When rough weather comes our way, whether it’s forecasted or not, it can have a lot of repercussions. Staying safe and protecting your home are your greatest priorities, but did you know there are steps you can take to prep your air conditioner so that when the storm passes, your AC repair technician will give you the a-okay?
Taking even a few moments to think about your heating and cooling systems before the storm strikes can help you prevent damage to your system when it’s all said and done. Then, when you arrange for an AC repair technician to check your system after the storm, they can possibly provide you with good news that your steps paid off.
At Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning, we realize that there’s only so much prep work you can do to get ready for severe weather, and time may not give you much warning, so we’ve put together a few tips of what you can do before and after a severe weather event happens.
Before
- Turn off your heating and cooling equipment. Power surges are common during rough weather, so be sure to turn off your system via your thermostat and your circuit breaker to ensure it is fully off.
- Cover the outdoor unit. Whether it’s a specific AC cover or simply a tarp, covering your system and securing the cover has the ability to keep away any debris that gets tossed around during threatening weather. Just make sure you have turned the system totally off prior to covering it with anything.
- Prep your yard. Make sure all loose outdoor items such as grills, patio furniture and any yard tools are kept in a protected place so that they don’t get strewn about during the bad weather.
After
- Clear the debris. Once it is safe to head outside, be sure any debris is cleared away from your outdoor unit.
- Damaged? If you locate any damage to your system or if it is sitting in standing water, call Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning prior to turning on your air conditioner. We can properly inspect your system and decide whether or not an AC repair is a necessity.
Of course we all hope that threatening weather doesn’t hit us in Denver, but we have to be prepped if we want the best chance to avoid any major damage or other concerns that can come with it. If you have any questions about how to best prep for threatening weather in Denver or want to know what our AC repair service consists of after the storm has passed, give us a call at 303-647-5853 or schedule an appointment with Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning through our online scheduler.