How Do You Prepare HVAC Equipment for a Storm?
When a storm is coming, make sure your HVAC equipment is ready with these suggestions from Teays Valley Service Experts.
Install a high-quality surge protector where any heavy appliances, like a furnace, are plugged into a typical wall outlet, to automatically turn off your HVAC appliances if there’s a jump in the line voltage. Also, never to touch any electrical components, and ask for a technician’s help if you are not familiar with using surge protectors.
Confirm your outside cooling 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.
The safety of you and your family is priority, but if time allows, shut off your HVAC system and cover the outdoor equipment with a tarp. Make sure you remove the tarp and any debris before you turn your equipment back on following a storm.
After the storm has passed, make sure the system is safe before starting it back up. First, confirm there are no signs of damage and clean any debris from around the equipment. Call Teays Valley Service Experts 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 HVAC system back on ASAP to help dry the home and prevent mold from getting into the equipment or ductwork.
If your equipment has suffered any damage, check out these suggestions on what to do if your equipment suffers damage and then call Teays Valley Service Experts and learn about our membership plans to help keep your HVAC equipment in working order all year long.
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