You plan to run your AC in winter? Let it piled up in snow, it'll melt by the time you want to use it. Why do you think they made them to be installed outdoor for? Do you cover up your lawn too or maybe your roof?
no i don’t use AC in the winter…
..already cold enough outside
i just open the window

i just don’t like snow getting into the fan and shyt man
always cover mine since forever
seem to work good
still running from previous owner
