How to Prepare HVAC Equipment for a Storm
How Do You Prepare HVAC Equipment for a Storm?
When a storm is on its way, make sure your heating and cooling equipment is prepared with these recommendations from Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning.
- Protect Your System from the Surge
Invest in a high-quality surge protector where any heavy appliances, for example, a furnace, are plugged into a typical wall outlet, to automatically shut down your equipment if there’s a jump in the line voltage. Also, don’t touch any electrical components, and ask for a professional’s help if you do not regularly use surge protectors.
- Make Sure Everything is Anchored
Confirm your outside A/C equipment is installed on a concrete pad and safely secured to avoid the equipment from being tossed in the air or washing away throughout the course of a storm. If your community is prone to hurricanes, use hurricane straps to project your equipment from high winds.
- Cover Your Equipment (If Possible)
The welfare of you and your family is priority, but if time allows, power off your HVAC system and cover the outdoor system with a tarp. Make sure you remove the tarp and any debris before you turn your equipment back on following a storm.
- Check For Damage
When the storm has passed, be sure the system is safe before turning it back on. First, verify there are no signs of damage and clean any debris from around the unit. Call Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning for an equipment inspection if there is any damage or flooding to the equipment. Once you’ve had the equipment inspected by a professional, turn the equipment back on ASAP to help dry the home and prevent mold from getting into the equipment or ductwork.
If your air conditioner has suffered any damage, check out these suggestions on what to do if your equipment suffers damage and then call Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning and learn about our membership plans to help keep your heating and cooling equipment in working order all year long.
