When rough weather heads our way, whether it’s forecasted or not, it can have a lot that comes with it. Staying safe and protecting your home are your greatest priorities, but did you know there are steps you can take to prep your air conditioner so that when the storm is over, your AC repair technician will give you the thumbs up?
Taking even a few minutes to think about your heating and cooling systems before the storm strikes can help you prevent damage to your system when it’s all said and done. Then, when you arrange for an AC repair technician to check your system afterwards, they can possibly provide you with good news that your prep paid off.
At Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning, we know that there’s only so much prep work you can do to get ready for bad weather, and time may not give you much notification, so we’ve put together a a checklist of what you can do before and after a severe weather event takes place.
Before
- Turn off your heating and cooling equipment. Power surges are commonplace during severe weather, so be sure to turn off your system via your thermostat and your circuit breaker to ensure it is totally off.
- Cover the outdoor unit. Whether it’s a specific AC cover or simply a tarp, covering your system and securing the cover may keep away any debris that gets tossed around during severe weather. Just be sure you have turned the system completely off prior to covering it with anything.
- Prep your yard. Be sure all loose outdoor items such as grills, patio furniture and any yard tools are stored in a protected place so that they don’t get strewn about during the bad weather.
After
- Clear the debris. Once it is ok to head outdoors, ensure any debris is cleared away from your outdoor unit.
- Damaged? If you notice any damage to your system or if it is sitting in standing water, call Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning prior to turning on your air conditioner. We can properly inspect your system and decide whether or not an AC repair is necessary.
Of course we all hope that bad weather doesn’t hit us in Edmonton, but we have to be prepared if we want the best chance to avert any major damage or other problems that can come with it. If you have any questions about how to best prepare for severe weather in Edmonton or want to know what our AC repair service consists of after the storm has passed, give us a call at 587-404-0790 or schedule an appointment with Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning through our online scheduler.