It is essential to take care of your Heating and air conditioning system before a storm arrives.
Do you live in an area where hurricanes are prevalent, yet you still insist on using a central heating and air conditioning system with an indoor and outdoor unit? The smartest thing would be to upgrade your system to a unit with no outdoor unit, however the central cooling system unit still works perfectly.
If you still insist on owning the outdated heating and air conditioning system, you need to take a few precautionary measures before the storm hits. Outdoor heating and air conditioning units tend to be well secured and slightly raised to prevent weather elements in such areas. Periodically the storm is so severe that the unit may not survive the pressure, so how does a homeowner take care of their outdoor AC unit before they experience their first storm. Ideally, one should work on defensive techniques other than fixing the damage. First, invest in surge protectors. Storms can be entirely unpredictable and it is up to you to ensure you protect your appliances, including the heating and air conditioning system, from power surges that may result from the storm effects. Preferably go for whole-home house protectors as they are likely to be more effective in protecting the entire house from electrical damage as long as there are any jammed appliances. Ensure there are circuit broker labels on significant devices, including the heating and air conditioning system, and this makes it easy for older family members to switch them off if it is too severe, you can also tie down condensers which tend to topple when the storm is fierce. Note that if the condenser tips over, the damage 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 absolutely fall on the unit.