Here are 8 Tips to Prepare Your A/C for the Hurricane Season
Hurricane season is almost halfway to end but this annual seasonal challenge is not far from over. If you are fortunate that no storm or hurricane has come past over your area then good for you. Now is the time to prepare and protect your A/C for any unexpected storm that may pass-by or hit your region. Here are some tips to prepare your air conditioning unit for any storm or hurricane: Tip No.1: Prepare for Power Outage. Hurricane comes with lightning and lightning can cause a power surge. A power surge or outage can damage your A/C unit. To protect your home equipment and devices you can install a whole-house surge protector. However, during a hurricane, it is safe to turn off your HVAC circuit breakers to prevent damage from occurring. Tip No.2: Advance Maintenance Check-up. Before a storm may hit your area have your A/C unit do a maintenance check, not just to prevent unforeseen breakdowns but also to keep it in optimum working condition. In addition,