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 air conditioning equipment is primed 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, like a furnace, are plugged into a standard wall outlet, to automatically shut down your equipment if there’s a spike 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 outdoor equipment is installed on a concrete pad and safely secured to avoid the equipment from being thrown in the air or washing away throughout the course of 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 safety of you and your family is priority, but if time permits, shut off your heating and cooling system and cover the outdoor system with a tarp. You must remove the tarp and any debris before you turn your unit back on following a storm.
- Check For Damage
Once the storm has passed, be sure the system is safe before powering it back on. First, make sure there are no signs of damage and clean any debris from around the system. Call Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning for an equipment inspection if there is any damage or flooding to the system. 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 unit 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 HVAC system in working order all year long.
