short covers available which will work similarly to the plywood but will cost you a little bit more.
http://patch.com/wisconsin/brookfie...-in-the-fall-and-winter_96975183#.VB0K1leuRH0
By Badger State Heating and Air Conditioning (Open Post) Updated September 4, 2013 at 8:49 pm 0
We are quickly approaching fall and winter months so in this session of "Ask The Expert" we would like to cover one of our fall frequently asked questions
To Cover or Not to Cover
Covering your outdoor unit during the winter has been a “heated debate” in the HVAC field for years now. There are pros and cons to both sides and each contractor will recommend something different. Here we will explain both sides and then we will give you our final recommendation.
Pros to covering your air conditioner:
* Keeps your air conditioner coils a little cleaner so it may run a little more efficiently when you use it again.
* Prevents heavy debris like sticks, branches and other yard waste from blowing into your AC unit.
* Helps prevent water from directly resting on your coils and freezing, which could be damaging.
Cons to covering your air conditioner:
* Covering an entire unit may actually trap moisture by creating a high humidity environment as the sun beats down on the cover. Inside this moist environment is your electrical windings, wiring connections, and in some cases circuit boards. None of these items do well in the moisture.
* During the winter months the temperatures cause small animals to find a warm place to nest away from the elements. Covers provide a very tempting spot for these animals to call home. Small animals can be detrimental to your unit by chewing the wiring harness for their bedding. This can lead to a very expensive fix for you in the spring.
* Most AC manufacturers don’t specifically recommend covering the outside unit.
Our recommendation is that covering the unit is not necessary. If you do still want to cover your unit to keep out debris we have found that a simple piece of plywood across the top is a perfect fit. It is inexpensive, will keep out most debris, and leaves the sides open to keep moisture and animals out. If you do insist on covering the unit there are short covers available which will work similarly to the plywood but will cost you a little bit more.
http://patch.com/wisconsin/brookfie...-in-the-fall-and-winter_96975183#.VB0K1leuRH0
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你不信就算了。我放board时特意在board下再放几块木块，让top有空隙，透气
最好而没害的方法就是在顶上盖块木板，主要是防止雪/冰块砸到。其实什么都不干也好，但千万别包严实了
真正冷的时候没问题，主要是不冷不热和化雪的时间。
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很多人不顾常识，却迷信所谓的专家意见，不懂因地制宜。
教条主义害人。
