Air conditioning external unit shade and method of use

A removable shade for a heating, ventilation and air conditioning system comprising a condenser unit having a top and four sides, the shade comprising:

• a frame adapted to be secured to the condenser unit, wherein the frame is composed of a lightweight material and is adapted to be secured to the condenser unit proximal the top of the condenser unit and wherein the frame removably connected to the condenser unit without damaging the condenser unit;
• and
• a canopy adapted to be secured to the frame, wherein the canopy comprises an integral one-piece unit that, when in assembled configuration with the frame, extends radially and substantially horizontally from the top surface of the condenser unit on at least three sides thereof and forms a shape that substantially shields at least three sides of the condenser unit from the sun;
• wherein, the shade is adapted to be received in assembled configuration with the condenser unit so as not to impede the flow of heated air exiting the condenser unit nor the flow of ambient air entering the condenser unit.