Following a Tampa hurricane, you should take some precautions. When it comes to your AC you should perform a post-hurricane AC check. To ensure your safety, you must take the right steps.
Fairway Heating and Cooling experts care about protecting you from hurricane AC hazards. That’s why we will provide you with the right steps to take for checking your AC after a hurricane.
Why You Should Take Necessary Precautions
Florida hurricanes can be disastrous for Tampa residents. That’s why you must take steps to avoid the potential AC hazards storms may cause. It’s important to avoid fixing anything on your unit.
For instance, handling exposed electrical wiring can be extremely dangerous. Instead, consult an HVAC professional. Reaching out to trained experts will prevent you from risking your safety.
How Storms Can Affect AC Systems
Hurricane-force winds and rain can cause many issues for your AC system. For instance, trees and branches can make contact with your outdoor unit. It’s also possible water can flood your system. After a storm, there are many ways storms can affect your AC.
Here are several signs of AC damage that warrant calling a professional:
- Unusual noises
- AC doesn’t power back on
- A Burning odor or soot
- Disconnected electrical wires
- Odd noises
- Liquid leaking from outdoor or indoor unit
Safety Measures For A Post-Hurricane AC Check
Our Fairway professionals want to make sure you remain protected after a Tampa storm. When walking around your home to assess the damage, only perform a cursory visual inspection. You can document the damage but do not attempt to fix any issues.
To help you, here are safety measures you should follow for a post-hurricane AC check:
Our Fairway professionals want to make sure you remain protected after a Tampa storm. Only perform a cursory visual inspection when assessing AC damage. You can document the damage but do not attempt to fix any issues.
To help you, here are safety measures you should follow for a post-hurricane AC check:
- Make sure your AC system is off.
- Switch off the circuit breaker for your AC.
- Do NOT touch any exposed wires. Take note that there is damage to report to your local HVAC professional.
- Stay away from fallen power lines. Power lines have high-voltage electricity running through them. Stay a good distance awayfrom power lines. Live electricity can cause power lines to jump and move toward you.
- Keep your pets and children away from your AC!
- If you see signs of a leak, do NOT TOUCH it! AC refrigerant can be highly toxic to your body. Refrigerants are also flammable, so stand a good distance away when surveying your AC’s damage.
- Look for signs of damage in your outdoor (condenser). You may see a damaged metal grill on your condenser, dirt, and debris in its fins, or a displaced condenser. Take note of these issues. Then, report them to your local AC expert. However, avoid physically touching the outdoor unit.
- Avoid contact upon witnessing smoke or sparks coming from your AC system. Those signs indicate a potential fire. If refrigerant is leaking, the risk of a fire will increase. Contact the fire department and your local AC professionals, like Fairway Heating and Cooling, when noticing these warning signs.
Quick Tips for Preventing AC Damage After a Storm
To prevent damage after a storm, here are three quick tips you can follow:
- Elevate your outdoor unit on a platform
- Use a surge protector
- Turn off the breakers to your AC
- Turn off the gas supply for split AC systems
For further tips on preventing post-hurricane AC system damage, visit our article on AC hurricane safety tips!
Reach Out to Fairway Heating and Cooling to Inspect Your Unit After a Tampa Hurricane!
What should you do after completing your post-hurricane AC check? Contact local HVAC professionals! To guarantee your safety and minimize AC damage, reach out to our experts at Fairway Heating and Cooling.
With knowledge of the local area, we can protect your unit before and after a Tampa storm. We prioritize safety and customer satisfaction.
Contact us today for assistance with post- storm AC maintenance or to schedule an estimate!
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