It is essential to take care of your HVAC plan before a storm arrives, but do you live in an area where hurricanes are prevalent, yet you still insist on using a central HVAC plan with an indoor and outdoor unit? The smartest thing would be to replace your plan to a unit with no outdoor unit, the central air conditioning unit still works perfectly, however, if you still insist on owning the seasoned HVAC system, you need to take a few precautionary measures before the storm hits. HVAC units tend to be well secured and slightly raised to prevent weather elements in such areas, periodically the storm is so serious that the unit may not survive the pressure. So how does a new homeowner take care of their outdoor A/C unit before they experience their first storm? Ideally, one should work on defensive techniques other than fixing the destruction. First, invest in surge protectors. Storms can be easily unpredictable, and it is up to you to ensure you protect your appliances, including the HVAC system, from power surges that may result from the storm effects. Preferably go for whole-cabin protectors as they are likely to be more effective in protecting the entire cabin from electrical destruction as long as there are any jammed appliances! Ensure there are circuit broker labels on significant devices, including the HVAC system, then this makes it simple for older family members to switch them off if the story is too serious, then you can also tie down condensers which tend to topple when the storm is fierce. Note that if the condenser tips over, the destruction caused is likely to be irreparable! Also, ensure you clear the outdoors, incredibly close to the outdoor unit. Remove any hanging branches on trees that could particularly fall on the unit.