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Originally Posted by RCM78
I'm an HVAC tech. Been doing it for just under 20 years.
Placing anything over the condensing unit will cause the hot discharge air to recirculate back through the condenser causing the unit to run hot and use MORE electricity. It could also cause compressor damage from the excessive heat and freon pressure.(Think of it like how much harder the human heart has to work against high blood pressure.) The warmer the condenser the higher the freon pressure goes.
The best thing you can do is have the unit serviced and make sure the condenser coil and indoor air filter is clean. That is the best way to maintain unit capacity and efficiency.
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thanks for the advice. i removed the shade cover. i didn't think all that deflected hot air was going to be good for the unit..
the unit is 2 years old. do you recommend an annual inspection/service/spring start up?