Roof Over Heat Pump

Roof over my heat pump.

Roof over heat pump.

And we built a roof over the unit to shed most of the rain and snow. My heat pump is on the north side of my home in arizona and i have a 3 foot roof overhang. Goodman installation instructions require 60 between the top of the unit and obstructions above. Keeps rain leaves twigs and branches further away and keeps the unit cleaner.

Our cover is installed with ease using a ratchet and pipe tension system. My unit is in the shade all year and the air temperature difference between shade and sun exposure is quite large. Our heat pump cover features an innovative gable end design. Keeps snow away from the top and sides where it would impede airflow.

What is the rule. If you put a roof on it make sure it s high enough for good air flow. This article describes the recommended minimum and maximum distances to separate an air conditioner or heat pump outdoor compressor condenser unit from building walls other equipment fences shrubs etc in our photo at page top these two compressor condenser units are too close together as well as too close to the building walls. There are several advantages to having a permanent roof over an outdoor heat pump.

I would like to put a roof flat and opened on all four sides over it to cut down on the noise it makes. No freezing rain can put the blower out of balance with lopsided icing. Is this a good idea. The heat pump is right off the back porch and deck.

Clearance distances for outdoor hvac compressor condenser units. No matter what anyone tells me a roof is better than snow filling up the inside if you can t make it home to clear it off during a snow storm. Fan air is able to escape throughout the special mesh cover and the fan also blows off snow buildup. It not only looks attractive but serves to prevent snow drifting by cutting down on wind blow through.

If you follow that guideline your warranty will be intact and you will be able to build a roof over your heat pump to protect it from the weather. So it can work if you position your unit with energy conservation in mind.