The Complete Handbook of Air Conditioner Covers
A Practical Reference for Specifying, Installing, and Maintaining Protective Covers for Residential and Commercial HVAC Equipment
by Alumigogo Books
non-fiction
The complete, practical reference for selecting and installing AC covers correctly the first time, for any unit and any climate.
About this book
Is an air conditioner cover a necessity or a gimmick? The answer is nuanced, and getting it wrong can mean reduced efficiency, corrosion, or even a voided warranty. This handbook ends the confusion. It provides you with the objective, technical knowledge required to make the right call, whether you are a homeowner seeking to protect a single window unit or a facility manager responsible for a rooftop full of condensers.
Reader Reviews
Karen Roberts
★★★★★I install covers for dozens of rental properties every winter, and I used to just grab whatever was cheapest at the box store. This handbook changed my approach. The chapter on specifications really drove home why the cheap vinyl covers were cracking after one season, and the specific guidance on 'breathability' and material layers has already saved my clients' units from moisture problems. It has completely earned its place next to my multimeter and gauges. It's not just a book; it's a spec reference I actually use on the job.
Kevin Williams
★★★★★The main reservation I have is that it is, perhaps, a little dry. It reads like a very thorough technical manual, which is exactly what it claims to be. The chapter on installation is worth the price of the book alone—I have always struggled with getting a proper fit on my window AC, and the measurement process in Chapter 4 was much more accurate than the generic 'measure your window' advice you find online. It's a very good, very practical handbook.
John Brown
★★★★★I bought this while trying to figure out whether to cover my outdoor condenser or not. I've read a hundred forum posts saying 'don't do it' but this book gave me the real 'why.' The breakdown of how a cover traps humidity from the air versus protecting from falling leaves actually made sense to me. I ended up getting a breathable cover, and the book's explanation of the condensation physics gave me the confidence to do so. Great, sensible advice and it was interesting too.