How to Prepare HVAC Equipment for a Storm
How Do You Prepare HVAC Equipment for a Storm?
When a storm is approaching, make sure your heating and cooling equipment is ready with these tips from Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning.
- Protect Your System from the Surge
Install a high-quality surge protector where any heavy appliances, such as a furnace, are plugged into a common wall outlet, to automatically turn off your HVAC appliances if there’s a increase 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 launched in the air or washing away during a storm. If your area 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 permits, power off your heating and cooling system and cover the outdoor system with a tarp. Be sure to remove the tarp and any debris before you turn your equipment back on following a storm.
- Check For Damage
After the storm has passed, ensure the system is safe before starting it back up. First, make sure there are no indications of damage and clean any debris from around the system. Call Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning for an inspection if there is any damage or flooding to the equipment. Once you’ve had the system inspected by a professional, turn the equipment back on right away to help dry the home and limit mold from getting into the system or ductwork.
If your system 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.
