How to Prepare HVAC Equipment for a Storm
How Do You Prepare HVAC Equipment for a Storm?
When a storm is on its way, make sure your heating and cooling equipment is prepared with these tips from Rob's Albertan Service Experts.
- Protect Your System from the Surge
Invest in a high-quality surge protector where any heavy appliances, like a furnace, are plugged into a standard wall outlet, to automatically turn off your system if there’s a increase in the line voltage. Also, do not touch any electrical components, and ask for a professional’s help if you are not familiar with using surge protectors.
- Make Sure Everything is Anchored
Confirm your outdoor equipment is installed on a concrete pad and properly secured to avoid the equipment from being thrown in the air or washing away during a storm. If your community 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 should be priority, but if time will let you, power 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 system back on at the end of a storm.
- Check For Damage
When the storm has passed, be sure 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 equipment. Call Rob's Albertan Service Experts for an equipment inspection if there is any damage or flooding to the system. Once you’ve had an inspection by a professional, turn the HVAC system back on immediately to help dry the home and prevent mold from getting into the unit or ductwork.
If your equipment has suffered any damage, check out these tips on what to do if your equipment suffers damage and then call Rob's Albertan Service Experts and learn about our membership plans to help keep your heating and cooling equipment in working order all year long.
