samedi 5 novembre 2016

Advice On Hiring An Ac Service To Protect Your Air Conditioner Naples

By Denise Sanchez


The hurricane season runs from June to November in Naples, Florida and the rest of the country. The latest hurricane to inflict this region was Hurricane Matthew, which was long lived, powerful and deadly. It was a category 5 Atlantic hurricane that brought widespread destruction and loss of life. It is important to prepare your home and your air conditioner to weather such a storm. In order to protect their air conditioner Naples residents should use the following AC service tips before a hurricane strikes their homes.

One of the things you need to do in order to protect your AC from the lightening and power surges experienced during storms is to maintain it properly. As they perform routine maintenance, AC technicians in Broward County make sure that the units drain properly. During a storm, high condensation can occur. It may lead to water damage, drainage backups and the shutting down of AC systems if shut off switches are not functioning properly.

During storms, property owners should shut off their AC units so that they will not get damaged. Homeowners may feel uncomfortable when their AC units are shut off because of the heat and high humidity associated with storms. However, it is better to feel uncomfortable for a short while instead of having to replace damaged air conditioner. Homeowners can turn off their unit at the thermostat or at the breaker in order to have full protection during storms. People who have window units should remove them during hurricanes because they can become loose and get blown off.

In order to protect your air conditioner further from severe storms, you can also secure the outdoor unit. Install the unit on a concrete pad and bolt it to the concrete with hurricane straps. This will prevent the AC unit from going airborne during a storm or hurricane.

Property owners should also take some measures to ensure that the electrical components of the air conditioner do not get damaged. Hurricanes often cause power surges, which can damage the important electrical components of air conditioners. Homeowners can protect their AC units by installing surge protectors and turn them off before storms arrive.

Hurricanes cause destruction when they throw objects around. Therefore, even though your air conditioner is properly secured, airborne objects can ruin it. Before a storm, you should ensure that your AC is covered with a tarpaulin sheet or a homemade wood structure to keep it from being hit by other objects.

Once the tropical storm passes, property owners should inspect their AC units before they turn them on to ensure that they have not sustained damage. They should check if the AC unit was covered by water, remove cover and check if there is a sign of damage. They should also check if the electrical lines that run from the unit were damaged and get rid of the debris that have collected around the air conditioner.

Getting your air conditioner checked by a professional is also essential. This is particularly the case if there is any sign of a problem. You can call a competent HVAC company to assess any damage. If the unit is damaged, the HVAC Naples FL professionals will fix it.




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