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    Dec 11, 2010, 07:48 AM
    Can you completely cover a two stage heat pump with a tarp during the winter?
    We live in Minnesota and my husband completely covered our heat pump to keep the snow off it. Can this be good?
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    Dec 11, 2010, 09:07 AM
    The heat pump will not function properly without airflow. Some people build a wood frame sloped snow shield above their units that sit about 1-2ft. Above the top. Make sure you keep the snow 2 ft.away from the intake side too.
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    Dec 11, 2010, 10:57 AM
    It can be covered if you don`t plan to use it in the winter as a heatpump, (pull the plug,or turn off at the breaker),problem is many people forget and turn them on without removing the cover
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