why expose it to all that snow and ice if you don't have - 1 views

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  #1 redvelvet111 on 10 Jun 25

   

  Just stumbled across this article on https://therebelchick.com/should-you-cover-your-outdoor-hvac-unit-in-the-winter/ and it's got me thinking . I've always been in the "cover it up!" camp when winter rolls around. My thought process was, "why expose it to all that snow and ice if you don't have to?" I figured a good, breathable cover would protect it from the elements and prolong its life.
  
  But after reading the points made in the article, especially about potential moisture trapping and rust, I'm genuinely reconsidering. The idea of creating a damp, enclosed environment that could actually damage the unit is a pretty compelling counter-argument. Plus, the point about modern units being designed to withstand winter conditions makes a lot of sense.
  
  Has anyone here had personal experience with covering their HVAC unit versus leaving it exposed over multiple winters? Did you notice any difference in performance or longevity? I'm curious to hear real-world anecdotes. This site definitely gave me food for thought, and I'm leaning towards leaving it uncovered this year, but I'd love to hear what you all think.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Just stumbled across this article on <a href="https://therebelchick.com/should-you-cover-your-outdoor-hvac-unit-in-the-winter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://therebelchick.com/should-you-cover-your-outdoor-hvac-unit-in-the-winter/</a> and it's got me thinking . I've always been in the "cover it up!" camp when winter rolls around. My thought process was, "why expose it to all that snow and ice if you don't have to?" I figured a good, breathable cover would protect it from the elements and prolong its life. <br /> <br /> But after reading the points made in the article, especially about potential moisture trapping and rust, I'm genuinely reconsidering. The idea of creating a damp, enclosed environment that could actually damage the unit is a pretty compelling counter-argument. Plus, the point about modern units being designed to withstand winter conditions makes a lot of sense. <br /> <br /> Has anyone here had personal experience with covering their HVAC unit versus leaving it exposed over multiple winters? Did you notice any difference in performance or longevity? I'm curious to hear real-world anecdotes. This site definitely gave me food for thought, and I'm leaning towards leaving it uncovered this year, but I'd love to hear what you all think.</div>

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