Where can I get a cheap outdoor AC cover ?

[tjthemanto]

I want to cover my outdoor ac ( central ac ) with an ac cover to prevent snow/ice/dirt from getting in during winter .

http://http://goshopping.thestar.com/ss/media/7859000/7859422.jpg

I checked both Home Depot & Canadian Tire both of them have them for around $ 25 .. I don't want to spend that much for a piece of plastic or vinyl to cover my AC .

Ofcourse I could make my own with shower curtains , garbage bags etc but I don't want to do that either .

Anywhere I can find an AC cover for around 10 bucks ?

[venice_it]

A piece of plywood and a brick.

Most of these covers only trap moisture in the units and cause rust and more damage than they prevent.

An a/c unit is designed to be outside in the elements. A piece of plywood over the top will prevent leaves or icicles from falling into the unit and allow good airflow from the sides to prevent moisture being trapped inside.

[Pete_Coach]

So why don't you just put a piece of plywood over the top, with a brick to hold it down, so snow and ice don't get inside on the fan blades. It has worked for me for 20 years. Cost me nothing because I had the wood and a brick.

edit: Sorry Venice It, didn't mean to repeat, I posted the same time as you....great minds think alike? LOL

[Bincent]

Been asked a few times on here already...
Check this thread:
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/ac-unit-covers-759848/

Picked mine up from http://www.cuvers.ca