What To Do If Your Air Conditioning System Experiences Flooding or Hail Damage 

While your air conditioner is built to withstand the elements, including precipitation and storm damage, there are times when you need to call your AC repair technician to inspect possible damage. If your AC system sits in standing water, due to a torrential downpour or other unexpected issues, it can cause serious damage to the moving parts and electrical components. The water usually has to reach about 15 inches in depth to affect your air conditioner, but if there has been any flooding whatsoever, call Roland J. Down Service Experts for an AC inspection immediately. 

If severe storms or flooding caused your air conditioning unit to sit in standing water, there are a handful of things we recommend doing to avoid additional damage or dangerous conditions: 

• Turn off all the electrical switches to your air conditioning system. If you are not comfortable turning off your switches, you can call your AC maintenance expert to help guide you through the process. 
• Allow your air conditioning equipment to dry out. Remove any standing water if possible and carefully clear any debris from the surrounding area. 
• Do not turn on your air conditioning system until a professional AC inspection has been done. Call Roland J. Down Service Experts and ensure your equipment will operate safely and effectively with a full air conditioner safety inspection. 

REMEMBER: Do not cover your outdoor heating and air conditioning systems with a tarp. This can actually cause more problems, including not allowing the system to air out properly and remove moisture, potentially causing rust or other damage. 

In addition to April showers, spring tends to bring hail storms, too. Each year thousands of commercial and residential AC units are harmed by hail. While you can typically see obvious damage from the outside, you may not be able to see that the damage inside the AC system may be causing restricted air flow, obstructing the performance of the system. Sometimes you can fix the air conditioning system more easily, by combing the fins or replacing the coil, but an insurance company’s claim breakdown showed that around 10% of air conditioners damaged by hail had to be fully replaced. 

High winds tend to accompany storms and while your air conditioner probably won’t get wind damage, other objects picked up by the wind, like tree branches, trash cans, or unattached enclosures, can be thrown, damaging your system. 

For a full AC inspection and safety check, call Roland J. Down Service Experts today and we’ll make sure your air conditioning unit is running safely and efficiently. Help keep your loved ones safe during storm season and make sure to follow these guidelines if your area is under a serious storm warning.