Summertime in Florida brings forth a flurry of electrical storms. These storms pack a powerful punch. Ensure your air conditioner is not a victim of power surges caused by electrical storms or any other means by following these tips provided by AC repair in Orlando experts, All Temp.
- Most homeowners install surge protectors for their electronic devices, such as computers or televisions. Not many think of a surge protector for their air conditioner.
- Damage to an air conditioner as a result of a power surge may result in something as simple as a blown fuse to catastrophic compressor failure.
- While most power surges will not immediately affect an air conditioner, repeated surges will diminish output by slowly whittling away small internal components, decreasing the overall lifespan of your air conditioner.
- Point-of-use surge protection consists of a device plugged into the outlet at the electrical service entrance. Every component in your HVAC system should have a point-of-use surge protector as a minimum requirement to maintain your system throughout natural or mechanical power surges.
- When an electrical storm is imminent, a good rule of thumb is to turn off the air conditioner at the thermostat since damage only occurs if the air conditioning unit is running.
- If a power surge has previously damaged components of your HVAC system, have the entire system analyzed by a professional. Waiting until the next power surge may cause undue strain to the system and damage the costly compressor.
In the event that your air conditioner is damaged due to a power surge, chances are the damage is only minor. Call the AC repair in Orlando experts, All Temp AC and Refrigeration, at (407) 857-7800 for an appointment. The trained AC experts at All Temp will inspect and repair any sign of damage, no matter the size.
