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we cover ours. Im not worried about trapped moisture as its sooo dry in the winter anyway and its not a tight fitting cover. I imagine if it holds up to all the rain we get year after year after year it must be ok with the elements but I also figure it came with one so the AC guys must know somthing..
We also have a heat pump AC combo so it runs year round and we don't cover it.
Ours is American Standard, so big company. They don't come with a cover and they're hard too find. Rona will be getting in some generic ones. The other stores don't even seem to carry them. That includes some of the big plumbing type stores around here. They say they're designed to withstand the weather year round. I know they're out in the sun and rain and wind but logic says to me that these were designed for the heat, not the snow.
Some searching on the web suggests just covering the top to keep piles of snow off. Definitely do not totally wrap it as trapped moisture can start deterioration. I notice that large majority of people in this area (it's rare for a home not to have A/C here) don't cover theirs.
We are going to get the generic cover from Rona. Probably could just stick a cover and a brick or two on top but that doesn't look finished to me.
Hmmm, maybe this could be a home based business for an enterprising individual that sews well. Heavy duty sewing machine, heavy waterproof material. I can see lots of potential here. Too bad I can't sew.
Our is the A/C - heat pump combo so it is never covered in winter.
I'm just curious, are there any reasons with those thoughts? I'm wondering why someone intentionally [i]wouldn't[/i] cover the machine... It seems to just make sense to me, an outdoor appliance not in use in pretty harsh conditions.
yes we do :)
I heard that it decreases the life of your air conditioner if it is not covered