Winterizing - To cover A/C or Not?

[Darrell]

Another winterizing question guys.

Due to the amount of precipitation (rain, snow, sleet, hail)- and coupled with the downright nasty weather we get here in the Canadian Maritimes - I was wondering - should I cover my A/C (with a standard type tarp) - or leave it exposed to the elements?

[mbinohio]

I have covers for both my units, got them at camping world and they are not that expensive, I would not cover them with a tarp, the tarp will be blowing around with the wind and may wear a hole in the roof, if you want to cover them order the right cover, the covers fit nice and snug and stay on all winter, tey have draw strinfs to tighten them...I don't know if they do any good but they do keep the UV rays off the plastic, and it's going to sit for 6 months...