Repo mobile home---air conditioner covered in ivy..

[ncsu]

I just purchased a mobile home that was repoed. The air conditioner unit is almost completely covered in ivy. Will the roots of the ivy ruin the unit?

Thanks in advance!

[StealthWyvern]

I do not know if it would affect your unit but I would ditch the ivy as it would be a royal pain to service your ac if ever needed. Plus you want to keep the coils free and clear of clutter and diirt so it can breathe easier.

[ncsu]

Oh yeah, I moving the home to a new location and have already sprayed everything with roundup to ensure it is dead when it gets to my place. I just wondered if the ivy had messed the unit up.

[Yanita]

Hi,

When you get a chance you can ask any questions about HVAC on our HVAC forums. Robert and Mark are the techs and can certainly advise if you should be aware of anything specific.

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Yanita