Weather and your HVAC units

Our AC units - home or commercial - are sadly at the mercy of the elements, elements we see getting more extreme every year. 

When severe weather happen, here’s how to take care of your air conditioner in severe weather..

• Turn off whatever heating or cooling units you have running. A power surge (lightning) can cause damage to your HVAC system.
• When severe winds are present, cover your outdoor HVAC units temporarily. Strong winds can blow debris into your unit jamming it’s fans and motors.
• But don’t leave it covered afterward! Leaving you unit covered may attract vermin like pigeons or rodents, as well as growing mold or mildew if air flow isn’t allowed. These create smell at best and health issues at worst. Animals can create cable issues. 
• Remove loose patio furniture. Loose things in your yard or patio such as furniture, toys,' planters and tools can cause damage to your home or business, including your outdoor HVAC units. Winds can create projectiles that will shoot through a unit like a bullet. Removing them from your outdoor areas before a storm can prevent damage.

So remember to love your unit so it will love you back. Stay dry folks.