Have you looked at the exterior air conditioning units of your house air conditioning lately? If you haven't looked at it in a few months, you will probably notice the dirt, mud, insects, and in general a great variety of debris that has lodged itself on your outdoor air conditioning unit. So you are beginning to wonder about the utility of air conditioner covers for winter.
You are right, exterior air conditioner covers have their just place, and so do the indoor air covers. In this quick article we will point out the benefits of purchasing indoor air conditioning covers and also outdoor air conditioning covers. You will have sufficient information after you're done reading to make a decision if buying a cover for your home air conditioners, both central AC units, and room AC units, makes sense for you.
Benefits of exterior air conditioner covers
When you came to check on your outside AC unit after a long drawn out winter, the debris you have been surprised with when inspecting your outside compressor unit looked untidy. But the looks are just one of the reasons why you want to get an outdoor air conditioner cover. When exposed to the elements, especially the combination of dirt and moisture, amplified by strong sun rays and wind, the debris and moisture will precipitate to the moving parts of the air conditioner, such as the electric motor, and the fan axis. The dust will lodge itself there, and will rub on the axis as you put it back into action come spring.
Overall, the accumulated dirt and moisture will reduce the efficiency of your air conditioning system. You will pay more money for the same air conditioning effect. In addition, the lifetime of the unit exposed to the elements will be shortened, forcing you to pay for a replacement sooner.
By employing an exterior air conditioner cover at the end of the warm season, you will in one fell swoop prevent the moisture, the dirt and mud, the wind, and the strong sun rays to penetrate into the moving parts of your air conditioning system. This will make a big difference in your monthly electric bill.
Benefits of interior air conditioners covers
When you use window AC units or through-the-wall AC units, it may be impractical to cover the exterior part of the air conditioning unit. Perhaps you live in a skyscraper and it would be scary to attempt to use any kind of cover on the outside. Please don't! You can still accomplish a lot by using the interior air conditioner covers, covering just the part of the unit that protrudes into the room. This holds both for window air conditioning unit cover, as well as for through the wall air conditioner cover.
How can using of indoor AC unit covers help? First off, by properly covering and fully sealing the indoor air conditioner cover, you will prevent the heat loss from the home, and you will spend less money on heating in the off-season. Second, by sealing the air flow tightly, the wind will be unable to push debris and even moisture deeper into the external part of the AC unit, even when it is not covered. That will provide similar benefits as the external AC unit cover in terms of extended longevity of the AC unit, and you will end up with a more energy efficient AC unit's operation in the season.
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