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Lionel Boulin • Jun 05, 2020

How to Tell If Your AC Unit Has Suffered Damage After a Storm

Severe storms can be very unforgiving for homeowners. You may very well do your best to keep your home and family safe and secure from severe weather and heavy rainfall, but you know that your home and its components can still sustain damage. If you have an AC unit installed on the roof or near the exterior of your home, it’s best to check on it as soon as the storm passes and it’s safe to go out again. As trusted specialists among HVAC installation contractors , here’s what you need to look out for:

 

Visible Signs of Damage

An extreme storm is capable of leaving your AC system looking battered with visible signs of physical damage. These signs can include damaged condenser coils, disconnected electrical wires, a displaced condenser unit or even a displaced condenser cover. You may also see signs of water exposure on other parts of your AC unit, as well as mud and other small debris.

Weird Noises

Severe weather such as hurricanes bring high winds and heavy rainfall, which can result in loose debris entering outdoor AC units. Any type of rattling, buzzing or even screeching noise coming from the AC unit is never a good sign and must be checked right away. If the necessary air conditioning repair isn’t done immediately, your unit could have bigger issues later on, such as a decrease in energy efficiency, overheating or even a system failure.

The Smell of Burnt Electrical Wiring

If you notice a smell coming from your AC unit which is almost similar to burning plastic, call your lrusted local technician to have it serviced as soon as possible. A burning electrical smell emanating from your unit during operation is an emergency that requires immediate attention. We recommend turning off your AC unit until the technician arrives. A couple of the likely causes behind this could either be an electrical power surge that damaged the electrical motor and caused it to overheat or water exposure that created a short circuit.

When it comes to excellent AC repair and installation, there’s only one name that’s trusted among local   HVAC companies : Home Air Services. Call us today at (301) 585-8100, or contact us through our convenient online form.

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