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There is always a looming threat of a disaster striking Southwest Florida this hurricane season, which calls for proactive action to ensure safety. While you prepare your home and property for a potential storm, it is also important that you take notice of your A/C’s outdoor unit and take preventive measures to keep it damage-free. Here are some tips that we have gathered to help you out! Before a storm, turn off power. Turning your appliances on in the middle of a storm increases the risk of it being damaged especially if a power surge occurs. Make sure that you have turned off the equipment’s circuit breaker.  Use waterproof covering. Your outdoor unit might be damaged by heavy rain and possible flooding, making it a necessity to have it tightly covered using a tarp or its recommended protective equipment. You can ask your A/C company about the required protection for your unit. Secure outdoor furniture and equipment. Your patio furniture, as well as stuff in your back...

The hurricane season can cause bouts of bad weather even to the Sunshine State. One of the worst things that can happen during this time of the year is your heater’s breakdown. To help prevent this from happening, we have compiled some tips for you below.  · Inspect your heater. Prevention is always better than cure, so it’s much better to have your heater checked before an actual breakdown. If it shuts off during hurricane season, you can try checking the filters and clean or replace them if there is clogging. For advanced cases, it would be best to contact a professional. You might accidentally damage your heater if you try to fix the problem yourself. · Check your electrical box. You may have accidentally flipped off the switch of your heating system. After inspecting your heater, check the breakers and switches in your electrical box. · Inspect your thermostat. Setting your thermostat properly is a great help to regularize your home temperature. Adjust your th...

Preparedness is vital in damage prevention. Hurricane season has come to Florida, and it is imperative that you take proactive steps to prepare your air-conditioning system for any disaster that may strike. Read these tips that we have compiled below. Maintenance check . Routine maintenance does not only prevent damages to your A/C, but would also help prevent unforeseen breakdowns and keep it in optimum working condition before a disaster hits. Contact a professional A/C technician to perform the job, as well as to give additional advice for your preparation. Yard inspection . Heavy winds can carry loose objects, which may smash onto your outdoor unit and cause damages. Clear your yard of any items which may get carried off during a hurricane. It would also help to trim your trees to prevent them from breaking during the storm. Power . Lightning strikes are common during a hurricane. These can enter your home and cause a power surge, which isn’t very favorable for your el...

There’s no question as to why Florida is nicknamed as the Sunshine State. With the amount of sun it gets all throughout the year, in addition to the pristine waters surrounding it, Florida is a top destination for those who want a relaxing and refreshing getaway, especially during winter. Some days, though, it can get extremely hot indoors, calling for A/C action. If you want to save money and energy, however, and give your cooling system a rest, you can try these alternative home cooling hacks to stay comfortable even with the heat!        Sunlight reflection. Most definitely! With the sunshine we get, we need to ward off some in order to keep our houses cool. One common way to keep most of the sun out is through drawing the curtains. You may also opt for removable film and window coverings that offer insulation. Reflective roof paint is also welcome! Plants also help filter out the sun; just be sure to plant them in the right places.       ...