Cover for AC Condensing Unit

Puddin' Man · 2006-03-22T22:40:31+00:00

Re: Cover for AC Condensing UnitHi,I have new HVAC in my home. It includes a new outside (Condensing) Unit. The old one rusted to hell-and-gonedue to exposure to sun, etc.I'd like to build/make a cover to protect it from theelements 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 fora 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'

Mar 22, 2006 21 Replies

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PrecisionMechanical 20 years ago

Suggest buy one that has the "optional reversing valve" preinstalled--then you can just operate it year round......

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Harry K 20 years ago

For mine, I built a small gable roof out of scrap 3/8 ply then covered it with left over shingles. It only covers the top and lips down an inch on two sides to hold position. My concern was keeping the leaves, etc out of the housing. Matches the house roof style/color, light and easily removed/stored in the spring. It will last longer than the house roof as it isn't as exposed to the weather.

Harry K

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