Protect Your A/C from Storm Damage

There's severe weather brewing in the Gulf and it's the perfect time to repeat an important HELP!! Air Conditioning and Heating article on "When Bad Weather Attacks." We are all at risk of losing electricity and we would like to remind you on the importance of protecting your air conditioning unit in case of a power failure.  

It’s happened to all of us.  Dark clouds roll in from the distance.  The temperature outside drops a few degrees and the meteorologist interrupts your favorite TV show to warn of the weather that’s coming.  You sit and think; OK we’ve been through this before, what’s the big deal it’s just another storm passing through.  The lightning gets closer, thunder is louder as the storm rolls in, shaking your windows.  Then suddenly it happens! The lights go out.  Now you have to search for candles and flashlights so that you at least have a little light to see. 

            
Suddenly as quick as the lights went out, they start to flicker back on.  Great, now we can get back to watching our favorite TV shows, the kids can finish their homework and we don’t have to worry about waiting for the house to get hot from not having any air conditioning.  But wait, it feels like its getting warm in here.  Yep, the air conditioning is out.  Now, what?

Protecting Your Air Conditioning Unit is Easy            

Flickering lights, intermittent electricity, surges or complete power loss can cause major damage to your air conditioning systems.  How can you prevent it?  Simply, turn your thermostat to the off position.  At the first sign of lights flicking or when the electricity goes out you should immediately go to your thermostat and turn it off.  Once electricity comes back on to your home you should wait approximately 10 minutes to be sure that it’s back on permanently before turning the air conditioner back on.  Once you flip the thermostat switch to "on", go outside to the condenser (outdoor unit) and verify that it’s working.

            
If your system isn’t working after the ATTACK of bad weather then simply call Help!! Air conditioning & Heating at 504-733-5888 and we’ll come out and get you cooling again.

About Help Air Conditioning

Help Air Conditioning is a local family owned business that has been servicing the New Orleans metro and surrounding areas for 50 years.  Kenny, Keith, and Korey Knobloch are continuing what their father started and that is providing great customer service while helping customers stay comfortable during our sweltering summers.  Our Service and Installation Technicians are the best because we demand the best for you.  Your satisfaction is our #1 Goal.

Korey Knobloch

Co-Owner, IAQ Specialist

504-733-5888