HVAC Disaster Preparedness Tips | Air Comfort HVAC
br /> Stormy weather is a part of living in the South. Did you know that there are steps you can take to help protect your HVAC system from storm damage? Air Comfort HVAC is here to give you a few pointers for your comfort and safety.
Have routine inspections. To get the best results from your HVAC system you must get an HVAC inspection– ideally every fall and spring. If there’s anything wrong with your comfort system, even a minor storm could make that problem worse. Your routine inspections can catch the problem early to keep your unit running as efficiently as possible.
Strap down your HVAC unit.
The high winds of big storms can lift up your HVAC unit and send it flying into your home or across your property. Strap down the unit with hurricane straps to keep the system in place during strong winds and storms.
Install a surge protector. When lightning strikes, it can cause severe damage to the electronics in your home, but that includes your HVAC unit along with your indoor appliances. Install a home surge protector to ground the lightning in case it hits your home.
Cover your HVAC unit.
During a severe storm, flying debris can damage your HVAC system. Excessive rainfall can even flood your HVAC unit’s interior components. You can cover the HVAC unit with a tarp to help protect it from rain damage, and even build a wooden structure to prevent damage to your unit.
Turn off the system.
No surge protector is 100 percent guaranteed to prevent electrical damage. You might want to power off all the appliances in your home, including the HVAC system, before the storm hits. Unplug everything from outlets to prevent lightning-based damage. You can also turn off the circuit breakers.
Check out these tips for AFTER the storm!
Remember that prepping your HVAC unit for severe weather is an important step to keep it protected and to save money on repairs and replacements. Contact Air Comfort HVAC to schedule an inspection and to learn more about our heating and cooling services.