How to Prepare HVAC Equipment for a Storm
How Do You Prepare HVAC Equipment for a Storm?
When a storm is coming, make sure your HVAC equipment is ready with these tips from Stevenson Service Experts.
- Protect Your System from the Surge
Install a high-quality surge protector where any heavy appliances, for example, a furnace, are plugged into a typical wall outlet, to automatically turn off your equipment if there’s a spike in the line voltage. Also, do not touch any electrical components, and ask for an expert’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 properly secured to avoid the equipment from being tossed in the air or washing away during a storm. If your region is prone to hurricanes, use hurricane straps to keep your equipment safe from high winds.
- Cover Your Equipment (If Possible)
The welfare of you and your family is priority, but if time allows, 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 system back on after a storm.
- Check For Damage
After the storm has passed, be sure the system is safe before starting it back up. First, make sure there are no indicators of damage and clean any debris from around the equipment. Call Stevenson Service Experts for a system inspection if there is any damage or flooding to the equipment. Once you’ve had the equipment inspected by a professional, turn the HVAC system back on immediately to help dry the home and limit mold from getting into the system or ductwork.
If your air conditioner has suffered any damage, check out these recommendations on what to do if your equipment suffers damage and then call Stevenson Service Experts and learn about our membership plans to help keep your HVAC system in working order all year long.
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