Hot and humid weather is a common occurrence during spring and summer seasons.
But, you also need to be on the lookout for thunderstorms which are a common occurrence at this time.
Think twice before turning on the AC unit any time the weather changes drastically to deflect serious HVAC damage from occurring. Even though lightning striking a residential property isn’t common, if it does occur it can ruin your AC system. When lightning strikes, it can drive as much as 5 billion joules of energy through the electrical system in the property. Lightning can also liquify the plug to the quality HVAC, disfigure the control panel and distort all the electrical systems in your residential dwelling. The control panel has so much sensitive electrical circuitry, so it’s important to turn it off for safety concerns when a storm starts. Rain only won’t ruin your outdoor AC system. The only time you must be concerned is if the rain was plenty enough to leave stagnant water around the HVAC. In that instance, it would be smart to power down your aircon until the water subsides or drains off. A muggy house during such weather can be unbearable, and turning off the air conditioning can be a nuisance. However, a brief moment of discomfort is much easier to endure than having to replace the ruined HVAC system because of the thunderstorm. As soon as lightning is over, you can turn your aircom back on. During a thunderstorm, the air temperature descends at a high rate. If you can, contemplate opening the windows and power on any ceiling fans to assist in pulling cooled air in and around your property until the storm is over. If you know your central cooling system has issues caused by a drastic storm, you should call an HVAC worker to properly scrutinize and note if any damage took place.