Cover for AC Condensing Unit

Posted by Puddin' Man on March 22, 2006, 5:40 pm

Re: Cover for AC Condensing Unit

Hi,

I have new HVAC in my home. It includes a new outside
(Condensing) Unit. The old one rusted to hell-and-gone
due to exposure to sun, etc.

I'd like to build/make a cover to protect it from the
elements in the off-season (winter).

Unit is about 25 x 27 " (rectangular top), about 24 " hi.
Would be nice if covered to bottom, but I'd settle for
a cover over the top 12 " of the unit.

I am drawing a blank on what materials to use.

Anybody invented/tested this wheel?

Thanks,
Puddin'

Posted by hallerb@aol.com on March 22, 2006, 6:22 pm

how old was the one you replaced? newer ones dont appear to rust.

covering it might make it worse creating a mini moisture cycle with no
airflow under your cover:(

Posted by Puddin' Man on March 22, 2006, 7:39 pm

wrote:

>how old was the one you replaced?

21 years.

>newer ones dont appear to rust.

They look about the same to me. Painted steel.

>covering it might make it worse creating a mini moisture cycle with no
>airflow under your cover:(

Yes, 100% coverage could defeat the purpose.

I definitely want to keep crud out of the top
of the unit. With 60-80% coverage, there would
be sufficient ventilation.

Puddin'

Posted by lindy on March 22, 2006, 7:39 pm

I've been using one from this company for several years with no problems.
http://www.sugarhouseawning.com/coolers_index.php?src=google&kw=air_conditioner_cover

Posted by cavedweller on March 22, 2006, 8:40 pm

Puddin' Man wrote:

> Re: Cover for AC Condensing Unit
> Hi,
> I have new HVAC in my home. It includes a new outside
> (Condensing) Unit. The old one rusted to hell-and-gone
> due to exposure to sun, etc.
> I'd like to build/make a cover to protect it from the
> elements in the off-season (winter).
> Unit is about 25 x 27 " (rectangular top), about 24 " hi.
> Would be nice if covered to bottom, but I'd settle for
> a cover over the top 12 " of the unit.
> I am drawing a blank on what materials to use.
> Anybody invented/tested this wheel?
> Thanks,
> Puddin'

I use a piece of plywood cut 1" larger all around than the unit and
hold it in place with something heavy.....like a rock or a concrete
block.

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