Winter Weather And AC Damage: 4 Tips To Help Troubleshoot Damage To An AC After A Storm

Though the winter months may be a time when you are not using your AC, storms can cause serious damage to your HVAC system. Therefore, you are going to want to troubleshoot the problems with your AC after a winter storm has passed and the weather has left you without heating and cooling. The following tips will help you troubleshoot the problems and damage to your AC after a winter storm has caused damage to the HVAC system:

1. Heavy Snowfall, Sleet, and Frozen Rain Causing Damage to Your AC Condensing Unit

If your AC unit does not have a protective enclosure or cover for the winter months, heavy winter snowfall or ice can cause serious damage. If your area had snow, sleet, or freezing rain, you will want to check the AC unit to make sure that this type of weather did not cause serious damage to the air conditioner.

2. Freak Weather Causing Extremely Low Temperatures and Causing Damage to Your Condensing Lines

Whether you live in the deep south or other areas, freak winter weather can bring unexpected cold temperatures. This can cause a lot of damage to your AC if you are not prepared for what the weather can bring. Water that gets trapped in areas like condensing lines and pans can freeze and cause serious damage to the AC and your home. Therefore, you will want to inspect the condensing lines and other areas where there may be moisture for problems with damage due to freezing.

3. Problems With Electrical Storms and Damage to the Electrical Components of Your Air Conditioning

During the winter weather, electrical storms can cause a lot of damage to your home that needs to be repaired. If there is a power surge that hits the HVAC system, there are a lot of electrical components, like capacitors and wiring, that can be damaged. Therefore, you will want to have your AC inspected for electrical damage after a winter storm that brought lightning with it.  

4. Damaged Thermostats and Ductwork That Cause Problems With Your AC When You Need Cooling

There is also damage to the ducts and thermostats that may need to be repaired after a winter storm. First, problems with ducts may be due to issues with moisture and pests that get into unfinished areas where your ductwork is exposed. The thermostat can be damaged due to electrical storms or may just be outdated and need to be replaced to ensure your HVAC is operating efficiently.

These tips will help you troubleshoot the problems with your HVAC system that you may have after a winter storm. If you need help with repairs to your air conditioning, contact an AC repair service for help with fixing these problems to keep your home comfortable all year.