Although we never hope to have to deal with severe weather, in Hilton Head Island it’s a reality we must be prepared for. So if you don’t already have a plan to keep your home and family safe, be sure you include air conditioner service when severe weather looms. Of course it’s not the most important thing during these times, but there are a few tips to help protect your heating and cooling system in the event of an emergency weather situation.
Or in this case, the air conditioner! Make sure your system is firmly attached to its base. If any bolts or screws are loose to begin with, tighten them up. Then, take extra precaution by securing the air conditioner with reinforcement using bolts, straps, or rope. If it’s about time for your regular air conditioner service, your expert technician from Epperson Service Experts in Hilton Head Island can offer advice on the best way to secure your specific air conditioner.
This may seem like an obvious step, but in the initial stages of a weather emergency it can be easy to panic and forget this and other simple yet vital tasks. Turn off your air conditioner from the thermostat first. Then, if you aren’t intimately familiar with your fuse box, it’s a great time to learn it! Switch off the fuse connected to your air conditioner and observe and note which fuses control other areas or appliances in your home. Doing so before an emergency saves you the hassle and danger of having to do so in the dark later.
Hurricane force winds can do a lot of damage but so can a chair that has been flung into your air conditioner. As long as it’s still safe to be outside, make sure you clear the immediate area surrounding your air conditioner. This means furniture, tools, toys, and any other number of items that could become a projectile in unstable weather. Anything that could get thrown into your air conditioner (or your home, for that matter) should be moved to a safer place and secured there.
In the event that a hurricane or severe storm forces water into your air conditioner, DON’T restore power to your air conditioner. If you are unsure of its safety AT ALL, you should immediately call in a licensed professional to assess the damage. The experts at Epperson Service Experts have seen it all before. So whether Hilton Head Island is expecting a big storm or if you just want to schedule an air conditioner service before any future storms hit, call 843-619-3781 today or schedule an appointment online.
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