But the heat from the sun can cause damage to the condenser unit, so I suppose I will be purchasing a cover as well as using it on days when the temperature is higher
I was sitting in the yard as well as realized how tepid the sun was as well as the Summer isn’t even here yet! While I was outside, I looked over at my HVAC condenser as well as realized that it was in direct sunlight. There is a shrub around it, however it’s not doing much to block out the rays from the sun. So, I thought that maybe I should get a cover for the condenser unit. I came inside as well as grabbed my iphone to see where I could find an A/C cover, however after I did the search, I was shocked to find out that more than 2 HVAC companies do not recommend covering the device at all. These units are built to withstand the severe weather outside as well as covering the device can cause more harm than good. But mostly they discussed the colder weeks as well as didn’t offer much advice for the Summer. They do recommend shading the condenser. When it’s in the shade, it will perform better, reduce utility bills, as well as it will also extend the life of the unit. So, if they recommend shading, I assume that covering the device to protect it from direct sun should be ok. In the colder weeks, if you cover the unit, moisture can accumulate as well as freeze, which will damage the coils over time. I understand that as well as I wouldn’t cover my device in the Wintertide because our Winters are very mild. But the heat from the sun can cause damage to the condenser unit, so I suppose I will be purchasing a cover as well as using it on days when the temperature is higher. During the days, I use fans inside my home, so the A/C wouldn’t be running while the condenser is covered.