A homeowner sent me information about a local heating and air conditioning service company recommending a black vinyl fleese lined "short" cover for their air conditioner.
Are you kidding? a black vinyl cover with fleese lining that holds moisture? A short cover that allows snow, water and ice build-up at the bottom of your air conditioner housing? Vinyl which does not last long and can become brittle over a short period of time and crack when exposed to harsh winter weather? Really? A local heating and air conditioning service company the homeowner expects will protect their air conditioning equipment investmant would recommend this type of cover to a homeowner client? Really?... Is this a joke?
We highly recommend homeowners use a proper breathable full length
air conditioner cover!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
Save Money by Properly Winterizing Your Air Conditioners and Other Utilities
Fall is a beautiful time of year for many people. One thing that can change that perspective is the sheer amount of work that has to get done. There are so many tasks that need to be accomplished around the house and yard to prepare for the winter. The changing color of the leaves on trees is such an attraction until they begin to fall. They literally cover some yards while just standing as an annoyance to others by clogging gumming up rain gutters and clogging air conditioning units.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Can you believe this?
What is going on in this crazy mixed up world? Have we all lost it?
I'm sorry but I have to make some observations and voice some personal comments and express what I believe and feel.
It had been reported to me that there is a "vinyl / plastic" type or coated looking air conditioner cover in the market place being offered for $180-$190 dollars! One of our folks looked it up and sure enough there is a cover being offered with an exotic scientific type explanation of temperature differences experienced within an enclosed air conditioner condenser etc. etc. etc.
This cover manufacturer uses a popular major heating and air conditioning equipment manufacturer registered brand name in association with their product sales online offer which appears to possibly suggest to the consumer this cover is the major brand equipment manufacturer's authorized aftermarket protective cover to be used on the coveted major brand equipment manufacturers condenser products. If this is a licensed aftermarket cover product of a name brand equipment manufacturer I would certainly appreciate proof of it.
I'm sorry but I have to make some observations and voice some personal comments and express what I believe and feel.
It had been reported to me that there is a "vinyl / plastic" type or coated looking air conditioner cover in the market place being offered for $180-$190 dollars! One of our folks looked it up and sure enough there is a cover being offered with an exotic scientific type explanation of temperature differences experienced within an enclosed air conditioner condenser etc. etc. etc.
This cover manufacturer uses a popular major heating and air conditioning equipment manufacturer registered brand name in association with their product sales online offer which appears to possibly suggest to the consumer this cover is the major brand equipment manufacturer's authorized aftermarket protective cover to be used on the coveted major brand equipment manufacturers condenser products. If this is a licensed aftermarket cover product of a name brand equipment manufacturer I would certainly appreciate proof of it.
Should I cover my air conditioner?
Air conditioners are expensive! One could easily pay depending on the tonnage size of the outdoor unit between $1,800.00 - $4,000.00 to replace the outdoor condenser!
A high quality, breathable full length protective cover is highly recommended.
In my humble opinion, air conditioner covers not full length defeat the overall objective of protecting the outdoor unit. Improper "short" covers not protecting the bottom portion of the outdoor air conditioner condenser from water, snow and ice build-up does not make a lot of sense to me. Some cover manufacturers make short covers, and some cover manufacturers add flaps in a futile attempt to combat condensation build-up because of the type of non-breathable cover material they use.
Question; what happens when snow and ice mount up around the base of the air conditioner with a short cover for weeks or months and the sun comes out during mid day and the temperature drops later in the afternoon? Will condensation be produced and locked-in the air conditioner when using this type of non-breathable short cover with snow and ice mounted up around the base of the cover and air conditioner unit?
Improper non-breathable vinyl, plastics and other inexpensive imported poly coated materials lock in condensation which will accelerate rust, corrosion and damage to the inner workings of your outdoor air conditioner and are absolutely not recommended by this HVAC professional.
Inside your unit are the cooling coils, a compressor and exhaust fan system and important tubing connections and critical electrical components.
A high quality, breathable full length protective cover is highly recommended.
In my humble opinion, air conditioner covers not full length defeat the overall objective of protecting the outdoor unit. Improper "short" covers not protecting the bottom portion of the outdoor air conditioner condenser from water, snow and ice build-up does not make a lot of sense to me. Some cover manufacturers make short covers, and some cover manufacturers add flaps in a futile attempt to combat condensation build-up because of the type of non-breathable cover material they use.
Question; what happens when snow and ice mount up around the base of the air conditioner with a short cover for weeks or months and the sun comes out during mid day and the temperature drops later in the afternoon? Will condensation be produced and locked-in the air conditioner when using this type of non-breathable short cover with snow and ice mounted up around the base of the cover and air conditioner unit?
Improper non-breathable vinyl, plastics and other inexpensive imported poly coated materials lock in condensation which will accelerate rust, corrosion and damage to the inner workings of your outdoor air conditioner and are absolutely not recommended by this HVAC professional.
Inside your unit are the cooling coils, a compressor and exhaust fan system and important tubing connections and critical electrical components.
Buyer beware! Some nice looking, outdoor furniture-type materials also used for making air conditioner covers with a very convincing slick website and sales pitch are to be scrutinized prior to making a purchase. . .nice looks and a great sales pitch may not necessarily protect your outdoor condenser from damage and an expensive replacement.
What are your thoughts? Would you be willing to pay less than 5% of the replacement value of your outdoor air conditioner condenser to properly protect it?
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