Rain Damage on A/C Units Protection Tips

rain damage on A/C unitsAir conditioning technology has grown leaps and bounds over the years to become quite insulated from most adverse weather events such as rain. Rain damage on A/C units is now a rare occurrence that is unheard of for most modern home owners. We down in Florida on the other hand are more prone to dealing with A/C operation disruptions caused by water damage or extreme weather events. Modern Air & Refrigeration wants your home to be comfortably warmed and cooled so we have put together a list of dos and do-nots to protect you’re HVAC system from potential rain damage.

Built in A/C Unit Rain Protection

The first step in protecting your Bradenton home HVAC system from potential rain damage would be to understand the way your unit already works to fight against rain damage. Barring catastrophic home damage the outdoor portion of your A/C system is the most likely piece to be damaged by outdoor weather such as rain. The outdoor compressor/condenser units are usually made of aluminum, copper or metal to be resistant to water damage. Electrical components are also insulated and sealed to reduce moisture exposure. Flooding however is another matter.

Flooding Effects on A/C Units

Flooding presents the biggest risk to the outdoor portion of your A/C unit here in Florida. Generally speaking as long as flood waters don’t exceed 15 inches air conditioning units are made to withstand storm damage. It is recommend that if flood waters reach this level contact your local HVAC contractor to check out the unit before restarting it. Starting a water damaged unit may cause more problems for the internal portion of your A/C unit.

Rain Damage on A/C Units Protection Tips

Home owners can take several steps to prevent rain damage on A/C units during adverse weather conditions. First make sure that you have an updated HVAC system built with the latest technology in rain, water and moisture damage. Modern Air & Refrigeration offers several discounts and deals to help waylay some of the costs that may go into updating your home A/C unit. Second it is important to keep track of weather conditions especially extreme events such as flood warnings. Your home may be safe but the outside may be more at risk. Third check your HVAC outdoor unit after any extreme weather condition for water damage, foreign objects such as tree branches, and any out of ordinary noises that may be coming from it.

Need professional help with rain damage on A/C unit protection? Reach out to Modern Air & Refrigeration your local Bradenton HVAC system specialists 24/7 at (941) 727-0330 or send us a quick message.

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