Spring time in the St. Louis area inevitably brings the risk of severe weather and storms and if you are not well prepared, you may find yourself having to deal with some huge storm related issues. When it comes to your HVAC system, storm preparation is certainly one way to ensure that you are ready for spring. While doing your spring maintenance check, you can throw in a couple of these steps to make sure that your HVAC system is ready for the storms.
For more help and to schedule professional spring HVAC maintenance and storm preparation, Galmiche & Sons is the heating & air conditioning company to call in St. Louis. Reach us today at 314-993-1110. We have been serving the people of St. Louis since 1950 and have built a reputation on trust and dependability. We will be more than happy to put all of your HVAC worries to rest.
Storm Preparation Checklist: How to Prepare Your HVAC System
When it comes to your HVAC system, the outside components are often the most vulnerable to spring storms. Therefore, when doing your spring storm preparation, the outside unit should be a priority. However, the inside units can also be prone to spring storm effects.
If you would like to ensure you are fully prepared for any spring storms or severe weather that may come your way, here are a couple of things you should do:
- Tighten the bolts – The outside unit of your HVAC is usually mounted on a concrete slab. The first step to take when doing your spring storm preparation is to ensure that the outside unit is secured. Tightening the bolts will ensure that the unit is able to withstand strong winds.
- Cover the condenser – Although it may not be entirely necessary in all storms, it is important to cover the condenser especially if there has been a forecast of hail. Keep in mind that you should not run your AC while it is covered and should remove any cover before turning they system back on.
- Install surge protection – The ultimate storm preparation move is to make sure that your HVAC system is well protected in case of a lightning strike. Be sure to have dedicated surge protectors for individual circuits as well as one in the main panel.
- Turn off the unit in a storm – Despite all these storm preparation tips, your HVAC unit is most susceptible to damage if used during a storm. To be on the safe side, you may consider turning it off during a severe storm.
- Check for flooding – Before you start up the HVAC system after a storm, ensure that flooding has not occurred. It is important that the outside unit is not submerged in water before starting up the HVAC unit. If your HVAC system is located in the basement, check the basement for flooding as well.
Call Galmiche & Sons in St. Louis for Professional Spring Storm Preparation
While you should take care of the above steps yourself as part of your spring HVAC maintenance and storm preparation, it is also important to schedule a professional maintenance check at least once a year. Galmiche & Sons has been in the HVAC industry for many years as a trusted, reliable St. Louis HVAC provider. Contact us today for HVAC storm preparation as well as any other heating & air conditioning needs you may have. Give us a call at 314-993-1110 today!
