This is a central air conditioner unit, not a window unit. I would like to extend its life if possible, but I am not sure if covering it with a tarp or similar material is actually recommended. Please advice.
2006-09-09 11:34:51 · 9 answers · asked by Cocos K 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Absolutely not. Despite the fact that home centers sell covers, especially for the window units but also for use on central units, never cover your unit with a tarp or other watertight covering. It will allow moisture inside your unit to build up and rust out the steel components. Instead of prolonging the life of your unit,you will actually be shortening the life of it. The compressor mounts, for instance, can rust out, causing your compressor to come loose. You probably won't rust out the compressor housing since it is thicker, but the other components are important as well..
If you have a lot of leaves, you may want to put some fine screen wire over your unit if it has a top-mount fan to keep the leaves out of the unit. But certainly do not cover it otherwise.
2006-09-09 15:36:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
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Should I cover or protect the air conditioner (AC) unit during winter?
This is a central air conditioner unit, not a window unit. I would like to extend its life if possible, but I am not sure if covering it with a tarp or similar material is actually recommended. Please advice.
2015-08-24 03:58:36 · answer #3 · answered by Alejandra 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you need a little project, go ahead and cover it. Truth is, I've never seen a unit incapacitated in a way that covering it during the winter would have helped.
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2006-09-09 12:33:36 · answer #4 · answered by DelK 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The air conditioner will be fine whether it is covered or not; however, since air can leak through your unit, it's good to cover it during the winter to keep from losing warm air from your home.
2006-09-09 11:38:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I noticed some of my neighbors, here in Florida, have a light weight screen covering their air conditioner units outside. Is this necessary?
2015-06-18 13:00:47 · answer #6 · answered by shirley's kid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will keep it looking nice ,but it won't effect the opperation or life of unit. Just remeber to uncover it before using it.
2006-09-09 11:59:41 · answer #7 · answered by Greg P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to cover it but that'll keep leaves & other crap out during the winter.
2006-09-10 05:22:41 · answer #8 · answered by Uncle Joe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
2013 They now sell covers with air vents
2013-10-23 09:36:28 · answer #9 · answered by Charles 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a tarp is fine and it will extend the life of the unit but you can buy a premade cover for it that will fit better.
2006-09-09 11:38:50 · answer #10 · answered by Hannah's Grandpa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋