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 Winnipeg Supply Service Experts.
- Protect Your System from the Surge
Purchase a high-quality surge protector where any heavy appliances, like a furnace, are plugged into a typical wall outlet, to automatically shut down your HVAC appliances if there’s a increase in the line voltage. Also, never to touch any electrical components, and ask for a technician’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 region is prone to hurricanes, use hurricane straps to protect your air conditioning system from high winds.
- Cover Your Equipment (If Possible)
The safety of you and your family is priority, but if time permits, turn off your HVAC system and cover the outdoor unit with a tarp. Make sure you remove the tarp and any debris before you turn your unit back on at the end of a storm.
- Check For Damage
Once the storm has passed, ensure the system is safe before powering it back on. First, verify there are no indicators of damage and clean any debris from around the system. Call Winnipeg Supply Service Experts for an equipment inspection if there is any damage or flooding to the unit. Once you’ve had the system inspected by a professional, turn the equipment back on immediately to help dry the home and prevent mold from getting into the equipment 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 Winnipeg Supply Service Experts and learn about our membership plans to help keep your HVAC system in working order all year long.
