Roof Over Heat Pump

So it can work if you position your unit with energy conservation in mind.

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. Roof over my heat pump. What is the rule.

Is this a good idea. Our cover is installed with ease using a ratchet and pipe tension system. The outdoor unit of the mitsubishi heat pump system can freeze up in the winter or become bound up with snow. I would like to put a roof flat and opened on all four sides over it to cut down on the noise it makes.

Keeps direct sunlight off during cooling season. If you put a roof on it make sure it s high enough for good air flow. The heat pump is right off the back porch and deck. There are several advantages to having a permanent roof over an outdoor heat pump.

My unit is in the shade all year and the air temperature difference between shade and sun exposure is quite large. No freezing rain can put the blower out of balance with lopsided icing. Keeps rain leaves twigs and branches further away and keeps the unit cleaner. Keeps snow away from the top and sides where it would impede airflow.

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. Goodman installation instructions require 60 between the top of the unit and obstructions above. Fan air is able to escape throughout the special mesh cover and the fan also blows off snow buildup. 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.

When these things occur the system may start a defrost cycle and use considerably more energy or it may just not work efficiently. Clearance distances for outdoor hvac compressor condenser units.